In-Town Dupont Circle Luxury Penthouse Washington, District of Columbia Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 46238

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Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA (Dupont Circle)

Accommodations:  Rowhouse, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 4)

Imagine soaring views of the city of Washington, D.C. from the private rooftop terrace of a spacious penthouse conveniently located near the trendy and culture-filled Dupont Circle and you begin to understand why this apartment is in constant demand. High ceilings, a spectacularly designed living room, an open kitchen facing broad windows and glass doors leading out to a sumptous private wooden deck...

All that and more is what you'll experience at this reasonably priced apartment in the heart of Washington, D.C. minutes from the Dupont Circle subway (the famously clean and efficient Metro).

Want to visit the Smithsonian? It's a short 15 minute ride by subway. Eager to see the White House? It's just a 20 minute walk away. And on a sunny day, you might want to walk to the National Mall.

Fine shops, a rich variety of coffee houses and restaurants, Whole Foods, Safeway and wonderful bakeries are all within 10 minutes walking distance. All manner of other diversions await you in this historic urban neighborhood.

Elegantly furnished penthouse apartment stretching across two adjacent row houses. Exceptionally large (1000+ SF of living, kitchen, dining) PLUS two bedrooms with queen-size beds and private baths, PLUS a private 550 SF roof terrace with outdoor seating and fabulous sunrise and sunset views. The apartment is a spectacular contemporary design in a 100 year old Victorian row house.

No pets, no smoking, and no children under 10, please.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking: Optional/$100/wk
  • Gas Fireplace
• Beds
  • Queen Bed (2)
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio: A fabulous private roof terrace with sunrise and sunset views.
• View/Location
  • Monument View: A distant view of the Washington Monument from the living and dining rooms.
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Free Long Distance: Within continental USA.
  • Computer: Desktop computer with Zip, CD Rom, and floppy drive; USB port; runs Windows XP
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): If you bring your own laptop, WiFi available throughout apartment!
• Other Amenities
  • All basic cooking and bathroom supplies are included.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): This apartment is not handicapped accessible. It has no elevator and is spread over three floors.
  • Not Suitable for Children: Not suitable for children under 12 due to open architectural design and extensive folk art.
  • Smoking Not Allowed: No smoking and not pets, inside and on terrace, please
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums

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Rate: $400/night 5 day minimum ... $2,600/week





50% Deposit; balance upon arrival.
Includes taxes, utilities, satellite TV, WiFi, weekly housekeeping.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 11/03/09
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  Marianne Rieux , Fort Collins/CO
  • My two friends and I spent a terrific two weeks in Washington in early January 2009. The bustle of the inaugural festivities kept us energized for the first four or five days, and then after the crowds left, we enjoyed the absence of summertime waiting lines in museums and galleries. Even theater tickets were easy to come by. To get about, we would hop on the Metro (not far from Mary's) or flag cabs. After all of the outings we had the pleasure of coming home to Mary’s beautiful, penthouse apartment. It felt like 'home': an open kitchen and dining room clearly designed for cooking, serving, talking and dining together in a lovely setting; comfy, large beds and bedrooms imaginatively arranged; and light, airy spaces and views of cityscapes and rooftops. Then there was the ambiance of the folk art, the paintings and the books. In the evenings we would turn on the easy-to-light gas fireplace in the living room and sit around it. In all – Mary’s great taste, careful attention to detail and thoughtful provision of everything a guest could want or need made the place a real delight. I can’t say enough about it or its conveniences (many of which are listed in other guest’s comments). I plan to return to D.C. in the winter of 2010, and can’t imagine staying anywhere else.
• 10/25/09
  Positive Rating
  Joan McNamara , San Diego, California
  • My friend Maura and I spent two wonderful weeks in Washington, D.C. We saw all the sights and even met Bo. Staying at Mary's place in the Dupont Circle area made for an absolutely spectacular trip. What a great place to wake up in and come home to. She provides everything anyone could want or need. Her penthouse was so interesting and comfortable, it was sometimes hard to leave! I highly recommend it to anyone who treasures a very special place to call home while on vacation.
• 08/02/09
  Positive Rating
  Joseph Caramucci , San Rafael, CA
  • Mary's place is a WOW! We took our granddaughter to show her Washington, D.C. This young lady has never lived in a "city". The experience of staying in this property and seeing DC will not be forgotten by her. What a great neighborhood! As the other visitors have stated the layout and location is perfect. Great space and decorating Mary has done it right. You can really see the thought and effort that Mary has put into making this house a home. The food and service at Lariol was outstanding and very reasonable. We plan to return to enjoy this great place.
• 07/02/09
  Positive Rating
  Roger Bernard , Medford, OR
  • Excellent accommodations for two couples who thoroughly enjoyed their stay. The proximity to the Metro and the neighborhood restaurants were especially helpful. The apartment was as protrayed. Would definitely stay there again.
• 06/03/09
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  • My wife I and another couple spent a fabulous week at Mary's apartment in early May, 2009. We loved it. The layout affords convenience and privacy, the furnishings are tasteful and comfortable, and the artwork delightful. The location is unbeatable, in a neighborhood of mansions-turned embassies, on a charming, tree-lined street of well-cared for, 100-year-old homes, within a few minutes walk of several excellent restaurants, and the Dupont Circle metro station. Pleasant, forty minute strolls take you to the White House, the National Mall and Georgetown. Fantastic! (Note of caution to the physically challenged: there are a lot of stairs - but its well worth the effort.)
• 12/05/08
  Positive Rating
  , Toronto, Ont.
  • Four of us stayed in Mary's apartment this past spring and had a marvellous time. It's spacious and the bedrooms are nicely separated from one another so that you have lots of privacy. The gardens and decks are superb!
• 12/05/08
  Positive Rating
  Daniel ,
  • I stayed in Mary's townhouse for a conference in the fall. We had a group of 4 which worked extremely comfortably over the two townhouse floor plan. The short walk to the metro every morning was pleasant and crisp. There are local bussinesses down every street with great food and coffeehouses on the block. I've stayed at short term rentals several times and the owner and caretaker were the most available, helpfull, and friendly people I have dealt with. The townhouse is perfect for entertaining with a very open floor plan, open roof deck. The eclectic, charming, and humorous art collection made the space wonderful to explore and experience after wandering home the two blocks from Dupont. I would definitely recommend staying at this location.
• 11/10/08
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  Linda, Ray & Miriam , Houston, TX
  • Mary...I just wanted to thank you again for sharing your wonderful home through VRBO! Ray and I had the most wonderful time. Miriam did, too. I thought the stairs might bother her, but she trooped up and down them in good spirits. She did let Ray and I make the short walk to the Safeway where we found everything we needed for the light meals we cooked at "home". We enjoyed to walks, the weather was just perfect, the air brisk and the leaves were turning colors. You were right about visiting in October, lots less people and traffic. It was great to curl up on the sofa in front of the fireplace and wind down after full days of seeing the sights. The bedrooms and baths were perfect for us...we didn't step on each other's toes the whole week. We never waited more than a minute or two to catch a cab right outside your door...amazing to me...the new taxi rate system had kicked into place so we knew just about what to expect for the fares and they were fair. Lauriol Plaza had excellent food. We also tried a little place within walking distance called Dupont Italian Kitchen and they had wonderful pizza and the lasagna was awesome. It was a real treat to have you meet us at the top of the entryway every evening. I have pictures. When I get them downloaded I'll send you a couple. A special thanks to Bill for checking on us and for printing our return flight boarding passes for us. Mary, I know someday we'll come back to DC and if you're still sharing you're wonderful home, I know where we'll stay!! :) Linda
• 05/24/08
  Positive Rating
  Carol and friends , DeBary, FL
  • What a great location! Wonderful neighborhood - walking distance to the underground. We tried several of the recommended local places for breakfast and dinner and were not disappointed. The flat is lovely with plenty of room to spread out and the outside deck was great to have a glass of wine and take in the view.
• 05/17/08
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  Chad & Sheila Beutin , Milwaukee, WI
  • What a wonderful place to stay! Mary has made special touches to the apartment...lots of books and comfy places to relax. After enjoying everything the city had to offer, it was so nice to come "home". We stayed with another couple and never felt more comfortable. The bedrooms are on different floors and we never heard our "roomies". Plenty of closet space. (and so well arranged!) The kitchen was used for a couple of home-cooked meals. We really liked how well stocked the kitchen was. It was very nice to have the basics needed, then replace any item used up. The location is great...close to the metro, grocery store, restaurants. (Lauriol restaurant across the street had the best mexican food we ever tasted!) You better believe when we get back to DC, we will stay here again!

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