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Cozy English Basement Guesthouse

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror above the bed.
A kitchen with two stools, a window, and a wall-mounted clock.
A living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a side table with a kettle, and a modern floor lamp.
A dining area with a glass table, wicker chairs, and a white refrigerator.
A two-story brick house with a balcony, a front door, and a small porch area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Situated in the heart of the city, this 1-bedroom apartment accommodates 2 guests. It features 1 separate living room. Explore nearby attractions like Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Headquarters and President Lincoln's Cottage.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Catholic University of America
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • Place, Catholic University of America
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, President Lincoln's Cottage
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rock Creek Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy English Basement Guesthouse

My guesthouse is close to Fort Totten Metro Station, dining & shopping on Upshur Avenue in Petworth, and a 10 minute cab drive to the popular U Street Corridor. You’ll love my place because of easy it's access to buses and the subway. Great for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers. It sleeps two comfortably with a queen size bed and twin futon sofa bed. The tree lined neighborhood is quiet. There is ample parking if you are driving a car on your trip.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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 leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Please take all leftover food with you when checking out. Do not leave any food purchased during your stay in the freezer, refrigerator or cabinets.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No Smoking inside or outside rental No burning candles

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 5007242201001633
Property # 4493937
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Washington

Located in Washington, this apartment is in the city centre. White House and Washington Monument are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Tysons Corner Center. Check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena, and consider making time for Smithsonian's National Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Headquarters - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Adams Memorial - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Catholic University of America - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • President Lincoln's Cottage - 5 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Rock Creek Park - 5 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • New Carrollton Station - 15 min drive
  • Fort Totten Station - 15 min walk
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪La Coop Coffee Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oohh's & Aahh's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy English Basement Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy English Basement Guesthouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy English Basement Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy English Basement Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy English Basement Guesthouse located?

Located in Northwest, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Catholic University of America and Rock Creek Park. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and Howard University are also within 3 miles (5 km). Fort Totten Station is 15 minutes by foot and Georgia Ave. Petworth Station is 26 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, easy access, had all the basics we needed and a few little extras, nice area, close to public transit, super kind hostess!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and convenient location to catch the metro or to walk to Rock Creek Park for the DC Open tennis tournament.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfect size and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay while visiting DC. It was clean, inviting and a good location. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking was never a problem, so nice for the city! The place was just what we needed, easy for public transportation, and immaculate!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was cozy and perfect for our 3 day. Close enough to small businesses for a quick walk or scooter ride. Perfect distance from Howard University.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was clean and quiet, just as advertised. Really enjoyed the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is a good 15 minute walk to the Metro Train Station. A straight walk right to the train station. The neighborhood is safe and street parking was available right by the property. The price point is excellent and the property is convenient for 2 people to stay in. All convenience is there if you want to buy groceries and cook for yourself and your guests.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a great stay here! Teri was nice and communicative, and it would be almost impossible to find a similar place at such a great price!- Positives: great/safe location, easy access to public transit (nearest bus pick-up 5 minute walk; nearest train station 15 minute walk), and Teri provided some drinks and snacks!- Negatives: bathroom was tight and the property could use some updates.Overall, I had a great stay here and I would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place to stay will for sure come back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient to all sites in Washington DC. On street parking was always available. When it was warm, we were able to get cool. When it was cold, we were warm. The unit was clean except for the refrigerater drawer and the throw rugs need to go away. We were comfortable and felt safe. The neighbors were friendly also. No real complaints that matter. Good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great location, easy check in, very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
All of the amenities in this property were more than adequate for my needs. It was a quiet space to rest in and I felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great. Quiet, clean, and private, which is what I wanted.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing stay perfect walk to metro
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location was perfect for our week in DC, thank you for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

A short walk to the metro train, And from there, access to all of the tourist spots of Washington DC And surrounding areas
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice, cozy, co convenient place.

It was nice and I will recommend to another person that wishes to stay there. Neat place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation

Everything was great!! grocery store walking distance, Metro & bus very close to walk to. Apartment is great clean and very quiet, Had a great time will definitely come back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

Thanks Teri for a great trip - will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2023
You're welcome! Look forward to hosting you again in DC!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
All good, I enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Visit

Good location and well stocked. Communication very good, check in/out process very easy and well communicated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

good spot

everything was as expected; great shower/hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Washington DC base for exploring

We used the guesthouse as our base to explore DC. We walked to Fort Totten metro train station, about a 15 minute walk, and it was ideal. We used the stove to cook at night and big fridge was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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