Downtown - Washington DC Vacation Rental townhome

Totally lives up to descriptiion. Location, location, location! Great neighborhood. Convenient (2 blocks) for all transportation: Trains, taxis, tours, buses, metro. Great Italian restaurant on corner plus those in Union Station. Easy to contact owner for information, plus very friendly! Well worth the cost. Will highly recommend to friends and would definitely stay there again.

These pictures are true to this gorgeous house. The place has been done up beautifully with opulent tile and stone in warm colors. The kitchen is 'to die for', large and elegant with room for a small army of chefs. The back patio, off the kitchen, could benefit from an outdoor table setting (not provided as at 4 Jul 09), it would be a great spot for breakfast or dinner. The living room is cozy for a party of 4 adults. The bedrooms were lovely, roomy, and nicely separated.
The location was great - being only a few minutes from Union Station and perhaps a 10-15 minute walk to Capitol Hill and the Mall. A local store on the corner of the block is open till late (10pm) and has many essential supplies including milk, coffee, wine. There were some restaurants within close walking distance on Massachusetts Ave which looked nice at night but we didn't try. Charlie Palmers on Louisiana was really good, but a little pricey (but worth it for a nice night out).
This property is gorgeous and great if you want to good access to the Mall and luxurious surrounds. I don't know how good it would be for small children due to the stairs and heavy glass coffee table.
Highly recommend it. Our only major gripe was the Air Conditioning which seemed excessively noisy to us, it would get very annoying in an extended stay unless you were used to that. Oh, and there was no shower soap, we used the shampoo which seemed to work well enough and smelled nice too.

The place was true as pictured, well maintained, clean. Neighborhood felt safe- parts were very charming to walk through. The location was superb: around the corner from bustling Union Station and strolls ranging from quick <5 min to healthier 15 min+ to nearby landmarks (Capitol Hill, Botanical Gardens, National Mall and Smithsonian Museums). Every morning we got coffee at the cafe on the corner just 3 doors down. Convenience of keyless entry and washer/dryer were much appreciated. After being exhausted from sightseeing all day, it was so nice to retreat to a place that felt like home with enough space for everyone. Jacuzzi tub for one of our guests helped soothe tired feet. One night we even rented the Zipcar (located steps away across the street) to try (but to no avail) to see the lighted monuments at night. Though sometimes it was hard to reach the owner via email, she was quick to get in touch during our stay and very pleasant. I have already recommended this place to friends and families visiting DC if they're in a big group (4+)