Eighteen Ninety Five @Bloomingdale, NW (9 blocks from Union Station on RED LINE

7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 191842 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Washington, DC

Howard University12 min walk
Walter E. Washington Convention Center2 min drive
National Mall3 min drive
Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Clean and Cozy

1 Twin Bed

Open and Easy

1 Double Sofa Bed

Peaceful and Private

1 Queen Bed

Safe and Sound

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Sleep Tight

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Sunny and Calm

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Victorian

1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Warm and Cozy

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Common bath 2nd floor

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Sleep Tight

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Vanity

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet

Victorian

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

If you are looking for an authentic experience do consider staying at my home during your stay in DC. I am located on a tree-lined block in the Bloomingdale neighborhood in NW. It's a neighborhood of only about 12 square blocks with many hidden treasures: unassuming dive bars, surprise parks and award-winning restaurants. Bloomingdale is sandwiched between the neighborhoods of Shaw and Eckington. It is on the border of the District’s northwest quadrant, stretching from Second Street NW to North Capitol, bordered by Florida Avenue NW to the south and Bryant and Channing Streets, NW to the north.

Eighteen Ninety Five is a spacious Victorian home with 7 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and 14 beds (8 twin beds, 6 sofa beds, and one queen). It can hold comfortably a total of 19 guests. Air beds/tatamis are available for additional persons beyond 16. I offer my home as a clean, cheap, and safe place to sleep and recharge in the Nation's Capital. It's humble and doable for a few nights. There's a kitchen in the main home as well as in the English basement apartment per your use.

The home in the main house has a dining room with a very large wood table, a living room to lounge with guests; an iron with an ironing board; hangers; and etc. PLEASE NOTE: This rental includes the English basement unit. Each unit is completely private and secure. There is a security system with a camera on the outside's entry of the home.

Property manager

Dr. Koura Gibson

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Children of 6 years old or more, pay as an adult

Events

No events allowed

$200 fee for any unauthorized event/party.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There will be a charge to fumigate.

Please note that there is a fee of $20 per half hour late checkout. Should your late extends to 12:00, there will be a fee of $40.

Security cameras are on the outside of property. They are located at the front and back entries into the property.

No unauthorized guests or visitors allowed. You will be charged a visiting fee even if your unauthorized guest does not stay the night.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: $200 fee for any unauthorized event/party.

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

Property Registration Number 5007262268004565

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Washington

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Northwest, a neighborhood in Washington. The area's natural beauty can be seen at National Mall and Tidal Basin, while Smithsonian Institution and National Air and Space Museum are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena, and consider making time for Smithsonian's National Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.

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Washington, DC

What's nearby

Howard University - 12 min walk
Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 2 min drive
Smithsonian Institution - 2 min drive
Union Station Shopping Center - 2 min drive
National Mall - 3 min drive

Getting around

Washington Union Station - 9 min drive
Shaw Station - 14 min walk
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 14 min walk
Dunkin' - 9 min walk
Jam Doung Style Restau - 2 min walk
DCity Smokehouse - 6 min walk
Republic Cantina - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Eighteen Ninety Five @Bloomingdale, NW (9 blocks from Union Station on RED LINE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Eighteen Ninety Five @Bloomingdale, NW (9 blocks from Union Station on RED LINE?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Eighteen Ninety Five @Bloomingdale, NW (9 blocks from Union Station on RED LINE on Apr 28, 2024 start from $922.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Eighteen Ninety Five @Bloomingdale, NW (9 blocks from Union Station on RED LINE?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eighteen Ninety Five @Bloomingdale, NW (9 blocks from Union Station on RED LINE?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Eighteen Ninety Five @Bloomingdale, NW (9 blocks from Union Station on RED LINE located?

Located in Northwest, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Howard University, Smithsonian Institution, and Union Station Shopping Center. Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km). Shaw Station is 14 minutes by foot and Gallaudet U Station is 16 minutes.

8.4

Very Good

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Timothy S.

Jan 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Vrbo stay with friends

I recently stayed at Dr. Koura Gibson's 1895 house on VRBO and had a mixed experience. The house itself was beautiful and very warm.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Sherry H., Houston, Texas

Oct 21, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Need to provide more toilet paper, paper towels . . . Etc.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paige L., Milford

May 24, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Girl's Trip

Dr. Gibson was very attentive and answered all our questions quickly. Her place is big and we each had our own sleeping place and like 5 bathrooms - with 7 ladies that is a plus. The place was lovely, clean and the neighborhood seemed nice and safe. With the heat we encountered that weekend it was great to arrive to a cool house with the air conditioning already running. The house worked perfect for us as we came to DC to go explore and experience DC. Thank you Dr. Gibson for a wonderful place to lay our heads each night!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale K.

Mar 25, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great D.C. Experience

This property was a great value for our family of 6 and our friends family of 7. You will still need to take public transit to get to all the sites but it’s a reasonable commute and we also believe using a city’s transit system is a necessary experience to get the feel for a city. There are plenty of rooms and beds. We were there to see D.C. not hang out in the home, but when we did play games and relax there was plenty of room to all do our own thing. I read the previous bad reviews and think the criticism was unwarranted based on our experience. There was some issues associated with the home being over a 100 years old and not at the top of the price list, but we didn’t pay for granite countertops and a hot tub. It’s a great value, great location and there’s plenty of room.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue M., Sharon Pennsylvania

Dec 19, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for those looking to experience DC

Wonderful place! Easy to get to metro! Go go go experience DC! The owner is amazing and so easy to communicate with!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dr. Koura Gibson

I am Dr. Koura Gibson, a linguist, a teacher of French and Spanish, and a USA Track & Field master athlete. I run hurdles and triple jump, holding more than 7 national championship titles. I am an Africanist, trained @Howard University's African Studies and Research Department. I also curate and sell African Art @galleri Sowei, my home gallery.
I love traveling to far and fascinating places around the world. I am honored to host you at my home in DC. I welcome all guests of many nations and nationalities.

Why they chose this property

This is my second home. I lived in it for 4 years. It is located in Bloomingdale, NW, DC, in one of the most sought after communities in the area. The homes in this neighborhood are gorgeous and stately Victorians. I no longer live here and offer it to budget travelers visiting our Nation's Capital.

What makes this property unique

The grandeur of the Victorian age is personified in the Victorian homes of Bloomingdale. The wood floors, high ceilings, and the openness reception of the first level are stunning.

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