Cottage by the Potomac River

• Fabulous location

  Fabulous location

  • Guest Deb
  • Date of stay 04/20/13
  • Review Submitted 04/27/13
  Beautiful gardens, comfortable cottage, great location.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Lovely...just lovely!

  Lovely...just lovely!

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 03/24/13
  • Review Submitted 04/05/13
  What a fantastic place to retreat to while sight seeing the hussle and bustle of DC and surrounding area. Close enough to be near all the action, yet a private and quiet place to come home to at night. Owners are wonderful and very welcoming. Cottage has everything you need and it is very comfortable and clean. We will definitely be returning!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Cozy Alexandria Cottage

  Cozy Alexandria Cottage

  • Guest Caroline
  • Date of stay 08/05/12
  • Review Submitted 09/17/12
  Lovely comfortable cottage in a peaceful location just a few minutes drive from Old Town Alexandria and around half an hour's drive from Washington DC. Loved sitting having breakfast in the porch looking at the birds in the feeder just outside in the lovely colorful garden. The cottage had everything our family of 4 required -- 2 adults and 2 16-year-olds -- plenty of crocery in the kitchen, washing machine and drier, WIFI. Mt Vernon is a few miles up the road -- or as my kids found out a nice half an hour bike ride along the Potomac, using bikes Lisa and Jim supplied. I wouldn't hesitate to return if we were in the DC area again.

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

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• Hoping to return!

  Hoping to return!

  • Guest Mary & David
  • Date of stay 06/12/12
  • Review Submitted 07/26/12
  Our stay in "Granny's Cottage" made our wonderful trip all that much better! In fact, when people ask me what my favorite part of our trip was, I tell them it was this cottage! To come "home" to a peaceful setting after long days exploring was my dream come true. The cottage was perfectly updated, sparkling clean, the grounds were beautiful, and the owners, Jim and Lisa (not to mention their fun-loving dogs that had great fun playing with our son...), were quite pleasant to chat with. When Jim noticed our interest in watching the birds congregate on their feeders, he moved them to sit in front of our screened-in porch. Believe me, we took full advantage of that view! I would not hesitate to recommend this amazing place!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Wonderfully quiet location!!!

  Wonderfully quiet location!!!

  • Guest WeLoveHistory
  • Date of stay 07/11/12
  • Review Submitted 07/23/12
  Our family stayed three nights at the cottage during some extremely hot days in July and, very importatntly, the AC worked very well. The property was so close to Mount Vernon and the Metro in Alexandria and was perfectly situated to be our hub as we spoked out to historic sites and DC in general. The owners communicate clearly and in a timely manner and are very pleasant and friendly. All appliances were up-to-date and functioned properly, hot water was reliable (important for showers), and the property was beautiful. The mattress in the main bedroom did sag a bit in the middle but not enough to create problems. We would definately rent the property again!!!

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

  Owner response: Thank-you for letting us know about the mattress: we will replace it this weekend with a new mattress.

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• DC Vacation

  DC Vacation

  • Guest Cindy
  • Date of stay 05/11/12
  • Review Submitted 05/25/12
  Such a nice retreat from the city after touring DC! The setting was quiet and peaceful. It was everything the owner described. The house was a much nicer escape than a hotel room in the city. It is located just 10 miles from DC and 4.5 miles from Mt Vernon, right by the Potomac river. There was a transit link within walking distance, though we drove in and did not need the service. Old town Alexandria offered shopping and eateries and was just a few minutes away. The owners were courteous and helpful and their companions, Bird and Oscar were a delight. This was truly a home away from home.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• JUST AS NICE THE SECOND TIME AROUND!

  JUST AS NICE THE SECOND TIME AROUND!

  • Guest Dorothy & Sharon Jones
  • Date of stay 04/26/12
  • Review Submitted 05/23/12
  This was our second stay at "Granny's Cottage" and it was just as nice as I remembered. Driving down the lane to the cottage, it felt almost like coming home. This cottage is so charming and inviting that you just feel welcome immediately. The cottage is exactly as pictured. We especially enjoyed having our morning coffee at the kitchen table. The view looks out to a pretty rock garden. One morning a busy little hummingbird danced over the flowers trying to sample them all. We also saw a fox crossing the yard right behind the rock garden and a pair of very healthy looking deer ambling across the yard. We loved being close to all of the attractions always knowing that we could come "home" at the end of the day. Thank you Jim & Lisa for sharing "Granny's Cottage" with us.

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• Washington DC Trip

  Washington DC Trip

  • Guest Brookfield Family of Five
  • Date of stay 04/10/12
  • Review Submitted 04/16/12
  We had a great stay at the cottage. It was great to be a short Metro ride away from the excitement in DC, but nice to return to a quiet place in the evening. Having River Farm (American Horticultural Society) a short walk away was a bonus. The owners were very helpful in providing information and available for anything needed at the cottage. Outside of DC, but much to do very close by, including Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon. Great paved walking/jogging/biking trail along the George Washington Parkway. Would love to have stayed longer. The cottage had all the amenities we needed. Thanks Lisa and Jim!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Go! Go! Go!

  Go! Go! Go!

  • Guest Linda
  • Date of stay 03/24/12
  • Review Submitted 04/02/12
  This place was wonderful. Jim and Lisa were so friendly and made us feel right at home. Very convenient to Metro Station and all of the sights of the city! Loved it! Beautiful, quiet place to land at the end of the day after sightseeing. I would recommend this little place to anyone!

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

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• Family Vacation in Washington D.C.

  Family Vacation in Washington D.C.

  • Guest Cardinal fans
  • Date of stay 03/16/12
  • Review Submitted 03/25/12
  What an awesome place to stay! The cottage was clean and wonderfully charming! The owners, Lisa and Jim, were very helpful and could not have done more to make us feel welcome! The cottage was in a beautiful quiet neighborhood, yet just minutes away from the Metro Station and downtown Alexandria. My family stayed here 5 days while vacationing in D.C. My kids couldn't wait to return to the cottage at the end of each day. We were able to access the Metro and use public transportation each day- so we didn't worry about parking, etc. I would DEFINITELY recommend this cottage to any couple or family who is visiting the area. We could not have asked for better.

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

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$150/night .. $1,050/week .. $4000/month
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