Title: Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley Apartment with kitchen, near Capital One Arena ## Photo gallery for Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley ![Exterior - Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley (Washington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21676700/21676612/8335f806.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley (Washington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21676700/21676612/52141b23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley (Washington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21676700/21676612/4a1e21a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player - Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley (Washington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21676700/21676612/78c5b35b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley (Washington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21676700/21676612/3c15ae84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena, Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley provides golfing on-site, a playground and laundry facilities. Adventurous travellers may like the boating, kayaking and cycling at this apartment. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 51200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley Walk score 97, Transit Score 100, Bike Score 99! THE PROPERTY This elegant, historic (circa 1873) furnished townhouse apartment is located among other stately town-homes on a tree-lined street bordering on Blagden Alley and just 1/2 block from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The property has a pedigree as the home of the first African American Senator to serve a full term in office, Senator Blanche Kelso Bruce of Mississippi. Note that this is a fully furnished apartment (sorry the furniture can't be removed). At 1200 SF, this is a very large space for a 1 bedroom. It features a fully equipped kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, and a modern glass dining table with seating for 8\. The living room has full windows facing South for lots of light in the living area, a 40" TV, and leather furniture including a fold out queen bed for visitors. The large bedroom has a queen bed, a work area in a windowed alcove, a sofa/bunk bed combination, a 40" TV, and a large walk-in closet with professional organizers. The full bath features bamboo walls and a tub/shower combination. A stacked washer dryer is in a hall closet. We have central heat and AC. LOCATION Blagden Alley residents embrace the historic roots of the neighborhood, the convenience of the new modern convention center and the Metro, and the chicness of this neighborhood. The historic Blagden Alley/ Naylor Court area radiates urban cool and is heavy on great eateries! You're just 1-2 blocks from The Dabney, All Purpose Pizza, Seylou Bakery & Coffee, Tiger Fork, La Coulomb Coffee, and Corduroy to name but a few. You'll be just 5 blocks away from landmarks like the National Portrait Gallery and the National Museum of American Art. The White House and the National Gallery of Art on the National Mall are both an 11-block walk. There's also a new Giant supermarket just 3 blocks away! TRANSPORTATION You won't need a car, the Mt Vernon - Convention Center Metro is 11/2 blocks away. Union Station is a transportation hub for the Mid-Atlantic region. The station contains two train lines (AMTRAK; and MARC trains to and from Maryland). Also accessible are the Metro's Red Line, Metrobuses, the "Circulator" Bus, tour operators, rental cars, scooters and bikes. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96350000/96340700/96340645/06eaf350.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfectly Located Modern Downtown DC Apartment Downtown Washington D.C. - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=96340645&PinnedHotelID=96340645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124770000/124760600/124760559/88676586.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern DC Retreat-Mins to Capitol, Navy Yard, Downtown Southeast - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=124760559&PinnedHotelID=124760559&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20590000/20585900/20585822/f425561f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Weichert Suites at Thomas Circle Downtown Washington D.C. - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=20585822&PinnedHotelID=20585822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119450000/119447400/119447376/91e348c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 1-bedroom apartment Northeast - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=119447376&PinnedHotelID=119447376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117940000/117932900/117932874/72c04c20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Entire 1 BR near the convention center Downtown Washington D.C. - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=117932874&PinnedHotelID=117932874&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117510000/117501700/117501684/7697230d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Urban Retreat! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Freshly Renovated Historic Home Convention Center/blagden Alley Freshly Renovated Historic Home Convention Center/blagden Alley 1635-92219 ## About the area Located in Washington, this apartment is in the city centre. Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Tysons Corner Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating. 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Washington Convention Center 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Was able to capture the symmetry of DC's high-end Center City on a relatively slow Friday evening. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3763/f4f3c280-8533-4efa-937f-50a1fe412093.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) CityCenterDC 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069181/47439b35-b27f-4c51-a11f-e79567f66370.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Capital One Arena 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Smithsonian American Art Museum showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/503275/56587b77-2665-4b78-b4b6-aefefe6a8489.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Smithsonian American Art Museum 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Ford\'s Theater featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063531/9f128cd3-99bf-4038-8c4a-99af5a744603.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ford's Theater 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - 7th St. Convention Center Station 4 min walk - Washington Union Station 11 min drive - Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) 19 min drive ### Restaurants - Unconventional Diner 2 min walk - Marriott Marquis Lobby Bar 5 min walk - The Capital Burger 7 min walk - Yardbird 6 min walk - Rumi's Kitchen - DC 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley? ### What time is check-out at Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley? ### Where is Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 32 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ali S. 16 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great 3 months in Blagden Alley! Great stay with responsive host and huge property! ##### Ali S. Stayed 70 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessica D. 6 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, nice and clean We loved staying at this location! It was clean, and close to so many activities. The only downside was whoever stayed in the unit above us liked to walk across the unit at all hours of night, and that was noisy. That being said, we would stay at this place again! ##### Jessica D. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Eduardo B. 19 Aug 2022 #### Great Location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was amazing with great food selections and proximity to the metro. ##### Eduardo B. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### susan m. 25 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, location, location This property is exactly as shown and described. The location cannot be beat, the shady, tree lined street is a welcome respite from the busy streets in the area. The manager was quick to respond to one request, I highly recommend this property and this host! ##### susan m. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen O. 8 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to metro, very nice flat! We stayed in this area of DC prior but having a nice large flat to stay in was wonderful! Well stocked with all you need, drip & Kureg coffee makers, full size frig, dishwasher, oven/stove, dishes etc… Very close to Metro ! One block away!! Many great places to eat close by and grocery store within easy walking distance. My only suggestions would be to have nightlights, floor or table lamps, refresh with new pillows ( beds were comfortable), and have sign marking flat outside door( we thought we were up the stairs) - this is ground or sidewalk level (lowest level of building but very updated & clean), outside entry could be more inviting. Overall a wonderful stay! ##### Karen O. Stayed 6 nights in May 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Dru H. 1 Nov 2017 #### Great Location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This apt. Remodel is excellent, clean and updated. Main issue is mattress: desperate need for replacement. Also; not sure who lives upstairs, but they could have some common courtesy to go w/o hard shoes in the evenings. Overall, you can’t beat being 1 block to metro and condition of apt. furnishings. ##### Dru H. ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer M. 3 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easy subway access You don’t need a car with the subway so close. Good communication from Charlotte, but the broken ice maker wasn’t addressed. The washer did get repaired while we were there. The queen bed and bed linens need to be replaced. Terrible mattress and the bedcover has holes in it, the sheets and pillows are pilled…..just worn out. Location is good. Interesting history on the house. Cleaning lady was very nice. Charlotte checked in on us the second day of our stay to address the needed appliance repairs. ##### Jennifer M. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Van D. 8 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location The location of the property is excellent. The apartment has all facilities as advertised and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay, walks to the Mall and easy metro travel to other museums. Some constructive comments: 1) We found the bed uncomfortable with the coils having not much lining on top; we resorted to using the duvet of the bunk as a mattress toping to get a bit more comfort. 2) We arrived late on Friday after-hour. Access information is excellent, except we found the bathroom door locked in the inside. I tried to call afterhour/ emergency number but there was just a recorded message and we did not receive any returned phone call for the rest of our stay. Fortunately my partner had a pin and managed to get the bathroom door opened for use. 3) Thirdly, we felt some freshening up of the apartment internally (eg. curtain washing, window cleaning) and some tidying of the building ground (some sweeping of the entrance steps, garden planting tidying...) would make the apartment much much more attractive and pleasant. ##### Van D. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Gregory Z., Indianapolis, IN, USA 5 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice apartment, great location Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. The apartment is located in the Shaw neighborhood, which has excellent, interesting restaurants (e.g., Ethiopian, Sushi, Italian, French), all within walking distance. The apartment is on the lower level of a row house. It was fairly quiet, even though it is located close to 9th St NW. The Sushi restaurant, Zeppelin, was exceptional, as was the Ethiopian restaurant (Chercher). There's a nice coffee shop around the corner in Blagden Alley (La Colombe). The building art in Blagden alley is amazing. There is a Giant grocery store a few blocks away and more limited grocery selections are available at Union Kitchen, which is closer to the apartment. The apartment is nice, but not great. The queen bed has a VERY soft mattress and the headboard isn't well-secured and moves around when you shift positions. The dressers in the bedroom are very cheaply made. The bottom drawer in one of them doesn't have a bottom panel. Despite these issues, the unit was fine and we would definitely consider staying there again. I would strongly recommend that the owners/managers replace the bed and the dressers, however. ##### Gregory Z. Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 5 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### perfect location my teenage daughter and i stayed in the property for a week while i had a conference at the convention center. the location was perfect. the kitchen had everything we needed and a grocery store was a short walk away. we felt safe everywhere in the neighborhood. we did a lot of walking, but also enjoyed the metro being a block away, and a few times used Uber which was always quickly available and reasonable. we appreciated having a washer and dryer on site. also it was nice to have enough dishwasher detergent and laundry soap for the week provided. and both a dip coffee maker and keurig were provided (with coffee filters) the bed arrangement was fine for my daughter and I, a queen bed with a set of bunks in the bedroom. it would not work if you were looking for more privacy between beds. only small downsides -tap water had an off taste and there did not seem to be a working water filter -mattress on the bed was lower quality than the rest of the furnishings (it was too soft and you could feel the coils.) you could hear people on the floor above the bedroom, they seemed to be having dinner about the time we were settling for bed -my daughter did school work while i was gone and we could not get the lights above the desk in the bedroom to work these were all small things, we would stay here again for any DC trip, but especially if we were attending an event at the convention center ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip R. 11 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blagden Alley Overall, we had a great time at this property. Location was perfect and lots of good eats and coffee nearby. Liked the Blagden Alley walk, art, cafés and bars. Felt like finding a secret restaurant/bar that other people didn’t know existed. Unconventional Diner was great and I highly recommend. Also, All Purpose Pizza was great as well as Le Columbe Coffee and the Calico Bar in Blagden Alley; outstanding all around. Metro was right across Convention Center and convenient. The accommodations were clean and everything worked. Some of the furniture is not constructed well but the kitchen and bath were highly functional and clean. 5 stars for that! One thing I would have liked having is a cable TV option to watch all sports and channels (Sunday and Monday football could only be found in Spanish and many other options required paid access) for the “wind down” time in the evening. You will also hear people upstairs moving about at all times of night. First night was the worst with footsteps/walking back and forth above the back bedroom late at night but this got much quieter as the rest of the week went on. We had one evening where the owner’s 18yo kid elected to throw a social gathering upstairs on a Friday night that fortunately quieted down around 10:30\. We contacted management and they were very responsive to this and gave us a credit for the hassle. Excellent communication and service the whole way through. Overall, loved the location and history of this spot (Senator Blanche K. Bruce living here) and the cool urban vibe found in the restaurants and bars. Thanks for making our stay in DC a great one. ##### Philip R. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### John C. 19 Mar 2023 #### Wet Spots and Cockroaches Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: On walking into the place, it smelled like a port-a-potty. We had to air out the entire place for three days before it smelled any better, and then were asked to keep our outside door closed. In addition, the bed sheets had clearly not been cleaned with very obvious (and disgusting) "wet spots" as well as copious amounts of hair all over the bed that made me not want to sleep at the property for the first two days (in addition to the smell). After I washed all of the bedsheets on all of the beds a few times, left the doors open for three days to air out the smell, and between playing catch-and-release with very large cockroaches– the place was acceptable. ##### John C. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin P. 2 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overall great basement apartment in a hip neighborhood for food and proximity to metro/museums Apartment was great for our family of 4 (2 teenagers) having plenty of space with nice kitchen and living room area. We were in town for a 5 day trip to be a tourist and visit museums. Shaw neighborhood is great for restaurants. Proximity to Metro Center Station is a huge plus for days you don’t feel like making the walk to or from the museums and monuments. Minutes away from CVS and seconds away from a liquor store were a plus. Fun fact is this is the Blanche Bruce House (look it up) and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1975\. Overall a great home base for our family. ##### Kevin P. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Grosseto, Italy 24 Sept 2022 #### Perfect place to enjoy Washington DC Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The apartment is beautiful, very clean, quiet, with all facilities on site and in a great location to visit DC, with the main sightseeing places and best restaurants at walking distance. Easy check-in/out procedure and fast and good customer service provided by the manager. ##### A guest from Grosseto, Italy ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia P. 13 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming everything! Charlotte was a Great Host! The apt was cozy & in great location ! I’ll definitely stay here again! Thank you 🙏🏼! Cheers! ##### Claudia P. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ricki m. 11 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Top Drawer This property deserves a 6 out of 5\. Location, charm & convenience all play a part as well as historical significance. Comfy beds & a great shower accompany a well stocked kitchen. What’s not to like? ##### ricki m. Stayed 5 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa W. 28 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Stay Everything was great. Thanks! ##### Melissa W. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wjandka M. 27 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Washington DC for my first grandchild visit. It was very pleasant stay overall trying to understand the parking but that was the only problem even though they recommended not getting car it's my right and all I was doing visiting the city for my first grandbaby .I wish I could have stayed there little but a little to late.Thank you ##### Wjandka M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate C. 23 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great neighborhood We loved our stay. It was a great location and clean place. We will be back ##### Kate C. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen W. 18 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Snowstorm getaway The property was perfect and in a great location. We walked to the National Mall the first day (even in 25 degree weather) and learned the Metro quickly (only a few feet from the house). Great dining nearby. Only mishap was trying to get into the door, keypad didn't light up easily and we struggled to get in. But the app helped and Charlotte responded quickly and we figured it out! Get parking before you come if you have a car, there is NO parking. We did Parking Panda/Hot Spot and got into a covered secure garage about a block away for less then 20$/day. Would recommend this property highly!!! ##### Karen W. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne K. 3 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Steps from Metro, Very Nice This property was perfect for our needs (mom with kids ages 18, 19, and 20). It is literally steps from the metro - which is important for hot and weary folks returning after a long day of sightseeing! Grocery store is 2 1/2 blocks away. A/C works really well - a bonus for DC in July! A prior review mentioned the top bunk not feeling very sturdy - my 20yo was not too concerned about sleeping there but we did notice that it "sounded" rickety and made noise every time he rolled over. I slept in the living room - not a pull-out sofa (which would be a lovely addition to the property) and there was some confusion about that - but the owner graciously provided the combo to the owner's closet so we were able to get additional bedding for the couch and I managed by moving the ottoman and chair to create the effect of a bed. There would also be ample room between the living room/dining room for a blow-up mattress though we did not go that route. Price was reasonable for a nice 1BR close to metro. I wouldn't recommend it for two couples but for this mom and 3 young adult kids it was perfect. ##### Anne K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### John L., Albuquerque 15 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very responsive management Solid place. I would stay again. ##### John L. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer F., Greensboro, NC 21 Apr 2021 #### Lovely place to stay in DC Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a gem! Charlotte the owner was super lovely to work with. She was very responsive, gave lots of information prior to arrival with tips and helpful details and fixed a light that was not working quickly. The rental was clean and well equipped and fit our needs. We had two children with us so the bunk bed worked but was not terribly sturdy as we have older teens. One of them decided to sleep on the couch. It was just a two seater but he made due. Might be great to have a sofa bed in the living room. Other than that plenty of seating in the living room and room for six at the dining table. It was hard to find a reasonably priced two bedroom for four so we settled for a one bedroom with enough beds. We went and purchased a Roku so the kids could watch shows/movies after days of walking. The owner thought it was such a great idea she paid us back for it and we left it there! It is right next to the convention center, with a cute little convenience market on the corner, great Ethiopian restaurant and Mediterranean restaurant within walking distance as well as other restaurants too. The metro was a very short walk away. We did have to pay for Parking but there was a lot directly behind us which was about $160 for the week. There was free street parking but that was always full. We would definitely stay here again just with only 3 or 4 if we had smaller kids. We had a great time! ##### Jennifer F. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Tampa, FL 12 Apr 2021 #### Washington Flower Blossom Trip Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful experience. The apartment was very clean and comfortable. It was well located for a walking tour of Washington DC. Everyone at Luxbnb we spoke with were accommodating, helpful, and friendly. They worked with us during and following the COVID epidemic. ##### A guest from Tampa, FL This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy K. 24 Aug 2019 #### Lovely place next to convention center Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was amazing and in a prime area. We had everything we needed within a short walk (Usually under 10 min. Furnishings were nice and place was spotless. Very professional as well with any questions or requests. ##### Jeremy K. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Spa Hotels in Salzburg Lakes Area](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salzburg-Lakes-Area-Hotels-Spa-Hotels.0-0-d6055735-tSpaHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Swansea](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Swansea-Hotels.d9958.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse Plaza](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Washington-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Arlington-Courthouse-Plaza.h892063.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Breakfast in Berlin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Berlin-Hotels-Hotel-With-Breakfast.0-0-d179892-thotelwithbreakfast.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Washington-Hotels-The-Royal-Sonesta-Washington-DC-Dupont-Circle.h1326976.Hotel-Information) > > [Glover Park - Georgetown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Washington-Hotels-Glover-Park-Hotel-Georgetown.h9927.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Barnfield Theatre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barnfield-Theatre-Hotels.0-l553248621555971174-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Churchill Hotel near Embassy Row](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Washington-Hotels-The-Churchill-Hotel-Near-Embassy-Row.h7004.Hotel-Information) > > [The Melrose Georgetown Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Washington-Hotels-Melrose-Georgetown-Hotel.h22903.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Baltimore-Hotels-Royal-Sonesta-Harbor-Court-Baltimore.h24651.Hotel-Information) > > [Doubletree by Hilton Washington DC Silver Spring](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Washington-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Washington-DC-Silver-Spring.h21104.Hotel-Information) > > [2500 Penn, a Placemakr Experience](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Washington-Hotels-2500-Penn.h74898384.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Washington-Hotels-Royal-Sonesta-Washington-DC-Capitol-Hill.h89663914.Hotel-Information) > > [YOTEL Washington DC](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Washington-Hotels-YOTEL-Washington-DC-Formerly-Liaison.h10576.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Washington-Hotels-The-Ven-At-Embassy-Row.h714.Hotel-Information) > > [Beach Walk](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ocean-City-Hotels-Beach-Walk.h90727853.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Avebury Stone Circle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Avebury-Stone-Circle-Hotels.0-l6157317-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Pool in Banbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banbury-Hotels-Hotels-With-Pool.0-0-d4558-tHotelswithPool.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Apartments Silverstone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Silverstone-Apartments.d6156400-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Frederick-Hotels-Visitation-HTL-Frederick-Tribute-Portfol.h109061376.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Early Check-in in Northern Ireland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Northern-Ireland-Hotel-With-Early-Check-In.0-0-d11221-thotelwithearlycheckin.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) ### Flights ### Cars > [Car hire in Craigavon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Craigavon.d4530.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities ### Packages > [Kokomo Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kokomo.d6059761.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### Holiday Rentals ---