Summary:
Couples, friends, & business travelers - you have found the perfect place! Our beautifully decorated English basement apt in a newly renovated rowhome right in the heart of DC's trendy Shaw neighborhood! All amenities included & easy metro access!

The Space:
With a walkscore.com score of 95 this is a walkers paradise! Take a 3 minute stroll to the Shaw / Howard University Metro station (green/yellow lines).

DC's metro service can transport guests to the enire city; major sights, hubs of industry, amazing neighborhoods with their award winning restaurants all at your fingertips.

We can comfortably sleep 2 guests in the queen sized bed in the living room, and 2 in the queen sized sofa bed in the living room. 

There is a TV with smart streaming functions and Youtube TV, allowing guests who can't sleep without their favorite shows the opportunity to stream to their heart's content.

If you are here on business, get comfortable at our workspace, a great spot to get some work done.

The kitchen is complete with all essentials and new appliances; the perfect space to start the day with a hearty, healthy breakfast before heading out to enjoy all the city has to offer.

Overlook the living space while cooking or dining - perfect for unwinding after sightseeing, minding little ones, or brainstorming the next day's adventures. Slink off to the lovely bedroom retreat; folks can shut the day away and catch some zzz! 

With your own private entrance the apartment boasts beautiful and stylish design, absolute comfort in brand new furnishings and convenient access to all the District has to offer!

Guest Access:
You will have your own entrance and private access, the unit is not shared.

There is a family living upstairs. Please note that the everyday sounds and noises of family life (footsteps, stairs, kids playing, etc.) can be heard in both directions. You will undoubtedly hear them (and they will hear you) as they go about their everyday life.

The Neighborhood:
The location is the epicenter of DC’s music and dining scene, always the place to be seen in DC!
Walk around the corner and catch a wide range of music shows at the historic Howard Theater, or a few more blocks to the famous “9:30 Club”. A short distance in either direction takes you to the Right Proper Brew Pub, the Shaw Tavern, Bistro Bohem, Shaw Library and a bucketful of coffee houses, fitness centers and “pop-up” eating and entertainment venues. A few more blocks brings you the U Street Corridor and14th St, just minutes away on foot from all the fabulous restaurants bars and shopping that this hip neighborhood has to offer. Grocery stores, a pharmacy and every other essential are just a few minute walk from the home.

Getting Around:
We are a 3 minute stroll on foot from the Shaw/Howard Metro Stop and about 10 minutes from the U Street/African American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Station. 
Nearby buses, Capital Bikeshare’s, and Uber’s surround the area - 95% Walk Score!
Shaw, centered around U Street NW, has been the hub for African-American social, cultural, and economic progress in the nation's capital! U St is famous for it’s lively music scene and its smorgasbord of dining options. Foodies will have no shortage of choices; from Ben’s Chili Bowl to homemade ice cream at the Ice Cream Jubilee, there’s a little something for everyone.
The neighborhood is very safe - experience the nightlife of U St, and leisurely stroll back to your apartment for some welcome respite. 

Prefer something more active? Most central Washington DC features are all within walking. Several Capital Bikeshares are located short strolls away; they offer bike rentals by the hour at excellent rates - a truly awesome way to explore the city, the Potomac Tow Path, the Anacostia Waterfront, and nearby Virginia and Maryland!  .

- Walter E. Washington Convention center is 3/4 mile walking or just 1 stop on the metro
- Regan airport is 20 minutes away on the yellow line
- The National Mall/Smithsonian is a mile walk or 5 minutes on the metro

Other Things to Note:
We want you to make the most of your stay, so we've partnered with DC’s city tour company See DC Today to help ensure an amazing visit, at the best rate possible! Sit back and relax as the finest, most highly-trained and knowledgeable guides take you through the city, to soak up the surrounding history.
Feel free to give us a call to find out about the discounted rates we have secured for Home Sweet City's guests.

Interaction with Guests:
We are always available for questions, or any issues that arise during your stay.