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Historic DC: THE MONROE HOUSE in Arts District
Holiday home in Washington with kitchen and patio
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9.8 out of 10
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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft
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Explore the area
Washington, DC
- Place, Smithsonian Institution14 min drive
- Place, National Mall14 min drive
- Place, White House15 min drive
- Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic DC: THE MONROE HOUSE in Arts District
GREAT IN TOWN NEIGHBORHOOD:
Large 2 bedroom whole HOUSE: 3 level short blk's to the Redline Metro, then 5 quick stops to Downtown/Smithsonian Mall. Fully renovated 1896 circa house, contemporary/fully furnished, clean, sunny & bright, DRIVEWAY for off street parking, easy access to museums & tourist sites.
THE MONROE HOUSE is in the heart of a new Arts District, and has a big yard, big back deck, gas grill, is nicely done. Convenient neighborhood. Nice neighborhood with lots of personality.
GROCERIES/FOOD
3 blocks to Outdoor food markets Saturdays & Tuesday
5 blocks to large Yes! Organic market
2 blocks to CVS drug store and full strip of shops
12+ restaurants within a 5 block walk
Vegetable beds in our yard with 3 seasons of picking
LARGE TWO BEDROOM WHOLE HOUSE: 3 beds (twins can become a KING), also separate office in sun room, plus second desk. Beautiful renovated full bathroom. Half bath on 1st floor. All appliances: including microwave, washer/dryer. Linens and vegetable garden included. Large Kitchen, full dining room. WIFI, cable, washer/dryer, coffee maker, full kitchen, hair dryer, comfortable and fresh. Large private landscaped yard. Pick vegetables from our garden. Lots of outdoor living furniture. Sunny and bright indoors and out.
RESTAURANTS: A Dozen In The Neighborhood:
- Brookland’s Finest (one of my favorites)
- Steel Plate (nice small bar & restaurant)
- Brookland Pint (great microbrew beer, big outdoor seating in arts row)
- Smith Public Trust (small outdoor seating in back, bands sometimes)
- &Pizza (amazing selection of 3 minute individual pizzas in zillion combos)
- Halsa Restaurant (new foodie spot)
- Barnes & Noble Café (large seating to much on pastries)
- Bus Boys & Poets (great restaurant, event space, bookstore)
- Potbelly Soups & Salads (wholesome food at carryout prices)
- Menomali (great Neapolitan)
- San Antonio Grill (& bar: Mexican)
- Brookland Cafe (Americana Lite)
- Askale Cafe: (delicious Ethiopian)
And lots more: Subway + ordinary pizza carry outs & more
with lots of Vegetarian options at restaurants.
ARTS DISTRICT:
Arts Studio shops open to the public on weekends: 27 studios at Monroe Market on the other side of the Metro. Summer, spring & Fall this courtyard hosts a large outdoor food markets, from artisan breads to cheese, vegetable to local farm meats, crafted candies to regional fruit. Second outdoor market on Tuesday 4-7 p.m. by the big Metro bridge, 3 seasons a year. Edgewood Arts Center & Dance Place across the street from the Arts Walk host arts events constantly. Neighborhood is host to murals and public gardens.
TRANSPORTATION:
- Park in our driveway
- Metro station 3 short flat blocks away: Redline subway (& buses)
- Rent a car in the neighborhood at Enterprise Rent a Car or ZIPcar or Car2GO
- Capital City bike rental in neighborhood OR store your own bike in our greenhouse off the deck
- Walking and bicycle path to downtown from neighborhood
- Use our driveway or rent a car in the neighborhood and avoid the high car rental at the airport
- Easy airport access from BWI, Dulles & National Airports--inexpensive subway access from the last
RECREATION IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
- Bike Trail & City Bike, inexpensive bike rental
- Yoga & Tai Chi studios with single classes
- Huge new playground with water park & creative climbing equipment
- Public Tennis courts
- Running track in huge green field with workout stations
- Franciscan Monastery Gardens 2 blocks away
- Dance Place: classes and performances 4 blocks away
- Large new rec center 7 blks. with Olympic size pool & hot tub 7$ a person for non-residents
- National Park 1 block away: Bunker Hill Park - part of forts to defend city in Civil War
- 3 universities nearby: Catholic University, Howard Divinity School & Trinity University
- Bicycle path to downtown & bicycle rental in 3 blks.
OTHER AMENITIES:
- Two gas stations in neighborhood
- 2 different Outdoor Farmers Markets: 3 seasons with artisan bread and fresh farm produce
- Banks, drug store, markets--organic and otherwise
- Murals, playground, ball field for running
- Art studio open to public on weekends
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD:
Lovely old homes, historic neighborhood book on Brookland from Arcadia Publishing, co authored by home owner. A historic crossroads village that became known as 'Little Rome,' has many home with signage that tells the story of the important African Americans that lived here--top leaders in the Johnston administration.Franciscan Monastery Gardens are 3 blocks away and open to the public. A ten minute drive away is the huge National Arboretum. The largest shrine in the U.S., sixth largest in the world, is up the street. Architecturally interesting neighborhood.
EXTRAs: 4 Metro Smartcards (needed to avoid 1$ per ride surcharge)
MORE INFO at my dedicated website for the house: www.VacationHouseDC.com
Large 2 bedroom whole HOUSE: 3 level short blk's to the Redline Metro, then 5 quick stops to Downtown/Smithsonian Mall. Fully renovated 1896 circa house, contemporary/fully furnished, clean, sunny & bright, DRIVEWAY for off street parking, easy access to museums & tourist sites.
THE MONROE HOUSE is in the heart of a new Arts District, and has a big yard, big back deck, gas grill, is nicely done. Convenient neighborhood. Nice neighborhood with lots of personality.
GROCERIES/FOOD
3 blocks to Outdoor food markets Saturdays & Tuesday
5 blocks to large Yes! Organic market
2 blocks to CVS drug store and full strip of shops
12+ restaurants within a 5 block walk
Vegetable beds in our yard with 3 seasons of picking
LARGE TWO BEDROOM WHOLE HOUSE: 3 beds (twins can become a KING), also separate office in sun room, plus second desk. Beautiful renovated full bathroom. Half bath on 1st floor. All appliances: including microwave, washer/dryer. Linens and vegetable garden included. Large Kitchen, full dining room. WIFI, cable, washer/dryer, coffee maker, full kitchen, hair dryer, comfortable and fresh. Large private landscaped yard. Pick vegetables from our garden. Lots of outdoor living furniture. Sunny and bright indoors and out.
RESTAURANTS: A Dozen In The Neighborhood:
- Brookland’s Finest (one of my favorites)
- Steel Plate (nice small bar & restaurant)
- Brookland Pint (great microbrew beer, big outdoor seating in arts row)
- Smith Public Trust (small outdoor seating in back, bands sometimes)
- &Pizza (amazing selection of 3 minute individual pizzas in zillion combos)
- Halsa Restaurant (new foodie spot)
- Barnes & Noble Café (large seating to much on pastries)
- Bus Boys & Poets (great restaurant, event space, bookstore)
- Potbelly Soups & Salads (wholesome food at carryout prices)
- Menomali (great Neapolitan)
- San Antonio Grill (& bar: Mexican)
- Brookland Cafe (Americana Lite)
- Askale Cafe: (delicious Ethiopian)
And lots more: Subway + ordinary pizza carry outs & more
with lots of Vegetarian options at restaurants.
ARTS DISTRICT:
Arts Studio shops open to the public on weekends: 27 studios at Monroe Market on the other side of the Metro. Summer, spring & Fall this courtyard hosts a large outdoor food markets, from artisan breads to cheese, vegetable to local farm meats, crafted candies to regional fruit. Second outdoor market on Tuesday 4-7 p.m. by the big Metro bridge, 3 seasons a year. Edgewood Arts Center & Dance Place across the street from the Arts Walk host arts events constantly. Neighborhood is host to murals and public gardens.
TRANSPORTATION:
- Park in our driveway
- Metro station 3 short flat blocks away: Redline subway (& buses)
- Rent a car in the neighborhood at Enterprise Rent a Car or ZIPcar or Car2GO
- Capital City bike rental in neighborhood OR store your own bike in our greenhouse off the deck
- Walking and bicycle path to downtown from neighborhood
- Use our driveway or rent a car in the neighborhood and avoid the high car rental at the airport
- Easy airport access from BWI, Dulles & National Airports--inexpensive subway access from the last
RECREATION IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
- Bike Trail & City Bike, inexpensive bike rental
- Yoga & Tai Chi studios with single classes
- Huge new playground with water park & creative climbing equipment
- Public Tennis courts
- Running track in huge green field with workout stations
- Franciscan Monastery Gardens 2 blocks away
- Dance Place: classes and performances 4 blocks away
- Large new rec center 7 blks. with Olympic size pool & hot tub 7$ a person for non-residents
- National Park 1 block away: Bunker Hill Park - part of forts to defend city in Civil War
- 3 universities nearby: Catholic University, Howard Divinity School & Trinity University
- Bicycle path to downtown & bicycle rental in 3 blks.
OTHER AMENITIES:
- Two gas stations in neighborhood
- 2 different Outdoor Farmers Markets: 3 seasons with artisan bread and fresh farm produce
- Banks, drug store, markets--organic and otherwise
- Murals, playground, ball field for running
- Art studio open to public on weekends
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD:
Lovely old homes, historic neighborhood book on Brookland from Arcadia Publishing, co authored by home owner. A historic crossroads village that became known as 'Little Rome,' has many home with signage that tells the story of the important African Americans that lived here--top leaders in the Johnston administration.Franciscan Monastery Gardens are 3 blocks away and open to the public. A ten minute drive away is the huge National Arboretum. The largest shrine in the U.S., sixth largest in the world, is up the street. Architecturally interesting neighborhood.
EXTRAs: 4 Metro Smartcards (needed to avoid 1$ per ride surcharge)
MORE INFO at my dedicated website for the house: www.VacationHouseDC.com
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Kitchen
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Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 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
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
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A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Washington
Located in Washington, this holiday home is in the city centre. Smithsonian Institution and Washington Navy Yard are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include White House and Washington Monument. Smithsonian's National Zoo and National Air and Space Museum are not to be missed. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
Washington, DC
What's nearby
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 14 min drive - 6.9 km
- Smithsonian Institution - 14 min drive - 8.7 km
- National Mall - 14 min drive - 8.3 km
- United States Capitol - 15 min drive - 8.0 km
- White House - 15 min drive - 8.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 10 min walk
- Busboys and Poets - 10 min walk
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 9 min walk
- Brookland Pint - 8 min walk
- Ledo Pizza - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Rosie Dempsey
I am the co-author of a photo history book on my Brookland neighborhood out from Arcadia Publishing's Images of America series. We have rented out our home for 14 years to visitors coming for multiple weeks on fellowships and internships. NOW we are doing vacation rental and having a good time with it. It keeps us taking care of the house in great detail.
My husband and I understand vacation expectations and want to work with you. We have traveled extensively ourselves as professional volunteers. We endeavor to make everyone comfortable and happy, as this is our personal home that we share when we are volunteering or on travel.
My husband and I understand vacation expectations and want to work with you. We have traveled extensively ourselves as professional volunteers. We endeavor to make everyone comfortable and happy, as this is our personal home that we share when we are volunteering or on travel.
Why they chose this property
Metro Access. Convenience, Driveway, Comfortable, Clean, Beautifully Decorated, New Air Conditioning system.
What makes this property unique
No alley, private, my cousin owns the house directly behind. Huge yard, bright house, quiet brand new air conditioning system. Lots of tips, advice & maps in House Guide Book when you arrive.
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