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Modern Two-Bedrooms Flat in Shaw - The Heart of DC

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2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Washington, DC

Howard University
‪11 min walk‬
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
‪16 min walk‬
National Mall
‪3 min drive‬
Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Modern Two-Bedrooms Flat in Shaw - The Heart of DC

Walk everywhere from this spacious first-floor (English basement) apartment with a separate entrance. It is located in Shaw, historic neighborhood, which is central from the nightlife and restaurants of Shaw, Bloomingdale, 14th Street, and Chinatown and just a few blocks from the Convention Center. Metro is about a 10-minute walk. This 2 bedroom/1 bathroom unit is great for individuals, couples, business travelers, and families. It includes access to a full kitchen as well as a washer and dryer.

This lovely apartment can comfortably sleep six people. There are queen beds in each of the two bedrooms and a pullout couch in the living room for additional sleeping arrangement. All beds have European-style sheets (fitted sheet on the bottom and a duvet cover on the top). The bedrooms are far apart so each set of occupants have plenty of privacy. There is a plethora of street parking around the apartment.

Property manager

Kamila

Languages

Czech, English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

Property Registration Number 5007242201001417

About the area

Washington

Located in Washington, this apartment is in the city centre. Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Fashion Center at Pentagon City. National Air and Space Museum and Smithsonian's National Zoo are not to be missed.

Washington, DC

What's nearby

Howard University - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Smithsonian Institution - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
National Mall - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
White House - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

Shaw Station - 10 min walk
Washington Union Station - 12 min drive
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Big Bear Cafe - ‬5 min walk
‪The Royal - ‬7 min walk
‪Gold Clover Bar - ‬4 min walk
‪DCity Smokehouse - ‬5 min walk
‪KoChix Chicken - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Two-Bedrooms Flat in Shaw - The Heart of DC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Modern Two-Bedrooms Flat in Shaw - The Heart of DC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Two-Bedrooms Flat in Shaw - The Heart of DC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Two-Bedrooms Flat in Shaw - The Heart of DC located?

Located in Northwest, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Howard Theatre and Howard University. Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena are also within 1 mile (2 km). Shaw Station is 10 minutes by foot and 7th St. Convention Center Station is 14 minutes.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sunil A.

7 Jul, 2025

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

Lovely Spot for a DC trip

Great centralized location and well mantainee property, perfect for a few friends or 2 couples. The check in and communication were outstanding and the owners were super responsive to our needs.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

27 Jun, 2025

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

Cozy basement flat

We had a lovely stay in Washington and our hostess kind to let us check in early. Would recommend this place. Ideal to explore Washington easy to find and had good amenities. Thanks for hosting us

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

21 May, 2025

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

Nice neighborhood

Clean and private apartment. The beds were very soft. There was a great expresso machine and lots of towels. Nice kitchen and very comfortable space. Steps going down to the apartment were steep but there were only 2 or 3.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra Q.

27 Mar, 2025

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

Everything was great. We really enjoyed our stay.

The apartment was clean and comfortable. Kamila was a wonderful host. Everything was exactly as specified in the details of the apartment. Definitely would recommend staying there to others.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

19 Apr, 2025

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

Very cute apartment in a great location.

I was concerned staying downtown DC for our trip, but this apartment was very comfortable and fully furnished with everything we needed. We were able to walk almost anywhere. Parking was super convenient and never had an issue finding a spot. Owner was very responsive to us as well. Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel H.

23 Jun, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice location and great host

Overall the stay was acceptable. The host was very responsive, communicative, and helpful. The AC in the front bedroom did not function the best and the tv volume was not adjustable. This biggest issue I had though was the ceiling heights. There are many areas where the ceiling height is less than 6ft. I am 6’3” and have several bumps, cuts, and bruises on my head. If you’re over 6ft tall, look elsewhere. Otherwise good stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron B.

14 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location, short stack ceilings

Great amenities, great location

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Laurel C.

20 Apr, 2025

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Acceeptable, but far from great

Couch had significant bodily fluid stains. Owner made no attempt to rectify so I could only cover up with a throw. Mattresses were lumpy. No top sheets and duvet covers were not clean. Only access was from a back alley, which had rats visible day and night.night. Kitchen and bathroom appeared clean. clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

12 Jun, 2024

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

DC visit

Very well maintained property, as advertised, close to attractions, quiet neighborhood, would stay agian if i was visiting DC.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

10 Oct, 2024

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

Jewel of a stsy

So nice to have a haven to stay in DC while visiting our daughter. Wuiet neighborhood, with easy parking. Apartment was comfortable and very clean. Hosts were very easy to communicate with, and helpful . We will definitely use again.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

George W.

3 Jan, 2025

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

Great Value in Good Location

Strengths:•Easy and free street parking•Convenient to Capital One Arena, Convention Center, and Shaw neighborhood•Nicely equipped apartment with comfortable beds•Lots of seatingWeaknesses:•Basement apartment with low ceilings – not for tall people – cramped bathroom, and poor sound isolation from floor above– difficult locks and doorknobs– entry is from rat-infested alleyOverall, we enjoyed our stay. It was a very good base for traveling to the Mall, Penn Triangle, Columbia Heights, Shaw, etc.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Janet C.

4 Nov, 2024

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

R street

The entrance had a few surprise steps but overall a great location. We found close free parking. It’s a basement apartment that had ample paper products and linens. Also we had good water pressure.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina R.

2 Apr, 2023

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

Super cute and comfy!

Perfect location and very clean. Host was very hospitable!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corrie E.

3 Apr, 2024

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

Absolutely Perfect!

Not one complaint! Perfect location and it has everything you need! Spotless and cozy! We had a wonderful time!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Daisy S.

27 Sept, 2024

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

Just what we needed!

This place had everything we needed for our week long stay in DC! Close to many bus stops to get us to where we needed to be and it felt secure. The only thing that I could nitpick on would be how thin the walls were - we could hear the family upstairs having conversations, the dog running around, and their young child crying. Other then that, everything was great and our host was kind and accommodating!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

13 Jul, 2024

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

Family visit to DC

Good location in quiet neighborhood. Very secure alley entry. LOVED the convenience of the washer/dryer as our stay was for several nights. Only complaint was the upstairs child running around in the mornings and evenings which was occasionally quite loud. But aside from that it was an excellent stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

2 Aug, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Okay

Overall it was okay.Its not a separate apartment! Based on the photos and the description, I thought this was an apartment flat and not a mother-in-law apartment. The photos don’t show it, but there is a set of stairs in the living room that lead up to the family‘s house. I wouldn’t say I got any vibes that it was unsafe, but it would’ve been nice to know ahead of time. Cleanliness could have been better. When we came in, there was about a dozen dead bugs all over including a dead spider on the pillow in the front room. Additionally, I found open and used Gatorade bottles in the nightstand in the back room and the shower had dirt in it. They do provide a vacuum and I recommend using it because the rugs are dusty. Unfortunately I had a cat with me and she was already scared so we just dusted are feet off before bed. The place is surprisingly noisy so if you are sensitive to noises or you have to be up early for a meeting or exam, I wouldn’t recommend the place.For starters the AC unit in the front room makes a very high-pitched squeal, I believe it’s because the unit is not working right as we set it low and it was still hot compared to the back room. There is like a generator or something in the back room that makes a lot of noise.Additionally, because it’s an old house, and the door to the stairs isn’t soundproof you do hear every footstep and activities and conversations of what I think was in their kitchen based on the sounds of dishes.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

8 Apr, 2024

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

DC Girls Trip

I went on a girls weekend trip with some friends to explore DC. This place was a perfect spot for us to stay for the price. Not as close as if you stayed at a hotel downtown but it was easy to grab an Uber or walk to the metro. The place was very clean and had everything we needed! The host was lovely and always responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Solveig B.

25 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Nice apartment

The apartment is nice and clean. You can hear the family living upstairs but that did not bother us. It's easy to catch public transportation from the surrounding area and there are many restaurants nearby. Unfortunately the check-in requires data or cell coverage in the USA, and we were only informed about that on the day we wanted to check in. That is not suitable for anyone who does not have an American cell/data contract such as many internationals.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

9 Dec, 2023

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

Excellent location

Two blocks from where our son lives. It was not fancy, but very clean and exactly as advertised. We will try to stay again when we go back. A Keurig would be a nice addition.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

10 Apr, 2023

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

Great Location

We enjoyed being fairly close to the capital area and a little over 1/2 mile to hop on a subway. Many food options and a grocery store within walking distance. We really only spent nights in the apartment, but everyone seemed to sleep well! Everything was clean and ready for us.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

14 Jun, 2024

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

Immaculate basement apartment

Well-eqipped and supplied with everything our family needed. Low ceilings are a challenge for people over 6 feet tall

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

21 Mar, 2024

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

Great place for <6 ft crowd :)

Clean and functional. Good value. Basement location makes for a low ceiling. Not disturbing but us two 6' ers had to watch our heads to keep from bumping.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie B.

18 Nov, 2023

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

Historical Stay

Great location in an area of beautiful historical brick homes close to Capitol, White house, museums and more. Good restaurants very close to flat. It is a basement apartment so lighting is somewhat limited. Noise from upper flat was an issue at times.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M P.

18 Oct, 2022

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

Fall Break in DC

Nice basement apartment not far from The Mall. Convenient to walk or try public transportation. My family enjoyed our stay (2 adults, 3 kids). Careful if you're over 6 ft tall. And read all parking signs.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022