House in Alexandria, VA
7 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
Welcome to Barrister Square—a beautiful penthouse in the shadow of the nation’s capital. The property is situated in the center of Alexandria's nationally designated historic district, just a half block from King Street and steps from the sights, shops, restaurants, and nightlife. With over 200 boutiques and independent restaurants, Alexandria is one of the best places to stay in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Barrister Square is a 12 minute ride from Reagan National Airport and less than a mile from the Alexandria King Street metro and Amtrak station.
The property was designed to anticipate your every need, with high-end finishes throughout. The open concept kitchen is fully equipped with brand new appliances and a bar integrated with a spiral staircase that leads to the loft and upstairs bedroom. The unit comes equipped with a brand new appliances, Roku-enabled televisions, and high speed wifi in every room. The primary bedroom on the main level is furnished with a queen bed, dresser, and vintage chaise. The adjacent master bath includes a waterfall rainhead shower and imported Italian tile. There is also a half bath on the main level. The loft area features a large screen television and couch, and the second bedroom includes 2 twins and 1 full size bed. The courtyard outside features a professionally landscaped garden with mature dogwood trees, and provides a quiet respite in the heart of the city.
Barrister Square was originally built as a small grouping of attorneys and law offices in a secluded courtyard in Old Town Alexandria. In the grand tradition of barrister history, Barrister Square honors the great heroes of law and (dis)order, cops and robbers, and crime and punishment. The property was designed with a tribute to the rich barrister tradition…think Bonnie and Clyde, the Supreme Court, Prohibition, and mugshots of notable outlaws.
A quick ride by boat, car, or train and you can find yourself at the National Mall, Georgetown, National Harbor, or Mount Vernon, making Old Town an exceptional home base for visiting our nation’s capital. The King Street Trolley is free and runs between the King Street Metro stop and the waterfront. On the waterfront you will find water taxis that will ferry you to various places on the Potomac River, including Georgetown, the Wharf, National Harbor and Mount Vernon. Capital Bike Share stations are located steps away, making it easy to explore the many miles of bike trails along the Potomac. There are many hiking and biking trails, such as the scenic Mount Vernon trail, that runs along the shore of the Potomac River. Whether you decide to explore the city, go sightseeing in Washington, or stay in and relax, Barrister Square offers a modern and relaxing base to explore and unwind.
The property was designed to anticipate your every need, with high-end finishes throughout. The open concept kitchen is fully equipped with brand new appliances and a bar integrated with a spiral staircase that leads to the loft and upstairs bedroom. The unit comes equipped with a brand new appliances, Roku-enabled televisions, and high speed wifi in every room. The primary bedroom on the main level is furnished with a queen bed, dresser, and vintage chaise. The adjacent master bath includes a waterfall rainhead shower and imported Italian tile. There is also a half bath on the main level. The loft area features a large screen television and couch, and the second bedroom includes 2 twins and 1 full size bed. The courtyard outside features a professionally landscaped garden with mature dogwood trees, and provides a quiet respite in the heart of the city.
Barrister Square was originally built as a small grouping of attorneys and law offices in a secluded courtyard in Old Town Alexandria. In the grand tradition of barrister history, Barrister Square honors the great heroes of law and (dis)order, cops and robbers, and crime and punishment. The property was designed with a tribute to the rich barrister tradition…think Bonnie and Clyde, the Supreme Court, Prohibition, and mugshots of notable outlaws.
A quick ride by boat, car, or train and you can find yourself at the National Mall, Georgetown, National Harbor, or Mount Vernon, making Old Town an exceptional home base for visiting our nation’s capital. The King Street Trolley is free and runs between the King Street Metro stop and the waterfront. On the waterfront you will find water taxis that will ferry you to various places on the Potomac River, including Georgetown, the Wharf, National Harbor and Mount Vernon. Capital Bike Share stations are located steps away, making it easy to explore the many miles of bike trails along the Potomac. There are many hiking and biking trails, such as the scenic Mount Vernon trail, that runs along the shore of the Potomac River. Whether you decide to explore the city, go sightseeing in Washington, or stay in and relax, Barrister Square offers a modern and relaxing base to explore and unwind.
Amenities at Beautiful 2 Bedroom with Loft in Heart of Old Town—sleeps 6
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Alexandria, VA
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Jan 2026
The location of this house is fantastic! Everything on King Street and Prince Street is easily walkable, so that was great for me and my family. The house was fun and unique, and my kids loved the spiral staircase. The upstairs bedroom with 3 separate beds was a huge plus — it’s rare to find a 2-bedroom home where all 3 of our kids can sleep comfortably, so they were all thrilled to each have their own bed (and my husband and I were equally thrilled to avoid the “it’s not my turn to be on the air mattress” debate they usually have anytime we travel). The only downsides are that there’s no designated parking spot. Street parking is available but it’s pretty hit or miss and the closest garage is about 3 blocks away, so it’s not ideal if you need to carry stuff to/fr your car during your stay. And the check-in process was a little clunky. There are 2 separate units within this building (the top 2 floors are Barrister 1 and the bottom 2 floors are Barrister 2) — that wasn’t very clear when we booked and it’s a bit confusing to know which unit you’re in, so we had someone else try to get into our unit because they thought it was their unit while we were there. Luckily each unit has their own keypad code, so they weren’t able to get the door open but it still freaked my kids out quite a bit. Jen was really responsive though and helped us get everything sorted out when that happened. Overall it’s a good place to stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Great space right in the mix of Old City. Perfect for our girl's weekend!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
Barrister Square was an excellent home base for our family’s trip to DC and Alexandria. Convenient to the metro and trolley, as well as walking distance to cafes and restaurants on King St, we were spoiled by this location. Inside, the beds were comfortable, A/C took the edge off the heat, and the building was quiet. Would choose again!
6 / 10Average·May 2025
The house & everything in it was great. The spirals staircase was an interesting challenge during the night but we all managed. The only negative that we truly had was the communication regarding parking. We didn’t realize there was no on-site parking & didn’t receive the guide until we were at the front door. So to say we were shocked to have to pay & park off site was disconcerting
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9.6Outstanding
(54 Ratings)
"Great space right in the mix of Old City. Perfect for our girl's weekend!"
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