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Home base for your DC adventures - near fun, great food, and public transport.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Games room
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Games room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4780 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Home base for your DC adventures - near fun, great food, and public transport.

Access the best of DC’s sights with a short walk to the Petworth Metro, the 14th street bus, or hop on a scooter or e-bike stationed on our block. When you return home, go back in time with our “Class of 1981” Galaga/Ms Pacman arcade game and a little table tennis, or fast forward with Gig speed internet. A five-minute walk takes you to Rue Café for coffee, Safeway or Yes! for groceries, or Rock Creek Park...the Smithsonian National Zoo is a short bike ride away. For dinner choose from neighborhood Mexican, Vietnamese, Salvadoran, Laotian, Japanese, Malaysian, BBQ or “fancy” southern fried chicken. This spacious and clean lower-level apartment in a house has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, full size washer/dryer, a full kitchen and private entrance accessible with a code.

Property manager

Carl LeVan

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 780 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We have a "children's" table and some games.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
Property Registration Number 5007242201003000

About the area

Map
Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • Howard University - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Smithsonian's National Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • White House - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • National Mall - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Georgia Ave. Petworth Station - 9 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 16 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Büna - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rue Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pantry - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Honeymoon - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home base for your DC adventures - near fun, great food, and public transport. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home base for your DC adventures - near fun, great food, and public transport. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home base for your DC adventures - near fun, great food, and public transport. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home base for your DC adventures - near fun, great food, and public transport. located?

This family-friendly Washington apartment building is located in Northwest, within 1 mi (2 km) of Rock Creek Park and Howard University. Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Smithsonian's National Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km). Georgia Ave. Petworth Station is 9 minutes by foot and Columbia Heights Station is 16 minutes.

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Home base for your DC adventures - near fun, great food, and public transport. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful time

Fun for the kids, and the best stocked bnb I've yet to have! Very hospitable hosts. And very nice to patronize a local community member, rather than a bnb corp!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colene L.

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

Great place - location and kid-friendly!

A week of visiting DC with 3 tweens made this a great place to stay. When I was tired and ready to go "home" the tweens were excited to return to the games and friendly space! Close walk to the metro, even in the unseasonably cold that we experienced.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle C.

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

Great place for a stay in DC

The host was a wonderful communicator and the place was comforrtable and cosy. It had everything we needed for our weekend visit to DC, including coffee!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayme J.

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

Mom and Daughter stay

We had a great time here! Close to the Metro, Safeway, and Dunkin!! Easy to check in and out. The place had everything we needed. Also, due to the yucky weather there was an umbrella that was hanging on the hook in the kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny H.

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

Great Stay

Cozy downstairs apartment, clean, comfortable, with street parking nearby. Great stay and communication with owner who lives upstairs. Would love to come back on next visit to D.C..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES S.

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

DC vacation

Everything was nice, and the place was clean, and the extra little touches, like snacks and toothbrush and toothpaste in case you forgot yours was nice
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon H.

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

Great communication

What a great stay. Communication with the host was great. Entry was easy and the apartment was clean. This property is about a 10 to 15 minute walk to the Metro, which will get you anywhere in the city.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gren T.

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

Great DC apartment

The apartment had everything we needed for a short stay in DC. Carl was great and checked to make sure everything was ok and offered local tips. The apartment is conveniently located with a 10 mins walk to the metro. My kids loved the arcade games too!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eoin B.

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

Excellent host and convenient location

I stayed here while at a convention. The unit was clean and cozy and had everything you might need. Just a 10 min walk to the Metro Green Line and a Safeway. Carl was an excellent host, very responsive. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

J D.

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

Great stay in DC

Property was as listed, very clean very comfortable. Carl was an excellent host, very helpful and quick to respond. Parking was no problem.Loved having a washer and dryer. Apartment was quiet, no street noise. As noted there was a little bit of morning noise above us, but nothing you wouldn't expect from a Downstairs apartment. We felt completely safe and comfortable in the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

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

Perfect apartment for touring DC

This apartment worked perfectly for my teenage son and I. It is about 4 blocks from a Metro station, so very convenient for getting around the city without a vehicle. It is also 3 blocks from a Safeway. The apartment had everything we needed. We made good use of the ping pong table and arcade games. Bed and sofa bed were comfortable. Neighborhood felt pretty safe as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Amazon Stay

We could not have asked for a better, cleaner place to stay or friendlier and accommodating host! No regrets!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Great Place!

This was a great spot for my two teens and me when visiting DC Area. We arrived later at night than expected and it was easy to find. Super comfortable and nice to be within a short walk to the Metro station and to a grocery store. Carl was helpful with suggestions for dinner spots. This was a convenient location if you are visiting the area for Smithsonian Museums and other tourist spots. The neighborhood was quiet and overall it was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Monique B.

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

Great for the price!

It was a bit further from all the tourist attractions than i realized but that is my fault for not checking the map before booking. My husband, 11 year old son and I shared the space and it worked for what we needed. The bathroom was a little small for 3 people to share each day and the couch in the livingroom that converts to a bed is the only real seating in the place. We could have used a few more blankets and bed pillows but we made do. It’s cozy and quiet. Metro is super easy to get to…it is for sure an up and coming area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

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

Good Short Stay for Me

Everything was as it said in the description. It is in the basement so there are some low ceilings. If you are over 6' tall you may need to duck. It was within a 10 minute walk of the metro green line.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seanna B.

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

A fabulous stay

Carl was an amazing host from our first contact with him. He offered advice about biking as a family, and really went above and beyond to help make our visit a success. Instructions for arrival and check in were clear. We easily walked to the train and buses, nearby Bikeshare, stores, restaurants, and playgrounds. The apartment is cute and comfortable. The kitchen is well outfitted and we could prepare most of our meals at home. My family loved the arcade game, ping pong table, and books and games. We would love to return when we visit DC again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

J & M

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at Carl's basement apartment for a combined work trip and vacation to DC. The space was more comfortable than a hotel room, at a lower total cost than most. Carl was very proactive about providing helpful information and checking that everything was OK. Although we didn't take advantage, a pingpong table and video arcade game added to the charm. It was within a reasonable walking distance to restaurants, groceries and a metro station.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Nice little appartment

The appartment has everything you need. The pictures and description are very accurate. Before arriving, Carl was very helpfull in getting a parking permit from the city. He also asked us if we needed anything else during our stay. Even though Carl's family is living upside, it was not disturbing at all. The ping-pong table and the arcade game was very fun to play. Thank you Carl!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

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

Great Place to Stay

The apartment was great. Very clean and inviting. Carl was great throughout the entire process. He answered all the questions we had and helped us with the parking permit. 10/10 will rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

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