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Kensington One Bedroom Near Strathmore Music Center and NIH

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A brick house with a paved pathway leading to the front door.
A two-story building with a brick facade, white trim, and multiple windows.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a refrigerator.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a dining table with chairs.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a sink, and a dining area with white chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Kensington, MD
  • Place, Strathmore
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Holy Cross Hospital
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, National Institute of Health Campus
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, College Park, MD (CGS)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kensington One Bedroom Near Strathmore Music Center and NIH

Escape to this marvelous apartment in picturesque Kensington. This cozy retreat features 1 enchanting bedroom with a queen bed, a soothing bathroom with a hair dryer, and an additional living room space with 2 twin beds. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like AC, WiFi, and a washing machine. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or a fun-filled adventure, this charming apartment is the perfect home base for your stay. We look forward to hosting you at our place.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
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

Property # 4452435vb
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
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

About the area

Bethesda

South Kensington, a neighbourhood in Bethesda, is home to this apartment. White House and Arlington National Cemetery are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tysons Corner Center and Union Station Shopping Center. Smithsonian National Postal Museum and Smithsonian's National Zoo are not to be missed.
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Kensington, MD

What's nearby

  • Strathmore - 10 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Columbia Country Club - 12 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Holy Cross Hospital - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • National Institute of Health Campus - 12 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Westfield Montgomery Mall - 15 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Medical Center Station - 4 min drive
  • Rockville Station - 11 min drive
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cooper's Mill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Allegro Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Java Nation - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Café 8901 - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kensington One Bedroom Near Strathmore Music Center and NIH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kensington One Bedroom Near Strathmore Music Center and NIH?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kensington One Bedroom Near Strathmore Music Center and NIH?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kensington One Bedroom Near Strathmore Music Center and NIH?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kensington One Bedroom Near Strathmore Music Center and NIH located?

Located in South Kensington, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Strathmore, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and NIH Clinical Center. National Institute of Health Campus and Pike & Rose are also within 3 miles (5 km). Grosvenor Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Great to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thanks for staying with us. Hope to see you again soon! Best, Margaret and Kyle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean, wonderful hosts, excellent location, beautiful setting! Always a pleasure to stay there!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2025
So nice to see you both again! We look forward to your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was immaculate. Beautiful with nice added touches. Neighborhood felt safe for on the street parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay! We would love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay! Perfect location for visiting family in the neighbor. Apt is very clean and has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2026
Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host and amenities were outstanding. This was probably the best stay we’ve ever had.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2025
Thanks for leaving everything so tidy! Hope to see you back again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing hosts. Great place. Amazing location. I can't say enough good things about our experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2026
Thanks for leaving everything spotless! Hope to host you again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for us to stay for our visit to the area. Location, parking, and amenities were great. Margaret was a wonderful host. It will hopefully be our regular place to stay when we come to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thanks for staying with us. Hope to see you again soon! Best, Margaret and Kyle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, area needed to be for a family event
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Thanks for staying with us. Hope to see you again sometime soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kensington

Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2025
Hope to you have you back again sometime soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this experience was fantastic. From the host to the accommodations. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Hop to have you back again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Thanks for staying with us. Hope to see you again soon! Best, Margaret and Kyle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, easy access to highway. Many small nice things to use like step stool for children, ice packs for lunch bags, decaf and caf coffee with cream in fridge. The lending library and puzzle was nice. Place felt like home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you back again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Decaf coffee! Cream. Plenty of space. Quiet, easy parking. Lending library :) super responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
Thanks for staying with us! Hope to see you back sometime soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We hebben genoten!Fijn appartement, heel schoon, alles er op en eraan en hele lieve hosts. We hopen dat we hier in de toekomst nog een keer kunnen verblijven.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2026
Bedankt, we hopen dat je nog eens langs kunt komen!

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