This newly furnished and professionally managed 2BR/1BA English basement apartment is equipped with a well-appointed kitchen, comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to 5 quests, a full bath with tub, and two private outdoor spaces. WalkScore of 97!
3 blocks to Petworth Metro Station. Walking distance to restaurants & bars. Less than 10 minutes drive/ride to Howard University, Children's National Medical Center, and the National Zoo. 15 minutes drive Downtown.
The 13th St Library House is home to a growing collection of books and plenty of cozy spaces to enjoy them. Our repertory continues to expand as we find new and more interesting volumes (much like community-based Little Free Libraries, we welcomed guest-contributions!).
Kitchen
• Alkalizing water filtration pitcher and ice cube trays.
• Electric stove/oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• Coffee and tea station with kettle, French press, turbinado sugar, and locally roasted, small batch coffee from OTHERS COFFEE (exclusively found at properties managed by SaltSugarFire Hospitality). Keurig with refillable K-cups also available.
Living Room
• Deep seat sofa easily transforms into an oversized single/double bed (with linens and pillows)
• 50" Smartcast HDTV pre-loaded with streaming apps to log in to your accounts, built-in Chromecast and Apple Airplay compatible
• Bar-height work station/dining table with seating for two
• Wifi throughout via in-unit signal extender
• Growing, eclectic library collection
Bathroom:
• Three-piece bathroom suite with tub/shower combo
• Freshly laundered bath linens provided
• Dark cotton makeup washcloths
• Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided
Bedroom 1
• Queen memory foam + pocket coil Comfort Rest mattress, closet with hangers, and dresser
• 32" HD TV w/ Amazon Firestick to access your streaming apps
• Access to private rear veranda
Bedroom 2
• Queen memory foam + pocket coil Comfort Rest mattress, closet with hangers, and bench seat
Private Outdoor Spaces
• Private front entrance
• Front portico with cafe table
• Bike Rack embedded in the concrete foundation for bike storage (lock not included, bring your own U-lock or chain, cable locks will NOT suffice)
• Rear veranda with seating for 4-5 & privacy screens
• Smoking is permitted outdoors ONLY; Initiative 71/420 friendly (w/ toke jar and rolling tray!)
The Rest
• The apartment is suitable for older kids (maybe 6+) but would not be ideal for small children or infants, particularly those of napping age or who like to climb things. Younger kids are not unwelcomed but we want your stay to be comfortable and enjoyable and don't feel our space is best suited for the littlest among us. Feel free to contact me to discuss the logistics.
• Wifi via an in-unit extender
• Ice cold central AC and heat with in-unit temperature control
• In-unit washer/dryer are available for guest use; detergent and dryer balls provided
• Iron and ironing board provided
• Self check-in anytime after 4pm
• SMOKE-FREE house
The Library House and SaltSugarFire Hospitality are Green Nerds!
• Solar powered property
• We provide cotton towels in place of paper towels in an effort to reduce hospitality waste. Guests are welcomed to purchase or bring their own.
• SaltSugar Fire Hospitality offers compost collection service! Please notify us in advance if you'd like to participate.
• All toiletries, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and consumables are selected with their ecological impact in mind. We use:
THINGS TO NOTE
• The front portico and rear veranda areas are private for guest use only but the owner, who lives upstairs, will need to periodically access the rear veranda to take trash/recycling out to the outdoor bins and the bins to and from the curb for collection.
• For guests with allergies or sensitivities, I use fragranced cleaners and air fresheners but I have cleaning vinegar to accommodate fragrance sensitivities. Please notify me of your allergies, preferably in your booking message but at least 48 hours in advance, so I can prepare the unit to accommodate your needs
• Well-behaved pets are welcomed with a $30/stay pet fee. Pets are not permitted on the beds. Do not allow your pet to relieve her/himself in the front yard; there is a grassy area a half block north of the apartment (bring doggie bags to clean up behind them). Our neighbors have two small and very yappy dogs so, if your pet is dog-reactive, we may not be a good fit for you.
• When making an inquiry or submitting a request to book, make sure the number of guests is accurate and tell us a little about what brings you to town (or your reasons for booking), who will be staying with you, where you are traveling from, and what time you plan to arrive.
NEIGHBORHOOD
This property is located in Columbia Heights, a vibrant and diverse neighborhood in the Northwest quadrant of the District. One of the city's most densely populated areas, it's home to a spectrum of residents ranging from the international embassies on 16th St to a long-time Hispanic community across the northern latitude all interspersed with a mix of creatives and international professionals. You'll be steps away from restaurants and bars representing cultures from all across the globe and surrounded by an eclectic and lively community of urbanites.
We expect our guests to conduct themselves with kindness, consideration, and respect and will not tolerate discrimination or hate speech.
GETTING AROUND
• This listing does NOT include on premise parking or a parking pass (DC no longer permits the use of visitor passes for short term rental guests). Weekday street parking in the neighborhood is predominately restricted from 7:30a - 8:30p for residents with parking permits or limited to 2 hours for unpermitted vehicles.
• There are several unzoned stretches of street parking in the neighborhood. These spaces are first come first and may require an extra pass around the neighborhood to catch.
• There are a couple of lots and private spaces within 4-5 blocks available for a fee on SpotHero. Search "Petworth Meditation Garden" and select your date and times for availability and exact pricing.
• Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station @ 3.5 blocks; Columbia Heights Station @ 5 blocks/half mile.
• The 52/54/59 Bus lines a block west and the 62/H8/70 lines a couple blocks east
COVID protocols:
• Guests must comply with current local mayor's orders, travel guidelines, and health recommendations, including but not limited to wearing masks in public places, maintaining an appropriate social distance, etc...
• Guests must notify us if they feel ill or are diagnosed/test positive for the novel coronavirus at any point leading up to checkin and for 2 weeks after checkout (for contact tracing) or believe they may have come into contact with someone who has.
• No parties, events, or gatherings.
• No smoking (of any kind, including vape pens) indoors. Smoking is permitted outside ONLY and all smoking apparatus must be ashed in the provided ashtrays, fully extinguished when finished, and disposed of in the outdoor receptacles at the end of your reservation.
• No unauthorized visitors (anyone not included on your original reservation or otherwise approved by your hosts) on premises.
• Number of guests listed in reservation must be updated and accurate prior to checkin.
• We reserve the right to refuse, decline, or cancel bookings by guests who are local to the DMV, including those guests who otherwise meet our booking requirements.
• If you are booking for someone else and will not be on site in person during the reservation, you must provide the name and phone number of the person you are booking for. The owner of the guest profile remains expressly responsible for the reservation and its guests.
• There must be at least one person over the age of 25. (Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the hosts - please contact us).
• In accordance with DC's noise ordinance, noise levels must be kept under 55 decibels (the level of a normal conversation) between the hours of 10pm and 7am seven days a week. If I must respond to a noise complaint by a neighbor, the owner, or by law enforcement, you may be fined and your group removed from the premises.
• Airbnb guests are not permitted on the upper front porch or the deck above the rear veranda.
• Guests may not alter, tamper with, or manually override the timer for the outdoor lights to extend their operation beyond the pre-set shut off time. If you choose to turn the lights off by unplugging them (at the corner by the stairs), please plug them back in the next day.
• No glitter or confetti.
• If you send packages to yourself at the Library House, you do so at your own risk. If you notify us, we can keep an eye out for it and try to coordinate collection but cannot guarantee receipt (package theft is a major issue in DC and Garrett isn't home 24/7).
• Parking is NOT permitted in the alley beside or behind the apartment.
• If you leave an item at the house upon your departure, we would be happy to mail it back to you for the cost of shipping plus an additional $10.
• Disclosure: we have exterior front and rear facing motion and noise sensing cameras with recording capabilities.
Fees/Fines:
In person warning for noise complaint - $50/visit
Unresolved noise complaint/removal from property - $500
Unauthorized parties - $500
Unauthorized guests - $75/person
Unauthorized pets on premises -$75
Smoking inside - $300-1000
Unauthorized late checkout - $50/hour
In person visit for failure to vacate the property - $75
Unauthorized luggage storage - $200/24-hour period - luggage will be considered abandoned after 24 hours with no contact from guest.
Lockout - $50/visit
Lost Keys - actual cost of re-keying the lock and replacing spare keys
Missing Metro Cards - $10/ea
