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Historic-7BR/4.5BA-Parking+By Metro+Chef's Kitchen

Family-friendly vacation home in Washington with a water park

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Play some music on the piano, cozy up by the fireplace and relax after a day exploring DC!
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Marvel at the original carpentry work from the 1800s!
Enjoy a family meal at the large dining table that can accommodate up to 10 guests comfortably
The dual oven allows you to prepare your dinner in one oven, and your dessert in the second oven!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 122400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Smithsonian American Art Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - Upstairs Primary

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Upstairs

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5 - Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6 - Main Level

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7 - Main Level

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bath 1 - Upstairs Primary En-Suite

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bath 2 - Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bath 3 - Upstairs

Bathtub · Toilet

Bath 4 - Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Bath 5 - Main Level Half-Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Historic-7BR/4.5BA-Parking+By Metro+Chef's Kitchen

This historic row house is just steps from the Convention Center, blocks from the metro station and a few minutes drive to all of DC’s major monuments. You can easily walk to trendy restaurants and shops.

Our historic home is charming and fully equipped with modern appliances and amenities. Its 7 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath, 2 fireplaces, and full kitchen set-up is ideal for families and groups alike. Considering its central location, you won’t want to pass it up!

HIGHLIGHTS
♦ Located in Downtown DC, in the center of it all
♦ FREE PARKING 🚗
♦ Dog-Friendly 🦮
♦ Clawfoot tub 🛁
♦ Wetbar 🍾
♦ Wine Fridge 🥂
♦ Coffee Bar ☕️
♦ Board games 🎲
♦ Practice your skills on our upright Piano 🎹
♦ 2 Gas Fireplaces 🔥
♦ Chef’s kitchen with 48-inch Forno professional double oven gas range and 8 Italian burners 👨‍🍳
♦ Antique bookcase with a variety of board games 🎲
♦ Semi-Open floorplan
♦ High speed internet to stream all of your favorite shows
♦ Linens, towels, toiletries, and kitchen appliances provided
♦ Kitchen with all cooking essentials (pots, pans, baking utensils, coffee machine, etc.)
♦ Full-size Washer & Dryer
♦ This property includes security features, such as smart locks & floodlight cameras, for your safety and peace of mind

ACCOMODATIONS
Newly renovated in 2023. Very spacious with 7 bedrooms (11 beds total), 4 full bathrooms, and 1 half bathroom.

Bedrooms 🛏️
● 7 bedrooms with 11 beds total - can accommodate up to 14 people comfortably

Upstairs - 5 Bedrooms + 3 Full Baths
● Bedroom 1 (Primary): 1 King bed with en-suite bathroom, fireplace, and clawfoot tub 🛁
● Bedroom 2: Queen bed, with a twin trundle bed underneath
● Bedroom 3: Queen bed, with a twin trundle bed underneath
● Bedroom 4: Full bed, attached to the Jack & Jill bathroom
● Bedroom 5: Queen bed, attached to the Jack & Jill bathroom

Main Level - 2 Bedrooms + 1 Full Bath + 1 Half Bath
● Bedroom 6: Full bed, with a twin trundle bed underneath
● Bedroom 7: Full bed, with a twin trundle bed underneath

● All bedrooms (except the primary bedroom) have a foldable desk/chair; the primary bedroom has it's own custom built table and nook seating area
● All bedrooms have a Smart Roku TV 📺
● Each bedroom has brand-new and comfortable mattresses with fresh linens, extra blankets, towels, washcloths, and all the other essentials you'd expect from a well-stocked home

Bathrooms 🚿
● 4.5 bathrooms total, with 2 tubs and 2 walk-in showers
● The bathrooms in the house are pristine and fully functional
● An en-suite bathroom is attached to the primary bedroom, complete with a jetted clawfoot tub, a 2-person shower, toilet room, double vanity and plenty of counter space
● There are 2 full bathrooms with a walk-in shower (one on the upper level and one on the main level)
● There is 1 full bathroom with a tub and double vanity (on the upper level)
● There is also a half bathroom on the main level by the dining room
● We provide toilet paper, soap, shampoo, and towels, and there is also a hairdryer and clothes steamer available

Kitchen 🥘
● To whip up a meal, head to the fully-equipped kitchen boasting quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a 48-inch Forno professional double oven gas range with 8 Italian burners - a chef’s dream! 👨‍🍳
● Cooking pots, pans, and utensils are all provided to make meal preparation a breeze 🍲
● You’ll find dishes and silverware stored in the cabinets/drawers

Dining Room 🍽️
● The dining room has a large table that can sit 10-12 people
● We also provide a variety of board games for some fun indoors 🃏

Living Room 🛋️
● Tastefully decorated in a modern style with historical accents, the living room with a fireplace is the perfect place to relax after a long day of exploring DC 🔥
● The living room has a wet bar and wine fridge 🍾🥂

Outside Space ☀️🌳
● Enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine with some fresh air ☕️
● The double deck in the backyard offers a lovely space to relax with comfortable seating and tables

GUEST ACCESS
Check-in: Smart lock access automatically starts at 4:00 PM
Check-out: Smart lock access automatically ends at 10:00 AM
No early check-in / late check-out available

We are available via phone, message, or in person for anything you may need or to answer any questions you may have. We will provide 100% privacy unless otherwise requested.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
Guests must: (1) read our entire listing and house rules section, (2) sign our rental agreement shortly after booking & ID must be provided, (3) submit refundable security deposit hold*, and (4) full payment prior to check-in.
*Security deposit hold required of $500.00. Deposit hold to be processed by host on guest's credit card. Deposit hold will be taken out 3 days prior to check-in and returned in full 7 days after check out, absent damages/violations, if any.

Pricing of our home is on a per guest and per pet basis and applies to the entire reservation length (regardless if some guests / pets are only visiting, won't be sleeping over on certain nights, etc.) - we ask all guests to enter the total number of guests / pets that will enter our home when booking, to see accurate pricing and avoid price changes for additional guests / pets added after booking.

There are cameras on the exterior of the home. They are motion activated, record video and audio, and are active during reservations. There is also a decibel monitoring device located in the home. This is a smart device that measures decibel levels only and allows us to respond to extremely loud and sustained volumes. It does NOT record conversation, it only measures decibel levels. This helps us to avoid unauthorized events / parties. Our goal is for our guests and neighbors to both have an enjoyable experience!

The house is centrally located in a wonderful lively area with constant foot traffic, great restaurants, etc. The primary bedroom faces the street. If you are an especially light sleeper, or value quiet over location, we may not be a good fit for you. We provide ear plugs and white noise machines for your comfort.

Please note that this is a row house with a separate basement level unit so you may see us / others staying in the lower level unit.

The house is a historic DC rowhome that is over 130 years old (built in the 1890s!). We try to preserve as much history/character of the house including the original pine wood floors, which means that some of the floors are squeaky.

Most of the bedrooms are on the smaller side (except the primary room), ranging from 70 - 80 sq ft. When the trundle beds are pulled out for use, the beds will take up the majority of those rooms. For this reason, we have foldable/collapsible side tables, desks, and chairs which are stored in each room's closet for maximum flexibility.

We have restored and preserved many original items throughout the house - given this, there are several delicate items such as stained glass windows, glass French doors, fireplace mantels, huge pocket doors, antique built-in bookcase, wooden window shutters, etc. - we ask that you please take care to preserve the unique history of this historic DC rowhome while you enjoy your stay in DC!

The primary bedroom upstairs tends to be on the warmer/cooler side during the summer/winter (as it has the most windows). In addition to closing the window shutters and using the ceiling fan, we also provide a large portable air conditioner/heater and large portable fan in the closet, to help circulate air in this room.

🚭 NO SMOKING - We are a completely smoke-free property

🚙 Parking
The parking pad in the back can typically accommodate up to a mid-size SUV / Minivan. Part of the parking pad is underneath the deck posts, which can accommodate a vehicle that is 83 inches wide and 79 inches high.
If you're vehicle does not fit in the parking pad space, there is usually street parking available in the area. Pay attention to all parking signs to avoid tickets!
If you'll have more than one vehicle, there are several paid parking lots 5-7 mins walking distance from the place.

🦮 Pet limitations
We are unable to accommodate animals other than dogs at this time.
• any and all pets must be pre-approved by owner prior to booking • Dogs only - Maximum of 2 allowed (there is a fee per dog) • must be housebroken and up-to-date on vaccines • permitted on furniture only if covered • may not be left unattended at any time • back gate must be left closed when not in use • must be leashed in front yard • must comply with all local leash laws.
We are a dog friendly property and we have a phenomenal cleaning team but they are human so there is a possibility for human error, if there is an issue during your stay let us know and we will try to address it! Since we are dog friendly, those with severe allergies will need to consider our home’s suitability for their unique needs.

🤫 Quiet Hours
11PM-7AM: You MUST keep noise to a minimum from 11pm to 7am. As a row house the walls are shared with the neighbors. Noise can travel easily, and we are in regular communication with neighbors. We request guests be respectful of the neighbors and quiet hours.

GETTING AROUND
The National Mall, Museums, US Capitol, and White House are all about a 10 min drive or 30 min walk away
The nearest Metro station is about a 7-9 min walk and is the Mt. Vernon/Convention Center Metro Station - this station has yellow and green line trains running directly to Downtown DC, National Mall, Convention Center, Nat's Stadium, Reagan National Airport / DCA and can connect you to all Metro lines to access anywhere you want to go across the city.

The House is located in the Shaw-Mt. Vernon Square area. Shaw is one of the city’s hippest enclaves, with craft cocktail bars, beer gardens, indie clothing boutiques and trendy global restaurants. This historically African-American neighborho
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
🐕 Pets If staying with a pet(s), please give adva
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING - $500 fine (minimum). No unregistered guests/visitors at any time ($250 fee per person/pet, per occurrence). Pricing is per guest/pet.
Late check-outs of more than 15 minutes will be subject to a $100 fine and an additional $100 for each additional hour.
Replacement fees apply for any and all missing items! Security deposit required. Deposit to be processed by host on guest's credit card.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 5007242201002032
Property # 4036587

We should mention

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

About the neighborhood

Washington

Located in Washington, this vacation home is in the city center. Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include National Air and Space Museum and Smithsonian's National Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Capital One Arena - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • CityCenterDC - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • 7th St. Convention Center Station - 9 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 18 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪All American Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Baan Siam - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪dLeña - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bartaco - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic-7BR/4.5BA-Parking+By Metro+Chef's Kitchen pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic-7BR/4.5BA-Parking+By Metro+Chef's Kitchen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic-7BR/4.5BA-Parking+By Metro+Chef's Kitchen?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic-7BR/4.5BA-Parking+By Metro+Chef's Kitchen located?

This family-friendly vacation home is located in the city center, within 1 mi (2 km) of CityCenterDC, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and Smithsonian Institution. National Mall and Capital One Arena are also within 1 mi (2 km). 7th St. Convention Center Station is 9 minutes by foot and Gallaudet U Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place, well appointed. Delightful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

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

Great stay

House was perfect for our family of 11
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

camile n.

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

Great home base for exploring DC

We enjoyed having space for our large family of ten. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen provided all amenities. The property was clean and easily accessible. Parking was simple and Alma provided a street pass for our 12 passenger van.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

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

High school trip to DC

We had 9 high school seniors and 4 chaperones and this house was awesome! Clean and in a good location. Hosts were great to work with. We would definitely stay here again if doing a similar trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is very responsive and helpful . There is a good place to lock up bikes. We would prefer the big table in the main bedroom be downstairs for puzzles and games so you don’t have to clear the game table for meals. It was close to a store and we could walk or bike where we needed. It’s well stocked with basics and we really appreciate the attention to detail and having spices and shampoo and such provided. The house is also very pretty. We really had a great time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joellen R.

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

Beautiful and Spacious

Perfect for our family of 11. Beautiful and well stocked kitchen. Plenty of bathrooms and we enjoyed the character of this place. Our grandkids even entertained us with some piano music. It was hot in DC and the air conditioning kept up. We could have walked everywhere but because of the heat we ubered and used scooters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

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

DC stay for ceremony

Great location. We were in town to bury a relative at Arlington. The chef’s kitchen (where we made a baller breakfast) was great for hosting and telling stories of our lost relative. The only limitation is it’s not a super-great neighborhood. Lots of sirens, some questionable figures on nearby street corners. We didn’t have any security issues, just some ‘odd’ visuals per se. The property itselfbeautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergii S.

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

The best

I won't be able to explain how great the place was for our group of 10. We felt there as kings. Many thanks to the host! Kitchen big modern and fully loaded. The leaving room is truly historic! We would LOVE to stay there for much longer but the schedule is really tight. The wooden floor and details were just amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alma

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Fun fact: I am a total plant lady
Most useless skill: Charcuterie artist
We're Alma and Daniel and we're originally from Southern California & Miami. We have lived in the DMV area for over a decade & love every bit of it.
We enjoy getting out of the city and into nature, traveling the world & are dog parents to three dachshund rescues.
We have backgrounds in urban planning and engineering.
We are happy to share tips & cool locations in the DMV area.

Why they chose this property

This historic row house is just steps from the Convention Center, blocks from the metro station and a few minutes drive to all of DC’s major monuments. You can easily walk to trendy restaurants and shops.

Our historic home is charming and fully equipped with modern appliances and amenities. Its 7 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath, 2 fireplaces, and full kitchen set-up is ideal for families and groups alike. Considering its central location, you won’t want to pass it up!

What makes this property unique

Free Parking; Central Location - In Downtown DC; Large Home - Very spacious with 7 bedrooms (11 beds total), 4 full bathrooms, and 1 half bathroom;
Large Kitchen - Double oven, two dishwashers

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