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TWO BEDROOM HISTORIC HOUSE, WALKING DISTANCE TO NATIONAL MALL

 
 
 
Capitol Hill townhome rental - Our street. The house is the second from right.
Our street. The house is the second from right.
  • Capitol Hill townhome rental - Our street. The house is the second from right.
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    This house is planet friendly, running on a combination of solar and local wind.
  • Capitol Hill townhome rental
    Main bedroom bed is a king size
  • Capitol Hill townhome rental
    Childrens bedroom - full size crib
    The bunk beds can be reconfigured as standard beds upon request.
  • Capitol Hill townhome rental - Full laundry facilities on the bedroom level
    Solar panels, out of sight on the roof but quietly reducing your footprint.
    Patio has a propane grill and is fully fenced.
    Restaurant Row is just steps away with its sidewalk tables
    Stanton Park, one block from the house, is safe and ideal for small children
    Public bicycles are available close by.
 
Capitol Hill townhome rental - Our street. The house is the second from right.

Our street. The house is the second from right.

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This house is planet friendly, running on a combination of solar and local wind.

This house is planet friendly, running on a combination of solar and local wind.

Main bedroom bed is a king size

Main bedroom bed is a king size

Childrens bedroom - full size crib

Childrens bedroom - full size crib

The bunk beds can be reconfigured as standard beds upon request.

The bunk beds can be reconfigured as standard beds upon request.

Full laundry facilities on the bedroom level

Full laundry facilities on the bedroom level

Solar panels, out of sight on the roof but quietly reducing your footprint.

Solar panels, out of sight on the roof but quietly reducing your footprint.

Patio has a propane grill and is fully fenced.

Patio has a propane grill and is fully fenced.

Restaurant Row is just steps away with its sidewalk tables

Restaurant Row is just steps away with its sidewalk tables

Stanton Park, one block from the house, is safe and ideal for small children

Stanton Park, one block from the house, is safe and ideal for small children

Public bicycles are available close by.

Public bicycles are available close by.

Per night (USD) $250 - $350
Per week $1,500 - $2,100
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps4
  • 1 Bathroom, 
  • 1 Half Bath
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the Capitol Hill vacation townhome rental
2 bedrooms, sleeps four (plus baby crib)

Built in 1896, this home retains all its historic charm yet has been brought up to date with an open concept main level and 21st century appliances. The location simply could not be better, as the home is on a quiet side street yet within a short walk of everything. It is only steps from a concentration of restaurants known as Restaurant Row, with tables out front by the sidewalk. Stanton Park, which is ideal for small children, is one block away. Union Station, from which virtually every sightseeing tour in Washington departs, is three blocks away, as are the Senate buildings, and immediately beyond them is the National Mall with major sights such as the Smithsonian museums and the National Archives.

The home has been furnished for a family of four, and also has a crib, high chair, and stair gate for baby. It 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 one block to the grocery store with the house shopping cart, or getting around on DC's bright red public bicycles, which you can pick up at a bike rack close to the house.

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 at Union Station for the duration of their stay. If arriving by rental car, you can return it at Union Station to save money during your stay.

Although we are steps from Restaurant Row, you will find the house equipped with a cook's kitchen. Whether it is a coffee grinder, a blender for margaritas, or a selection of spices, you will find it on hand.

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

So how to proceed?

We recommend using the 'Book 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 HomeAway's secure payments page. 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 #265943 and #339969.

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 townhome in 2012
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 townhome 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 townhome rental - Our street. The house is the second from right.

Our street. The house is the second from right.

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.

This house is planet friendly, running on a combination of solar and local wind.

This house is planet friendly, running on a combination of solar and local wind.

Main bedroom bed is a king size

Main bedroom bed is a king size

Childrens bedroom - full size crib

Childrens bedroom - full size crib

The bunk beds can be reconfigured as standard beds upon request.

The bunk beds can be reconfigured as standard beds upon request.

Full laundry facilities on the bedroom level

Full laundry facilities on the bedroom level

Solar panels, out of sight on the roof but quietly reducing your footprint.

Solar panels, out of sight on the roof but quietly reducing your footprint.

Patio has a propane grill and is fully fenced.

Patio has a propane grill and is fully fenced.

Restaurant Row is just steps away with its sidewalk tables

Restaurant Row is just steps away with its sidewalk tables

Stanton Park, one block from the house, is safe and ideal for small children

Stanton Park, one block from the house, is safe and ideal for small children

Public bicycles are available close by.

Public bicycles are available close by.

Nearest Airport : Washington Reagan (DCA) at 5.4 Miles
Nearest Train : Union Station at 0.3 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Bistro Italiano at 0.05 Miles
Car: not necessary

The house is located on a quiet side street street only steps from Restaurant Row, a block of restaurants with tables right on the sidewalk, and one block from Stanton Park, which is ideal for small children. Union Station, the epicenter of tour excursions, is only three block from the house.

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 Senate buildings are only three short blocks from the house, and beyond them is the National Mall with the principal tourist attractions of Washington.

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Changeover Day: flexible

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

Rental Basis:
Per property
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
$1,500
2 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning $120
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 townhome rental in Capitol Hill, Washington DC

Property Type:
  • townhome
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 1423 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Downtown
Theme:
  • Family
  • Historic
General:
  • Baby Gate
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Water Cooler
  • Free Long Distance
  • Internet
  • Telephone
  • Linens Provided
  • Wireless Internet
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Washing Machine
  • Alarm Clock
  • Activities Guide
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Paper Towels
  • Basic Soaps
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Free Local Calls
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels Provided
  • Air Conditioning
  • Broadband Access
  • Local Maps
  • Firewood
Kitchen:
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Pantry Items
  • Blender
  • Kitchen
  • Ice Maker
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Coffee Maker
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
Dining:
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 5 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom, 
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
  • Main - 1 king
    Childrens - 2 twin/ single , 1 baby crib
  • Not visible in the main bedroom photos is a good sized flat screen TV, concealed in an armoire.
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • Television
  • Radio
Outside:
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Fully Fenced Property
  • 4 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • wheelchair inaccessible
Attractions:
  • library
  • museums
  • playground
  • restaurants
  • botanical garden
Leisure Activities:
  • paddle boating
  • walking
  • sight seeing
  • antiquing
  • photography
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • hospital
  • groceries

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

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

Two Bedroom Historic House, Walking Distance to National Mall
average rating of 4.888889 based on 18 reviews
business
Two Bedroom Historic House, Walking Distance to National Mall
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3014729
+1 703-906-5346
Capitol Hill Washington DC
5

Perfect Home Away from Home!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 27, 2013
  • Stayed: May 2013
My two pre-teen daughters and I stayed at this house. The description of the house is spot on and the Owner is very accessible and provides all necessary information and helpful tips! The owner provided umbrellas as it was raining during our stay.

The house was spotless when we arrived! I love how the lock is a keypad - so that I don't have to worry about losing the keys. And, if you are worried about security of the keypad, the house has a small mudroom with a second locking door.

The location was perfect - two blocks from Union Station in a quiet neighborhood! We took the Metro everywhere; the Smithsonian museums are around 2 miles away which makes for a long day of walking with two young kids. Security tip - share the vacation itinerary with your group in case you get separated on the Metro. It is VERY crowded during rush hour and the train operators don't wait for people when they close the doors. My oldest daughter got separated from the rest of us, but she was able to make her way to the right station to reconnect with us.

I read from the other reviews that people who rented cars parked them at Union Station. This was convenient as it is close, but keep in mind it cost $22/day. Also, if your flight is in the afternoon but have to check out of the house at 11am, you can check your baggage in at Union Station. Union Station is also the hub for all the big tours. We ended up taking the night time tour of the memorials since we ran out of time during the day.

The only inconvenience is taking out the trash (which is an acceptable task to stay in this home away from home). The patio that leads to the alley is raised without a ramp, so the garbage cans were a little difficult to wheel out when they were full. Another tip I would add is that the Owner might want to provide directions to the Washer/Dryer - I did a load of laundry but wasn't sure in which troth to place the detergent.

Overall - I definitely would recommend staying at this place when you are in Washington, D. C.!
Recommended for:  Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: The manual for the washer-dryer was lying up on top of them, but since that is quite high it can be hard to see. I will come up with some more visible spot such as a sleeve on the wall. I really appreciate practical suggestions like that, they allow us to constantly make little improvements that benefit future guests.
business
Two Bedroom Historic House, Walking Distance to National Mall
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3014729
+1 703-906-5346
Capitol Hill Washington DC
Los Angeles
5

Best DC trip ever!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 1, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2013
For our annual "girl" trip, we selected Washington, DC and we were delighted with this town home. Everything was immaculate, including the baseboards. (I always look, and almost always am disappointed.). Alec, the owner, provided a terrific handbook that covered everything from the location of the shopping cart so we could look like locals, to the name of a limo service that transported us to the airport. He checked in with us the day of our arrival to ensure everything was as expected, which it was. The location could not have been better. We walked everywhere with just a couple of exceptions. We felt very safe, in part because of the high level of security in the area, but also because the town home is in a nice residential district. My husband, who was not with us, was so enthralled by my description of our trip, announced he wants to go to DC and stay at this charming town home next year! Fine with me! It's impossible to see all of DC in 6 days.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Two Bedroom Historic House, Walking Distance to National Mall
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3014729
+1 703-906-5346
Capitol Hill Washington DC
5

A Great House and a Great Location

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 23, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2013
We are so happy we choose to stay in this Capital Hill brown stone. It was spacious, well furnished and equipped, clean and a great location just a few blocks from Capital Hill and Union Station. The owner was excellent at communicating all necessary details, and was very responsive when we couldn't get the TV working. We will definitely stay hear again on our next DC trip. Thank you for a lovely stay!
business
Two Bedroom Historic House, Walking Distance to National Mall
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3014729
+1 703-906-5346
Capitol Hill Washington DC
Atlanta, GA
5

This home made our stay perfect!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 17, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2013
Our family of five stayed at this home for five nights, and it was perfect for us. It really made Washington, DC doable for our family. One of our children has been ill and doesn't have much stamina. Being able to stay close to all the sights made it possible for us to have rest breaks between activities, or for some to stay in while others went sight seeing. It also helped to have a nice kitchen since our child has a special diet. We were able to prepare his food and also bring in bagels, tacos, sushi and other food from the stores and restaurants nearby so that we could all dine together in the kitchen or on the patio without any stress.

The area is very nice and feels safe and lively. We enjoyed feeling like "city people" and found Union Station very convenient for metro or taxis. Walking to the Capitol, Library of Congress and Supreme Court was also easy.

Even though this place is advertised for four people, Alec provided an air bed so our three boys slept in the bedroom with bunk beds and an air bed. It is not a big room, but they still had much more space in this apartment than they would have had in a hotel room. Everyone was comfortable.

We absolutely loved it and would definitely stay here again. Thank you, Alec!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
business
Two Bedroom Historic House, Walking Distance to National Mall
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3014729
+1 703-906-5346
Capitol Hill Washington DC
GA
5

The must stay place in DC

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 7, 2013
  • Stayed: Mar 2013
My family of four stayed in this fantastic townhome for a week. The owner was a joy to work with through the entire reservation process and during our stay. He provided so many details that we easily felt at home when we got there. The home was perfect, it is beautiful and has everything that you could need or want. The location is absolutely ideal, not only is it on a quiet street but it is just a couple of blocks away from both Union Station and the Capitol, you can easily walk to many of the tourist hotspots. We parked our car at Union Station garage for the week and walked everywhere. I would highly recommend this for families, couples, girls weekends, etc. I have friends traveling to DC this summer and will be recommending this lovely place to them! They would be crazy not to rent it :)
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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