Summary:
This 3 br/2,5bth/6 rooms home is located in Mount Pleasant. 2 min walk to the Zoo, Adams Morgan, Conv Center 2 stations away, Marriott Wardman 20 min walk. Sleeps up to 6 in shared beds, 4 in individual beds. New hardwood floors, pocket windows and furniture (updated in 2022)
The Space:
This 2000 sq. ft recently renovated and artistically designed 3-br row house unit is located in the central yet very private and quiet historical District of Mount Pleasant (right across the east entrance to the National Zoo). In between of red, yellow and green metro lines, all within walking distance or by the metro bus. For those with a car parking is available right by the house with the free city guest permit.
Original cathedral ceilings with beams and arches carefully preserved over the last century combined with eclectic art-deco elements, such as original art and lighting, tile murals and wooden decorative elements added in the process of recent major renovation, recreate the authentic Nation's Capital style of the house originally built in 1917. Numerous skylights fill the house with bright light.
Backyard is fully fenced and boasts a seating area with umbrella, sunbathing area with sun lounges. The garden is beautifully landscaped with a variety of scented plants providing perfect relaxation space in the middle of the city.
The property is so expansive by DC standards that even travelers from large groups will enjoy plenty of individual space and rooms. The additional sleeping arrangements include a queen pull-out bed with real springs mattress in the living room.
The home features 3 spacious bedrooms on the second floor:
- The master bedroom with a vaulted ceiling overlooking the historic neighborhood (1 queen size real bed);
- the second bedroom (queen bed) with tall 3-sectional windows;
- a spacious third bedroom (a pullout sofa opens up into a full sized sleeper).
The first level of the home has:
- a generously sized living room with a fireplace separated from the sitting room by a door for privacy;
- a banquet-sized sitting/TV room with beautifully refinished original cherry-wood trim on the ceilings (queen pull-out sofa with real mattress, a pocket sliding door separates it from the fireplace room);
- a large breakfast/family room with a floor-to-ceiling bay window and terracotta tile floors.
- a sleeping cot to accommodate a child is available upon request.
There are two fully renovated two full bathrooms with marble floors, murals and Grohe fixtures on the second floor with skylights. A modern kitchen with granite counters, marble backsplash and stainless appliances with all necessary equipment opens into the breakfast area. The breakfast area extends onto a vast summer terrace/deck/garden in the backyard for sole use of the house guests. The house also features designer lighting throughout, wide halls on both levels and plenty of storage space. Parking by the property with a guest permit (upon request). Private washer and dryer for the house. Wireless internet, Roku for Netflix, cable TV with HBO. Hardwood throughout.
Owner resides in the house when it is not rented so host belongings are here. You have full size bed stands available for storage in each bedroom. For longer stays the host may free up more space for storage, as needed.
Guest Access:
Check-in after 4pm, check out by 10 am.
The guests have full access to described premises and amenities including sole use of secured backyard garden and deck. The host personal belongings may remain at the property during the guest stay, and will be securely locked.
The Neighborhood:
The house is located in a well-established residential neighborhood known for its multi-million historic mansions, soaring property values, safety and locational conveniences. Compared to many other new up-and -coming neighborhoods of Washington DC, Mount Pleasant makes a great choice for even the most discerning of travel connoisseurs.
The house is located just above Adams Mill Road entrance to the National Zoo (with easy access to jogging trails of Rock Creek Park and a convenient 10-min drive to the National Mall monuments and museums); right in-between the Woodley Park and the Mount Pleasant area. Mount Pleasant is a prestigious established historic neighborhood, with lots of historical mansions and townhomes, very quiet, safe and picturous. Hidden from tourist crowds and yet within 10 min walk to Adams Morgan and Logan Circle entertainment zones, 20 min walk to Wardman Marriott, the location of the area is quite unique.
Getting Around:
12 min walk to Columbia Heights metro; 7 min walk to Adams Morgan amenities; 3 min walk to the National Zoo; a local bus stop to Van Ness metro is only 1 min from the property. A bus line takes your directly to the White House. The Zoo bike sharing station is within a 2 min walk. Convenient to Convention Center (2 metro stations away), AIRP (S2/S4 direct buses short walking distance from us), Mariott at Woodley is within a 20 min walk. The location will work both for drivers and for those who intend to explore DC by foot.
Other Things to Note:
Parking permit has to be requested at the time of the reservation
Placement of wedding or other events' guests only by prior approval by the host (contact prior to booking).
The basement area is not included in the rental.
The damage deposit for stays longer than 20 days is $700. Please, contact us in advance to receive a special offer for longer stays with damage deposit adjusted according to the duration of your stay.
The property is professionally managed by a full-time host with 8 years experience in corporate rental and hospitality business.
Interaction with Guests:
In many cases we will be able to meet you when you arrive, but when we are not available, we will provide you with the code to the padlock with access key to the house, and will send you the map plan one day prior to your arrival. Feel free to call or sms us during your stay if you have any questions. Guest must possess ID at check in.
