2-Bedroom Apartment in Historic Capitol Hill House

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View from entrance. Living area to left, kitchen straight ahead, dining to right

Dining area. D.C.-related books, kids books and games are close at hand.

Dining area looking toward the bookcase with games and the front entrance area.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Washington, DC

Washington Navy Yard
‪18 min walk‬
Smithsonian Institution
‪4 min drive‬
Union Station Shopping Center
‪4 min drive‬
Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Located in the heart of the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, this charming English basement 2-bedroom/1 bath apartment has it all: Proximity to Eastern Market, Metro access, history, peace and quiet. Whether you are exploring the city, or on Capitol Hill on business, or doing research at the Library of Congress, this is the place for you.

Your hosts live above the apartment and are long-time Capitol Hill residents - one is even a licensed D.C. tour guide - and can help you get the most out of your stay.

Getting to and from the house is easy, whether by Metro, car or bike. There is even a Capitol Bikeshare station 1/2 a block away where short-term rentals are possible. More information here: https://www.capitalbikeshare.com/

(Note there are 3 steps down to the apartment in case of any mobility concerns.)

Property manager

Robert Pohl

Languages

English, German

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Air conditioning

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

We ask that you not use our towels/washcloths to wash/wipe off your makeup. Makeup removal wipes are provided.

Please do not smoke outside in front of the apartment, in the seating area or stairs and entry path to the sidewalk.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 5007242201000357

About the area

Washington

Located in Washington, this apartment is in the city centre. White House and Washington Monument are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Fashion Center at Pentagon City. Smithsonian Institution and National Air and Space Museum are not to be missed.

Washington, DC

What's nearby

Washington Navy Yard - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
United States Capitol - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
National Mall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Smithsonian Institution - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Union Station Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

Washington Union Station - 8 min drive
Eastern Market Station - 9 min walk
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ted's Bulletin - ‬9 min walk
‪Tunnicliff's Tavern - ‬6 min walk
‪Sweet Crimes Gluten-Free Bakery - ‬8 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
‪Peregrine Espresso - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2-Bedroom Apartment in Historic Capitol Hill House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2-Bedroom Apartment in Historic Capitol Hill House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2-Bedroom Apartment in Historic Capitol Hill House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2-Bedroom Apartment in Historic Capitol Hill House located?

Located in Southeast, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Library of Congress, Washington Navy Yard and United States Capitol. Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). Eastern Market Station is 9 minutes by foot and Potomac Ave Station is 14 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Kris N.

28 Apr, 2025

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

Great location apartment stocked with everything you could possibly need!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee N.

22 Mar, 2025

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

Fun and convenient!

What a great home in a convenient location! Our family of 4 (kids 12 and 14 years old) stayed here for a week. We loved the neighborhood - convenient to the metro, parks, restaurants, and shops. There are so many thoughtful touches in the house - laundry/cooking/cleaning supplies, toiletries, games, books, maps, etc. It was nice to sightsee during the day and have a laid back evening at home with dinner, TV, and games. We would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend it to anyone!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen R.

1 Nov, 2024

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

Wonderful!

The owners thought of everthing. It was well stocked with anything you might need, even coffee for the Keurig and Metro Cards to use. The beds were comfortable and everything was spotlessly clean. The location was perfect - just 5 blocks from the Eastern Market Metro and with grocery stores and good restaurants nearby. The neighborhood always felt safe, even at night. Friendly families were walking children and pets and the houses were decorated for Halloween. We hired Robert (who is by profession, a guide) to take us, to Mt. Vernon for a most interesting and enjoyable morning. All-in-all, I would give this rental a 10+

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

16 Oct, 2024

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

Wonderful

Loved our stay and hope to be back when The Lincoln museum opens in 2026

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

15 Sept, 2024

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

Wonderful Place

We enjoyed our stay for three nights to visit the monuments and museums. The apartment was very nice and had everything we needed and more. The metro was a nice one-half mile walk and restaurants were in walking distance. We would stay here again. Thanks to the host. Very nice and accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

5 Sept, 2024

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

Washingto DC

Excellent property, everything you need is there in the apartment. Metro station near by and easy to travel to all tourist attractions. Local supermarket, tavern (serves food) and Bulldog bagels 5 mins walk away for breakfast.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annamarie Bindenagel S.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Great location, great apartment

Relaxing, near Eastern Market and an easy exploration of DC!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

9 Jul, 2024

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

Great place, excellent location

We really enjoyed our stay. The apartment was well stocked and is in a great location. Metro station was close by as are restaurants and groceries. The kitchen is well stocked for most any meal we cooked. Very friendly hosts that responded quick to messages.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirl E.

8 Jul, 2024

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

Capital Hill

Nice place, about 4 blocks from metro and food places. We had everything we needed. Could use softer sheets for the master bed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

12 Jun, 2024

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

Great location!

We really enjoyed our stay! Owner quickly responded when we had questions and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan H.

6 Jun, 2024

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

Nice apartment

My family enjoyed the close proximity to the metro and the safe neighborhood

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio C.

25 May, 2024

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

Lovely Stay

Great location and lovely Vrbo and unit. The accommodations are great there is everything needed in the unit. It is super close to the metro which is great for getting around. More of a residential area so it was quiet and safe. The hosts were communicative when need be. Thank you so much for the great experience!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette S.

15 May, 2024

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

Cozy spot

Everything you could possibly need.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sage R.

2 May, 2024

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

Great DC Trip

Perfect for our family of four. Loved having a washer dryer and room to spread out. Great walkable neighborhood and Robert was super responsive.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Apr, 2024

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

Great place and location

This place is great, particularly for the location and access to central DC. The neighborhood is walkable and felt safe, even at night. There were plenty of restaurants, though we got most of our meals from the Trader Joe's, which is located in between the Metro Station and the rental. (We didn't rent a car and were able to travel entirely by Metro.) The pull-out bed was great for our kids (8 and almost 12) but may be a bit tight for bigger kids. The owners have done a great job of providing storage and nearly every amenity you could think of.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

14 Mar, 2024

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

We loved it!

This apartment was the perfect set-up for the 3 of us. It was comfortable, aesthetically pleasing, had all of the conveniences that we as travelers could want. When we had trouble with the City's parking website, our hosts immediately came to the rescue. We loved the neighborhood and found it to be entirely walkable. In short, we loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

2 Mar, 2024

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

Wonderful, roomy stay in residential area

What a wonderful stay! This two bedroom, updated basement has everything you could possibly need! The owner thought of everything! It was so clean and well kept. The owner was incredibly helpful and responsive. Only a 10 minute walk from the metro station. So nice to come “home” to a residential area after busy days of sightseeing in the touristy areas.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

2 Jan, 2024

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

DC Vacation

We had a fantastic stay in DC. Robert's place was great, perfect for a family of 4. Easy walk to the Metro and ride shares had no problem getting to us.Robert was a good communicator and had some helpful advice on our time exploring a wonderful city. Looking forward to ouir next trip!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

vicki p.

14 Dec, 2023

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

Excellent apartment

A wonderful rental in a great location with a caring and helpful host. The apartment had anything you would want or need on a vacation (except groceries although it did have coffee and condiments etc). Even parking permits and metro cards were provided! In fact this was probably the best equipped apartment we’ve ever rented. It was clear that the comfort and convenience of the guests were important to Robert and it showed. It was a pleasure to stay there and I highly recommend it.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann M.

4 Dec, 2023

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

DC Visit

We enjoyed our stay. The rental was very clean and had everything we needed. We were so happy to have the Keurig coffee supplied. Plenty of towels and a comfortable bed. Location was perfect. Easy walk to Metro and to Capital and destinations. We would highly recommend this property and will reserve a stay for our next trip to DC.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bunny S.

6 Nov, 2023

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

DC family trip

My daughter, her son, & I spent 5 days in DC. Property was as in the pictures, very clean & very well equipped. It is within easy walking distance of Eastern Market & the Metro, in a residential area. We hired Robert for an private tour of the Embassy Row area & thoroughly enjoyed it. His knowledge of the area & its history was impressive.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R L.

17 Oct, 2023

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

Just right

The unit, the location, and the friendliness of the owners make this place our preferred place to stay in DC.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annelisa L.

28 Sept, 2023

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

They thought of everything

Location: perfect. Amenities: too numerous to mention. Historic interest: 100%. Comfort: absolute. The owners have thought of everything for this space. We were pleasantly surprised to find filtered, chilled water and a lovely coffee when we arrived, such a gift after a long day of travel. Every corner of this sweet home has an interesting little vignette. We enjoyed the well-stocked table games. Add: sheets and pillows were super comfy. Glowing, five-star praise from us.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill R., Washington, Michigan

19 Sept, 2023

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

Great Stay

The apartment was perfect for our trip to DC. The location was great, it was clean and well stocked. We had a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

30 Jul, 2023

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

Wonderful Time in DC

Property is located in a wonderful and safe neighborhood within walking/public transport distance to the major DC landmarks. The apartment is impeccably clean and the amenities were plentiful. The hosts were gracious and communicated well with us. All in all, we had a fabulous family vacation and this location played a major part in the memories we made in DC and we highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Robert Pohl

Antonia and Robert have lived in Capitol Hill since 2004 and have become very much a part of the neighborhood. Robert went from researching the history of their house to becoming a licensed D.C. tour guide - all while being a stay-at-home dad. He is happy to tell you all about the history of the house, the neighborhood, and the city itself. If you are interested he is also available for tours of the city, from introductory tours of the monuments to a deep look at local neighborhoods.

Why they chose this property

While the house was built in 1913 and was inhabited for most of the first 50 years by the government clerks who defined Capitol Hill in that time, it gained historical importance in the early 1970s, when the Furies, a radical group of Lesbian feminists used the house to write, edit, and publish their newspaper, also called "The Furies." While the collective used the whole house - a number of them lived there, as well - the basement was the focal point of their work, as pictures from the time attest. While little direct evidence of the time remains, memories of the time linger, and were even given the imprimatur of the National Park Service's National Registry of Historic Places in 2016.

What makes this property unique

Capitol Hill grew as a neighborhood between 1880 and 1920, and retains its residential character. The same amenities that entice people to move here are also key to its draw for visitors: Lots of good restaurants of all types and price ranges, excellent connections to all the main sights of Washington via Metro and bus, small businesses with a wide array of unique products for sale. Staying in the Furies House will give you the opportunity to explore a neighborhood that has been rated one of the best in D.C. by Frommer's, Timeout, and Lonely Planet.

There are amenities close by, a cute cafe 1-1/2 blocks away, a convenience market 1/2 a block, as well as full-service grocery stores including Trader Joe's within easy walking distance.

If you visit with young children, there are playgrounds all across Capitol Hill, including one in Lincoln Park two blocks from the apartment, as well as a brand new one near Eastern Market Metro. See pictures for an idea of what they look like.