Apartment in Washington, DC

Heart of the City - HalfBlock to METRO - Columbia Heights.

Heart of the City - HalfBlock to METRO - Columbia Heights.

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National Zoo 1 mi.  - Cool hands-on (heads on?) lab in Amazonia Hall.
Tree-lined residential street, historic neighborhood but only 1/2 block to Metro
Soothing retreat after a busy city day
Unpack, relax and stay a while.  Plenty of pillows.
Cable TV with 75 channels.  DVD player and lots of movies too.

Overview of Heart of the City - HalfBlock to METRO - Columbia Heights.

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 542 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Washington, DC
  • Popular LocationHoward University12 min walk
  • Popular LocationSmithsonian's National Zoo17 min walk
  • Popular LocationWalter E. Washington Convention Center5 min drive
  • AirportWashington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Living Room

1 bathroom

Full 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining Area

About this property

Heart of the City - HalfBlock to METRO - Columbia Heights.

PLEASE DO NOT USE "Instant Booking"
Do NOT use "Instant booking"
AGAIN - PLEASE DO NOT USE INSTANT BOOKING!

We have to enable "instant booking" or our listing is hidden, but this apt. is listed on several other sites and I might be in discussion with others.

PLEASE EMAIL ME FIRST. - Click on "Contact Owner" Tab just beneath "Check Availability."

You will save time and trouble if we email first to be sure my apt. is available and perfect for you!

This charming apartment is the entire 3rd floor of an historic row house in the dynamic neighborhood of Columbia Heights.

The apartment is separate and private with a door at the bottom of the stairs, but the entry is through the main house where I live. You may come and go as you please. I'm a writer & work at home.

I have a dog and two cats (and often foster kittens) in the main house. The animals never go into the apartment. Your well-trained dog or cat is welcome with a pet-cleaning fee of $50.00 per stay.

You must be fully vaccinated against Covid 19.

RATES

$140.00/ night for 2 people.
For more than 2 people there is an additional $10.00 (total, not per person) per night.

Maximum 4 people

Price INCLUDES tax and cleaning

LOCATION

Only Half-block from Columbia Heights Metro station, (Yellow/Green line) it is only 5 stops (7-10 minutes) to tourist areas - Smithsonian museums, US Capitol, Convention Center, Zoo.

NEARBY - within two blocks

Dozens of restaurants and cafes, neighborhood pubs, coffee shops, grocery Store, CVS drugstore, Farmer's Market.

Shopping center with Target & Marshals. (Travel light and buy it all here!)

Other neighborhoods with similar vibrant nightlife & restaurants - Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, Mount Pleasant & U st - are an easy 15-20 minute walk, or one subway stop away.

AMENITIES

- The apartment has one bedroom with queen sized bed, a full bathroom and a separate living room with a comfy queen-sized sofa bed. There is a TV with cable & DVD in each room.

High speed Wireless INTERNET.

In the living room there is a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, 2 electric burners, toaster, coffee maker, crock pot, etc. - everything you need to prepare light meals.

Because of the open stairs the apt. is not safe for crawling babies and toddlers.

PARKING

I provide a permit for free street parking.
Off street parking is available - $15.00 per night.

I accept credit cards through PayPal.

Please tell me a bit about yourself in your reply.

Property manager

Victoria

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
Not safe for toddlers.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
Must be vaccinated against Covid 19
Maximum 4 people in two beds.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 5007242201000873

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Washington

Located in Washington, this apartment is in the city center. Smithsonian Institution and Smithsonian American Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Smithsonian's National Zoo and National Museum of Natural History. Traveling with kids? Make time for National Air and Space Museum, or check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling, and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Howard University - 12 min walk
  • Smithsonian's National Zoo - 17 min walk
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 5 min drive
  • National Mall - 6 min drive
  • White House - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Columbia Heights Station - 4 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 5 min walk
  • Buddy's - 7 min walk
  • Lou's City Bar - 4 min walk
  • The Coupe - 9 min walk
  • Dave's Hot Chicken - 6 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy top floor in a beautiful nabe.
Victoria enriched our trip to DC by recommending places and providing info. We got the insider tips. Her place is clean and well appointed. She had everything we needed and thought of everything. It was a great place to stay in DC. Train is on the corner, as is a full shopping center and chain and ethnic restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

barb s., Milwaukee WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So happy with our stay here!! :)
Our son got a job in DC and we needed a place to stay to help him transition into a Columbia Heights apartment. Victoria's place was PERFECT.... or should I say PURRRRFECT? She has some lovely pets that will also greet you, but the third floor is all yours (pet-free!). We hope to stay again very soon - when we visit our son. THANK YOU VICTORIA.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Norma P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Victoria was an excellent hostess, the location is ideal for visits to DC. I highly recommend the place.

10/10 Excellent

Lewis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Columbia Heights
No problems whatsoever! Convenient location, friendly and helpful owner...
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

G. Geoffrey L., New Orleans

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and charm!
Great location, charming and helpful host. Just what VRBO is all about for us.

About the host

Hosted by Victoria

Host profile image
I'm a novelist, writing mystery/thrillers for adults and historical adventures for YA. ("Shackleton's Stowaway," published by Knopf is my best known.) I was born in Washington DC and have lived here most of my life. I've traveled and worked all over the world and enjoy sharing my city with visitors.

Why they chose this property

Columbia Heights is an historic and diverse neighborhood right in the middle of the city, close to everything. Being 1/2 block to a Metro station makes everything easier!

Languages:

English
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