Carriage House in Prime Locaton (Quiet, Safe, Walk to Museums)

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This house is planet friendly, running on 100% locally generated wind power.

Dining room. Baby booster seat is provided.

Second bedroom (Queen). A full size crib can also be set up in this room.

Public bikes available only half a block away

Metro station only 2.5 blocks away. Library of Congress is in the background.

How close to Capitol and Metro - House is red bulls eye

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Minimum stay:2 nights
Internet:Yes

Pets considered:No
Wheel chair accessible:No

Capitol Hill house description

This house is incredibly centrally located yet is also in a most peaceful spot, set back from a quiet street with a bicycle lane.

Within a radius of less two and a half blocks you will find the Library of Congress, a Metro station, Eastern Market, a Starbucks, and at the time of writing ten restaurants. The National Mall, around which the Smithsonian museums are clustered, is only a short walk away. The house has a Zillow walkability rating of 95 ('Walkers Paradise.') A rack of bright red public bicycles is half a block from your door.

The Yellow House is ideal for a family with children who would like to visit sites such as the Smithsonian museums, the US Capitol, Supreme Court, National Archives, the Library of Congress, or the Newseum, among many others. Our neighborhood, Capitol Hill, is a historical conservation area that is quaint, cosmopolitan, affluent, and highly secure. We are so close to the US Capitol that the house is inside the perimeter patrolled by Capitol security. The neighborhood is where most members of congress live.

The house comes with a little shopping cart, which you can take to the grocery store around the corner, or two blocks to Eastern Market, a wonderful 140 year old traditional market where greengrocers, butchers, bakers, etc. carry the absolute freshest groceries you will find anywhere in the city. Walking your shopping cart to Eastern Market, nobody will suspect you are a tourist.

Visitors who arrive by car typically park it for the duration of their stay. The house includes a parking permit.

Your rental comes with all linens, towels, a blow drier, high quality toiletries, and propane for the grill. All you need to bring is a tooth brush!

So how to proceed?

We recommend using the 'Book Now' button at top right on this page, which will confirm availability and provide a detailed quote before you reach the screen on which you are asked to commit. We book with the $120 cleaning fee, and the balance is due 30 days before arrival. All payments are self-service, via credit card or e-check using VRBO's secure payments page, and you do not need to provide us credit card information.

You may also be interested in our two-bedroom homes, HomeAway properties #339969 and #3014729.

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ADVERTISE ON CRAIGSLIST. If you came across the content of our listing on Craigslist, it is a fake ad.

Property Type

House

1426 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Meals

Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Suitability

Non Smoking Only

Wheelchair Inaccessible

Pets Not Allowed
Children Welcome

Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6

Main Bedroom: 1 king
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Living Room: 1 sleep sofa /futon
Queen sleep sofa...more less
3rd Bedroom: 2 double
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2nd Bedroom: 1 queen, 1 baby crib
Full sized crib available upon request...more less
The couch in the living room is a Queen sleep sofa, in case senior guests have trouble with the stairs (one of the full bathrooms is also downstairs). ...more less

Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms

Upstairs: toilet, combination tub/shower
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Downstairs: toilet, shower
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Both bathrooms were recently remodeled with marble floors, subway tile, and high end hardware....more less

Other Amenities

Parking permit included

Entertainment

Books
Television

DVD Player
Satellite / Cable

Video Library

Theme

Historic

Family

Attractions

Recreation Center
Cinemas
Restaurants

Botanical Garden
Library
Zoo

Museums
Live Theater
Churches

Car

Not Necessary

Leisure Activities

Shopping
Antiquing

Sight Seeing
Walking

Paddle Boating

local services and businesses

Fitness Center

ATM/Bank

Groceries

Location Type

Downtown

sports and adventure activities

Golf
Ice Skating

Cycling
Swimming

Roller Blading
Sailing
Tennis

Arrival Day

Flexible

catering options

Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Dining

Dining Area

forms of payment

Accept Credit Card

General

Paper Towels
Heating
Basic Soaps
Internet
Washing Machine
Local Activities Guide
Alarm Clock
Air Conditioning

Broadband Access
Laundry Soap
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Shampoo
Filtered Water
Free Long Distance
Wireless Internet

Toilet Paper
Towels Provided
Linens Provided
Security System
Telephone
Local Maps
Clothes Dryer

Kitchen

Cooking Utensils
Toaster
Refrigerator

Dishwasher
Microwave
Stove

Coffee Maker
Kitchen
Oven

Outside

Outdoor Grill Gas
Deck / Patio

Outdoor Grill
Lawn / Garden

Patio

Payment Type

Discover

Amex

Visa
Mastercard

Reviews

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A perfect spot in Washington!
A perfect spot in Washington!
- Guest Estherskip (Cumberland, Maine)
- Date of stay 02/15/10
- Review Submitted 02/21/10
My family had the best stay in the Yellow House this past week... It's a beautiful place to come home to, even more beautiful than the great photos online! Everything was clean and well maintained, and owner was helpful with questions prior to our arrival. It was a treat to stay in a place that was quiet and safe, yet also close to the sites of Capitol Hill and many small restaurants. We would like to come back to enjoy more of the same, but also to see the front and back gardens when things are in bloom. Book a stay yourself if you are lucky enough to see availability left for your dates of travel!

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, families with young children.

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WONDERFUL!!
WONDERFUL!!
- Guest Talitha M.
- Date of stay 10/10/13
- Review Submitted 10/25/13
Adorable, quiet, safe, neighborhood, walking distance to attractions and Metro. Spotless, with every convenience we would ask for. Comfortable beds. Alec was more than accommodating, a very generous host. Thanks, Alec!!

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children.

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Quiet oasis in the heart of the centre
Quiet oasis in the heart of the centre
- Guest Mr Ant (Yorkshire, England)
- Date of stay 09/06/13
- Review Submitted 10/03/13
What a great place this is. So near to all the attractions of Washington, but so quiet and peaceful. Really well equipped and full of character. We loved staying here and hope to return one day. Alec was a great host, answering my many questions beforehand with patience and graciousness. We never got to meet him, but knew he was only a phone call away if we had any problems.

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What a location! What a house! What a trip! ( :
What a location! What a house! What a trip! ( :
- Guest Kelli D.
- Date of stay 08/23/13
- Review Submitted 08/30/13
We recently rented Alec's beautiful home! The location is amazing and our family of 6 (4 kids 8 years and under) stayed very comfortably. We walked to the monuments, Smithsonian, The White House, and to local restaurants. (Good Stuff Eatery was yummy!) The house is very clean and charming! The kids thought it was just so cool to live in the city, if only for a few days. ( : Alec's pictures and description are right on!! He provided us with a wealth of valuable information and tips about the area. When we go back to DC, "The Yellow House" is where we will stay! Thank you Alec!

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Wonderful Property!
Wonderful Property!
- Guest Beth W.
- Date of stay 07/17/13
- Review Submitted 07/24/13
This townhouse was absolutely perfect for our family of four while we were in Washington. It was immaculately kept with updated bathrooms and kitchen. All supplies were provided. Fresh white linens and upscale hotel toiletries. Also, we hit a major heat wave that week but the AC worked perfectly and it was great to come back to a cool house after a long hot day of sightseeing! The neighborhood was charming. We ate at Capitol Sushi, We, the Pizza and Good Stuff. All great. Very close to the eastern market metro,CVS and Dunkin Donuts! We rent houses all over the world and this has to be at the top of the list...All in all a perfect experience that I will recommend to others that are traveling to Washington.

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Great!
Great!
- Guest Sanford H. (Lancaster, PA)
- Date of stay 05/23/13
- Review Submitted 06/06/13
Great! The house was exactly as described - beautiful, spacious, comfortable, very clean, quiet, and in an attractive, diverse, and safe neighborhood. The Map Room offered a nice desk-work and reading space, as did the backyard patio area. We liked easy and pleasant walks to nearby Capitol South and Eastern Market metro stations, Eastern Market, Folger Shakespeare Library/Theatre, Library of Congress, and the Capitol. A huge variety of good restaurants, cafes, and bars are only a few minutes walks away on Pennsylvania Avenue, near Eastern Market, and on Seventh and Eighth Streets. A nearby parking lot and on-street parking with the guest parking placard are both available. Alec provided extensive information about the house, neighborhood, getting around, general tourist attractions, restaurants, etc. Five stars? You bet!!

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, families with young children, age 55+.

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Fantastic house and owner!
Fantastic house and owner!
- Guest Amberetta A.
- Date of stay 05/28/13
- Review Submitted 06/04/13
My father and I stayed in the yellow house for a few days in May. We really enjoyed the location and had a super easy walk from the Metro. We were able to see everything we wanted by walking or taking public transportation. The neighborhood felt very safe as we walked home from a few late dinners, and the neighbors were quiet. I had to do some work on my computer, and the wifi worked great. The house was very clean and well equipped with all of the necessities, including a hair dryer and coffee maker. We were there just as the weather got hot and we had to switch on the air conditioning, which worked great. Communication with the owner was perfection. I would definitely stay at this property again or recommend to friends and family.

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Carriage House
Carriage House
- Guest Tom&Pat (Denver, CO)
- Date of stay 05/04/13
- Review Submitted 05/30/13
Location - Perfect! Owner Service/Responsiveness - Perfect! The house is located in a quiet neighborhood with a variety of restaurants nearby and a local grocery. It's clean and comfortable. We had a great visit to our Capitol and any return would include a stay in the Carriage House.

Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.

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Yellow House
Yellow House
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 05/14/13
- Review Submitted 05/24/13
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is comfortable and clean. We loved the backyard. We'd stay there again in a heartbeat! Great experience!!!!!

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Pleasant stay in an charming interesting neighbourhood
Pleasant stay in an charming interesting neighbourhood
- Guest Emma (The netherlands)
- Date of stay 04/30/13
- Review Submitted 05/07/13
We stayed in this nice townhouse in a treelined lane close to capitol Hill . There was a pleasant garden. The house was very good taken care off. Beds in good condition. Bathrooms okay as was the kitchen. Walking to main attractions was easy to do. The floors are still cracking. Without something of a welcome e.g. With flowers or a bottle of wine and a little welcomenote from the owner it gives a little impersonal feelingl. The furnishings and decoration could have some more attention. All in all a good base to visit Washington dc with two couples.

Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+.

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property

Dates	Nightly	Weekly

Low Season (January - February Jan 1 - Feb 28, 2014 2 night min stay	$285	$1715

My Standard Rate 2 night min stay	$400	$2450

Additional information about rental rates

14.5% tax

$120 cleaning fee

Fees:

Cleaning: $120
Tax Rate 14.5%

Cancellation policy:

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

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Year Purchased: 2009

About the owner: I am an engineer and management consultant with a passion for marine environmental issues and ocean exploration.

Why the Owner Chose Capitol Hill:
My wife and I invest in properties that meet two fundamental criteria; they must be ideally located for visitors, and nice enough that we would like to live in them ourselves. That translates to properties located in the five or six blocks of Capitol Hill closest to the National Mall, homes with historic charm, and with open floor plans on the ground floor. They must be on streets that are attractive yet quiet.

The Unique Benefits at this House:
There is a lot to see in Washington, with over fifty museums, but unfortunately we feature the very longest commutes in the nation. The museums have no parking, which may be a deliberate strategy to reduce the number of cars. Capitol Hill is the area immediately surrounding the US Capitol, and because it is a historical conservation neighborhood of small houses that cannot be altered, it contains almost no hotels. By staying at a home on the Western edge of Capitol Hill, you are closer to the sites than at a hotel, and free from the hassles of commuting because everything is within walking distance. Quite aside from the convenience of the location, both house and neighborhood are charming.