Cheerful, comfortable home in quiet lush area, 15 min from Washington DC

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Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81120 sq ft

Popular amenities

Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Parking available
Outdoor space

Explore the area

McLean, VA

Capital One Hall
‪3 min drive‬
Tysons Corner Center
‪4 min drive‬
Tysons Galleria
‪4 min drive‬
Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Pink Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

White Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Relax in our comfortable, bright, cheerful, functional home after a full day of shopping, sightseeing or working in Northern VA in the Washington DC area. Get away within 15 minutes to our quiet, green neighborhood. You will be in our walk-out basement which consists of 2 bedrooms, a full bath, a large living room, a kitchenette with a full fridge and laundry, and a screened porch. Choose from dozens of books and read in our back yard. Plug in your laptop into our wireless network and surf the net at super-fast speed. Flip through hundreds of channels on TV. For cooking, help yourself to our spices and get what you need from 2 major supermarkets that are 5 minutes away. To discover the area, drive to Metro (5 min) or to DC (15 min). Shop at Tysons Corner (15 min), or walk the trails in the Great Falls National Park (15 min)

Property manager

Najla

Languages

English, French

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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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

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

McLean

Located in McLean, this apartment is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Falls Park and National Mall, while Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of African American History and Culture are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Make time for Smithsonian's National Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Capital One Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

McLean, VA

What's nearby

Capital One Hall - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
McLean Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Tysons Corner Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Tysons Galleria - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
CIA Headquarters - 10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

West Falls Church Station - 4 min drive
Alexandria Station - 22 min drive
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Shipgarten - ‬4 min drive
‪Yu Noodles - ‬3 min drive
‪MITRE 1 Cafeteria - ‬3 min drive
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheerful, comfortable home in quiet lush area, 15 min from Washington DC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cheerful, comfortable home in quiet lush area, 15 min from Washington DC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheerful, comfortable home in quiet lush area, 15 min from Washington DC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cheerful, comfortable home in quiet lush area, 15 min from Washington DC located?

This family-friendly apartment building is located in the city centre, within 3 mi (5 km) of Capital One Hall and Tysons Corner Center. Tysons Galleria is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ismail U.

21 Apr, 2023

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

Amazing Host

Thank you very much for everything

Stayed 33 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enrique G.

5 Nov, 2019

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

Exactly what we needed.

Excellent stay, great place, friendly host.

Stayed 61 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charl L., Atlanta GA

20 Oct, 2018

Great stay - will come again

Najla was a great host and it was very spacious and private. The location was ideal, close enough to the city, yet quiet and subburban. Charles

Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily Y.

8 Apr, 2018

Cozy basement apartment in McLean

Our family of six had a very nice stay in this comfortable basement apartment. The space is very kid-friendly and the owner could not have been nicer. She was very accommodating and helpful. The location is perfect - close to downtown by car, 5 mins from West Falls Church metro station, close to grocery store and restaurants, close to Great Falls National Park, but still tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. We had a very nice stay and would recommend for anyone (especially those with children). Very pleased with our experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ana S.

2 Apr, 2018

Just as described

Super clean, great and safe location. The host is an extremely nice lady.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Philip K.

13 Aug, 2017

Very nice quiet base for our DC vacation.

This place worked well for us to access all that we needed for our visits to DC and Gettysburg.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

23 Jul, 2017

Comfortable at a great price

This apartment was very nice. The mattresses were firm and comfortable. Everything was clean and in good condition. For this area the price was very reasonable. The neighborhood is very quiet and close to Tysons Corner and DC. I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roberta B., Columbus, Ohio

2 Jul, 2017

Lovely home, great location

We loved staying here! The host is really nice and welcoming; the house is lovely and well organized; the location is a 25 min car ride to DC. The supermarket is 5 min away. Great stay! We really got to enjoying the feeling of home away from home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jeffrey P.

29 Apr, 2017

The basement was perfect for us. Full kitchen, big living room, 2 bedrooms and a good sized bathroom

It was great for our situation.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Z.

25 Apr, 2017

Wonderful place

Very nice and clean space. Lots of room for 4 people. Nice garden. Close to Downtown and Metro. The host was friendly. We really enjoyed our time there. We would definitely come again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

25 Mar, 2017

Convenient and pleasant

We enjoyed a very pleasant visit to the Washington DC area using this home away. It suited us just right.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F., St. George, Ut

19 Mar, 2017

Najla was a wonderful hostess. We had everything we needed and were quite comfortable.

We opted to rent a car and drive into DC but the McLean metro stop is about 5 minutes away. Grocery stores were about 5 min. We felt very safe in the neighborhood. We did have rush hour traffic if we left before 10am and headed home when things closed about 5:30pm--that's just DC. As far as the unit itself, things were a little crowded for 9 people but we knew that before we rented and were just sleeping there so it was fine, probably suited best for 4-6 people. Thank you Najla! :)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Irina K.

24 Aug, 2016

Overall very good with some minor comments

Overall we enjoyed the property and it is almost as described. There are a couple of minor issues that Najla may want to improve or future renters may want to consider. Pros: a very quiet neighborhood, 20 minutes by car to Washington Downtown. Apartment is pretty big, bigger than we expected based on the photos. It was very clean, nicely painted and decorated, towels and linen provided. High-speed internet was available for us to use. Minor issues: we were not allowed to use the back door to exit the basement and had to go through the house. It was ok, though when you rent a walk-out basement you expect to be separate from the owner's part of the house. Another issue we had was with the kitchen equipment and utensils. Unfortunately, there was only one big pot that could be used with the induction one-place stove, so we had to cook either everything in one pot, or one thing after another with washing the pot in between. Also we wish there was at least one more knife (the only one provided was very dull) and some more useful kitchen utensils (a can opener, etc.) - but this is very minor and can be definitely easily improved. Of course, we could go upstairs and ask Najla for more knives, but I am sure this part can be easily improved :) Otherwise, we do recommend this property and will consider it again if/when planning another trip to Washington DC.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

adam s.

7 Jun, 2016

Very nice place to stay

Property was clean and well maintained. Our host was very accommodating to anything we needed. Overall, a great place to stay.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Grace S.

24 Mar, 2016

A comfortable and convenient place to stay near DC

Our family of 5 enjoyed this VRBO in McLean. Najla was great and gave us good recommendations on where to eat and where things were. We just spent a short weekend here, but would recommend it and would come back next time we're in the area.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

16 Dec, 2015

Awesome owner

Perfect place that is quiet and a great owner. Wonderful location to visit family in northern VA.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2015

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Johnny H.

31 Oct, 2015

Close to metro

Two couples shared the unit and found it to be very comfortable and accommodating. Five minute drive to metro to visit all sites. Would definitely stay here again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sheila B., Spring Lake, MI

8 May, 2015

Comfortable and Convenient

Our family of 5 stayed five nights in this home during a sight-seeing trip to DC. The owner was a kind and gracious host, helpful in getting us settled and giving us advice throughout the week. We felt at home right away. Located in a quiet neighborhood, the home felt like a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city and was a good hub from which to explore things in DC and surrounding areas. The home was clean and tidy and had all the basic necessities. Aside from the usual DC attractions, we and our teen and younger boys enjoyed the Adventure Park at Sandy Springs and Great Falls Park, as well as great dinners at Lost Dog Cafe and Founding Farmers.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gregory S., Chapel Hill, NC

1 Sept, 2014

Warm and Inviting, a home away from home!

Najla was a great host and ever so concerned about our needs and ensuring our comfort. She made us feel relaxed and was great about providing the "just right" feel to our stay. We enjoyed the spacious rooms and beautiful back yard and enclosed porch. Najla provided us with many local resources and recommendations, all of which were perfect to our interests! Thanks for an outstanding trip. The Shahum Family

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

13 Mar, 2014

Great rental property!

The house was spacious and clean with very comfortable beds. The basement was perfect for the 5 teenagers to hand out and the parents could relax in the main house. We had a great stay.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

5 Nov, 2013

Fantastic

This home was awesome. We were their for DC sightseeing. Three right hand turns and 15 mins you are in front of the White House.Home was very comfortable and was ready for guests. Nice quiet neighborhood. Can't say enough. If you are headed to this area, rent this property. The owner stayed in touch all the way. Can't wait to go back and stay there again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

7 Aug, 2013

Family trip

This house was excellent for our family trip to DC. It was nicely furnished and equipped with everything needed. This house was fantastic for my teenage children to be able to spread out and relax. It was just a 15 minute drive into DC or 5 minutes from the metro. Very convenient to everything. The owner was very attentive and made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. I would highly recommend this house for anyone who is visiting the DC area and will definitely stay here again on future trips to the area.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

7 Aug, 2013

This property was perfect for our trip to DC.

We loved the house. It was close to everything around DC. It was just 15 minutes into DC or 5 minutes from the metro station. The house was nicely furnished and accommodated my teenage children great. The owner was fabulous and very attentive to make sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this property and will stay here again on future trips to this area.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

24 Jul, 2013

great house

worked out very well for our family,great location, nice neighborhood and the owner was very helpful. would love to do it again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

2 Jun, 2013

Lots of space, Nice Deck, Great Location

We stayed for a long weekend, had about 20 people over for a cookout on the deck. We had seven adults and two children, and had plenty of space. Location was very close to 495 and George Washington Parkway, so getting into DC and Alexandria were pretty easy. Neighborhood was quite and felt very safe. Two notes, 1. The oven is German, and you have to set the clock before you can turn it on, that one threw us for a little while. 2. There is a grill and it is charcoal. All in all I would recommend it, we had a nice time.

About the host

Hosted by Najla

I am a retired professional who has lived on 3 different continents and traveled the world. I enjoy gardening, traveling, learning and cooking. I have been on Homeaway for several years and have thoroughly enjoyed sharing my home and meeting new people. I look forward to hosting my guests but need to know something about them before accepting them in my home so please share your stories.