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125 Year Old Rowhouse Near Union Market / National Mall / Museums & Restaurants

Holiday home with a water park, near Smithsonian Institution

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Front facade of our beautiful end unit row house with tons of natural light.
Gorgeous end of the row classic DC rowhome!
Exterior detail
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81969.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Gallaudet University
  • Place, Union Market
  • Place, Smithsonian Institution
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room Sofa Sleeper pull out

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

125 Year Old Rowhouse Near Union Market / National Mall / Museums & Restaurants

3 blocks to H St. or Union Market and 5 blocks to Red Line Metro. We are close to all that Capitol Hill and the H Street Corridor have to offer.

Our home is nearly 120 years old, but we have lovingly restored it without gutting the charm out of it. You'll find all the modern amenities in a classic wrapper. Combining marble, glass, granite, stainless, original hearts of pine wood flooring to create warm and beautiful spaces. Stay in a piece of history in a city steeped in history.

Guests will have the run of the main home on floors 1 and 2 (there is a separate apartment on the garden level that is used by me and my family on occasion). The home has 3 bedrooms upstairs (All 3 with Queen Beds) and one queen sofa Sleeper on the first floor. It also has two full baths. Finally, it has 3 Flat Screen TVs. One 46" big screen TV in the 1st floor living room and a 2nd TV in the Master Bedroom. Both also have Blue Ray/DVD players. And then we also have a 32" flat screen in the 2nd biggest Bedroom. All 3 of those TVs feature Roku Streaming devices (user must have accounts to take advantage of some of the channels like Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc). We also have FIOS high speed broadband wireless internet, a fully equipped kitchen, and outdoor deck and patio with a propane gas grill.

We are close to everything in Capitol Hill monument and museum-wise ...either by the Red Line Metro (subway), by bus, or by car. (You don't really need a car, thanks to the various public transportation options, including the Capitol Bike Share system). There is a bus line on Florida Ave. 1/2 block away and on K St. two blocks south. H St. is full of cool bars and restaurants and is only 4 blocks away but far enough to avoid the noise and the crowds (it happens to have a free trolley car running east and west on H St. too). Also, Union Market (2 blocks away) is a great place to hang out, get coffee, fantastic Gelato, fresh bread, fish, meat, vegetables, and fabulous gourmet cheese. The wine selection and prices at the Italian specialty store Litteri 1 1/2 blocks away is fantastic! I will also provide a more comprehensive set of restaurant recommendations upon booking.

The Red Line Metro (DC's subway) is only 5 blocks west, Bus lines at Florida Ave. (1/2 block away), K St. 2 blocks south, or H St. 4 blocks south. Convenient to Balt/Wash Parkway, Rt. 295, and Rt. 395.

We can interact as much as our guests would like to interact with us. We have a second home about an hour away and a guest apartment below the home that we sometimes stay in. If we are there we can interact personally if the guests would like to. Otherwise we are quite responsive to text/email/phone for questions and/or advice. English is our native tongue, but between us we speak French, German and a bit of Spanish. We love showing off our city and the many sights, sounds, and aromas you can find in it. Let us help you plan a day according to your likes, interests, and the amount of time you have available.

We'd like people to treat our home as if it were their own...be comfortable, but respectful. Absolutely NO Smoking is allowed in on our home please and NO pets of any kind. You may smoke on the back patio if you need to. Our severely autistic child is deathly allergic to cigarette smoke and dog dander/hair. Please, Please, Please, DO NOT SMOKE ANYTHING in Our Home. Security deposit funds will be used to professionally clean our home if you smoke in it. Thank you in advance for respecting this rule :)

Check-in is at 4pm and Check-out is at 11am.

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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: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Stairs are steep and we do NOT have baby gates.
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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

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 5007242201000478

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Washington

Located in Northeast, a neighbourhood in Washington, this holiday home is near theme parks. Union Station Shopping Center and Tysons Corner Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Smithsonian Institution and National Air and Space Museum. National Museum of Natural History and Smithsonian's National Zoo are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Gallaudet University - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Union Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • National Mall - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Washington Union Station - 7 min drive
  • H St & 8th St NE Stop - 8 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪YELLOW - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cordelia Fishbar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old City Market and Oven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lost Sock Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La’ Shukran - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 125 Year Old Rowhouse Near Union Market / National Mall / Museums & Restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 125 Year Old Rowhouse Near Union Market / National Mall / Museums & Restaurants?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 125 Year Old Rowhouse Near Union Market / National Mall / Museums & Restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 125 Year Old Rowhouse Near Union Market / National Mall / Museums & Restaurants?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 125 Year Old Rowhouse Near Union Market / National Mall / Museums & Restaurants located?

Located in Northeast, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Gallaudet University, Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center. National Mall and Capital One Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km). H St & 8th St NE Stop is 8 minutes by foot and H Street & 5th Street Northeast Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 122 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lea L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay here with family. Close to everything, and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location worked for our visit. I appreciated the roominess of the rowhouse. Some amenities were nice to have such as ice in trays, extra paper towels, bath towels in rooms. It may be helpful to get the salt and pepper shakers filled along with other basics for guests.The unit has character with many needed upgrades due to age. Unfortunately we had an issue with bed bugs and had to wash the bedding in larger bedroom. My right foot and leg were devoured by them.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

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

Good Trip

We had a good time staying here. The house is comfortable, in a nice neighborhood, and well stocked.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is large and spacious. We had a group of 6 with plenty of room. Our host was EXTREMELY RESPONSIVE when it came to replacing the coffee pot and we had a new one within the hour.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Great location!

We had a great time in a house with a lot of character!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

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

Great place to stay in DC

This house had everything we needed - comfy beds, not a bad walk to the train, and the owner was super friendly and responsive when we had questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

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

RonS

Great place for the family. Easy access to metro. Many extras! All were comfortable. Loved being in older historic home. Great access to stores and restaurants. Two suggestions. Wine glasses. Small table or cabinet in upstairs bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

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

Great Family trip -

Great location and plenty of space - with everything you could possibly need! Including a parking space! Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Great Place!

We enjoyed our stay! It was a safe and clean place. Greg was very attentive and responded to all of our questions and concerns quickly! If we ever visit DC again this is where we want to be! Thanks Greg!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke F.

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

Great location and fun home!

This house was a perfect fit for our group of pssychologist students presenting research at a convention. The rooms were relaxing and the ceiling hooks were intriguing! We loved our stay and the host was wonderfully responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

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

Enjoyed stsy

Worked well for our group of 8
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

beaugeant c.

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

Pleasant Stay in DC

Really nice and convinient place to visit Washington. We were able to do everything with public transportation from the house. Confortable house for our 3 days stay, with clear and detailled explanation of Greg really helpful for shops and restaurants in the neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette D.

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

Great location

We loved being able to walk to the national mall as well as buy groceries for our stay from this location. The place was clean and homey. Greg was great to communicate with and responded quickly to some tourist questions we had. We would definitely recommend this VRBO to family and friends. The only tricky part was the parking, but that pretty much goes with any big city.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Perfect accommodations for a visit to DC!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We were able to walk to a variety of restaurants and grocery stores and were just a short LYFT ride to all the attractions that DC has to offer. Greg was a great host, providing us with a lot of great information on local sites and how to get around the city. We enjoyed being able to make meals at the house and sit out on the back patio to relax!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

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

Concert trip

Love the house! Greg is easy to deal with and extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

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

Great stay

Superb communication and instructions from host. Kitchen well stocked with little extras. The only surprises were positive:)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Amy S.

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

Made for a great trip

Location was excellent with a 10 minute walk to the Metro and reasonably quiet streets. Living room was super comfortable for 4 adults and 3 teenagers. Kitchen appliances were very nice but could have used some cooking utensils and other accessories. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would rent again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley S., Richardson, TX

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

NE DC

Historic home in NE DC. Well stocked with all the essentials. The nearby H St and Union Market entertainment districts have been revitalized. The house is 10-20 min walk to Metro, coffee, restaurants, etc..
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

A perfect place for us

This vrbo provided the perfect vacation spot for a grandkid trip to Washington DC. The location made it easy to connect by Metro to all the sites we wanted to see. The layout of the house, amenities and neighborhood met or exceeded our expectations. Greg was quick to answer all our questions From the 7 year old to the 70+ year old, we all gave it a big thumbs up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jesse Z., Georgetown, Ky

Great historic home in the middle of D.C.

My family loved this home and location. The owner was always available for any questions we had and also had some really great advice for getting around the city easily, at an affordable rate. The house was roomy and had everything we needed and more. We would definitely stay here again and recommend this rental home for anyone staying in the D.C. area. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Marlene M.

Great all around

The home worked perfectly for our family of 5. There was plenty of space, the home had everything we needed. The location was walkable to Union Market, H Street, Whole Foods, and one day we all walked to the Capitol- Uber worked for the other trips. We appreciated the historic charm. We would definitely choose to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Our Thanksgiving Visit

We had such a pleasant stay at this home during the Thanksgiving holiday! It was just as described. The kitchen had all of the essentials. Our two year old grandson enjoyed the toys that were located in the cabinet in the living area. The check in directions given by the owner were extremely helpful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Close to just about everything

Overall the stay was pleasant. The property was in great condition. They supplied everything to create a home away from home experience. My only concern was that either the property owner or a guest who stayed before us censored the conservative television channels on the TV, including FOX News and FOX Business.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

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

A delightful family trip

Our family enjoyed a great experience in DC. The row house is conveniently situated, close to the Metro Line, a Trader Joe's Market, Union Market and a beautiful campus for Gallaudet University. The home itself exudes history, with lovely brick, beautiful wood floors and vintage staircase. If only the house could talk; I'm sure would share many stories.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan Duffy S.

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

Great Vibe in a Quirky Old Row House

We had a great time staying at this old house. Our host, Greg, could not have been more accommodating and made sure we could contact him for anything. The kitchen was more than adequately stocked and Greg provided high quality coffee, spices and condiments. We had a 4 yr old who loved the kid’s easy chair and all of the games provided. The beds were comfortable. Everything was very clean. We will definitely stay here on our next visit to DC.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Greg Masucci

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We are originally Chicagoans, who met in Denver, CO and ended up in Washington, DC (we also have a home in rural Virginia). We have two kids and various and sundry degrees from University of Colorado, University of Chicago, and Marquette University. We have both traveled abroad extensively in Europe, Africa, and Central and South America. We have both been lucky enough to have lived abroad for longer time periods as well.

Why they chose this property

Our home is over 100 years old, but we have lovingly restored it without gutting the charm out of it. You'll find all the modern amenities in a classic wrapper. Combining marble, glass, granite, stainless, original hearts of pine wood flooring to create warm and beautiful spaces. Stay in a piece of history in a city steeped in history.

As for the neighborhood, the H Street area is trendy, hip, and chic. New restaurants open up every day, and the development in this area is hard to stay on top of. You'll find Whole Foods, Trader Joes, and Starbucks within just a few blocks of my house, but you won't really find any chain restaurants or bars. H Street (and the nearby Union Market) have still retained a kind of 'hipster charm' and have a rugged individualism to them.

The house itself is a real house--not a hotel room. You will be able to kick back after a long day of site seeing and either settle down for the night with a book or TV, or warm up for a night out on H Street, Union Market, or elsewhere in the District.

What makes this property unique

We are close to everything in Capitol Hill monument and museum-wise ...either by the Red Line Metro (subway), by bus, or by car. (You don't really need a car, thanks to the various public transportation options, including the Capitol Bike Share system website). There is a bus line on Florida Ave. 1/2 block away and on K St. two blocks south. H St. is full of cool bars and restaurants and is only 4 blocks away but far enough to avoid the noise and the crowds. Also, Union Market (2 blocks away) is a great place to hang out, get coffee, fantastic Gelato, fresh bread, fish, meat, vegetables, and fabulous gourmet cheese. The wine selection and prices at the Italian specialty store Litteri 1 1/2 blocks away is fantastic!

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English, French, Spanish

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