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CARRIAGE HOUSE IN PRIME LOCATON (QUIET, SAFE, WALK TO MUSEUMS)

 
 
 
Capitol Hill house rental - Map Room can be furnished with a crib or air bed
Map Room can be furnished with a crib or air bed
  • Capitol Hill house rental - Map Room can be furnished with a crib or air bed
    View from the gate
    Front door
    This house is planet friendly, running on 100% locally generated wind power.
    Living Room
    The 'Map Room'
  • Capitol Hill house rental - Main Bedroom - King bed, flat screen TV in armoire
    2nd Bedroom - 2 Full beds
    2nd Bedroom
    Dining area with slate table
    Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Capitol Hill house rental - Bathroom 1
    Bathroom 2
    Full sized washing and drying machines
    Fully enclosed back yard
    Patio area with gas grill
    Public bikes available only half a block away
  • Capitol Hill house rental - Metro station only 3 blocks away. Library of Congress is in the background.
 
Capitol Hill house rental - Map Room can be furnished with a crib or air bed

Map Room can be furnished with a crib or air bed

View from the gate

View from the gate

Front door

Front door

This house is planet friendly, running on 100% locally generated wind power.

This house is planet friendly, running on 100% locally generated wind power.

Living Room

Living Room

The 'Map Room'

The 'Map Room'

Main Bedroom - King bed, flat screen TV in armoire

Main Bedroom - King bed, flat screen TV in armoire

2nd Bedroom - 2 Full beds

2nd Bedroom - 2 Full beds

2nd Bedroom

2nd Bedroom

Dining area with slate table

Dining area with slate table

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 2

Full sized washing and drying machines

Full sized washing and drying machines

Fully enclosed back yard

Fully enclosed back yard

Patio area with gas grill

Patio area with gas grill

Public bikes available only half a block away

Public bikes available only half a block away

Metro station only 3 blocks away. Library of Congress is in the background.

Metro station only 3 blocks away. Library of Congress is in the background.

Per night (USD) $250 - $350
Per week $1,498 - $2,100
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps6
  • 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the Capitol Hill vacation house rental
1 king bed, 2 doubles, 2 full bathrooms, study with crib and/or air mattress

This house is only two blocks from the Library of Congress, yet in a most peaceful spot. It is set back from the street, and wider than the usual Capitol Hill row houses, allowing for more windows and better proportioned rooms. It is furnished for a family rather than for large groups, by prioritizing space and quality over the number of beds. For example, the 'Map Room' could have been offered as a third bedroom because it is easily large enough, yet with it's row of three windows we felt the room would make a great light-filled reading spot, so you will find it set up as a large study. We are happy to set up a crib and/or air bed in the Map Room upon request.

The home is ideal for a family with children who would like to visit sites such as the Smithsonian museums, the US Capitol, Supreme Court, National Archives, the Library of Congress, or the Newseum, among many others. Our neighborhood, Capitol Hill, is quiet yet so centrally located that the sites are within walking distance, a huge plus since none of them has parking. You will live like a local, walking your shopping cart to the grocery store that is just around the corner, or getting around on DC's bright red public bicycles, which you can pick up at a bike rack only half a block from your door.

Should you wish to travel further afield, you could catch the Metro (a.k.a. underground) at Union Station, or pick up a rental car there. Visitors who arrive by car typically park it for the duration of their stay. The house includes a parking permit. If arriving by rental car, you can return it at Union Station to save money during your stay.

Your rental comes with all linens, towels, a blow drier, a starter set of toiletries, and propane for the grill. All you need to bring is a tooth brush!

So how to proceed?

We recommend using the 'Book it Now' button, which will confirm availability and provide a detailed quote before you reach the screen on which you are asked to commit. We book with the $120 cleaning fee, and the balance is due 30 days before arrival. All payments are self-service, via credit card or e-check using VRBO's secure payments page, and you do not need to provide us credit card information.

If we don't have your dates available, you may want to check our two other two-bedroom homes, HomeAway properties #339969 and #3014729.

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ADVERTISE ON CRAIGSLIST. If you came across the content of our listing on Craigslist, it is a fake ad.

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About Alec Smyth

I am an engineer and management consultant with a passion for marine environmental issues and ocean exploration.

Alec Smyth purchased this house in 2009
Why Alec Smyth chose Capitol Hill

My wife and I invest in properties that meet two fundamental criteria; they must be ideally located for visitors, and nice enough that we would like to live in them ourselves. That translates to properties located in the five or six blocks of Capitol Hill closest to the National Mall, homes with historic charm, and with open floor plans on the ground floor. They must be on streets that are attractive yet quiet.

What makes this house unique

There is a lot to see in Washington, with over fifty museums, but unfortunately we feature the very longest commutes in the nation. The museums have no parking, which may be a deliberate strategy to reduce the number of cars. Capitol Hill is the area immediately surrounding the US Capitol, and because it is a historical conservation neighborhood of small houses that cannot be altered, it contains almost no hotels. By staying at a home on the Western edge of Capitol Hill, you are closer to the sites than at a hotel, and free from the hassles of commuting because everything is within walking distance. Quite aside from the convenience of the location, both house and neighborhood are charming.

Capitol Hill house rental - Map Room can be furnished with a crib or air bed

Map Room can be furnished with a crib or air bed

View from the gate

View from the gate

Front door

Front door

This house is planet friendly, running on 100% locally generated wind power.

This house is planet friendly, running on 100% locally generated wind power.

Living Room

Living Room

The 'Map Room'

The 'Map Room'

Main Bedroom - King bed, flat screen TV in armoire

Main Bedroom - King bed, flat screen TV in armoire

2nd Bedroom - 2 Full beds

2nd Bedroom - 2 Full beds

2nd Bedroom

2nd Bedroom

Dining area with slate table

Dining area with slate table

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 2

Full sized washing and drying machines

Full sized washing and drying machines

Fully enclosed back yard

Fully enclosed back yard

Patio area with gas grill

Patio area with gas grill

Public bikes available only half a block away

Public bikes available only half a block away

Metro station only 3 blocks away. Library of Congress is in the background.

Metro station only 3 blocks away. Library of Congress is in the background.

Nearest Airport : Washington Reagan (DCA) at 6.1 Miles
Nearest Train : Capitol South metro station at 0.3 Miles
Nearest Golf : East Potomac Golf Course at 4.8 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Hawk and Dove Restaurant at 0.2 Miles
Car: not necessary

The house is located on a quiet friendly Capitoll Hill block with a park at each end, around the corner from Pennsylvania Avenue with its restaurants and sidewalk cafes. The Capitol, Library of Congress, Eastern Market, Folger Shakespeare Library, and Metro (the underground) are all just a couple of blocks away. Capitol Hill is a historical conservation neighborhood of beautifully maintained, charming old houses. It has a small-town feel and a human scale, is cosmopolitan, and has a thriving cultural scene. The residential area closest to Washington's institutions, it is home to a large number of politicians and VIPs. The house is within the close-in perimeter of heightened security patrolled by the Washington Metropolitan Police, the US Capitol Police and the US Secret Service.

We recommend that visitors come without cars, because our location allows access to the sights on foot and by Metro. However, a free visitor parking permit is included in your rental just in case.

Other Activities: US Capitol, Smithsonian Museums, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, National Archives, Newseum, Folger Shakespeare

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Capitol Hill, Washington DC

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$350
$2,100
2 nights
 
 
Low Season
Jan 1 - Feb 28
$250
$1,498
2 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning $120
14.5% tax
$120 cleaning fee
Tax Rate 14.5%

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Capitol Hill, Washington DC

Property Type:
  • house
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 1426 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Downtown
Theme:
  • Historic
  • Family
General:
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Local Maps
  • Shampoo
  • Hair Dryer
  • Washing Machine
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Filtered Water
  • Toilet Paper
  • Towels Provided
  • Wireless Internet
  • Telephone
  • Security System
  • Linens Provided
  • Paper Towels
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Basic Soaps
  • Alarm Clock
  • Laundry Soap
  • Air Conditioning
  • Broadband Access
  • Iron & Board
Kitchen:
  • Oven
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Coffee Maker
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Upstairs - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Downstairs - toilet , shower
  • Both bathrooms were recently remodeled with marble floors, subway tile, and high end hardware.
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Main Bedroom - 1 king
    2nd Bedroom - 2 double
    Map Room - 1 sleep sofa /futon , Crib and/or air bed available upon request
    Living Room - 1 sleep sofa /futon , Queen sleep sofa
  • Please note the sleeping arrangements are purposely flexible. The 'map room' is configured as a study yet a crib or air bed will be supplied upon request. The couch in the living room is a Queen sleep sofa. Storage space is abundant, with seven closets.
Entertainment:
  • Video Library
  • Books
  • Satellite / Cable
  • DVD Player
  • Television
Outside:
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • 4 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
Attractions:
  • recreation center
  • restaurants
  • botanical garden
  • library
  • zoo
  • churches
  • museums
Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • paddle boating
  • sight seeing
  • antiquing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • golf
  • tennis
  • sailing
  • roller blading
  • swimming
  • cycling
  • ice skating
Notes: Visitor parking permit included

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Capitol Hill, Washington DC

Carriage House in Prime Locaton (Quiet, Safe, Walk to Museums)
average rating of 4.90625 based on 72 reviews
business
Carriage House in Prime Locaton (Quiet, Safe, Walk to Museums)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p265943
+1 703-906-5346
Capitol Hill Washington DC
Cumberland, Maine
5

A perfect spot in Washington!

5 of 5
Submitted: February 21, 2010 Stayed: February 2010
My family had the best stay in the Yellow House this past week... It's a beautiful place to come home to, even more beautiful than the great photos online! Everything was clean and well maintained, and owner was helpful with questions prior to our arrival. It was a treat to stay in a place that was quiet and safe, yet also close to the sites of Capitol Hill and many small restaurants. We would like to come back to enjoy more of the same, but also to see the front and back gardens when things are in bloom. Book a stay yourself if you are lucky enough to see availability left for your dates of travel!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 6/6
business
Carriage House in Prime Locaton (Quiet, Safe, Walk to Museums)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p265943
+1 703-906-5346
Capitol Hill Washington DC
The netherlands
4

Pleasant stay in an charming interesting neighbourhood

4 of 5
Submitted: May 7, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
We stayed in this nice townhouse in a treelined lane close to capitol Hill . There was a pleasant garden. The house was very good taken care off. Beds in good condition. Bathrooms okay as was the kitchen.
Walking to main attractions was easy to do. The floors are still cracking. Without something of a welcome e.g. With flowers or a bottle of wine and a little welcomenote from the owner it gives a little impersonal feelingl. The furnishings and decoration could have some more attention.
All in all a good base to visit Washington dc with two couples.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing
business
Carriage House in Prime Locaton (Quiet, Safe, Walk to Museums)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p265943
+1 703-906-5346
Capitol Hill Washington DC
4

Location is Perfect!

4 of 5
Submitted: April 24, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
This is a wonderful home, in a beautiful area. The Location is within walking distance to everything, and I mean everything! There is no need for a car.
Great restaurants, local pubs, an incredible outdoor flea market, shops and of course "The Mall"
The Cherry blossoms were in full bloom, the squirrels were running around the back yard. Red cardinals were singing, and enjoyed every minute of it.
We cooled down with a margarita after getting off the Metro, there is taco shop right across the street from the exit. Then its just a short walk up the street to the house. Everyday was an adventure, meeting new people, talking to future congressmen and senators.
Washington DC is truly amazing, We are American Proud, and everyday we visited another reason why we love this country! Take the Segway Tour fun,fun,fun
Thank you for a lovely place to stay, we will never forget this vacation.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
business
Carriage House in Prime Locaton (Quiet, Safe, Walk to Museums)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p265943
+1 703-906-5346
Capitol Hill Washington DC
Upper Midwest
5

Charming!

5 of 5
Submitted: April 8, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
This is the place to stay if you want to be extremely close to the Capitol, the National Mall, popular restaurants, Eastern Market (!!!!), and the metro. Safe, cute neighborhood and house was more than accommodating. While parking is at a premium in most of DC, we often had parking places available right in front of the house. Having said that, you will not need a car unless you are leaving the central DC area. We would stay here again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Carriage House in Prime Locaton (Quiet, Safe, Walk to Museums)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p265943
+1 703-906-5346
Capitol Hill Washington DC
Fayetteville,AR & Kyoto, Japan
4

Excellent Choice

4 of 5
Submitted: April 1, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
Overall, the property was very clean, Alec was right on top of things and responded promptly, the kitchen was well-equipped, and the location was near a small grocery store, the Eastern Market, the Metro, and within walking distance to the Capitol. The only reasons for not receiving 5 stars was that he did not have a computer and he could have used some help decorating. The parking certificate is a big plus for anyone driving. The neighborhood is safe with many restaurants nearby. Eastern Market is FABULOUS with fresh fruits and vegetables, fantastic meats and fish, and a bakery. We are big breakfast people, but did not find any breakfast restaurants to rave about - perhaps we just did not look around enough. You will not go wrong with this property - much better than a nondescript hotel!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
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