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.

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Property Type

House

1426 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Meals

Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Suitability

Non Smoking Only

Children Welcome

Wheelchair Inaccessible
Pets Not Allowed

Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 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

DVD Player
Books

Video Library
Television

Satellite / Cable

Theme

Tourist Attractions

Family

Historic

Car

Not Necessary

Attractions

Botanical Garden
Churches
Library

Museums
Recreation Center
Restaurants

Zoo
Cinemas
Live Theater

Leisure Activities

Antiquing
Walking

Paddle Boating
Sight Seeing

Shopping

local services and businesses

Fitness Center

ATM/Bank

Groceries

Location Type

Downtown

sports and adventure activities

Swimming
Tennis

Sailing
Cycling

Golf
Roller Blading
Ice Skating

catering options

Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Dining

Dining Area

Child's Highchair

forms of payment

Accept Credit Card

General

Free Long Distance
Iron & Board
Wireless Internet
Broadband Access
Internet
Towels Provided
Alarm Clock
Filtered Water

Hair Dryer
Laundry Soap
Local Activities Guide
Local Maps
Paper Towels
Security System
Shampoo
Basic Soaps

Toilet Paper
Washing Machine
Clothes Dryer
Telephone
Air Conditioning
Heating
Linens Provided
Parking:
Rental includes a street parking permit for one vehicle...more less

Kitchen

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator

Oven
Microwave
Stove

Cooking Utensils
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Dishes & Utensils

Outside

Outdoor Grill Gas
Patio

Lawn / Garden
Outdoor Grill

Deck / Patio

Payment Type

Amex

Visa

Mastercard
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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, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing, girls getaway.

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Quaint, lovely, and in the perfect location!
Quaint, lovely, and in the perfect location!
- Guest Maxie (Odessa, TX)
- Date of stay 03/15/14
- Review Submitted 03/24/14
This was our second stay at The Yellow House. I can't imagine a better location to stay in DC! They've recently added furniture to make this a 3 bedroom, and typically, we only need 2 bedrooms, but I don't mind paying extra for this location. You can catch the Metro by only walking about 10 minutes, plus you can pick up wonderful fresh meat, poultry, seafood, and produce at the Eastern Market only 2 blocks away. The house has plenty of room and a very updated and well-furnished kitchen, plus the living areas are quite comfy. The owners are very accommodating and helpful. We had a small plumbing problem this trip, but it was taken care of the next morning without any problem. We will stay here again unless this owner comes up with a better location. Can't imagine it! After staying here twice, it feels like our home-away-from-home!

Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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Family reunion - perfect location!
Family reunion - perfect location!
- Guest Jack R. (NYC)
- Date of stay 01/23/14
- Review Submitted 03/24/14
The property was exactly as described, the owner, Alec, was responsive and very helpful. The location was perfect for easy walks to the Metro, the Capitol and in a neighborhood with markets, liquor stores and restaurants. We had a great time and would definitely stay at the Yellow House again.

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A wonderful place to stay
A wonderful place to stay
- Guest Chu W.
- Date of stay 02/04/14
- Review Submitted 02/06/14
The place is wonderful: The location is great. My family visited the Capitol, Lincoln's memorial, White house, Jefferson's memorial and those famous museums on foot. This house is so close to those tour spots. If you want to to farther, there's a metro-station 5min away. And also there's a bike rental place 2min away. It has 3 bedrooms with all the stuff you need. The living room make you feel relaxing. The backyard looks great, too. The house contains a parking permit, which makes parking convenient. The kitchen has all the equipments you need to cook food for your trip. And you only need to walk several minutes to buy groceries. The landlord is very nice during the whole rental process.

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Comme à la maison...Feel like home.
Comme à la maison...Feel like home.
- Guest Anne M.
- Date of stay 12/22/13
- Review Submitted 01/04/14
Maison idéale pour un séjour en famille à Washington. Très accueillante car très bien équipée et entretenue, on y trouvera du fer à repasser au sèche-cheveux oublié...chambres très agréables avec lits spacieux et matelas accueillants, bien chauffée et/ou climatisée (réglage très facile du chauffage ou de la clim), on peut ouvrir les fenêtres des chambres pour aérer. Idéalement située pour un séjour tourisitique, on se rend au National Mall à pied pour tous les musées. Il y a un très grand supermarché Harris Teeter à 10-15mn de marche que je recommande vivement pour le choix et la qualité, et des restaurants "take-away" au coin de la rue. La wifi fonctionne très bien et avoir deux télévisions est très confortable. Les voisins sont discrets mais serviables . Aucun bruit de circulation dans ce quartier alors qu'on est en centre ville ! Les écureuils sont nombreux à traverser le jardin et le quartier arboré est très joli. A recommander chaudement sans aucune réserve! Merci à Alec de mettre cette maison si agréable à disposition des voyageurs!

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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: Pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing, girls getaway.

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

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Rental basis: Per property

Dates	Nightly	Weekly

Low Season (January - February Jan 1 - Feb 28, 2015 2 night min stay	$300	$1,715

My Standard Rate 2 night min stay	$400	$2,450

Additional information about rental rates

Fees:

Cleaning $120
Tax Rate 14.5%

Notes:

14.5% tax

$120 cleaning fee

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.