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Private retreat minutes from GW P/way, DC, airport

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3 BR, 3.5 BA cozy private retreat 10 minutes from DC.
Lincoln Memorial - check out our DC guidebook for recommendations!
Fully equipped kitchen - coffee, spices/oil & vinegar provided
Back deck with grill, outdoor seating and dining, and firepit. Overlooks the backyard and the creek below.
Front dining room with windows looking into the front yard. Double opening fireplace.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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McLean, VA
  • Place, Kimball Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Claude Moore Colonial Farm
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, CIA Headquarters
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

BASEMENT BEDROOM/OFFICE

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Private retreat minutes from GW P/way, DC, airport

A very private 4BR, 3.5BA retreat in the middle of McLean, VA, ten minutes and one traffic light from Georgetown, K St, 5 minutes from 495, 20 minutes to IAD Dulles, 15 to DCA National, 5 minutes to Tysons, 15 minutes to Old Town Alexandria.

Drive down a private road near the Potomac and the GW Parkway, and you will cross a bridge and see the rancher, set on an acre, this lovely home is surrounded by around 10 acres of streamside woodlands and flood plain. Plenty of wildlife, including deer and fox, hunting owls, red tailed hawks, and heron.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Charges apply for gatherings over 10.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pls advise species, breed and size. Charges apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside
Guest is required to sign renter agreement. Security deposit required of $100.00. Minimum age to rent is 25.
No Smoking, no parties, no pets.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2135671vb
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: Charges apply for gatherings over 10.
Long-term renters welcome
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

McLean

Located in McLean, this holiday home is on a river. White House and Arlington National Cemetery are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tysons Corner Center and Union Station Shopping Center. Consider EagleBank Arena for a night out, and don't miss Smithsonian Institution, a top local attraction.
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McLean, VA

What's nearby

  • Kimball Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Claude Moore Colonial Farm - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • CIA Headquarters - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Langley Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • McLean Shopping Center - 8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Tenleytown Station - 11 min drive
  • Rockville Station - 21 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cortado - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Neutral Ground - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tachibana Japanese Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private retreat minutes from GW P/way, DC, airport pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Private retreat minutes from GW P/way, DC, airport?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private retreat minutes from GW P/way, DC, airport?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private retreat minutes from GW P/way, DC, airport located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Potomac River, Georgetown University and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. American University and Capital One Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large home on a beautiful property, very wooded and secluded feel to it. Tucked away at the end of a narrow road, off of a main artery in McLean. Very quiet, and close to much of what DC has to offer. A large, older home with plenty of space for our group, 4 adults and 2 children. Host was very helpful with questions on how to work some of the appliances we weren't familiar with. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place set on at the top of a hill on a beautiful property. This was a family trip and everyone had room to spread out as well as spending time outside. The house is in a great location only 15-20 minutes from the airport (DCA) and close to the National Mall downtown as well as parks and hiking destinations close by. The house itself has some basic maintenance issues that should be addressed but overall it’s very comfortable and the host is very polite and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raye M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was welcoming, the house was spacious and amenities were plenty. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ferdose A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic host, kind, accommodating and helpful. This is not your typical VRBO. It is stocked as if a family moved out the moment before you moved in. Everything you need to cook 3 full meals a day is available, as well as toys and games for the kids. The cleaning staff is really impeccable. This home has lots of decor and accepts pets (we did not have a pet), but we did not see a speck of dust or dog hair anywhere, outstanding.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property in a great location! check-in/out went smoothly. very accommodating host and .. all around great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

morgan d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfy home … fantastic setting with great views outside living room picture window … fireplace roars and natural setting (on 10acres!) is amazing considering it is in the middle of a high end residential neighborhood .. convenient … owner told us in advance hot water was out- was ok with us - and offered partial refund which we are sure is on the way — great for families and pets !!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean interlor, quick and helpful response from the owner when needed, great yard for dogs
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very quiet in a great location. Easy parking and excellent communication with the host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa M.

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

Secluded but accessible retreat

We enjoyed our weeklong stay. The house was very clean and comfortable. The setting makes it feel like the house is in the middle of the woods but we could easily drive to various locations throughout Washington and Northern Virginia.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you want to be VERY close to DC but also have the ability to relax in a wooded setting, this place can’t be beat. A week of sightseeing in DC can be overwhelming. The location of this rental gives you an opportunity to take a break and walk the C&O canal, hike in Great Falls Park or do some wallet damage at Tyson’s Mall. Nestled in the woods, the house is very clean with plenty of indoor and outdoor space for relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great stay

Great house in a secluded setting still close to everything. 5 stars!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

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

Great holiday weekend

Property was exactly as represented; wonderful view from living room. Kitchen was well stocked and property was very clean. We all enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it highly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

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

Peaceful setting close to everything

We loved the yard, setting and neighborhood for this stay. It was convenient to DC and many shops and restaurants, as well. The house had most everything we needed including for kitchen and laundry. The bed was comfortable and sleeping was peaceful.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shary N.

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

Great, well-stocked, private location

Cameron was communicative and accommodating for our trip. The place was as promised, and the kitchen was pretty well-stocked. The location is fantastic, very private but still close enough to things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

va D.

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

Private property close to DC

We loved staying here. The property is beautiful and we did not know a place like this could exist this close to DC. Kids had a blast. Owner is very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

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

Good place

Good location, slightly off the beaten path. Plenty of room, bridge and driveway slightly intimidating at first, but you figure it out and it is a very nice place.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

We visited DC for a few days and this house was in a great spot to be close enough to all of the sights in DC but far enough to enjoy the peace and quiet with a great yard for our dog to enjoy. Plenty of space for a family of 4 and my teen daughter appreciated having her own private bathroom. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Vijaya R.

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

It was good

The place was good. Well Stocked. Lot of trees and the the backyard was beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Beautiful home near all the sites

Perfect place to stay in order to enjoy all the Nation's Capital has to offer. Private, scenic, yet, somehow, in the heart of everything. Cam did a great job with outline the check-in and check-out process. As well as, was always available for questions and help. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leona H.

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

Bucket list trip

Stayed a week in Gettysburg then traveled to McLean for a week to be near the DC area. Short convenient drives to Arlington, Steven F Udvar-Hazy Museum and the DC area. Beautiful home tucked away in the woods. Home completely stocked with essentials and then some! Great place. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Gorgeous

We spent a week here and it was wonderful. The house is beautiful and so is the landscape. We woke up every morning to deer and even a fox in the yard. There is no fence in the yard and pretty steep drop offs around the property so be mindful of children and pets. Otherwise it was a great stay. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Busy DC Days/Relaxing Nights in McLean

Perfect place to stay when visiting DC. We were about 20 minutes from downtown but felt like we were at a retreat when we were at the house. Loved sitting by the fire outside and listening/watching the wildlife. Saw all kind of birds & a buck and doe were grazing every morning. House had plenty of room for all of us. Grocery & restaurants nearby, we cooked most of our dinners at the house and had everything we needed. Cam is an excellent host and was available whenever we had any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Family memories

We needed a place for 8 of us to be with our son who lives in Baltimore over the holidays. We choose this place due to being only 20-40 mins from DC with a variety of things to do. We had our son's two dogs with us and they had plenty of yard and space to move around. We were able to make a big Christmas dinner for 12 there and a few other meals at the house easily. Cameron was easy to get a hold of and help explain the pellet stove and stovetop. There are enough rooms and comfortable beds for everyone. A great space to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie P.

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

Beautiful, peaceful location

Beautiful, peaceful, wooded location close to DC. We saw a fox right up next to the house. Lots of windows to enjoy the views. Interesting decor although house could use some updating. We did struggle figuring out how to heat various rooms and the staircase to the basement is tricky for the very young, the very old, and those with bad balance, but other than that the house was comfortable and worked well for our needs. Cameron was a wonderful host and went out of his way to make our stay great.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

geoff p.

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

McLean ba

Property has an amazing beautiful yard. Very secluded and a little stream running through it. Very quiet and relaxing. The house is very unique with abundant glass giving expansive views of the yard. The furnishings are comfortable with very nicely clean and new bathrooms. Bedrooms are comfortable and the beds are super comfortable I would highly recommend this property that is only minutes from the heart of DC. The thing i would improve would be newer gas grill on the deck
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

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