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Sun House- 4 bdrms, 10 mins to Smithsonian, Alexandria City

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A modern kitchen with a white dining table, built-in seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A living room with a beige sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace. There are two windows with blinds, a staircase, and a door.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, two white coffee tables, and large windows offering a view of the neighborhood.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a mirror.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Alexandria, VA

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First level bedroom

1 Double Bed

First level master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upper level bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upper level master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd level bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

First level bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sun House- 4 bdrms, 10 mins to Smithsonian, Alexandria City

Charming 4 bedroom 2.5 bath house in Alexandria City, centrally located on a quiet residential street. Walk to cafes. Go through only one traffic light to reach downtown DC. Minutes to Reagan Airport, Smithsonian, Washington Monument, King St. Metro/Amtrak and Old Town.
Bright and pristine house. Stylish and well appointed. Comfortable gathering spaces. 4 bedrooms (2 on main level, 2 on upper level). 2 full bathrooms (1 on the main level, 1 on the upper level). Half bath in basement. Both full bathrooms have tubs/showers. Washer/Dryer and ironing board. Wood floors. 100% cotton, 400 thread count, soft sateen sheets.
Location: Quiet, tree lined street w/mostly single family homes. Centrally located (inside the beltway), in an upscale, popular neighborhood called "North Ridge", within Alexandria City. Cafes, coffee shops, convenience stores in walking distance (2-3 blocks). Grocery stores, gas stations, Starbucks less than 1/2 mile. Close to shopping malls and big box retail (3-10 min drive). Beautiful historic Old Town Alexandria, King Street Metro and Amtrak Station is 2 miles away.
Getting Around: you only need to drive through ONE traffic light to reach downtown DC by the Jefferson Memorial. For this reason, it is easier to reach downtown DC from here via car/Uber than from many locations within DC, VA and MD. The Washington Monument and National Mall/Smithsonian Museums are approximately 6 miles away. Closest metro and Amtrak train is at King Street Station.
Perfect spot if you prefer more space to spread out with parking in a quiet neighborhood as opposed to staying in DC where accomodations are usually smaller, lack parking and are noisier.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or events
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Living room fireplaces can not be used. No car washing on premises. No wipes/flushable wipes in plumbing. Quiet hours 10pm - 7am.
No parties, smoking or loud music. Only guests on the reservation are allowed on the property. No visitors permitted without prior approval.
Identification (drivers license or passport) required at booking upon request from host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1234050vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties or events
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria, this holiday home is in the city centre. Arlington National Cemetery and Lincoln Memorial are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Tysons Corner Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Alexandria, VA

Getting around

  • Pentagon Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • Alexandria Station - 10 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Astro Beer Hall - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Four Mile Food Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kyoto Sushi - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sunoco - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sun House- 4 bdrms, 10 mins to Smithsonian, Alexandria City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sun House- 4 bdrms, 10 mins to Smithsonian, Alexandria City?

As of 19 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sun House- 4 bdrms, 10 mins to Smithsonian, Alexandria City on 11 Aug 2026 start from £7,165, 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 at Sun House- 4 bdrms, 10 mins to Smithsonian, Alexandria City?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Sun House- 4 bdrms, 10 mins to Smithsonian, Alexandria City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sun House- 4 bdrms, 10 mins to Smithsonian, Alexandria City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sun House- 4 bdrms, 10 mins to Smithsonian, Alexandria City located?

Located in North Ridge, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Birchmere and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from George Washington Masonic National Memorial. National Mall and Smithsonian Institution are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and spacious property in fantastic location! Coffee, restaurants, and bars within a few blocks and a short drive to National Mall and Old Alexandria. Great spot for family time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

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

Great place to stay

The property is in a great neighborhood, the home was clean and fully stocked, Layla is a great host. I will definitely be back to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Y.

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

Comfortable and Convenient

We loved this property and found it easy to access Washington DC. Had a great stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Hi Jennifer, thanks for the positive feedback. Wonderful meeting and your family. Thanks for leaving the house in such perfect condition.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend!

We had a great stay - one of the cleanest houses I’ve ever stayed in! Loved the plentiful amount of towels, coffee filters (and other kitchen items), location, etc! Great place for our family and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant F.

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

Very nice property, great host

Very nice home, well-maintained and clean. Layla is a courteous and attentive host. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Short stay

We stayed for three nights and four days. We had a wonderful time! The property is exactly as presented, and the owner made sure that we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Couldn’t have been better!

Perfect location and beautiful home for family of 5 and a toddler. Neighborhood was quiet and house offered a great day room for family gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
Hi Stacy, Thanks for the positive feedback. So glad to hear you found the house perfect for your family. You and your family were such thoughtful guests who left the house in perfect condition. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzette S.

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

Clean, great location

Spotless and close to everything! Cute, quiet neighborhood. Layla is helpful and accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Hi Suzette, thanks for renting the house. You and your family were delightful guests who left the house in perfect condition. Come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Layla was very easy to communicate with. The house was clean and well-maintained. It’s in a quiet neighborhood, but very close to DC and all the Alexandria highlights. It was a perfect space for a group of friends. And the sun room was a great bonus! We would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Perfect house for our family

House was lovely, very comfortable stay. Spent most of the time in DC but evenings were relaxing in a great space. The host was very communicative and all our expectations were met. We enjoyed our stay, everything was smooth and easy. I would definitely stay here with family again. Thanks Layla for being a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
Hi Julie, That is wonderful to hear you enjoyed the space. Thanks for the positive feedback and for taking such great care of the house. Would love to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT I.

Beautiful house, everything as advertised.

The house was very neat and clean, with plenty of space for several people to relax in the living room or the large enclosed patio on the back. It is easy access to the 395 freeway into DC, making trips to and from the city easy. The 4 bedrooms and 2 baths were very nice as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Robert and his family were exceptional guests. Incredibly friendly and they left the house spotless. Would love to host them again, and I highly recommend them to other hosts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ardean B.

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

Lovely home to gather with family

We were in town for the funeral of the family matriarch (102 years old!) We needed a place that was both convenient and space for us and all of our grown children. This house worked wonderfully: it has 4 bedrooms with comfortable beds, 2 full bathroom with plenty of linens, and multiple places to gather and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Great for touring DC and surrounding areas

Close to the expressway for our American History Tour, quiet neighborhood to come home to. Kitchen small, BUT the large sunroom made up for it all. It was the beginning of June and the green out all the many windows made the sunroom our favorite room. A 10 minute drive to historic Alexandria.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Perfect location!

I loved this house! I brought my mom, sister, and two daughters to visit DC and it was so nice to not have to hunt for parking at the end of the day. It was an easy drive to nearby restaurants and shops and to the nearest metro station to go to the touristy DC things. The house was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Thank you, Layla!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
Hi Sarah, Thanks for the positive review. So glad to hear you enjoyed the location. You all were perfect guests who left the house spotless. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Awesome stay in Alexandria!

This property was exactly as described. It was clean, spacious, centrally located, and had enough room for two families. Layla was a great communicator! She had everything in the home that we needed - linens, towels, pantry supplies, cookware, cleaning supplies, toiletries, and paper products. Our families appreciated the restaurant suggestions and sightseeing tips. I highly recommend staying here if you are going to be in the DC area!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2022
Hi Kathy, Thanks so much for the positive feedback. It makes my day to hear that you had an enjoyable experience. So nice meeting you and your family. You all took such great care of the house too. It was spotless. :) Come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget K.

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

Great Home!

This was our first official Sisters Trip since 2019, due to the pandemic. The neighborhood is quiet, with friendly neighbors. The host was very responsive to any questions we had about the home. The bedrooms worked for the six of us, the upstairs bedrooms very spacious. The location was an easy drive to Old Town Alexandria and quick Uber ride into Washington DC. We definitely recommend Bluemist for a stay in the Washington DC area!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
Hi Bridget, Thanks for the wonderful review. Lovely meeting you too. Thanks for leaving the house is such absolutely perfect condition. Glad to hear you and your sisters had a fabulous reunion. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

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

Fantastic!

My husband, son, and I travel to VA from KS to visit with his brothers and mother almost every summer. Several days’ stay at a hotel is not fun. Layla’s Vrbo was the perfect solution! Mom was able to stay with us as well as another out of town brother and family . It was a great location, comfortable, with every amenity taken care of. Close to Old Town and other shopping/dining areas. Absolutely the best!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
Hi Deb, Thanks so much for the glowing review. Makes my day. You were a delight to host. Thanks for leaving the house in perfect condition too. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

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

Location

The house was perfect. We are a family of 5 and brought a grandparent. We had everything we needed. The location was great. We found plenty of what we needed around the neighborhood. We also went into Del Ray, Old Town Alexandria, and D.C (many times 2xs a day). Layla met us when we got there. I could tell she would have been there for anything, if were to need her.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Great choice

This VRBO was everything we needed to have a wonderful family reunion. The location is great and the home is beautiful, roomy and in a great neighborhood with a playground nearby for toddlers and nearby walkable restaurants and other shopping.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alastair G.

Wonderful place for a family

Excellent property, in a fun location with lots to do. Layla was very responsive and happy to help with whatever we wanted, and we ended up staying for two months!
Stayed 55 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Exceeded expectations!

This was easily one of the best VRBO experiences we have had. The house was gorgeous and clean and was well worth the expense. It is in a great area, close to DC and in a safe neighborhood. We can't wait to rebook!
Stayed 47 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Charming house and spotless.

Three couples shared this 4 bedroom home. We enjoyed everything about it, including Layla. Walking distance to Pizzaiolo and Ramparts restaurants, both we enjoyed. We took Uber to DC and it was amazing. You can’t go wrong if you stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Sue and her friends were perfect guests! They were extremely friendly and personable- I really enjoyed meeting them. They communicated their travel plans very clearly and left the house in perfect shape. I highly recommend them and hope that they visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camilla S.

Spring Break 2018

This house suited our needs perfectly. It was very spacious and clean. We had 2 families of 4 staying here and never felt crowded. If I had to say anything negative, it would only be that it was a bit too far to walk to and from the king street metro stop with the kids. However, we uber'd into city and that worked great. We saved our walking legs for the museums and monuments. Our favorite restaurant was the Cafe Pizzaiolo, it was delicious and had tons of variety. We walked there one night and then had it delivered another night. Layla is great, very nice. She emailed us a bunch of information about the house, sightseeing and transportation. We felt extremely prepared upon arrival. This house made for a wonderful trip. We would definitely stay here again, highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
It was so nice meeting you and your family. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the house and it met your needs. Also, good to hear that you discovered Pizzaiolo Cafe. I love the food there. It is very difficult to find vacation rental houses within walking distance of metro in Virginia- especially for a 4 bedroom house. That being said, for groups it is faster and costs less to take Uber. The Uber ride is approximately 10 minutes vs 45-60 minute metro trip (depending on wait time). So good call to take Uber and save your legs for the National Mall. Come back anytime. Would love to have you all back.

About the host

Hosted by Miller

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I majored in Architecture and enjoy creating places that people enjoy spending time in.

Why they chose this property

Everyone who visits comments on how charming it is, which is the reason why it appealed it me. It get lots of natural night, is solidly constructed and has charming details. It is also in a great location for people seeking space and parking while being centrally located in an established neighborhood, with cafes and coffee shops in walking distance.

What makes this property unique

You only need to pass through one, just one, traffic light to reach downtown Washington DC- right where the US Treasury is located. From there, drive 2 blocks to reach the Washington Monument and Smithsonian Museums.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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