Stunning, Stylish Flat, Cool Neighborhood Close to Everything

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About this condo rental

Nestled in District of Columbia, this attractive condo for $313 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Fully-renovated English basement apartment w/ private entrance in 1910 row house. Large open kitchen/living/dining room, + 1 bedroom/bath. Comfy bed + memory foam sofa bed in the living room. Crisp white sheets, down comforters/pillows, washer-dryer, 2 TVs, cable, extra-fast wifi. Modern furnishings, new appliances, uncluttered and super clean. Located in central DC in the hot Shaw neighborhood. Walk to restaurants, nightlife, DC convention center and downtown. Quick access to DC sights, Metro, bus, bikes+ We are located in the little-known neighborhood of Truxton Circle. Located within the happening neighborhood of Shaw in the heart of Washington, DC, you will enjoy quick and easy access to all that the city has to offer. As avid travelers and one-time BnB hosts years ago, we set out to create a space that is comfortable, pleasing to the senses, and equipped with the kinds of things that we ourselves like to enjoy when we travel for work or for pleasure, including quality bedding, private laundry facilities, and furnishing that don't all come from Sweden. (OK, we may have let one piece sneak in!) The 800 sq ft (73 sq m) apartment is an English basement that feels like a home. The apartment has its own private entrance. We live upstairs so you get the kind of extra care found with properties that are owner occupied. Stuff You Will Love: SUPER FAST WIFI: Zip around the internet on ultra high speed internet that works at 70-170 mbps. Great for business travelers, Facetime or S.K.Y.P.E. calls, and streaming Netflix/video. GOOD SLEEPING: Sleep is important, and to help you be as comfortable as possible you’ll enjoy a queen-size bed, or the memory foam sofa bed we acquired from Spain that our houseguests rave about. Plus, crisp white sheets, lightweight and warm down comforters, down pillows and memory foam pillows. TV/CABLE CHOICES: The living room sports a 50” flat screen with cable TV. There is a wall-mounted flat screen TV in the bedroom, as well, fully loaded with cable TV as well. KITCHEN: The kitchen has been planned for efficiency. There is not a full stove, instead you will find an induction stovetop that boils water in 90 seconds, and in elegant, heavy stainless steel pots and pans by Henckel. The microwave is also a convection oven, so you can microwave something from the frozen section -- or bake a cake! There’s a dishwasher and full size refrigerator with ice maker. For hot beverages, choose between a French press, a drip coffee machine with timer, or an electric kettle to make a quick cup of tea. FARMERS’ MARKET: The Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market on Sunday is a block away and features farm fresh veggies and wonderful vendors selling various things. Please note that the fresh pasta and handmade burratta are pretty much life changing. PARKING: There is free parking on our street. No permit is required and there is no time limit (there are restrictions for street cleaning). You can usually find a spot right in front of the house, or within a block. Guest Access: From the street, you will use a private entrance to your apartment. You need to be able to navigate a few steps of stairs to enter and exit. The key is in a lock-box for your convenience. The main lock and key are high-security and cannot be copied, so you can rest assured that there are no random copies of keys floating around. There is an internal staircase that connects the main house to the apartment, but that door is only used as an emergency exit for you. Your privacy is ensured and respected at all times. Other Things to Note CHILDREN -- Please note that the apartment is not well suited for toddlers. Babies are welcome, and children ages 5 and up. The apartment has hard flooring, and an internal staircase that leads to a locked door connecting to the main house. Thank you for understanding. As we live upstairs, we are close to hand if you need anything. You may hear our footsteps overhead, or the sound of the pitter-patter of two playful cats (who are not allowed in the downstairs apartment). We are generally quiet and there are no children above you. The cooling and heating are controlled from the main part of the house for the whole property. We are generous with the heat and the A/C to provide comfort for all. Space heaters and fans are in the apartment for your use if you need extra heat or air movement. This is an English basement. There are two windows on the front, and a window in the bedroom. The front door also has a window, as well as a snazzy retractable screen door if you want to keep the front door open to enjoy more light and fresh air. Given that light in lower-level apartments can be limited, we provide a wide choice of lighting so you can create a comfortable environment. The space feels really nice to be in, as you will see. The HVAC is located in a closet in the apartment. Like all HVACs, the running motor makes sound. We mention this for those who are very sensitive to sound. The Neighborhood: A Great Location for the Business or Vacation Traveller Less than 5 minutes by foot: -- Big Bear Cafe, one of DC’s loveliest cafes -- DC Bike share - rent a bike and take off! -- Bus stops galore to get you all over town (the G2, the 90, the 92, the X3 and the G8, to name a few!) -- Lovely streets for walking, with brick sidewalks, tree-lined streets, and turn-of-the-century homes as well as modern condominiums. Less than 10 minutes by foot: -- Shaw Metro Station (Yellow and Green lines) -- Red Hen, a top DC restaurant (long reserve time needed!) -- Boundary Stone, Shaw’s Tavern, & The Royal and many more bars and restaurants around Truxton Circle and its immediate neighborhoods of Shaw, Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park -- The historic Howard Theater -- 3 dry cleaners -- Liquor store 15 minutes by foot - The exciting emerging hot spot around 9th and Florida Avenue, including: -- Cool shopping (Warby Parker, Frank & Oak, Aesop) -- Bars and restaurants, artisanal coffee, Glen's Market -- The Foundry art gallery -- The Atlantic Plumbing Cinema and Bar -- The well-known 9:30 Club -- Giant at 8th and P, Safeway at 5th and L, Glens Market at 8th and U, and a Whole Foods coming soon to 9th and V. Explore the bars and restaurants on 7th St (a grocery store here, also), 9th St, 11th St and all around the Shaw neighborhood, and on into Logan Circle and all of its shopping, food and nightlife on 14th Street. You can walk home in 15-20 minutes or take a cheap Uber ride. Getting Around To get to these destinations: DC Convention Center - 20 minutes by foot, 6 minutes by taxi Union Station - 25 minutes by foot, 6 minutes by taxi White House - 35 minutes by foot, 8 minutes by taxi The Mall / Smithsonian American Art Museum - 30 minutes by foot, 6 minutes by taxi US Capitol - 40 minutes by foot, 7 minutes by taxi Reagan National Airport: walk to and take metro: 35 minutes, no metro changes; or 20 minutes taxi Georgetown, 36 minutes door to door on the bus, 9 minutes by taxi

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Reviews

5.0/5.0
Outstanding(160 Reviews)
5.0
Nov 2023
We had a wonderful stay in DC. The apartment was perfect for the 2 of us and so easy and accessible to everything… Metro, groceries, restaurants and bars. We always felt safe walking around the neighborhood. Our hosts were great to communicate with and super helpful. The instructions were straightforward and they provided some really good recommendations. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Oct 2023
Great apartment! Exactly as described and pictured. Host was very responsive. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
Oct 2023
This was a nice place with courteous owners and a great location. We accidentally left items at the place and they were courteous enough to ship them back.
5.0
Oct 2023
Great location, great place, great hosts!
5.0
Oct 2023
The beginning of our stay coincided with the landfall of a tropical storm to the south. We really appreciated that Kenneth took care of us when the neighborhood came under a coastal flooding warning. Host: very nice, communication was great, very accommodating. Apartment: as advertised. It had everything we needed. Location: very good. A number of nice places to eat within a short walk. Not really walkable to the monuments area, but it's a fairly easy walk to the Shaw metro station and there are several bus stations in the immediate vicinity.
5.0
Sep 2023
Scott and Ken were wonderful! They made sure my stay was comfortable and pleasant and they succeeded! Loved the Big Bear cafe! Delicious and quaint….great choice to stay here to feel like a local and disappear from the work convention crowds:)
5.0
Sep 2023
The apartment is just as pictured. Spacious for me as a single traveler and would do well for larger groups as well. The entire apartment was spotless and the furniture and bedding were very comfortable. As a business traveler on a longer stay, the ability to have access to a washer and dryer was great. Neighborhood is lively and there are lots of good restaurants and shops around. A bit of a walk to the Metro, but I found that bike share was a great way to get to downtown and back. Overall a great stay, would definitely come back.
5.0
Sep 2023
We very much enjoyed the property and location. It was comfortable, clean and offers a nicely equipped kitchen with Washer/Dryer, LR, 1-BR and Bath. Parking at the location was easy, free and once we parked we never used the car until we left. The unit is one-half mile walking distance from the Shaw-Howard Metro station; about a 12-15 minute level walk. The metro is a very inexpensive and easy way to get around the city for those that have no problem walking from stations to destinations. Tip: always carry an umbrella or poncho for those unexpected, summer rain showers when you exit the Metro. We used the owner's recommendations for a few restaurants (listed in the guest book) and they did not disappoint. There is so much to do in DC, and most of it is free, that we intend to spend many more long weekends exploring.

FAQs

How much does this condo cost compared to others in District of Columbia?

The average price for a rental in District of Columbia is $278 per night. This rental is $35 above the average.

Is parking included with this condo?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Stunning, Stylish Flat, Cool Neighborhood Close to Everything. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this condo?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this condo. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Stunning, Stylish Flat, Cool Neighborhood Close to Everything pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Stunning, Stylish Flat, Cool Neighborhood Close to Everything?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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