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Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington

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5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV
Interior
Smart TV
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington

This is a registered Historic property. It is one big house with lots of history and character.

The house has a greeting room, a family room and a formal dining room, a half bath on the first floor. There's a total of 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. 2 king beds, 3 queen beds, 5 twin beds.

The second floor has a kitchen, full bath and a formal ballroom which is now the Grand master suite.

The 3rd floor has 2 more bedrooms with Jack and Jill doors connecting them.
So there are 3 bedrooms in the main house.

There was an addition to the house years later. Completely connected to the main house, this addition has a welcoming room and a full kitchen on the 1st floor.

2nd floor has 2 rooms. One with its own bathroom.

There are 2 kitchens with full appliances, dishwashers in the main house and one in the 2nd kitchen.

There is heat and central air conditioner. Addition space heaters and fans if required.

There's off street parking, metered parking in front of the home is free after 9pm. There's a parking lot across the street on N Saint Asaph street for paid overnight parking.

The outdoor courtyard area has seating and fire pits. You are responsible for your firewood.

In all, there is so much to discuss, discover and derive from booking this unique, elegant structure.

While here, ask to be shown the path to the underground railroad.

Thank you for reading this and for booking with me.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

About the area

Map
Alexandria, VA

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Torpedo Factory Art Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Potomac River Waterfront Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • MGM National Harbor Casino - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • King Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Alexandria Station - 18 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatte - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪King & Rye - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪la Madeleine French Bakery & Café Alexandria - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington located?

Located in Old Town Alexandria, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Market Square, Torpedo Factory Art Center and Potomac River. George Washington Masonic National Memorial and United States Patent and Trademark Office Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km). King Street Station is 16 minutes by foot and Braddock Rd Station is 18 minutes.

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Historic House Oldtown Alexandria/DC/Arlington Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Years Eve Family Gatherin

This place was excellent! Plenty of space for our big group (10 adults, 6 kids ages 4-9). Owner was responsive and the space was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephany P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home!

This was the perfect place for a girls weekend. There was plenty of space for all of us to spread out. Everything was easily walkable to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Old Town vacation rental

One of our favorite vacation rentals. Incredibly spacious historic home that feels perfect for Old Town. Unbeatable location a block off King Street in the heart of Old Town with easy access to GW Parkway for excursions into the district. The house has high ceilings throughout and endless room. Lovely walled patio was ideal for the arrival of spring weather during our visit. Host was kind and gracious, though in truth we didn’t need to call on her after arrival because the house was well stocked and everything worked with no problem. Will visit again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed it

Very nice. You might warn guests about trip hazards and uneven floors and steps. One oven was very dirty with spilled food.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Beautiful historic house!

4th Annual Girls' Weekend - a great time was had by all! Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Christmas in Alexandria

Below is a message sent to the host on December 28 highlighting some issues and asking for a modest partial refund. As of January 9, no response has been made. I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share some feedback about our recent stay at your property. While the issues we encountered were minor individually, their combined impact made me reconsider our overall experience. Firstly, I understand that mistakes happen, and we appreciate your quick correction of the access code mix-up. However, I messaged you on the Vrbo app and didn't receive a prompt response until after I called. Vrbo suggests using the app for communication during check-in, so I expected a quicker reply. After getting the correct code, we didn't receive any other information about the house. Most rentals in this price range have a guestbook or similar, and the lack of basic details, including wifi and heating instructions, caused some discomfort. This resulted in the upstairs being too warm initially and then too cold. Once we received the instructions, we were able to manage the heating and cooling. We also noticed multiple light bulbs were out. Fortunately, we found some replacements at the house, but we didn't anticipate having to change them ourselves to improve visibility. Lastly, there was a steady stream of ants in the middle bathroom on the second floor. I can provide a video if needed, but this was unfortunate, especially since some family members are uncomfortable dealing with
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The house is great. The location is excellent; it was exactly the elegant, historic home I was hoping for when we planned our family gathering. The host is very responsive and answers messages quickly. The pictures don't actually do it justice; it's more spacious than the pictures are able to show. We would book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Piece of History!

The house is beautifully decorated and is huge! The property manager was super responsive - in the booking process and after we checked in when we had questions. We found out that the house was a part of the Underground Rail Road and we were able to find the tunnel! We stayed two nights and hosted a baby shower here and we loved exploring all the nooks and crannies of the house! It also has two full kitchens with pans, dishes, etc which was super convenient. It is right off King St and has a parking lot about a block away. Absolutely great stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022