Elegant, Historic Townhouse in Heart of DC

I first dipped my toe into the hospitality and home-sharing scene during grad school (many years ago!), renting out a literal air bed in a spare bedroom to travelers from all over the world. Since then I've had countless wonderful experiences staying in others' homes and hosting folks in my own.

Ledroit Park/Shaw truly is the heart of DC (and I can say that with some conviction after being born in Silver Spring and living over the years in Berwyn Heights, Capitol Hill, H St NE, Foggy Bottom, and Georgetown)! Geographically central, it's easy to get almost anywhere by foot, bike, or public transportation - a bike share station is only three block away, and the Shaw/Howard Metro (yellow and green lines) is a five minute walk. DC is full of great food but we have a particularly high density of diverse options within a fifteen minute walk. The townhouse is only steps away from the best nightlife in the city on U St., while still being insulated from the noise and crowds that can bring (though it is near bustling Florida Avenue which comes with some street noise from trucks and such - not the place for those seeking complete silence!). The national mall is a thirty minute walk or three quick stops on the metro away, but you can also enjoy culture much closer to home at local staples like the 9:30 club, Howard Theater, the African American Civil War Museum, and much more. The Park at Ledroit has playgrounds for children and a dog park for pets to let out some energy, and just a bit further Crispus Attucks Park feels like an oasis in the city, perfect for picnics or a quiet afternoon with a book. Ledroit Park has a unique character, and it's both architecturally distinct (one of the city's first "suburbs," masterminded in the 1870s by architect James McGill) and historically significant (by the 1920s it had become home to many of the country's most prominent Black intellectuals, artists, judges, and activists).

This is the perfect spot for those who want to feel like a local while being close to all the sites and action, coming home each day to a place you can relax and enjoy. Have a drink on the deck, whip up breakfast in the fully-equipped kitchen, or even enjoy a soak in the clawfoot tub.