Old Town West, a neighborhood in Alexandria, is home to this apartment. Smithsonian National Postal Museum and National Museum of African American History and Culture are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Washington Monument and White House. Check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena, and consider making time for National Air and Space Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling nearby.
Alexandria Black History Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
The Spite House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Market Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Alexandria City Hall - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Torpedo Factory Art Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Braddock Rd Station - 12 min walk
Alexandria Station - 20 min walk
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Alexandria Bier Garden - 9 min walk
Starbucks - 11 min walk
Tatte - 10 min walk
St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub - 11 min walk
Sisters Thai - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Old Town, Walk to Metro/King St, Dogs OK! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Historic Old Town, Walk to Metro/King St, Dogs OK!?
As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Old Town, Walk to Metro/King St, Dogs OK! on Dec 14, 2026 start from $281, 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.
How much is parking?
Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Historic Old Town, Walk to Metro/King St, Dogs OK!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Old Town, Walk to Metro/King St, Dogs OK!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic Old Town, Walk to Metro/King St, Dogs OK! located?
Located in Old Town West, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Torpedo Factory Art Center, George Washington Masonic National Memorial, and Potomac River. Birchmere and Potomac River Waterfront Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Braddock Rd Station is 12 minutes by foot and King Street Station is 16 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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This was a beautiful home in the perfect location, from the moment we arrived we felt at home and can’t wait to visit again! Look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thanks so much for your kind review Cameron. Makes us so happy to hear you felt at home, that’s the #1 most important thing to us. We are biased, but we chose an home in Old Town in part because it just felt peaceful, homey….. the kind of feeling that comes from walking the same streets people have walked for hundreds of years. We are convinced all the dogs really contribute positively to the energy as well. Pleasure to have had you all and look forward to welcoming you again in the future!
Stayed here and spent time in DC with the family. The beds were very comfortable. The VRBO was very nice and just like it is pictured. There were several nice places to eat at that were very close by.
It felt like we began and ended our day in luxury. Perfect location for visiting DC. Jen was extremely accommodating and easy to get a hold of. Would highly recommend and would stay again!
We enjoyed a holiday stay here with our two dogs. Walking distance to King Street and close to D.C. and Del Ray. The apartment was neat and comfortable with a super comfortable king size bed. Jen was very helpful, hospitable, and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend.
Checkin was easy. Nice coffee options. Less than a block to a fun neighborhood bagel shop. 10 minute walk to old town shopping and restaurants. Easy bus ride to the metro. Comfortable bed and nice space. We highly recommend.
We stayed in this property for 5 nights while our house was being renovated. The apartment is well equipped with everything you could need and very comfortable. The owners are very responsive and could not be nicer or more accommodating. The location in Old Town is perfect, a 5 minute walk to King Street and 10 minute walk to the river and parks. Great walkability to restaurants and shops. Would stay here again and again!
We had an incredible week staying here in the heart of old town Alexandria. Jen, the host, was an incredible host pre our visit and during from giving us recommendations for places to shop, parks to explore, and adventures to do as a family. We took her up on many of her recommendations and they were spot on. During our stay the place was quaint, clean, and had all the little things you could think of. On top of having the major things Iike a pack n play and toddler plates were a huge help! We hope to come back soon or tell all our family and friends!
We stayed at this property for a week to visit DC and see our son who was there for the summer. The location was perfect for walking to King St and the water for shopping and dining. The neighborhood is safe and street parking was never an issue. The hosts were receptive and quick to respond to all our inquiries and requests. The property was as listed, zero surprises, and was well stocked for our stay. The trip into DC was short (depending on time of day) and getting to the National Mall/museums was easy. I would highly recommend d this property to anyone visiting DC; Old Town Alexandria will not disappoint.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thanks so much for your kind review Laura! So glad it was a great home base for your family during your visit. As they say in the marketing materials, Old Town is just outside D.C. , but feels like a world away. We love the ability to quickly hop into the District and then come home to a more relaxing environment. It’s an honor to have been part of your family’s memories and hope to see you all in the future….there’s always something new and cool going on. You can live here years and still not see it all!
I stayed here for a month while training for work and had the best experience! The property was clean and inviting, and the bed was so comfortable that I asked the host where she got it! One of the main reasons I chose this property was because it was dog friendly, and I brought my pups with me. Old Town is very walkable and dog friendly, and we had a blast exploring the neighborhood. I felt very safe during my stay and the neighbors on the street were very welcoming. The host was very helpful in recommending activities, such as the Cherry Blossom Festival, and very responsive in answering questions and providing information. I would 100% stay here again, and have and will continue to recommend this property to family, friends, and colleagues.
This property was every bit as advertised. Provided the ideal home base for a daddy/daughter trip to visit the nation’s Capitol! Ideally located in Old Town Alexandria with grocery stores, restaurants and shopping all very walkable and, most importantly, easy access to downtown DC via car (15-20 minutes) or the Metro (10 minute walk to station and 20-30 minute ride in) to see all of the sites. The unit itself is in pristine condition and had everything we needed to be comfortable, including a full kitchen (Fridge, oven, stove, microwave and dishwasher) with all of the needed cookware and utensils, which we used to prepare many of our own meals. Great communication with the owner who made our stay very easy and turnkey. Without a doubt, would stay here again when visiting the area!
The property was exactly as promoted. Check in was simple, and our host went the extra mile to make things as easy as possible. It’s an easy walk to King St and it’s dining and shopping area. The WMATA station is about 15 minutes away on foot, so getting into DC for outings was relatively painless. The neighborhood is charming and quiet. I recommend this as a perfect place for 1-2 to get away. We don’t have kids, but often travel with another couple. I think we would have found it a bit tight for 4 adults.
Remember to turn on the exhaust fan and air filters when cooking!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thanks Jacque for your kind review. Glad you found it perfect for your getaway and hope to see you all back with us soon!
We allow up to 4 adults or a family of 6 with younger kids as the apartment is a bit larger than 2 standard hotel rooms in our area and we have had several larger groups find it more cost effective and convenient than being separated into 2 different places, particularly those who are of the same family. That being said, we recognize space needs and preferences are different for everyone which is why we describe the apartment and it’s sleeping accommodations (cal king bed and queen bed along with kids cot/Playard) in detail including a floor plan so each group can ensure it meets their needs before booking with us.
Check-in and communication were excellent. Apartment was spotless and well designed. Beds, kitchen & Bath were comfortable and well stocked for a small group. Extremely dog- friendly. Neighborhood was great for walking with groceries(Trader Joe's & Harris Teeter), restaurants ( Casual to upper scale.. Great Breakfast place 2 blocks away) and historical sights, nearby. Parking was a breeze with the supplied parking pass. Weather was cold, but it was a treat to walk the Old Town neighborhood for several miles with the dog, everyday. The Torpedo Factory art area was certainly worth a visit, as well. The apartment was a great fit for 3 adults and 2 small dogs and the bed rooms were separated, if someone wanted to stay up later. Another son and grandson (3Yo)had fun visiting, as well. You will hear some dog & footstep noise from upstairs, but it is less than what you would hear in an apartment or hotel. Overall, Great hosts. We would highly recommend. Thanks!
This was a great location for our family. We loved the ease of getting into DC (couple of really close bus stops and metro station not far) and seeing all the sights there, but also be able to experience historic Alexandria. Felt like more of an authentic experience than staying in a standard hotel. The hosts were very accommodating and concerned that everything was just right for us.
This is the perfect spot with lovely amenities however there were three things that were frustrating. First, the listing says two bedrooms and while it has two beds (one is a Murphy bed) the second bed pulls out over the existing couch in the sitting area with no door or privacy. This was not a great situation for our family.
Next, the thermostat is controlled by the owners upstairs so you are dependent on them to lower and raise according to their desires. This too was frustrating because as you know what you desire may not be what we desire.
Finally, we could not use the rear patio area off our bedroom and the owners dogs and noise upstairs is distracting and wakes you up to say the least.
Again, it's a lovely place just take all of this into consideration when booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Hi Angela glad you enjoyed the location and apologize for your frustrations. Had we known of any during your stay the couple of times we checked in with you we would have gladly done what we could. I know that we responded within minutes to set the temperature to your comfort level for the entire stay.
While it can be confusing with the way VRBO lists items, we clearly have in our description that it is one primary bedroom and that the Murphy bed is in the front sitting area. We include lots of photos so guests can see the layout including that the front sitting area with the Murphy bed is an open area to the kitchen. For the patio, under our listing in the “guest access” area we state that the upstairs floors and patio is exclusively for our family’s use, we also do not show any interest art of the patio or those areas in the listing pictures. As I’m sure you can understand, with a shared listing that is our primary home, we need some private areas. Concerning the noise upstairs, as stated in the listing, we have put significant money into sound reducing insulation, but reducing all sound travel is nearly impossible. The listing is clear that the owners live on the upper floors and the English Basement Apt, shares, walls, ceilings, floors, etc., and that noise can be a possibility. Moving forward, we will ensure that our listing is more clear to future guests about the possibility of noise travel.
This was a beautiful property and just so perfect for our two dogs. Everything they could need was available and they and we felt right at home. The neighborhood was lovely and the waterfront was an easy and pretty walk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review Nancy! It was a pleasure to have you all.
Great place walking distance from Alexandria restaurants
Great place and location walking distance from all the restaurants and good base to visit DC. Property owners very responsive to requests.
Couple of minor issues, temp control are not in the apt but are in the owner house upstairs but there is a chimney and a space heater if it gets cold. Summary of property on vrbo says 2 bedrooms but there is only one, the other is a sofa bed in the living room. The apartment is in the basement.
Overall we were happy with the experience, apt is very cute and clean, also the kitchen has all you need. They also have a nespresso machine if that is your cup of coffee.