Perfect for Families that Want to be Close to DC

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Entire home

Living/dining area furnished with BoConcept furniture.

The house showcases gorgeous Lorena Canals wool rugs.

The house is furnished with many interesting pieces of wall art and decorations

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101712 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Alexandria, VA

Birchmere
‪13 min walk‬
Fashion Center at Pentagon City
‪7 min drive‬
Arlington National Cemetery
‪9 min drive‬
Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Family friendly home perfect for larger groups located only 10 minutes by car to Washington DC or Arlington National Cemetery. Parking is free for one or multiple vehicles. You can walk to the brand new Potomac Yard Metro Station in 15 minutes. House is decorated with modern furniture from Denmark and Sweden. Barbecue and relax on private back deck area or walk a short distance to a playground or a dog park. Great restaurants and shops are also just a short walk from the house.

Property manager

Mark Fahlberg

Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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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 (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please respect my neighbors and do not play loud music or have other loud noises. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am.

If there is a major violation of the house rules as determined by the host, the guests will be asked to leave and will not receive a refund.

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

About the area

Alexandria

Potomac West, a neighbourhood in Alexandria, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at National Mall and Tidal Basin, while Smithsonian Institution and National Air and Space Museum are popular area attractions. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Alexandria, VA

What's nearby

Birchmere - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Fashion Center at Pentagon City - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
Arlington National Cemetery - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Pentagon - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
MGM National Harbor Casino - 13 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

Alexandria Station - 8 min drive
Potomac Yard Station - 20 min walk
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
‪Cava - ‬16 min walk
‪IHOP - ‬14 min walk
‪Birchmere - ‬13 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect for Families that Want to be Close to DC pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Perfect for Families that Want to be Close to DC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect for Families that Want to be Close to DC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect for Families that Want to be Close to DC located?

Located in Potomac West, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Birchmere and within 3 miles (5 km) of George Washington Masonic National Memorial and Torpedo Factory Art Center. Fashion Center at Pentagon City is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Potomac Yard Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karin D.

25 Apr, 2025

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

Family trip to DC

Perfect accommodations and location for our family trip to the sites of DC. Would definitely stay again! And Mark was very accessible and responsive. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James U.

3 Feb, 2025

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

Great host and location

Great location and extremely accommodating host. Highly recommend this home.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

13 Mar, 2025

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

Great stay!

Mark was easy to communicate with, the location was great - easy to walk into the heart of del ray, with lots to do, and easy to get to tourism stuff in DC as well. Dedicated parking was great. The property was so cute.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy k.

25 Apr, 2025

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

Sister's Get Away

We had 6 sisters staying for the weekend and everything was great. Each of us had our own bedroom but two people can easily stay in each room. Beds were comfy. I would suggest bringing slippers if you need to wear shoes because there is a no shoe rule in the house. Very pretty walkable neighborhood. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Terri W.

24 Mar, 2025

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

Girls weekend

Nice that it had 6 rooms with either queen or full size beds. Not always easy to find that for adult trips that don't want to have bunk beds. Good location. Host was very helpful and accessible. Older home, but good value.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy Y.

1 Apr, 2025

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

Very Clean and Convenient location

The home was very clean and comfortable. The coffee bar was great! Groceries, restaurants and the Metro train all within a 20 min walk! And the owner was very available to us via text. We loved our visit! We would have appreciated a heads up to the no shoe rule more than 24 hours in advance as we drove and were already on the road, so we didn't have the opportunity to pack slippers. Also, the neighbors will call you out if the TV is too loud at 10:01pm, so be prepared. Other than those minor inconveniences we really enjoyed ourselves!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi Lea S.

3 Feb, 2025

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

Beautiful Clean Home

My family was so pleased with this beautiful Alexandria home. The personal touches were perfect from the special coffees and teas to the gorgeous live plants throughout the house to the throw blankets on the sofa. There were so many little things that made it feel like home. Mark was so communicative and gracious. I look forward to staying again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

2 Jul, 2024

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

Great llocation

Visiting family in area, convenient location to resturants and shopping.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

8 Sept, 2024

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

Excellent place

Overall a great property for our adult family! Description matched easy access to freeways. We would stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

27 Oct, 2024

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

Great home, great location!

Our host Mark was wonderful- very attentive and informative! The house is fully stocked with amenities and beds are very comfortable. Lots of restaurants and things to do within walking distance and a quick drive or Uber to Old Town! Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keisha B.

7 Jul, 2024

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

Great Location

This property is good regarding location, size and price for the proximity to the DC and N. VA area.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

24 Jul, 2024

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

Great house

Comfortable beds and plenty of space..

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ida O.

26 Sept, 2024

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

Comfortable and inviting

We liked that it was well stocked with amenities. We enjoyed the outdoor patio. The beds and furnishings were comfortable. Meeting the proprietor was welcoming and also seeing him at the end of our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Family Visit to DC

Great property for 3 generation family visit to many DC attractions. Host was very responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

4 Sept, 2024

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

Excellent stay

The communication prior to arrival was prompt and accurate so check in was super smooth. The place was as pictured, clean and very well stocked. It was easy to get in and out of DC and walking from the metro took us right by Giant foods grocery store which was very convenient. The neighborhood itself was very pleasant with several great restaurants and shops and nicely kept properties

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

11 May, 2023

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

Great location and host!

Perfect location for our visit to Arlington National Cemetery to celebrate the life of my father and lay him to rest in our great nation’s hallowed grounds.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

12 Aug, 2024

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

Work trip to DC

Our stay was an enjoyable event with a very gracious host. Even ordered us playing cards on the fly to accommodate our team building. I recommend the VRBO if you are visiting DC and surrounding area. Very walkable.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evette M.

18 Oct, 2023

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

Quick Getaway

Our stay was nice and smooth as expected, and Mark was a great host! We would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nayla M.

13 Nov, 2024

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

Perfect Location for a Girls Trip

Had three college friends come to visit. We had some things we wanted to do in Arlington, Alexandria and the National Harbor area. We also thought we might go into DC, but didn't end up doing so. This home was the perfect location for all that we wanted to do. The landlord is friendly and helpful. The property is safe and well appointed. We had a wonderful stay and we all were sad to leave. Major plus - There are quite a few great restaurants within walking distance.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David & Martha G.

18 Mar, 2024

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

Enjoyable stay in Alexandria

Great location for our pretrip. Thanks again. We all had a good time.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josselyn R.

29 Jan, 2024

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

Wonderful Home

The home had plenty of space and was a great accomodations for a large group. It was clean and had everything you would need and more for a vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

16 Oct, 2023

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

Nice

Comfortable, easy place for our few days in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

6 Oct, 2024

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

Stress-free family “reunion”

5 bedrooms with big, comfortable beds is hard to find when we travel as a family. We not only got that but very comfortable, nicely furnished common areas and a well-equipped kitchen. This was a great choice for a wedding that brought 3 generations and multiple adult couples together. Mark has set up a great coffee bar and all the other things that you want when traveling, and he’s a good communicator numerous restaurants and stores in walking distance.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime T.

20 Jul, 2023

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

Family trip

Wonderful place to stay, everything you could possibly want/need while visiting the area. Safe quiet neighborhood. Mark was great!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

6 Jun, 2024

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

Event Merchandise Manager

Was in town to work a large concert in area along w/ some of my staff. Perfect location, quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to some good eating spots

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mark Fahlberg

I love to travel; the only continent I haven’t been to yet is South America. Photography is another passion, particularly portrait photography. I have four daughters and one son.

Since I enjoy great coffee, I like to treat my guests to a great coffee experience. The kitchen has a Nespresso machine with features to make espresso drinks, French press or drip coffee. I provide complimentary Nespresso pods and whole bean coffee.