Colorful DC Hideaway - Great Location, Spacious, English Basement

Located in the heart of the lively Atlas District, this colorful, one-bedroom BASEMENT apartment boasts walking distance to everything the revitalized H Street corridor & Union Market have to offer. You'll be a 30 second walk to buses, which go directly to Chinatown/White House/Smithsonians & the free DC Streetcar, which will take you down H St or up to Union Station; a great home base to explore DC!

Enjoy this fun & cheerful 845 sq/ft (79 sq/m) apartment. The vibrant space has a DC theme and a cozy atmosphere. Wash off the city after a long day of sightseeing by enjoying the relaxing massage of body jets & a rain shower. Or relax in bed with your own TV while the kids watch Bluey in the living room.

If you have little ones, no need to bring extra gear. We have a pack-n-play for them to sleep in (or to contain them), some toys for them to play with, DVD/Blu-ray player & assorted videos, kid’s plates/cups/cutlery, a washer and dryer to clean off the "fun" they had in DC, & several other items available by request (these items are shared between multiple properties & available on a first come-first served basis).

Make breakfast in the kitchen with the fresh ingredients you bring back from Whole Foods (only 2 blocks west) or Saturday's farmer's market (5 blocks east) before touring our very walkable city. Enjoy local OTHERS coffee or tea before facing the day

We provide a guest welcome book with neighborhood recommendations, operation instructions for amenities, & loaner SmarTrip cards to use on the metro or bus during your stay.

The owners wanted to make this space something they would be comfortable staying in as guests and hope you will feel the same!

BORING DETAILS:
• Cohosted by Jenna P. of SaltSugarFire Hospitality, who lives just minutes away.
• Professionally cleaned after each guest
• Large bedroom with comfortable queen size bed
• 1 bathroom with rain shower & water jets
• Pull out sofa for additional full bed - please use the sheets to protect the upholstery (no one likes a sweaty smelling bed...)
• Large washer & dryer (with detergent and dryer sheets)
• Walk-in closet w/ full length mirror
• Private front entrance
• 2 TVs - 50" and 32"
• Amazon Fire Stick
• Cable & Sports channels via Youtube TV
• Central heating & AC (shared with upper unit but zoned)
• Self Check-in with SmartLock & unique access code (messaged to you the evening before checkin).

KITCHEN:
• Stainless steel Samsung appliances
• Large refrigerator with external filtered water & ice dispenser
• Overhead microwave
• Electric range & oven
• Dishwasher
• Breakfast bar
• Coffee, tea, sugar, oil, & assorted spices & pantry items
• Fully stocked with pots, pans, plates, glasses (including wine & martini), Mr. coffee AND Keurig machines, electric kettle, toaster, utensils, kid’s plates/cutlery, food processor, & other miscellaneous cooking essentials.

BATHROOM: Freshly laundered towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, a hairdryer, & emergency feminine hygiene products are provided for your convenience.

LAUNDRY: A king size washer & dryer are located inside the apartment. Zero waste laundry detergent SHEETS, wool dryer balls, iron, & ironing board are also provided.

SAFETY: Fire extinguisher, first aid kit, carbon monoxide detector, auto-locking deadbolt

This listing does not include on premise or a reserved parking space and street parking in the neighborhood (and throughout most of DC) is restricted for residential permit holders. BEGINNING OCTOBER 01, 2025, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OFFER A VISITOR PARKING PERMIT DUE TO POLICY CHANGES THAT PROHIBIT THE USE OF THE VISITOR PASS FOR VACATION RENTAL/VRBO GUESTS. Until then, we can offer a visitor parking pass for ONE vehicle through DC's DOT permitting portal, which enables it's barer to park anywhere in our immediate neighborhood's first-come, first served street parking zone. Guests must register for an account through the city's online portal and have the vehicle details (license plate, make, and color) to request the pass. ParkDC transitioned to a fully digital system as of 8/1/25 so no more printing and displaying a pass required!

CUSTOM SERVICES AVAILABLE
• Jenna is the chef/owner of SaltSugarFire Private Chef Services with over 20 years professional experience and is happy to plan a personalized cooking class, stock the apartment with fresh ingredients and fun beverages, deliver meal kits, or even cook for you in the apartment.
• We've partnered with several local businesses and professionals to offer an ever-expanding menu of extra services** including concierge services, beverage and mixology experiences, in-home massage, personalized guided tours, mobile auto repair, local excursion planning, and more.
Let us know in your booking message how we can make your stay exceptional!

HOUSE RULES
• Send an introductory message when you book with the following information.
• tell us a little about what brings you to town
• who will be staying with you
• where you are traveling from
• what time you expect to arrive
• whether the phone number listed in your profile is accurate and can be used to contact you (provide a current number, if not).
• COVID protocol: Guests must notify us if they are feeling unwell, have been exposed to someone with the virus, or are diagnosed with the virus before or up to 2 weeks after checkout.
• No parties or events
• No glitter or confetti
• No additional guests allowed on premises for any length of time without prior approval. Violation of this rule will result in a $75 fee per person.
• If you are booking for someone else and will not be staying for the entire reservation, you must provide the full legal names, emails, and phone numbers of all adults actually staying, select at least 1 "authorized individual" as primary point of contact on site, and all adult guests, including the booking guest, who will not be present, must read and sign a booking agreement with ID verification. The owner of the guest profile booking the stay remains expressly responsible for the reservation and its guests.
• If we must respond to a noise complaint, you may be asked to vacate the premises immediately, forfeiting any refund and your full deposit.
• Guests are not permitted to use the rear entrance (except for emergency egress), back area, or upper front porch. - they are exclusively for use by the upstairs tenants.
• Guests may not send themselves mail at the property as we do not live on property and cannot guarantee receipt.
• No cannabis smoking allowed anywhere on premises. If the upstairs tenants or our cleaners report any evidence of smoking (cannabis or other), you will lose your full deposit and be asked to leave
• Failure to return the SmarTrip cards will result in a claim against your security deposit at $10 per card.
• If you leave an item at the apartment upon checking out, we're happy to mail it to you for the cost of shipping plus a $10 fee.
• Do not disturb the upstairs tenants. If you have any issues, contact your hosts.
• Be respectful of our neighbors and the upstairs tenants by maintaining a considerate volume. Do not leave trash or personal belongings in the front yard.

Fines:
• In person warning for noise complaint - $50/visit
• Unresolved noise complaint/removal from property - $500
• Unauthorized parties - $500
• Unauthorized guests - $75/person
• Pets on premises - $150
• Smoking inside - $300-$1000
• Unauthorized late checkout - $50
• Missing Metro Cards - $10/ea