Woodley Wayfarer: Walk to Zoo + On Premise Parking

1BR/1Ba Basement Apartment in Woodley Park, blocks to the metro and National Zoo. Free on premise parking for one compact vehicle. Ideal location for couples, small friend groups, and young families.

Please tell us:
- a little about what brings to DC/our rental
- where you are traveling from
- who will be staying w/ you
- what time you plan to arrive
- if you will have a vehicle

This apt. is ideally located in the historic Woodley Park neighborhood, a stones throw (literally) from the National Smithsonian Zoo and just 2 blocks from Connecticut Avenue NW. Walking distance to a metro/bus line, restaurants, grocery store, and nightlife. It sleeps a max of 3 adults (families with younger children can accommodate a max of 2 adults and 2 kids) for guests who will be out exploring the city for most of their stay. Guests staying longer or working from home will be more comfortable with only 2 adults. WalkScore of 89!

Kitchen
• compact fridge with freezer, water filtration pitcher, and ice cube trays.
• compact dishwasher with detergent
• induction stove with compatible pots and pan, convection microwave oven, cooking utensils, salt/pepper, and cooking oil.
• coffee and tea station with kettle, drip coffee maker, pour-over filter, turbinado sugar, and locally roasted, small batch coffee from OTHERS COFFEE (exclusively found at properties managed by SaltSugarFire Hospitality).
• plates, bowls, cutlery, cups, mugs, and wine glasses
• Please let me know if there's something we can add to make future stays more enjoyable

Living Room
• comfy convertible sofa easily transforms into an short queen bed (with linens, pillows, and a foam topper)
• 55" TV with Roku device to log in to your own streaming channels
• Counter-height work station/dining table with seating for two
• Wifi throughout via in-unit signal extender
• Bright overhead + soft accent lighting
• Ample electrical outlets
• Plenty of family friendly board games and DVD player with movies

Bathroom:
• Modern three-piece bathroom suite with standing shower, rainfall shower head, handheld spray arm, and built-in bench seat and shampoo niche
• Freshly laundered 100% cotton bath linens provided
• Dark makeup washcloths
• Zero waste toilet paper (we recycle!)
• Q-tips & hairdryer
• Sustainable toiletries like bamboo toothbrushes, compostable floss picks, and zero waste toothpaste tabs available for a fee - inquire with your host

Bedroom
• Queen memory foam Tempur-pedic mattress with dual control adjustable firmness
• Freshly laundered natural fiber bed linens
• Closet w/ hangers and shelves

The Rest
• This is a BASEMENT apartment.
• The owners live upstairs, like most DC short term and vacation rentals, with their two pre-teen boys & a grumpy kitty. Guests should expect to hear them overhead.
• Wifi via an in-unit extender
• Mini-split AC & heat with zoned in-unit temperature control for both the living area and bedroom
• In-unit washer/dryer are available for guest use; zero waste detergent & essential oil scented wool dryer balls provided
• Iron & ironing board provided
• Self check-in anytime after 4pm
• SMOKE-FREE house
• Please notify me of any indoor allergies in your booking message - because of the owner's cat, WE CANNOT accommodate severe pet allergies.

ADD-ON SERVICES AVAILABLE
• I've partnered with several local professionals to offer an ever-expanding menu of extra services** including concierge services, personalized cooking classes, grocery provisions (stock the apartment with fresh ingredients and fun beverages), custom meal kit delivery, private chef and beverage/mixology experiences, in-home massage, mobile auto repair, local excursion planning, & more. Let me know in your booking message how I can make your stay exceptional
**subject to scheduling and product availability

CHECKOUT
• Deep cleaning is not required but we ask some simple things of guests at checkout: load and start the dishwasher (even if it's just a few items), leave towels in the bathroom to prevent moisture damage on our brand new LVP floors, no need to strip the bed(s) - simply leave them unmade, collect your trash into the provided indoor bins, and make sure to turn off lights and appliances, and lock the door.

ACCESS
The basement apartment is accessed from the alley parking pad & the entrance is through sliding glass doors, not a street-facing standard exterior door. The owners also use the parking pad and have their own entrance to the house from this space. There is a door in the kitchen area that connects the apartment to the owner's storage area but this door is double locked while guests occupy the basement & neither side can access the other.
Guests will have access to all pictured areas, including the north side parking space.
One supply closet in the hallway that remains locked.

THINGS TO NOTE:
• There are no steps inside the apartment but the apartment is narrow so moving furniture inside to accommodate significant mobility limitations is not feasible.
• As part of our commitment to be environmentally conscientious, we do not provide paper towels.
• For guests with allergies or sensitivities, PLEASE NOTIFY us of your allergies in your booking message to determine if we're able to accommodate your needs. At least 48 hours advance notice needed for most accommodations.
- We use lightly fragranced cleaners & air fresheners but have cleaning vinegar to accommodate fragrance & chemical sensitivities & can arrange to have linens washed with fragrance & dye free detergent.
- We cannot guarantee the house will be appropriate for severe pet allergy sufferers.
- Some duvets and pillows are down-filled; we have down-alternative bedding
• Early checkin or luggage storage are not available at this property. Please do not loiter at the property if you arrive early as it will raise concerns with neighbors who may report strangers as suspicious.
• As a basement apartment, guests will hear overhead noise including footsteps and muffled voices. The owner's son also plays the piano so you may occasionally hear his music filtering through.

POLICIES
• No parties or events
• No glitter or confetti
• No unauthorized visitors (anyone not included on your original reservation or otherwise approved by your hosts) on premises.
• Number of guests listed in reservation must be updated and accurate prior to checkin.
• We reserve the right to refuse, decline, or cancel bookings by guests who are local to the DMV, including those guests who otherwise meet our booking requirements.
• The booking guest must be at least 25 years old. (Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of host - please contact us).
• If we must respond to a noise complaint, you may be asked to vacate the premises immediately, forfeiting any refund.
• DC consistently makes it to the top of every list published for worst cities in the country for mosquitoes and bugs because it is built in wetlands and marshland, is surrounded by water, and presents the perfect combination of hot weather and high humidity to create a true "mosquito season" from mid-May to late September (sometimes later). We make every effort to minimize their impact on our guests and proactively treat the grounds but we cannot guarantee a pest-free experience, particularly in the warmer months when the entirety of DC deals with high numbers of mosquitoes and flies. Mosquitoes, flies, and outdoor bugs are part of DC living and cannot be completely avoided or eradicated. Guests should keep doors and windows closed when not in use to prevent outdoor pests from entering the house. We provide a flyswatter to address those that manage to slip past those efforts. The presence of pests does not constitute or warrant a refund. Guests must notify us if an infestation (defined as the presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, typically so as to cause damage or disease; the state of being invaded or overrun by pests) INSIDE the unit and allow a reasonable amount of time and access to the unit to address them.
• Third party bookings are not permitted: the guest booking must be present for the reservation.
• Guests are not permitted upstairs, on the upper back deck, or in locked areas (these areas are not included with this rental).
• Vaping and smoking tobacco or marijuana (including bowls/bongs) are NOT permitted inside the house or anywhere on premises.
• Guests should not send themselves mail as there is no mail service to the basement/rear entrance and we cannot guarantee receipt.
• Guests may not remove the protective mattress and pillow encasements. These are for everyone's health and safety.
• Be respectful of our neighbors and the upstairs residents by maintaining a considerate volume.
• Do not leave trash or personal belongings in the back area.
• Be sure to clean up after yourself and be respectful of the space. Any extra charges incurred from the cleaning staff will be charged to you.
• Additional terms apply for stays longer than 14 nights.
• Guests will be charged for SmarTrip Metro Cards if they are not left at checkout or returned by mail within 10 days.
• 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.