House in District of Columbia
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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About this house rental
Summary:
Stay in our warm, welcoming 1BR apartment nestled in the basement level of a beautiful victorian home in D.C.’s treelined and popular neighborhood, 16th St Heights. We’re conveniently located with the best of both worlds: easy access to the National Mall, Monuments and Smithsonian’s AND only 3 blocks from Rock Creek Park, the river!
The Space:
The apartment has a full kitchen and living area with a huge L-shaped sofa which expands to reveal a comfy queen-sized bed. The unit includes a private bedroom guest bathroom, a cute little outside seating area, and a separate front entrance.
Spacious Setting - Enjoy calming neutral tones in the living space, a HUGE comfy couch and a "cinema nook" encouraging guests to slink back and enjoy their favorite films while resting after sight seeing. There is a SmartTV, so guests can stream directly from their Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, HBO accounts and more.
Comfortable sleeping - There is a deluxe queen sized bed in the bedroom, sure to give you a great nights sleep, the sofa in the living space expands to reveal a queen sized bed as well.
Convenience - We stock the kitchen with all the kitchenware you'll need if you decide to do some light cooking. Enjoy a fresh pot of coffee, available and complimentary for your stay. In the bathroom, you'll find a variety of bath products for your use.
The apartment is in the lower level of the house, the upstairs is a completely separate unit that has separate access with long term residents.
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire unit, it 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:
16th St heights is hugely popular with families as it is residential but has great access to downtown. The incredible hiking, walking/running, and biking trails in Rock creek park are JUST 3 blocks away. Fun facts about the neighborhood; Lincoln's Cottage (off of Rock Creek Church Road), where President Lincoln used to vacation when he wanted to get away from the city, is one of this neighborhood’s hidden gems. The nearby Rock Creek Cemetery dates back to 1712; both the Cemetery and the Armed Forces Retirement Home are on the National Register of Historic Places. The Fitzgerald Tennis Center is just a short stroll away.
Getting Around:
We are nestled between two metro stations (1 mile away Georgia Ave-Petworth - green and yellow lines, and Fort Totten metro, where you can catch the red line). Our neighborhood is full of transportation options! We`re a 20 minute drive from the White House (Uber rides are plentiful in the area), but there are buses that can take you directly to the National Mall in 35/40 minutes.
There is a bus stop 1 minute away from the home that can take you to Metro Center Station (red line). From there you're just 3 stops from Union Station, which is nestled among the major sights, including the U.S. Capitol Building, the Smithsonian Museums, and the National Mall.
Bus lines in the immediate vicinity (70/79/52/54 within two blocks). The S2 or S4 bus can have guests on the White House steps in half an hour.
Uber and Lyft taxi`s are plentiful in the area as well (and we provide coupon codes to take $$ off)!
Distance to airports via car:
DCA - ~25 min;
Dulles - ~51 min;
BWI - ~53 min.
Other Things to Note:
Family-friendly amenities such as a Pack 'n Play are available upon request.
Interaction with Guests:
We’re always available!
Stay in our warm, welcoming 1BR apartment nestled in the basement level of a beautiful victorian home in D.C.’s treelined and popular neighborhood, 16th St Heights. We’re conveniently located with the best of both worlds: easy access to the National Mall, Monuments and Smithsonian’s AND only 3 blocks from Rock Creek Park, the river!
The Space:
The apartment has a full kitchen and living area with a huge L-shaped sofa which expands to reveal a comfy queen-sized bed. The unit includes a private bedroom guest bathroom, a cute little outside seating area, and a separate front entrance.
Spacious Setting - Enjoy calming neutral tones in the living space, a HUGE comfy couch and a "cinema nook" encouraging guests to slink back and enjoy their favorite films while resting after sight seeing. There is a SmartTV, so guests can stream directly from their Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, HBO accounts and more.
Comfortable sleeping - There is a deluxe queen sized bed in the bedroom, sure to give you a great nights sleep, the sofa in the living space expands to reveal a queen sized bed as well.
Convenience - We stock the kitchen with all the kitchenware you'll need if you decide to do some light cooking. Enjoy a fresh pot of coffee, available and complimentary for your stay. In the bathroom, you'll find a variety of bath products for your use.
The apartment is in the lower level of the house, the upstairs is a completely separate unit that has separate access with long term residents.
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire unit, it 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:
16th St heights is hugely popular with families as it is residential but has great access to downtown. The incredible hiking, walking/running, and biking trails in Rock creek park are JUST 3 blocks away. Fun facts about the neighborhood; Lincoln's Cottage (off of Rock Creek Church Road), where President Lincoln used to vacation when he wanted to get away from the city, is one of this neighborhood’s hidden gems. The nearby Rock Creek Cemetery dates back to 1712; both the Cemetery and the Armed Forces Retirement Home are on the National Register of Historic Places. The Fitzgerald Tennis Center is just a short stroll away.
Getting Around:
We are nestled between two metro stations (1 mile away Georgia Ave-Petworth - green and yellow lines, and Fort Totten metro, where you can catch the red line). Our neighborhood is full of transportation options! We`re a 20 minute drive from the White House (Uber rides are plentiful in the area), but there are buses that can take you directly to the National Mall in 35/40 minutes.
There is a bus stop 1 minute away from the home that can take you to Metro Center Station (red line). From there you're just 3 stops from Union Station, which is nestled among the major sights, including the U.S. Capitol Building, the Smithsonian Museums, and the National Mall.
Bus lines in the immediate vicinity (70/79/52/54 within two blocks). The S2 or S4 bus can have guests on the White House steps in half an hour.
Uber and Lyft taxi`s are plentiful in the area as well (and we provide coupon codes to take $$ off)!
Distance to airports via car:
DCA - ~25 min;
Dulles - ~51 min;
BWI - ~53 min.
Other Things to Note:
Family-friendly amenities such as a Pack 'n Play are available upon request.
Interaction with Guests:
We’re always available!
Amenities at Top of the Town | Near Rock Creek Park + Parking
Non-smoking
Family friendly
Map of District of Columbia
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Very nice accommodations! Clean, bright, up to date, and all amenities you might need. We would definitely stay again in the future.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
This is a basement apartment with access from the back/side yard of the house. Yes, you will hear occasional footsteps above you, but only for brief periods now and then. If that is going to bother you, then it's probably not for you. That being said, once inside it feels nothing like a basement apartment; it looks and feels like a spacious one-bedroom condo. The entrance to this unit perfectly captures Frank Lloyd Wright's concept of "compression and release." The owners also have an attic-level rental if that is more to your liking. Owners couldn't have been nicer, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. They really went above and beyond. One thing that I always hope for in rentals is that they will at least have some basic necessary things, like salt & pepper, paper towels, dish soap, laundry detergent, a coffee maker with filters or a Keurig and at least enough coffee for the first morning, etc. If I have to go buy all of those items for a two or three day stay, I'm not happy. I'd rather just be in a hotel. This apartment had all of those things and more. All I needed to do was pick up some groceries. That's what I expect, and this apartment met or exceeded my expectations in every way.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Host was very welcoming and provided detailed instructions on how to access the property/parking. The rooms were clean and easy to find necessities. Check out process was easy going and smooth.
6 / 10Average·Jul 2024
With this property I had the same experience as with others and that is why I’ve decided from now on to stay only at hotels. The pictures and description are amazing and when you get there the place is just “Ok”. With that being said, this property has everything you need, in the kitchen and bedroom. It has Good space. The a/c’s worked perfectly. Although you could hear the steps of the family living upstairs most
Of the time it didn’t bother me. The details that needed improvements are: The place is clean but not deep cleaned and that is of utmost importance for me.The bath tub needs immediate renewal and the hair dryer must be replaced. The entrance also needs attention since the property is in a basement and the downstairs are not welcoming. There are stains in some walls that could easily be cleaned. In terms of time response they were amazing and answer immediately to a couple of requests we had at the beginning of our stay. It has the potential to be a 5 star property in my opinion.
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(38 Ratings)
"Very nice accommodations! Clean, bright, up to date, and all amenities you might need. We would definitely stay again in the future."
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