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Garden Apartment Retreat

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Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • GymGymGym

Check out the area

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Cabin John, MD
  • Popular LocationCongressional Country Club6 min drive
  • Popular LocationWestfield Montgomery Mall8 min drive
  • Popular LocationNational Institute of Health Campus9 min drive
  • AirportGaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark)25 min drive

Most relevant reviews

ExperimentalCarousel

10/10 Excellent

Great location. Helpful and kind hosts.
Sherry D.
Oct. 9, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Garden Apartment Retreat

Pick your own fruits and vegetables from our organic garden when in season. Monarch butterfly garden in the back yard. If you feel like a quick work out, there are free weights and yoga mats at your disposal. Kayakers, we have room to store your kayaks in the back yard. We respect your need for quiet and do our best to tip toe around upstairs especially between 8:30pm and 6:30am. Expect an apartment style amount of sound to carry down to you at other times.
The space
I spent the first 12 years of my life traveling between south east Asia and New Jersey every 2 years.
I know that traveling with kids can be challenging. I want to make it more fun for your family when you stay with us. Let me know what their favorite things are. Tea party with dolls? Beanie Babies? Legos?
The washer and dryer that we will share is in the basement. We will respect your privacy and always ask instead of assume that we can come down and use it during your stay.
We know that many individuals have multiple chemical sensitivities and do our best to use aldehyde free products. However, every now and then there is a sale on a favorite fragrant shampoo of mine and I put it in the basement shower. Please lmk if you do have allergies and I will remove it.
To respect the needs of everyone who stays with us, please avoid smoking inside and using fragrances.
In the kitchenette area, there is an induction stove top, electric kettle, coffee maker, large microwave and full size refrigerator.
We also have a trampoline, slack line, Swurfer, and hammock in the backyard for you to enjoy.

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Living room
The Den @ Glen Echo
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
8.8 out of 10, (8 reviews)
The Den @ Glen Echo

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
Pick up after your dog.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please dispose of cigarette butts in an ashtray
Use caution on the trampoline. Industry standard is one person at a time.
Please avoid scented candles and spray perfume outside. Some of our guests have severe allergies.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the area

Cabin John

This apartment is located in Cabin John. White House and Arlington National Cemetery are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Smithsonian's National Zoo and Smithsonian Institution. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Cabin John, MD

What's nearby

  • Congressional Country Club - 6 min drive
  • Westfield Montgomery Mall - 8 min drive
  • National Institute of Health Campus - 9 min drive
  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center - 10 min drive
  • CIA Headquarters - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Bethesda Center Station - 8 min drive
  • Rockville Station - 15 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 7 min drive
  • Matchbox - 10 min drive
  • Starbucks - 7 min drive
  • The Irish Inn at Glen Echo - 3 min drive
  • Wild Tomato - 10 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

JIHAN A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick stay
The place was extremely clean, and the host was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANK P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met all expectations with comfort !
The stay was excellent. Slept very well, enjoyed the apartment. It was well furnished and conveniently located to both downtown and suburbs. We were allowed to park in the driveway, off street, which was greatly appreciated. The entire apartment was well furnished and comfortable. The host family was pleasant and helpful. We would stay again !
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
The host was amazing. The space was just right for me and my daughter along with our two dogs. The house went above and beyond needed to make sure we were comfortable and add everything we need. Highly recommend staying here and I will be staying again if I return to the DC area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and as advertised
Place was great. Big space, big beds. Nicely decorated. Great location. Hostess was very proactive in reaching out as check-in approached. She had great coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries there for us. Excellent communication back and forth
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

destiny f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasure and business and spiritual
The host and her daughters are magic and phenomenal. The property felt like a magical getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Your host

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We've lived in the DC metro area for most of our lives and love helping our guests feel comfortable. My favorite memories are of guests on the trampoline in our backyard goofing off. I also love meeting the dogs and cats that stay with us. -Mom

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood is warm, friendly and eclectic. I love the different styles of homes and the people who live in them.
Plus, we are close to EVERYTHING! It's a 10 minute walk to Glen Echo Park, Tysons Corner (please avoid rush hour) is 20 minutes away, American University is a 10 minute drive away, and Georgetown is 20 minutes from here. We are minutes away from world class kayaking, rock climbing and mountain biking trails.
And all of the Smithsonian museums, Glen Stone, and The Kennedy Center.

What makes this property unique

Real people live here. This isn't a sterile investment property that a few business people are renting out. We do our best to help our guests feel comfortable. Mom does most of the yard work, and maintenance of the house. Apologies that it is not perfect. Spreading 14 yards of mulch takes time... LOL. We are never ordering that much mulch again.

On the environmental side, we don't spray for mosquitoes or use synthetic chemicals in our yard. We have both a commercial compost service and regular compost (no cooked or animal products in there please). Eventually we will get a rain capturing system set up.
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