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The Monroe - Free Parking + Backyard Retreat
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Alexandria, VA
- Place, Braddock Dog Park2 min walk
- Place, Mt Vernon Ave14 min walk
- Place, George Washington Masonic National Memorial15 min walk
- Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)36 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
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The Monroe - Free Parking + Backyard Retreat
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Alexandria
Potomac West, a neighborhood in Alexandria, is home to this vacation home. Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of African American History and Culture are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of Natural History. 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.

Alexandria, VA
What's nearby
- Braddock Dog Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Mt Vernon Ave - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Alexandria Black History Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Alexandria City Hall - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 17 min walk
- Joe Theismann's Restaurant - 18 min walk
- Starbucks - 15 min walk
- Hypergoat - 18 min walk
- Lost Dog Cafe - 15 min walk
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Mar 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kim H.
Mar 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachel G.
Dec 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rachel G.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
Sep 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lori B.
Aug 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lori B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
BARBARA S.
Dec 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BARBARA S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Margaret P.
Sep 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Margaret P.
Stayed 32 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Lena S.
Oct 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good location
Lena S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rodrigo V.
May 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Rodrigo V.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hayley S.
Jun 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and convenient
Hayley S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brandt L.
Apr 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house
Brandt L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
AJ S.
Nov 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house and location.
AJ S.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nyeda W.
Jun 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Nyeda W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Yulita O.
Mar 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Birthday celebration
Yulita O.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karla L.
May 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
Karla L.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carla D.
Oct 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming place is Alexandria!
Carla D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brandt L.
Nov 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint home close to King street and the metro
Brandt L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
debra b.
Mar 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming House for Washington DC Visit
debra b.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lori A.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
Lori A.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Will W.
Aug 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect area
Will W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael B.
Mar 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break
Michael B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kerri W.
Mar 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home!
Kerri W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
MARY S.
Mar 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends from Washington state
MARY S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
karen h.
Oct 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage with fabulous beds and yard
karen h.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diana L.
Sep 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely colonial Home
Diana L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Collin and Laurie
Hi there! We are Laurie and Collin, the team behind Bower and Kip Properties, a local short-term rental company in Northern Virginia. Our goal is to provide the absolute best experience for our guests — warm, welcoming, and comfortable from start to finish.
With nearly 1,000 five-star reviews and thousands of guests hosted, we’ve built our reputation on genuine hospitality, quick communication, and thoughtful details that make every stay memorable. Whether you’re visiting for work, family, or fun, we look forward to hosting you and showing you all that the DMV has to offer.
Are you a property owner interested in partnering with us? Feel free to send us an inquiry!
During your stay:
We’re available anytime via the platform app. We keep things simple so you can relax, but if you ever need assistance, we’re just a message away. Welcome to the Nation’s Capital!
With nearly 1,000 five-star reviews and thousands of guests hosted, we’ve built our reputation on genuine hospitality, quick communication, and thoughtful details that make every stay memorable. Whether you’re visiting for work, family, or fun, we look forward to hosting you and showing you all that the DMV has to offer.
Are you a property owner interested in partnering with us? Feel free to send us an inquiry!
During your stay:
We’re available anytime via the platform app. We keep things simple so you can relax, but if you ever need assistance, we’re just a message away. Welcome to the Nation’s Capital!
Why they chose this property
Collin and I work very hard to not only provide you a fantastic experience in this beautiful city, but also provide you with a level of service that makes you feel right at home. We truly want you to enjoy your stay, and come back to the area to stay with us again in the future.
This cozy gem is part of a highly sought after neighborhood of Alexandria named Del Ray. The community of Del Ray grew up around the railroad and could be considered one of the first commuting suburbs in the area. As the 19th century was ending, the new neighborhoods of Del Ray and St. Elmo were being planned north of the Alexandria city limits. The communities were laid out in grids of long blocks and served by a light railway that could take residents to Washington, D.C., in minutes.
When Potomac Yard opened in 1906, the population of greater Del Ray began to grow significantly. In 1908, Del Ray and St. Elmo formed the incorporated Town of Potomac, with its own mayor, council and police and fire service. The City of Alexandria annexed the Town of Potomac in 1930 and the town ceased to exist. The Town of Potomac was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
Del Ray celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Town of Potomac in 2008.
It's safe, walkable and close to everything. We loved being there and know you will too.
This cozy gem is part of a highly sought after neighborhood of Alexandria named Del Ray. The community of Del Ray grew up around the railroad and could be considered one of the first commuting suburbs in the area. As the 19th century was ending, the new neighborhoods of Del Ray and St. Elmo were being planned north of the Alexandria city limits. The communities were laid out in grids of long blocks and served by a light railway that could take residents to Washington, D.C., in minutes.
When Potomac Yard opened in 1906, the population of greater Del Ray began to grow significantly. In 1908, Del Ray and St. Elmo formed the incorporated Town of Potomac, with its own mayor, council and police and fire service. The City of Alexandria annexed the Town of Potomac in 1930 and the town ceased to exist. The Town of Potomac was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
Del Ray celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Town of Potomac in 2008.
It's safe, walkable and close to everything. We loved being there and know you will too.
What makes this property unique
Each of our homes has been meticulously designed by Laurie, with its own theme and personality — from curated furnishings to custom hand-painted murals that bring the space to life. Every property is cleaned to the highest standards and prepared with thoughtful touches to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
All of our locations are perfectly situated in Alexandria, walkable to shops, dining, and the waterfront, and close to everything in Old Town and the greater D.C. area. We believe the combination of design, location, and care is what makes our properties truly special.
All of our locations are perfectly situated in Alexandria, walkable to shops, dining, and the waterfront, and close to everything in Old Town and the greater D.C. area. We believe the combination of design, location, and care is what makes our properties truly special.
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