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Perfect Blend of Historic and New with a Great Location- Walk to everything!

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Welcome to your living room!
Living room with wood burning fireplace and lots of books to explore
Welcome to your home away from home!
Exterior
Large living room to relax in with your friends.  Pull out sofa.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 102600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alexandria, VA
    The Spite House
    7 min walk
    John Carlyle House
    12 min walk
    Market Square
    12 min walk
    Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    10 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Attic Media Room

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Perfect Blend of Historic and New with a Great Location- Walk to everything!

We'd love to share our home with you! Why stay cramped in hotel rooms when you can come back home every night? We love hosting families or group gatherings, whether its touring Old Town and DC, reunions, attending a wedding or graduation or visiting your local friends and relatives. We spend as much time here as we can, when guests like you are not staying.

A perfect base for exploring the area, but the house is also walking distance to one the area's best locations -- Old Town Alexandria. Its a stone's throw from the Capitol, minutes to Reagan National airport, and just steps away from everything Old Town Alexandria has to offer. This is not a sterile hotel room or bland corporate lodging, it's really like visiting a friend's place. You will look forward to returning home during your stay.

The house is a historic 1850s home which we've updated to modern standards. On Queen Street, it is just steps away from the center of Old Town Alexandria. Unlike most homes in Old Town, this house is large and spacious, spread out over 2600 square feet of living space. A great place to gather your friends and family. Plan your dinner out in Old Town or cook a meal at home in the well appointed full sized kitchen. There is room to spend time together in the large living room, basement family room, or out back on the private patio and yard. With multiple spaces, you decide whether to hang our together or in smaller groups.

The house also includes a private fenced yard for relaxing or playing corn hole and a beautiful patio. There is off street parking for your cars, you won't need them here.

The large house has been renovated and modernized from top to bottom with gorgeous details throughout -- crown molding, built in bookshelves, exposed brick, working fireplace, full sized stocked kitchen. We live in the nearby suburbs but often stay here ourselves and know you will feel like its your home away from home too.

Perfect for families or groups with plenty of space to spread out in. The house has three bedrooms and has room to sleep 12. Two bedrooms on the second floor each have queen beds, the basement includes a family room and separate bedroom with 2 double beds. In addition, there is sleeping for two more on a futon couch in the attic media room. An additional pull out sofa in the main floor living room will accommodate 2. You will need to do upstairs or downstairs to the bedrooms, sorry, there are no bedrooms on the main level.

Large comfy finished basement also has TV and room to relax on the large sectional couch. Clawfoot tubs and showers in the 2 modern full baths, and one additional 1/2 bath. Hard to find in Old Town, is the large fenced yard with beautiful private outdoor patio for you to relax. A great place for a cook out, or use our corn hole set while sitting around the fire pit on a chilly fall night. There is also a playground and basketball court right at the corner.

To explore Old Town, you won't need your car. We are just two blocks from King Street, which is the main street through Old Town. Its just a few minute walk to sights, shops, restaurants, and nightlife. If you feel lazy, there is the free Old Town Trolley that goes the length of King Street, stopping at both the King Street metro station and the waterfront There is a stop every few blocks, just hop on and you can ride down to the waterfront. City Bike rental stations are also nearby. Its easy to go out and enjoy all the great shops, historic sites and restaurants in Old Town.

The metro is also just five blocks away for easy access to downtown DC. And we have off street parking for 2 cars accessed through the alley. The house also has cable, high speed wi-fi internet, and laundry.

We love staying here but don't just take it from us, please read through the reviews from our previous guests.

We're looking forward to sharing our home with you.

Property manager

Jaki and Don M.
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Please ask if you would like to host events

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
Note from host: Please ask if you would like to host 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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alexandria

Located in Old Town West, a neighbourhood in Alexandria, this holiday home is in the suburbs and on a river. Smithsonian Institution and Washington Navy Yard are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Arlington National Cemetery and White House. Travelling with kids? Make time for Smithsonian's National Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Capital One Arena. Looking to get your feet wet? Rafting, power boating and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Alexandria, VA

What's nearby

  • John Carlyle House - 12 min walk
  • Market Square - 12 min walk
  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 15 min walk
  • MGM National Harbor Casino - 8 min drive
  • Potomac River Waterfront Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • King Street Station - 12 min walk
  • Alexandria Station - 14 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Murphy S Grand Ir - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Misha's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jeni S Splendid I - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Andys Pizza N Fayete - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Blend of Historic and New with a Great Location- Walk to everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Blend of Historic and New with a Great Location- Walk to everything!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Blend of Historic and New with a Great Location- Walk to everything!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Blend of Historic and New with a Great Location- Walk to everything! located?

This family-friendly Alexandria holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Market Square and George Washington Masonic National Memorial. The Capital Wheel and Potomac River are also within 3 miles (5 km). King Street Station is 12 minutes by foot and Braddock Rd Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Multi offering in Old Town
Spacious, fresh, clean, accommodating, outdoor space.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gregory K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One word - awesome
The property was exactly as described. Everything was clean and the owners were super responsive if we weren’t sure about where something was. The area is extremely nice as well with the property located a short walk away from great restaurants, bars, and entertainment. The parking in the rear was a tight fit (but I drive a truck so that was expected) but plenty of parking on the street more than made up for it. The fact that it turned out to be less than 15 mins from the airport was great too! Overall 10/10 and would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to accommodate a large group (or family) traveling to Alexandria!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in super convenient location
Alexandria is a town oozing with charm and filled with so much fascinating history. With 3 sons (one teen, 2 adults) we were pleasantly surprised how easy it was to get around and at times do our own thing without any worries. Catching the metro to Washington was easy and quick. Our home provided ample room for our family and was deceptively bigger than it looks from the street & extremely well appointed. Would highly recommend & haven’t ruled out visiting again one day :)
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Nice space, great location. Easy in to DC or hop on the trolley and enjoy Alexandria. Kids had their own space for the adults to catch up after bedtime. Lovely all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th of July/birthday celebration!
What a wonderful find! The house was beautiful, comfortable and stocked with everything you could possibly need. We took advantage of the central location. Exploring King st by foot and trolley. Mastered the metro into DC, enjoying the fireworks and the museums. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to spend the 4th of July, and my birthday with my family. It was a vacation that I will always treasure. I highly recommend this property and our hosts, Jaki and Don. They were so accommodating and truly generous hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

john k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Property
House was beautiful and very comfortable. Well supplied kitchen and towels. The back yard was perfect of our father's day cook out. Easy walk to the waterfront. Many shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away From Home
We loved our stay in Old Town Alexandria! It was so nice to have a home base while we explored DC and the surrounding area! We loved that we could walk for coffee in the morning and walk to quaint ice cream parlors in the evening! We also loved that this property had parking and a yard!! We would rent this property again and refer family and friends to it!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect all around!
We absolutely loved this property and location! We had a mini family reunion, with a 2 year old up to an 80 year old, including young adults and everyone enjoyed the house/yard/location! Beds were comfy, whole house was clean, tons of extras in the kitchen that are typically not available in rentals. The yard and patio were an added bonus and allowed us to play with the 2 year old as well as eat a meal on the patio. We took advantage of the close proximity to King St and walked there several times, as well as the great park on the corner. The neighborhood was quiet and seemed very safe. Owners were very responsive and check in/out was super easy. Also appreciated how close we were to DCA. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Keely D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location, management not so great
Location was good, house was fine. A little disappointed in the property managers.. we had issues with all the toilets not flushing and asked them to call a plumber. Instead, they called us and instructed us on how to repair them. A little bizarre to be expected to fix a stranger’s toilets on our vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alaina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect space for our trip!
What a wonderful gem we found for a mini family reunion. There was plenty of space for the 6 of us and the location was incredible. Easy to get to the metro everyday and easy to find delicious food at night on Kings street. Easy to communicate with our wonderful hosts. Highly recommend! (Don Taco was our favorite restaurant)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Great location. Beautiful space
We loved the home and location. Hosts were easy to contact and directions were comprehensive. Thanks you for a wonderful get away!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful House in Perfect Location
One of the best homes we've ever stayed in! House had everything we needed - layout was great, especially having multiple gathering places, and owners supplied everything from shampoo and body wash to serving plates and measuring spoons. It was a great place for our extended family to come together for Thanksgiving and explore the DC area. Convenient parking, short walk to Metro, multiple grocery stores nearby, plus coffee shops and fun shopping on King Street. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
This was a great house to host 9 people. Plenty of space and equipped with everything you need. Easily walkable to downtown Alexandria/King Street area. The outside area was great. We took advantage of the grill and fire pit. Plenty of seating outside and inside. The pictures on line do not do the place justice! Very nicely decorated and updated. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect size in a perfect locaton.
This property was really beautiful. It was the perfect size for 6 adults and 3 small children. Everything we needed was in the house. The central location allowed for an easy walk to grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, etc. We needed to get to D.C. for a marathon so it was a great location for metro access as well. We'll definitely be back next year...if it's available!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
Everything was just as advertised, very well appointed with pretty much anything you could think of. It felt like our home away from home. Safe area, very clean, easy to communicate with owners, very excellent stay! Our two families of 9 people had plenty of room to spread out, and we had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Decatur, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place for wedding weekend
Beautiful home and much bigger than expected. Very comfortable for us and our guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill M., O'Fallon, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of Alexandria’s finest!
What an amazing house! This was by far the best VRBO we have had. We were dropping my daughter off at college and we decided to do a mini family reunion in the DC area. We had our parents from PA, my family from Missouri and my brother’s family from Oregon. The location was perfect for us to grab the metro into DC each day. King Street was just a few blocks over and had a ton of great shops and restaurants. We easily walked to the waterfront and took the water taxi over to DC to see the monuments lit up at night. The house was exactly as described and came with anything and everything we needed for our stay. Since we were all coming from out of town, that made our stay so much easier. The owners were incredibly responsive and you can tell they put a lot of love into their home. We would definitely stay in this home again! Thanks for making the drop off of our daughter at college so memorable!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house
We stayed at this house while sightseeing in DC. Extremely clean house with all the amenities that we needed. Easy access to DC via Metro. Great restaurants within walking or trolley distance. Owners easy to work with and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A., Bonaire, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Amazing
Great property, Amazing host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family sightseeing trip
This property was exactly what we were looking for. The house was beautiful and provided easy access to everything we needed. We were about .5 miles from 3 different Metro stops and only a short walk to King street where we were able to access the trolley that runs throughout the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hospitable and comfortable
We stayed here for a week and used it as our base to go down to DC. For that purpose, it was a little far to walk (12 minutes each way) to the metro every day. But the location with regards to Old Town Alexandria is great. House had everything we needed (we did borrow a pack n play from a nearby friend) and felt clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
DC Trip
So much to do!! wish had more time and energy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place perfect for Washington sights
We had a perfect trip to,visit Washington with my grandkids and family.this large home offers a short walk to catch free trolly or bus to metro. It goes all the way to the water on the other end of King Street. Lovely shops, restaurants, anything you could imagine. Our car stayed parked most of the week. We bought unlimited metro pass and it worked great, metro employee was a great help with purchasing our tickets. 5 stars
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melville A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We'll return again
The location was perfect. The owners were very responsive. The home was spotless and well-provisioned (an oyster knife!). We'll return again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old Town Alexandria
We had a great vacation while staying at this house. It's a perfect spot for day trips into D.C and Old Town Alexandria is full of things to do. We definitely recommend this house for anyone looking for a clean, roomy and well stocked home for a getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jaki and Don M.

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We live in the nearby suburbs and bought this house as a home renovation project. This house has been a labor of love for us as we slowly renovated. The house was smaller and used as a boarding house when we bought it, but we have done a complete top to bottom renovation -- including adding the entire basement level!! The outside is historic, but everything inside is modernized to todays standards.

Why they chose this property

We come down and stay here as often as we can. We have lots of ties to Old Town-- we met in one of Old Towns favorite watering holes -- Murphys Irish Pub, had our first date at the Hard Times Cafe, and spend alot of time out and about in Old Town. Eventually we plan to retire here, but until then, we would like to share it with you!

What makes this property unique

This house is quite big for Old Town, so you will have more room than most. We stay here often ourselves, so it really does feel like a home, not a sterile hotel or corporate cookie cutter apartment. You may feel like staying in -- cook meals in the large kitchen or out back on the grill, spend some time hanging out in the house, or on the patio. But the location is quite central just two blocks from Old Town's main drag, King Street, which is full of fun shops, galleries, restaurants and bars. If you are going into DC, the metro is only 5 blocks away.

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