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Highlights
Cook, dine, and unwind
Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
Laundry made easy
One of the few properties with an in-unit washer and dryer.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Smithsonian Institution
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washer/dryer
Air-conditioning
Deck or patio
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Washington, DC
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
5 min walk
CityCenterDC
Place, CityCenterDC
8 min walk
Capital One Arena
Place, Capital One Arena
14 min walk
Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
56 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center.
Great location—this hidden gem in the center of Northwest Washington, D.C. is ten minutes by taxi from Ronald Reagan National Airport and five minutes from Union Station. Situated several blocks from the D.C. Convention Center, you can walk to Metro (subway station—yellow, green and silver lines), the White House, the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall, Logan Circle and a legion of world class restaurants. You can also walk to Chinatown, City Center, Downtown, Penn Quarter, Whole Foods and 14th Street nightlife. Explore, rest, rejuvenate, relax!
Originally the kitchen of a large Victorian home built in the 1860s, this elegant, unique English basement apartment has seen a lot of history here in the Nation's Capital, and its current incarnation is versatile, sleek and compact with sunny front windows that receive lots of morning light.
The unit is equipped with cable, WiFi, a 43" smart TV, a Bose stereo and a full-size washer/dryer. A peaceful, private, walled garden with three water features in the rear and a small gas-powered wood stove in the living room further enhance the unit's unique charm. A four-top table converts to seat six, and four extra folding chairs are stored in the coat closet. In addition to the queen-size bed in the bedroom, the sofa converts to a full size bed that sleeps two.
If you prefer to dine at home, you have everything you need to cook and serve a seated dinner for six. In the kitchen you’ll find coffee, tea, creamer, sugar, spices, oil and vinegar. Dish and laundry soap are provided, as are shampoo, conditioner, soap, a blow-dryer and clean towels. Bed linens are provided. Inquire about additional maid service if you need it. There’s a grocery store, a convenience store, and a liquor store within a block, and up 14th Street there’s a Whole Foods and a Trader Joe's.
There is street parking only, and on request a residential parking permit is provided at no charge. The permit’s allows parking in the restricted areas around the home. You will need to provide your vehicle's plate number, state, make and color in advance of your arrival when requesting the pass.
There is a Capital Bikeshare across the street and scooter, Smart Car and Segway rental locations nearby.
The owner, Tom, lives on site and is available to provide help and answer additional questions during your stay. Welcome!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Washington
Located in Washington, this apartment is in the city centre. Smithsonian Institution and Smithsonian American Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Smithsonian's National Zoo and National Museum of Natural History. Check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena, and consider making time for National Air and Space Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
CityCenterDC - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Smithsonian American Art Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Smithsonian Institution - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Capital One Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
7th St. Convention Center Station - 7 min walk
Washington Union Station - 13 min drive
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Unconventional Diner - 5 min walk
Marriott Marquis Lobby Bar - 6 min walk
Wawa - 6 min walk
The Little Gay Pub - 6 min walk
Compass Coffee - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center.?
As of 18 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center. on 31 Aug 2026 start from £698, 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 Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center. located?
Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Smithsonian Institution and Smithsonian American Art Museum. Capital One Arena and White House are also within 1 mile (2 km). 7th St. Convention Center Station is 7 minutes by foot and McPherson Sq. Station is 10 minutes.
About the host
Hosted by Tom Funk
I'm a 5th generation native Washingtonian, with over thirty years of experience managing my own properties. I love to travel, read and dine in the numerous good restaurants in D.C. At home, I enjoy celebrating holidays, birthdays and special occasions with friends and family. I have a real sense of 'home' and have tried to incorporate that at toms bnb.
At my day job, I work as a hair colorist in a Georgetown salon. I've been a hairdresser for 36 years, and have served as hair stylist to many in the fields of politics, entertainment and media, including 25 foreign first ladies visiting the White House. Since 2002 I have worked mainly as a hair color specialist.
My travels: I've seen a lot of Europe and the U.S., a bit of Asia, Mexico, Scandinavia and the Caribbean. Most of my trips in recent years are self-guided culinary tours. I am an accomplished cook and have studied in-country, the cuisines of France, Thailand, Vietnam and India. I collect cook books, and after all I've learned, most of the dishes I like to cook are found in "The Joy of Cooking". You will find that book at toms bnb, along with a fairly well equipped kitchen.
I love to read historical novels, biographies, the memoirs of people I admire, and fiction. I enjoy attending writer's workshops, literary festivals and book events sponsored by the celebrated Politics and Prose book store here in D.C. I am working on a novel.
Why they chose this property
Washington, D.C. is my home town. The first time I looked at this house I fell in love with it and purchased it. Built just after the civil war in the 1860's, it typifies 19th century Victorian architecture and has its own unique history. It's a large and grand home with 12-foot ceilings, a fireplace in every room and many of the original features, such as heart-pine floors, pocket doors dividing the two parlors that comprise the main first floor rooms and 52 stairs leading to second and third floors. There are, of course, many things that still need to be fixed and restored, and upkeep is constant. The part of the home you will occupy during your stay was the original kitchen, at the basement level. I demolished and rebuilt it as a cozy, modern apartment that is independent of the rest of the house with its own entrances, kitchen, bath and washer/dryer.
At the time I bought the home, the neighborhood was marginalized by crime, poverty and prostitution--the legacy of the riots of 1968 after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After years of rebuilding, the area has become a destination for city living, shopping, dining and nightlife.
What makes this property unique
Among the unique benefits of this property are its location two blocks from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and its convenient proximity to many of the city's museums, sight-seeing, shopping and dining destinations. If you don't like to walk, there are bike rentals (a Capital Bikeshare rack is right across the street), Zipcars (hourly car rental, 800 feet away), and Uber and Lyft will quickly and easily take you anywhere you want to go in the city. The apartment is well equipped for making your own meals, there are many good restaurants within walking distance, and lots of restaurants will deliver a delicious hot meal right to your door.
Languages:
English, French
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