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Beautiful restored historic home, steps from the Capitol and Metro. Sleeps 8

Holiday home with kitchen, near Smithsonian Institution

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Lush back patio with dogwood canopy
Front Yard
Front Yard
Entry Hall
Upstairs Hallway

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • Place, Library of Congress
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Supreme Court of the United States
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, United States Capitol
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living Room

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Projection Screen TV/Family Room

1 Queen Futon

Second Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Third Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful restored historic home, steps from the Capitol and Metro. Sleeps 8

At the heart of historic Eastern Market, is a rowhouse that was on the Historic Restoration Home Tour just waiting for you and your family! One of the few rowhouses that have been completely modernized and restored while still maintaining the old Federal charm, it will be comfortable and exactly what you are looking for as you tour the Nations Capitol. 8 blocks from The Capitol, and one stop on the metro from the National Mall and the Smithsonian museums. We also have a Trader Joe’s at Eastern Market for grocery shopping! Steps away from the Metro, Barracks Row shopping and eating, Nationals Stadium and the Capitol itself, this location cannot be beat! No car necessary when staying here as we are a 10 minute Uber ride from Reagan National Airport. Did we also mention we have a backyard complete with Solo Stove, Weber Grill and Outdoor Heater. So grab your groceries for the week down the street at the two grocery stores (Safeway and Trader Joe’s) and save some money while you are here. An alarm system will keep your luggage and souvenirs safe while out and about.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Great outdoor patio.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please lock the doors and put the key through the mail slot in the front door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Renter must be present
This home is for families and not for business travel. Unrelated coworkers attending business meetings should seek other accommodations.

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 5007262201002565

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Washington

Southeast, a neighbourhood in Washington, is home to this holiday home. White House and Washington Monument are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Tysons Corner Center. Smithsonian Institution and National Air and Space Museum are not to be missed. Kayaking and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • Eastern Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Library of Congress - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Supreme Court of the United States - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • United States Capitol - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Washington Navy Yard - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Market Station - 7 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 19 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tunnicliff's Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪District Taco - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Peregrine Espresso - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wine & Butter Cafe & Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Prego Deli - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful restored historic home, steps from the Capitol and Metro. Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful restored historic home, steps from the Capitol and Metro. Sleeps 8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful restored historic home, steps from the Capitol and Metro. Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful restored historic home, steps from the Capitol and Metro. Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful restored historic home, steps from the Capitol and Metro. Sleeps 8 located?

Located in Southeast, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Library of Congress, Smithsonian Institution and United States Capitol. Washington Navy Yard and Union Station Shopping Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). Eastern Market Station is 7 minutes by foot and Hart Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was great for preparing all kinds of meals. Nice sleeping accommodations. Location was superb. Close to grocery stores, metro, and restaurants. Using Uber/Lyft or just plain walking was a breeze.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the very best time on our trip! This house far exceed our expectations and was truly one of the highlights of our trip as it was a treasure trove of history in and of itself. Perfect location and the hosts were so kind and accommodating. Would definitely recommend and stay here again if we ever come back! Great neighborhood with easy access to everything. Thanks to Nat and Chantal!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

4th of July and Arlington Funeral

We had a great time in DC. We really enjoyed the property. The house
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chester A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Capitol Hill home was perfection for location: steps from the metro, parking for our rental, and a quick stroll from Eastern market made it so convenient. The house had all the luxuries you want away from home-a nice selection of pillows, cozy bedding, hot showers with great water pressure, a well appointed kitchen, and immaculate design and decor. Our family of 6 fit perfectly and the neighborhood felt quite safe while out walking with our children. Lovely outdoor areas were enjoyable day and night with a friendly cat who checked in occasionally. Despite the Smithsonian being shutdown, the eclectic decor and history of this home made it feel like a mini museum that has been carefully curated. The owners were great to work with and very communicative.
The kitchen had everything we needed.
The entire house has so much character.
Eastern market was especially close and
Creative and thoughtful decor
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was well kept. Very clean. Organized. Homely. Fun. Safe neighborhood. Walking distance to metro. Good weekend market, restaurants and ice cream close by.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

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

Wonderful time

Super clean, cool and safe location. Owners were kind, helpful and accommodating. Very good trip. Close to metro.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay in a charming property with plenty of history. The hosts were beyond accommodating and wonderful to communicate with during our stay. It was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

DC with Teenaged Grandchildren

Trip was outstanding. Accommodations and hosts were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the loveliest time staying in your home! We were in town for a wedding, and this was the perfect spot for base camp, winding down with family, and enjoying the beautiful DC area. Just loved the character of the home, well-appointed and modern, and also full of history and old charm. Home was exactly as described and the owners were very helpful and responsive. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Family trip

Great location and convenient to restaurants, market and Metro. Walkable to Capitol and Nat’l Mall. Friendly and responsive hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ray o.

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

Amazing

Wonderful stay in DC. Firepit in the back was nice to hang out at. Kitchen has everything you need. The house is comfortably decorated and beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curt C.

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

Great folks to work with

Do consider working with them
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky Y.

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

PERFECT!!!!

It was truly a delight to stay at this property!!! We stayed there for the week of our daughter's wedding and it could not have been more perfect! The location is fabulous, the house was very homey and wonderful for our family time together, and the hosts were incredibly gracious. The parking permit they provided made our stay extra convenient. The property is beautiful and functional. We utilized the indoor and outdoor space and both were delightful! We will definitely stay here again if the opportunity presents itself!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette A.

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

Historic DC home

This is beautiful home! Large, comfortable rooms. Kitchen is awesome with lots of high end amenities. Kids loved the basement with the big TV. Perfect location to relax after a day in DC. The walk to the closest metro was .4 miles
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

great location

very roomy place for a major city- housed all 10 of us! Comfortable and nice! This is right in Eastern Market- a total hidden gem in the DC area, and easy access to the rest of the city! Great spot!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Beautiful! Great Location.

Loved everything but the stubborn key. 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

Beautiful and comfortable home in very central part of Capital Hill

We were three adults and two children enjoying all that DC has to offer. Our hosts were gracious and accommodating. The property couldn’t be more beautiful and is clearly restored with love. The location made it easy for us to see anything we wanted to with minimal travel time. The kitchen and accommodations also made it easy for us to cook in and enjoy family time after a long day of seeing the sights. We thoroughly enjoyed and plan to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful property. Great location, centrally located

Beautiful property. Great location, centrally located. A little tight for 10 people, specially since there was no closet space for guest to use as they were all full with owner's belongings. Was worried we would accidentally break some of the decorations as the house had them all over the house (very pretty, though). Overall a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

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

Great DC Space!

This is a great property to visit our Nation's Capital. It is located just off the Mall. We walked to the Capital the first night and my kids were in awe of the beauty of the Mall at night. This location is a quick walk to the Metro, Trader Joes, and many restaurants at Eastern Market. We also found the availability of escooters and bikes at the Metro station fun to tour the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Great location and charming property

The house was very nice and clean and well-appointed. Amenities like quality of linens and kitchenware was far superior than most places you will ever stay. Every space very nicely updated and the location was exceptional. You can walk to many excellent restaurants and the Metro. The Trader Joe's is just down the street for some provisions. My only possible criticism would be there's no place comfortable to gather in this house to enjoy a glass of wine with friends, apart from the back patio. The back patio and garden space is spacious and lovely. Overall, we had a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Fantastic family vacation!!!

My family stayed here for 5 nights in March and had a fantastic stay. The home is very family friendly with lots of room and all the comforts of home. We have 3 kids (11, 10, and 8) and there was more than enough space for us all to have a separate space but also be together. The kitchen was stock with anything you may need to make meals and enjoy time together as a family. The location is great only being a few blocks from the Eastern Market. We picked up fresh vegetables and meats everyday to cook. Also enjoyed walking to the local coffee shop each morning to grab coffee and a danish before headed out for our adventures for the day. The location is great only being blocks East of the Capital and 3 blocks from the Metro station. We would absolutely stay here again if we make it back to DC! Thanks Chantal for making it a memorable experience!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

GREAT FAMILY CHRISTMAS VACATION!!

Our blended family of 10 (ages 9 to 49) enjoyed our Christmas week in this nice old Row House in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood. The neighborhood is nice and the location was great, a few blocks from the Eastern Metro Line and Eastern Market. The Eastern Market is WONDERFUL! We bought fresh produce and fruit a couple times that week; pork chops for the grill & bacon for breakfast. The house is about a 15-20 minute walk to the grocery store – Safeway. You can even walk to the Capitol and Botanic Gardens, just a straight shot down Independence Street. You will pass many cute shops, Starbucks and restaurants while walking around the neighborhood. We did not have a car; there was no need for one, Metro is convenient and inexpensive. House was well maintained & owners put up a Christmas tree in living room, which was a nice touch. Kitchen was easy to cook in; it did not have everything we needed, but we made it work. We especially loved being able to grill out one night on the back patio. House met our needs with the exception of beds, VRBO Ad states 3rd bedroom has 3 twin and it only has 2 twin beds. Owner was accommodating in getting another air mattress for the basement. One thing worth mentioning - the owners live in the house when not being rented… it is very cluttered, therefore, there is no place to hang or put your things, you will be living out of your suitcase. It would be nice to have some closet, drawers, and open surfaces to put things. Owners Nat & Chantal were nice and let us do an early check-in on our day of arrival. We would recommend this house to anyone with a large family or group (of 10 or less) who wants to visit DC – there is so much to see and do – you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015

6/10 Okay

Carrie Valentine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Charming historic Capitol Hill home with lots of character and a great location. However, several things impacted our stay: allergy flare-ups due to past cat presence (not disclosed), a leaking air mattress, worn bedding, and only one parking pass for a multi-bedroom rental. Some appliance instructions would also help. With better transparency and small upgrades, this could be a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

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

Gorgeous home in a great location. Chantal is very responsive to answer any questions,

Easy to walk to monuments and East Street Market. Would stay here again. Beautiful, safe neighborhood. The backyard was cozy and a nice plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura Z.

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

Wonderful

We had an amazing time visiting all the sites in DC and having this lovely home to come back to everyday was ideal. The location was great and parking was plentiful. We were there over the Fourth of July, it was extremely hot and humid, and this home provided much needed relief. The AC was more than adequate and we were thankful. The hosts were easily accessible by phone, we thank them for a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Chantal Wienecke

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A couple who has lovingly restored 1860's rowhouse to former glory while modernizing and updating. Was on the 2009 Capitol Hill Historic Restoration Tour.

Why they chose this property

Literally blocks from everything! 8 to Nations Capitol, Supreme Court and Library of Congress. 1.5 to Historic Eastern Market and Trader Joe’s, 2 to Barracks Row shopping, eating and Nightlife, 2 to Eastern Market Metro, and 10 minute walk to Nationals Stadium. 10 minute Uber ride from Reagan National Airport.

What makes this property unique

Huge backyard by DC standards with Grill, Solo Stove and Outdoor Heater. Alarm system and 24/7 handyman should you need assistance. Fully updated modern kitchen with stocked coffee station. Central A/C and radiant floor heating. Sleeps 6 in beds and 2 on brand-new pullout sofa. Mosquito Squad service that sprays yard bimonthly in spring and summer.

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