Lovely backyard cottage with easy access to metro, shops, dining!

See all properties

Entire home

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 3725 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Arlington, VA

Fort Myer
‪3 min drive‬
Arlington National Cemetery
‪3 min drive‬
Georgetown University
‪8 min drive‬
Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Enjoy this lovely1BR/2BA backyard cottage nestled among the old oak trees. Conveniently located just a 15-minute walk from the Virginia Square metro (with easy access to all that Washington DC has to offer!), Clarendon, and Ballston shops, as well as vibrant nightlife, this enchanting abode offers the best of both worlds: a serene sanctuary and city excitement, all in one. An amazing kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer, patio, and deck in a shady backyard, plenty of on-street parking and free Wifi complete the package for a perfect urban retreat.

Property manager

Geneva Moores

Premier Host

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Have a question?

Beta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ask a question

Similar properties

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Arlington

Ashton Heights, a neighbourhood in Arlington, is home to this cottage. Arlington National Cemetery and Fort Myer are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Fashion Center at Pentagon City and Union Station Shopping Center. Smithsonian Institution and National Air and Space Museum are not to be missed.

Arlington, VA

What's nearby

Fort Myer - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Arlington National Cemetery - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Pentagon - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
Lincoln Memorial - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Georgetown University - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

Virginia Square Station - 10 min walk
Alexandria Station - 21 min drive
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
‪Medium Rare - ‬11 min walk
‪El Pollo Rico - ‬9 min walk
‪Kaldi’s Social House - ‬13 min walk
‪Texas Jacks Barbecue - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely backyard cottage with easy access to metro, shops, dining! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely backyard cottage with easy access to metro, shops, dining!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely backyard cottage with easy access to metro, shops, dining!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely backyard cottage with easy access to metro, shops, dining! located?

Located in Ashton Heights, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Ballston Quarter and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Arlington National Cemetery. Fort Myer and Potomac River are also within 3 miles (5 km). Virginia Square Station is 10 minutes by foot and Clarendon Metrorail Station is 15 minutes.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

patty z.

7 May, 2025

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

Beautiful Arlington cottage.

Lovely cottage with lots of amenities. Short walk through a beautiful neighborhood to the metro. Perfect location for exploring DC would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

6 May, 2025

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

Peaceful city retreat

We absolutely loved staying in this tiny home. It was just perfect. The hosts were super responsive and just lovely. We will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tee P.

3 May, 2025

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

Peaceful and beautiful

We stayed for the night for the cherry blossom and kite festival. The area is so cute and a short walk or drive to any of the local restaurants, shops, monuments, or events going on in the area. Thank you so much for the hospitality. The stay waswaswawonderful and the perfefelthome.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

17 Mar, 2025

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

Lovely cottage

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is clean, comfortable and beautifully appointed. We hope to stay again when we visit DC.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karmine Q.

27 Apr, 2025

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

Perfect Charm

Attention to detail and hospitality! This charming cottage delivers and was the perfect retreat. Excellent hosts and totally exceeded expectations!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia C.

26 Mar, 2025

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

wknd trip

Exceeded expectations :) would come again and definitely recommend to friends or family!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charity K.

14 Apr, 2025

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

Could not be happier

This adorable little cottage was in a beautiful neighborhood and tucked away in a magical garden. The inside was immaculate and stylish. My kids and I all loved it and it was so close to D.C. I would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

13 Mar, 2025

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

AWESOME

Would go back many many times THANKS

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

14 Mar, 2025

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

Practically Perfect in Every Way!

We cannot say enough good things about our short stay at Geneva’s cottage! She has thought of every little detail. My daughter and I slept quite soundly in the upstairs bedroom. We would be thrilled to stay here again!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

20 Feb, 2025

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

Home away from Home

All the reviews are spot on. What I can add to those is this rental is like being in your home. It was cozy, comfortable and oh so clean! We will definitely be back as our son lives in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach C.

29 Sept, 2024

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had a lovely stay. The cottage was beautiful, very clean, and relaxing. The accommodations were top knotch and the place was very well stocked. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina S.

3 Feb, 2025

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

Cottage with Character

This cottage was a great find for our three day getaway to explore the DC area. Nestled on a gorgeous and private home property, close to the DC attractions. This cottage is new, very clean and beautifully designed and decorated. You should love it!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey B.

20 May, 2024

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

great weekend stay

the host was very attentive, the listing was exactly as posted. loved our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclynn J.

1 Jan, 2025

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

Well located for DC, peaceful cottage with great host

Clean, well taken care of, very comfortable bed, with 2 full baths (1 on each floor, very handy), great instructions for blinds and all appliances and helpful maps and information for DC. Would highly recommend as a great alternative to a hotel and a top notch VRBO. Parking ideal, right by the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura h.

6 Sept, 2024

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

nice stay

super clean, modern cottage with generous amenities, in lovely residential area close to DC

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Louise B.

20 Nov, 2024

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

Perfect cottage!

As former residents of the DC area, we were hoping to find a place that would feel like home. The cottage was perfect! The space, the location, the amenities and the little touches (chocolates on the bed ;) made our week long stay to visit family + friends simply wonderful.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riley P.

14 Mar, 2025

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

A great stay

Three of us stayed in this house for a girls weekend - it was fantastic. The bed upstairs was very comfortable (and the room got so much lovely natural light!) as was the pull-out futon downstairs. Geneva was very flexible in terms of a couple random requests I had for my stay and she had left lots of thoughtful touches and treats out. The location was an easy 15-min walk to the Metro. Highly recommend. And despite it being a "tiny house" in a backyard, the unit felt actually very spacious.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas J.

13 Aug, 2024

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

Great spot

Perfect getaway

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris v.

30 Dec, 2024

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

CLEAN, New, Ideal Location

This was an impressive VRBO and decided on an alternative Christmas trip to DC and NYC last minute. The host was very responsive and the cottage has pretty much everything you would need for a short or long stay. I loved the neighborhood and the proximity to the attractions downtown. Very clean, new and private. Would definitely stay here again in the future

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig

29 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Definitely did not disappoint and is located in a nice quiet area with easy parking!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

29 Oct, 2024

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

Great stay

Honestly one of the nicest VRBOs weve ever stayed in. Great cottage in a very nice residential neighborhood a short walk from the metro. Lots of nice touches inside. The owner was very responsive when we had a question about the door lock. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

30 Oct, 2024

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

Wonderful home-away-from-home

Super clean and super cute! Modern and fresh with all the conveniences of home - and more! Plenty of parking available right in front of the house. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan J.

15 Sept, 2024

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

Great place!

I could move in! What a cute place - super clean, spacious, comfortable and nice welcome touches by the owners. Highly recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

9 Dec, 2024

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

Look No Further!

This little house is perfection and is a top notch example of why I choose owner rentals over hotels. There are so many small touches... coffee, snacks, and every toiletry imaginable. The home is spotless, location is excellent and the neighborhood is beautiful. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

2 Nov, 2024

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

Wonderful place for our DC cisit

This backyard cottage was fantastic for our DC trip. The house was neat and clean with everything we needed for our stay. The neighbor was also great. A short walk to the metro made all of DC available to us.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Geneva Moores

Hosting people in our backyard cottage allows us to share this wonderful environment with others, creating cherished memories and fostering connections. Whether it's the joy of seeing friends and family enjoy the cozy comforts of our backyard aerie, or the satisfaction of providing guests with an unforgettable experience in this dynamic city, sharing our space brings fulfillment and happiness.

Why they chose this property

Arlington embodies the perfect harmony of urban energy and suburban serenity. Nestled amidst the shade of majestic old oaks, our garden is quiet but we are mere steps away from the heartbeat of the city. Just half a mile from the metro, and surrounded by convenient amenities like Trader Joe's and an eclectic array of restaurants, our home offers the best of both worlds—a peaceful retreat within arm's reach of bustling city life.

What makes this property unique

Our property is a new accessory dwelling—an elegant standalone house nestled within the tranquil confines of a backyard oasis. But it's not just any dwelling; it embodies the essence of contemporary living with its compact yet stylish design, all of the charm of a tiny house. This unique combination offers a fresh perspective on urban living, providing both privacy and proximity to nature. Whether it's the allure of a self-contained retreat or the appeal of a minimalist lifestyle, your property captivates with its fusion of functionality and allure, making it a haven unlike any other.