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Lovely Shaw Apartment - Sleeps 4, WALK to White House

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A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting. There is a dining area with a gray sofa and a small table.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, black armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a large potted plant.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a bar area with stools.
A residential building with a front entrance, a staircase leading to the second floor, and a small garden area with plants and mulch.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds

    Guests liked the comfy beds here.

  • Sledding nearby

    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Howard University
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Street parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • Place, Howard Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Howard University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Shaw Apartment - Sleeps 4, WALK to White House

This quiet beautiful, newly renovated find with designer touches is perfect for your D.C. stay. With an unbeatable WALK SCORE of 99, the apartment is close to the Monuments, Museums, Mall, and White House (approx. 10 minutes by car). For those who prefer the metro, the nearest station (U Street) is less than a 5-minute walk! If you're here for business or vacation, there's no better spot if you want a cozy and quiet space.

Located in the trendy Shaw neighborhood, the apartment occupies the entire lower level of one of D.C.'s fabulous historic row homes on a tree-lined street. Our beautiful one-bedroom, air-conditioned apartment is ideal for single travelers, couples, or small families on vacation hoping to check D.C. off their bucket list!

For those visiting D.C. for work, the apartment is a short distance from major business attractions — with the Convention Center easily accessible by car (approx. 5 minutes), metro (approx. 10 minutes), and foot (approx. 20 minutes).

Amenities include:

Comfortably sleeps 4 guests in the queen-sized bed in the main bedroom (with its own en-suite bathroom), and the super comfy sofa bed in the living space.

Large kitchen with huge island, full-size refrigerator, and dishwasher, perfect for folks who love to cook up a storm! Trader Joe's is only an 8-minute walk on foot, so a quick pop-out for supplies is convenient.

Spacious living area for relaxing, and large, beautiful bay windows to enjoy a glass of wine and people watch to your heart’s content.

Large 43" SmartTV that lets you stream your favorite content from your Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney, HULU, and other accounts.

Peloton bike is in the apartment so you can stay up with your fitness routine. (No kids on the bike please!)

For those traveling with little ones, the apartment has a Pack ‘n Play with linens.

Some of the District’s best restaurants (Maydan, Le Diplomate, Dabney, and more!) are a short stroll away, so if you’re looking for a night off from cooking — this is THE place for you!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 5007242201000711
Property # 9166821
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 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

About the area

Washington

Northwest, a neighbourhood in Washington, is home to this apartment. Union Station Shopping Center and Tysons Corner Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Smithsonian National Postal Museum and Smithsonian's National Zoo. Check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena, and consider making time for National Museum of Natural History, a top attraction not to be missed. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Howard Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Howard University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capital One Arena - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Shaw Station - 5 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 13 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sost - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nellie's Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kiki - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ben's Chili Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Solly's - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Shaw Apartment - Sleeps 4, WALK to White House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lovely Shaw Apartment - Sleeps 4, WALK to White House?

As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovely Shaw Apartment - Sleeps 4, WALK to White House on 2 Oct 2026 start from £442, 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 Lovely Shaw Apartment - Sleeps 4, WALK to White House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Shaw Apartment - Sleeps 4, WALK to White House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Shaw Apartment - Sleeps 4, WALK to White House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Shaw Apartment - Sleeps 4, WALK to White House located?

Located in Northwest, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Howard Theatre and Howard University. Capital One Arena and White House are also within 2 miles (3 km). Shaw Station is 5 minutes by foot and U Street Station is 6 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little apartment very close to metro entrance. A little difficult to get a large stroller down to the front door of the apartment but the host was great and has a folding baby crib as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was as described, clean and well equipped. Contact with host was good. What I missed in the description was the fact, that the apartment was in basement, though the windows were there and day light was popping in. All in all it was a very goof experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2026
Yes, this is a quiet lower level apartment with large front windows and lots of light.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super convenient and easy place to stay! Kitchen was well stocked. It was clean, and the beds were comfortable. The neighborhood was also pretty quiet!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was perfect for what we needed. It was clean, had all the amenities, and kitchen supplies you need. Obviously, if you want something special it might not have it, but we couldn't have asked for a better, safer location that was comfy and affordable.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2026
We are always delighted to see how perfect our property is for our guests needs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was cozy and comfortable. The bed was great, but high is not always the case in a VRBO rental. We had would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2026
We appreciate feedback, our guests love the property!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

So good we rented again

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great Place - Great location - around the corner to the Metro- Clean and comfortable. we spent the morning at the table at the window drinking coffee planning our days !
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2026
We love our many repeat clients!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We wished we had a better understanding of moving the car during the street cleaning but it all worked out because we were gone that day. We were lucky so it is not the VRBO's fault. But maybe put info in future bookings.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
Good feedback, thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2025
We love to hear this!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and close to everything we needed

Check in and communication was great. Have this spot saved for our next visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect for Metro use & access to Trader Joe’s. Property is best suited for able bodied people as the apartment is in the lower level & stairs to enter are tight. We were fine, but it is something to note.We encountered a few issues with a 10 day stay. Some basic supplies (not enough paper towels, no tissues, no additional trash bags, limited soap, linens) were not adequate. Property manager supported access to additional linens. Note that there is no washer/dryer. One ac split unit is in the bedroom & cools the entire unit.While overall clean, if you have dust/mild allergies, this may not be the unit for you. There is black mold in the bathroom, the shower door does not close (told it is on the list to be replaced), the walls & bathroom fan are covered in dust, & we did encounter stained bedding, many dead bugs, & a cockroach in the process of dying.Overall a good experience, minus a few details that can remedied fairly easy with greater attention to the cleaning process & supplying materials based in duration of stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
“Overall a good experience, minus a few details that can remedied fairly easy.” We have addressed these issues! 1. The glass shower stall has been replaced. 2. During the summer one does need to regularly treat for pests, which we do. After treatment dead or dying pests can unfortunately appear for a couple of days. 3. Yes, we do keep backup towels and linens on hand in the event the guest requests extra. 4. Normally, Guests replenish consumables used during their stay, but we will also drop them off if requested as we did with this guest. 5. We alerted the housekeeper to look over the shower threshold as that is where mildew can accumulate unseen. 6. We keep the entryway clean and uncluttered. It is spray washed twice a year! As always, we appreciate it when our guests take the time to alert us to issues that would have improved their stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

The house had everything we needed, was cute and cozy and in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2023
We love that are guests are getting out and about to the many restaurants within walking distance and the nearby Shaw-Howard Metro Station. Take the Green Line Metro south just 3 stops south to the National Archives which is on the Mall!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cozy and quiet

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall the home was very nice. The only issue we had was that it had a smell to it. It smelled like it needed to be aired out. The filter on the ac unit was very dirty so we cleaned that to see if it would help and it did not. The walls could use a good scrub as there were quite a few cobwebs. Also, the coffee table was very wobbly, to the point where you would not want to out anything on it. The bed was very comfortable and the kitchen and bathroom were very clean.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2026
We appreciate guest feedback to help us improve our property. We had a guest who cooked aromatic foods and it took a bit for that to be completely aired out. To hasten the process we shampooed all the upholstery and carpets after this feedback. The living room table was tightened up. We swap the HVAC filter out every 3 months. After the very cold winter we had, I am not surprised that it really needed it. Thank you for the feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

The property was extremely clean and well appointed. We enjoyed being close to Howard and being able to walk around the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at good price!

Stayed for a week to see the sights around DC. The apartment was clean, quiet, and close to Trader Joe's, restaurants, and the best coffee we've had on a trip (the Coffee Bar is just a short walk away). Was a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience and to leave tips for future travelers! We love the Coffee Bar too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

D.C. Convention

The house is very clean and conveniently located. Although the shower is very small, we were happy with the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2025
As always, we are grateful when guests take the time to leave a thoughtful review of their experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The property was clean, bright, quiet and in a great location. Exactly what we were looking for. Charlotte was very responsive and her planning guide was very helpful. Hope to return to DC soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt very safe.

Great place, clean and quiet. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot in DC!

Had everything we needed and price was comparable to a hotel room. Much more space and very convenient to the metro, coffee shops and restaurants. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2024
We appreciate the confirmation of our great location. :-) We are also a short and easy metro ride to the Smithsonian museums and the memorials on the National Mall.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Trip to DC

The downstairs unit is clean and as described in the listing on VRBO. We had a great time in DC. We loved how close we were to the metro and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2025
There are a number of great restaurants a short walk away, notably, Le Diplomate!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location. Easy to get to National mall (if you like walking) or by subway. Close to grocery and lots of restaurants. This place was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2024
We appreciate it when guests take the time to share their experience with LUXbnb. Our location is quite convenient for experiencing the best of DC from the Smithsonian museums to the White House and US Capital along the National Mall and our great dining scene!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in super location.

The apartment was clean and well equipped. It was very convenient to Metro and bus stops. The neighborhood offers an excellent selection of restaurants and grocery stores all within walking distance. Communication with the owner was excellent- quick responses.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Great location and lovely apartment. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2024
We appreciate when guests take the time to leave a review, no matter how brief! The location is great, one mile north of the National Mall with all the Smithsonian museums (11) and just a few blocks from a great collection of restaurants.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Nice spacious studio apartment close to Metro in an attractive neighborhood and minutes from National Mall and other city attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
Thank you for the kind words about the 1 bedroom apartment in the central city Shaw neighborhood. It's a very convenient and lively neighborhood.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Here’s some of the good, it’s so close to a metro station. Big plus. It’s pretty quiet. Great for 2 people. Nice kitchen. Good bed. Ok the other side of the coin. The entry, which has been mentioned multiple times in previous reviews is bad. It’s dark, steep and dirty. Not well lit. Especially difficult when wet, raining. This is a basement apartment and as such gets minimal sunlight and fresh air. The only air conditioner is in the bedroom and doesn’t get to the living room all that well. Because its basement you see lots of folks walking by if the shades are open. Kitchen is great but we tried cooking and without a kitchen vent it smoked up the place even though I was cooking on low. Can’t open windows or doors because of the mosquitos. The furniture is not comfortable and the coffee table it totally unstable. The back end is where the bedroom and bath are and it’s tight. Would not want to do this with 4 people. You have to go through the bedroom to get to the bathroom. As for cleanliness this is where we really were disappointed. When we arrived two large duffle bags full of dirty sheets and towels etc were in the living room. Ok they forgot to grab them, no big deal mistakes happen. But the dishwasher was full of dirty dishes, a dirty sheet pan in the oven. Brita water filtration was so dirty no water would come out. The flooring is bad and uneven in the kitchen. The bathroom floor trim is filthy and has mold in several areas. Why should I pay a cleaning fee?
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Easy and clean
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

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