Beautiful House in Mount Vernon

• The Right Fit

  The Right Fit

  • Guest Diane
  • Date of stay 05/05/13
  • Review Submitted 05/14/13
  Our group of nine; four adults and five young people ages 14-19, found this house to be just the right fit. Everyone had their own spot and there was little problem with interfering with one another. The grandparents, in their 80's, had the upstairs suite which allowed them to be away from the late night noise downstairs. The home has top of the line everything! It is in a quiet neighborhood, is nicely decorated, and has a private backyard. The best grocery store was Food Shoppers' Warehouse about 10 minutes away on US1 north of Mount Vernon Hwy. The local Wal-Mart was small and had a very limited grocery section. There is a larger one further north. Huntington station is the closest Metro rail. It's about 15 min. north. Plan about an hour total from the time you leave the house to the time you arrive in DC. We would definitely recommend this home to family and friends.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Perfect for Our Family

  Perfect for Our Family

  • Guest Zach & Karrie
  • Date of stay 04/02/13
  • Review Submitted 04/11/13
  This place was perfect for our family vacation with six adults and three children. When I first inquired about the house, I was a little confused about the number of rooms and beds. It has five bedrooms, four upstairs and one downstairs next to the living room. There are two king beds and two queen beds upstairs with two bathrooms. The upstairs master has an attached bathroom and the other three bedrooms share the hall bath. There are five steps down into the living room, and the final bedroom is situated next to the living room. It has a king size bed. That bedroom has a bathroom a few steps away. Also downstairs and next to the bathroom is the laundry room. The washer and dryer are very nice, so we were able to do our clothes while we were there. The place had everything that we needed in the kitchen and bathrooms. There are plenty of extra pillows, blankets, and towels. There is a computer and printer in the living room area, and it came in handy several times. The dining room table had enough chairs to fit all nine of us at once, which was nice. There was also a table in the kitchen that we used as a buffet setup area for preparing meals. There are also a few bar stools in the kitchen (for seating), as well. The only complaint (which wasn't a huge problem) was a lack of seating for a big family in the living room. There weren't any recliners, and after a long day of sight seeing, we definitely wanted to kick back and relax. Also, this home is in a residential neighborhood. My previous VRBO stays were not situated as closely to neighbors. While we could hear the neighbors if we were outside, once we were in the house, we couldn't hear anything that was going on outside. There pictures don't really show that. There was a closet of toys for the kids, and there was a swing set in the backyard for them, as well. We had no problems, and we will definitely return with our family if we vacation again in the DC area.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Spacious and comfortable house

  Spacious and comfortable house

  • Guest Amy H.
  • Date of stay 03/20/13
  • Review Submitted 04/01/13
  Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home was exactly as depicted in the photographs - very clean, nicely furnished and well-maintained. If you are traveling with children, you will be happy to know that there was even a closet with lots of toys and books. In addition, there was a pack & play, a baby gate and a high chair. Carlos greeted us upon our arrival and made sure everything was to our satisfaction. We only had one minor problem (a toilet that would not flush) but he repaired it immediately. The location was very convenient to a huge variety of restaurants, shopping and groceries. It was a short drive to the Huntington Metro Station, and less than 2 miles to Mount Vernon. We would definitely recommend this property and would stay again if we have the opportunity.

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• Perfect holiday home.

  Perfect holiday home.

  • Guest Maggie M.
  • Date of stay 12/16/12
  • Review Submitted 01/23/13
  Living in England,it was our dream to spend a Christmas in the U.SA and this year our dream came true. The house is perfect for families,so well laid out and plenty of space so we never felt on top of each other. Before we arrived we wondered if we would have to buy any decorations but we walked in to a beautiful,tastefully decorated house with a lovely big tree in the lounge. The kitchen is fantastic,every gadget,utensil you would need,I cooked a lot and had all I needed. We had our two year old grandson with us and anything extra we needed Carlos was kind enough to provide. Our family loved the house and the outside space was a bonus. The location was just right,easy for shopping,Mount Vernon and the metro into DC. Carlos was a perfect host,even bringing us round wine and cookies on Christmas Eve. We would certainly stay here again as finding anywhere else as perfect would be impossible. The house was so clean and all the beds were very comfortable. Thank you Carlos for making our first American Christmas SO special,hopefully it won't be our last!!

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• Vacation Rental

  Vacation Rental

  • Guest Cynthia
  • Date of stay 12/30/12
  • Review Submitted 01/09/13
  This was an awesome place. So lovely and so much attention to detail. The kitchen is so complete with everything a cook and baker could need. Everything incredibly spacious, especially the kitchen. I would die for a kitchen like this! We were there in the winter but the backyard was quite inviting anyway. A swing set/play place for children that they will love. Carlos was very sweet and said hello the first day to make sure all was well. No negatives to this place.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Home away from home

  Home away from home

  • Guest missjeanie
  • Date of stay 12/04/12
  • Review Submitted 12/12/12
  This home is even better than pictured in the listing; very clean and convenient and so comfortable to return to after a long day of sightseeing. Carlos was so helpful and accommodating. Our favorite areas were Old Town Alexandria and Fort McHenry. This is our 4th VRBO this year and we will most definitely return again when visiting the DC area.

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• Perfect Place To Stay!

  Perfect Place To Stay!

  • Guest Sandy B.
  • Date of stay 10/23/12
  • Review Submitted 11/06/12
  We had a fantastic family reunion in the Washington D.C. area - largely because of this beautiful home! We were going to rent 3 hotel rooms to accommodate everyone, but found this home and rented it instead. What a great choice. We cooked breakfast together in the mornings and sat around the table drinking wine and talking until late at night. There was plenty of space for everyone and this house has everything - washer & dryer, big beautiful kitchen, lovely patio area with a gas grill, a computer and printer, etc. etc. If we return to this area, this is definitely the place we will stay. Thank you Carlos for making this a wonderful vacation!

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• EXCELLENT PLUS

  EXCELLENT PLUS

  • Guest Peggy
  • Date of stay 09/16/12
  • Review Submitted 09/22/12
  I have used VRBO over 15 times and tho rarely disappointed I have never been more pleased. This home exceeded any expections from the photos and description. Carlos went out of his way to meet our needs. I have already recommended it to several people. We found taking the Metro into DC and using a tour bus such as the HOP ON AND OFF or the Trolley was the way to go.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Clean and Comfortable

  Clean and Comfortable

  • Guest eg
  • Date of stay 09/10/12
  • Review Submitted 09/17/12
  Wonderful location for a "girls" getaway. The house is spacious, well furnished, clean and comfortable. The kitchen is large and well stocked. Mt. Vernon is just a mile or so away and we had an easy drive to the Metro for our days spent in DC. Carlos was very hospitable and offered assistance if we were in need of it. We would certainly stay in this home if we visit the area again.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Great house in a good location!

  Great house in a good location!

  • Guest Lidia C.
  • Date of stay 08/18/12
  • Review Submitted 08/23/12
  I would highly recommend this house! It was absolutely adorable inside and all the rooms were great size with big beds, and very clean. The kitchen was amazing, with the latest appliances and absolutely any cooking utensil you would need. The location of the house is really convenient in a quiet neighborhood. It is about a 10 minute drive/4 miles from the closest Huntington metro station where there is free ramp parking. Carlos was also very responsive and easy to work with. My team and I were there for a convention held at the Gaylord National and it was an easy 15 minute drive. Would DEFINITELY stay at this house again if we come back for the convention or DC in general. Thank you!!

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Additional information about rental rates

Less than a week is $230/night ( Doesn't include cleaning fee and taxes).

The Weekly rate is $1650.00 up to 8 persons( included cleaning fee and taxes ).

Additional Fees and Taxes:

$ 100 cleaning fee.. 5% Virginia tax