Is Historic DC Firehouse Penthouse Loft pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic DC Firehouse Penthouse Loft?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Historic DC Firehouse Penthouse Loft located?

Located in Northwest, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Howard Theatre and Howard University. Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena are also within 1 mile (2 km). Shaw Station is 5 minutes by foot and U Street Station is 9 minutes.

Historic DC Firehouse Penthouse Loft Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward N.

17 Aug 2024

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

Great place in an awesome neighborhood

It’s a great place with lots of space for everyone. We enjoyed our stay. Close to the Metro and awesome restaurants. Highly recommended

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dori J.

9 Oct 2024

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

Great place to stay!

The location was great - within easy walking distance of the metro stop, restaurants, and grocery stores. There was plenty of room for our group. The historical character of the architecture is wonderful. Overall, a great experience. We highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gara F.

21 Jun 2024

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

Epic stay

Perfect location … awesome vibe …. beautiful architecture … incredible photography … super comfy beds … we will be back. This place is a gem and Michael is an excellent host. The AC kept us cool when we came in from the 100 degree heat. Thank you for hosting our meaningful and memorable week in DC! Thank you for having us.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

16 Mar 2025

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

A Unique Setting for Lasting Memories

We had an incredible weekend staying at this beautifully converted firehouse in Washington, DC! Our group of 13 women (ages 21-45) found the space to be absolutely perfect for our getaway. The layout is fantastic, with plenty of comfortable sleeping accommodations that allowed everyone to have their own space while still feeling connected. The open common areas made it easy to gather, whether for meals, games, or just relaxing.The amenities were well thought out and easy to find, making our stay seamless from start to finish. Whether we were staying in and enjoying the unique charm of the firehouse or heading out to explore DC, the location worked perfectly. The neighborhood felt safe, and we had no trouble getting to restaurants, bars, and local attractions.This is an ideal spot for a large group looking for a fun and memorable stay. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Women of V.

29 Oct 2023

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

DC Firehouse

Excellent Everything! Owner was super gracious. Mike “Firehouse” keeps a nice lodging. Roomy enough for all 5 of us. Two TVs. Washer and dryers, extra blankets. Easy location, walking, biking. Uber comes at lightening speed. Close to DC’s most visited monuments. Highly reccomend The Unconventional Diner for breakfast. As an historic African American Collective, we were bowled over by the history of this site, which is curated on the walls and windows. You will enjoy a carefree and beautiful stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

26 Mar 2025

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

Great historic property!

We had a great stay. The place was located in a good area convenient to metro. We utilized both the metro and uber. There was a grocery store about 15 minute walk away. The house was clean. There were pots, dishes and dishwasher which came in handy with kids. Overall great little vacation. We hope to stay here again in the future!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristina- R.

11 Aug 2025

Loved the location to down town, loved the host communication.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Judson L.

27 Jul 2025

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

It was a fun place to stay. Very unique.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Diane B.

13 Oct 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Spoke with owner and he indicated he would be taking care of some of maintenance issues we found. We rented this property to celebrate our 50th anniversary with our kids and grandkids and it was very disappointing that the beautiful photos posted of the property didn’t match what we experienced when we arrived. This was our first time experience with VRBO.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

brooks m.

5 Apr 2021

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

Great Place

Very cool house in a very convenient location.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

3 Nov 2022

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

Reunion

It was a fantastic stay. Location great. Property had everything we needed. Beds and towels were great.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha E.

25 Jan 2023

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

Great location and comfortable

Our group of 9 had plenty of room. We really enjoyed having a large kitchen to do meals in and hang out. The natural lighting from the front windows and skylight was lovely. It was also nice to be able to do laundry. The firehouse is situated in a nice area, within easy walking distance of metro stop, restaurants, and grocery stores. Great experience, and glad we found this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

katherine h.

19 Jul 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Bed Linen s /bath towels

Alot of stairs for carrying luggage and cooler /needed updated bed linens and not alot of towels no wash cloths owner needs to check why Led lights under upstairs cabinets not sure why it was there Check for hidden cameras ,Over all things were nice /but not great.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryalice M.

31 Oct 2022

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

MCM weekend

Couple of us came down for the MCM my 3 yr old nephew was entertained the entire time with all the workings and dress up equipment required to be a fireman !! While the rest of us enjoyed group dinners in the spacious easily entertaining kitchen loved the entire weekend thanks DC firehouse !!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mary C.

30 Jul 2025

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

Fun Experience

Overall we had a good stay. The property was clean and ready for us upon arrival. We were a family of 10 so we had plenty of sleeping areas. The bedrooms just inside the door were terribly hot throughout our stay, they have 1 fan in there which just doesn’t do what is needed during the hotter months apparently. The upstairs bedrooms stayed cool but there is some dripping from the vents onto the floors/bed. There are lots of stairs so just be ready for that. It had one working washer and dryer on the main floor, the one in the upstairs bedroom didn’t work for us but we were happy to have the one. They could use tvs in the bedrooms, the lighting throughout the apartment is different, and there aren’t outlets in all the bathrooms, but you can make it all work.It is a unique space and they tried to keep with the theme of the building in the decor so sometimes function is lost to that. Some couches/chairs could use updating but again, it all worked. They did have towels, some bathroom supplies, dishes, etc. which are convenient to have. D

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dianne K.

23 Feb 2025

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

The Historical Place in Good Location

Upon entering it had not been cleaned. Contacted owner and was told they would be out Sunday morning to clean. Refrigerator not working at all, had to use. Very small unit that came from somewhere. The grandkids enjoyed staying and said it was close to almost everything. Suggestion, let people know how many stairs they must climb. Anyone with a disability couldn’t do it. Was told we would receive a refund for. Our cleaning deposit.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol L.

6 Oct 2025

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

The Firehouse VRBO was a huge disappointment for the price. The original concept was innovative and potentially practical, but it appeared that it has not been maintained since the original renovation. While the marketing boasts 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, two of the bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor appear not to have been part of the renovation design. Two years ago, our same group stayed at the VRBO in Charleston and had no complaints. We’re not a difficult group of travelers.Safety Concerns-Exposed line voltage electrical wires and open junction boxes in several locations in the house, including a hard-wired smoke detector-Frayed cords and exposed wiring on hanging lamp-Trip hazards at the top of the stairs due to the broken tile at the top of the stairs and at the first-floor entrance.-Lights and outlets in first floor bathroom are non-functioning. Overhead light in a first floor bedroom non-functioning.-There is an open junction box sitting on the wooden rafters in the front bedroom on the 3rd floor-There is no evidence of a recent fire or building inspection.Disappointments-The entire house was dirty! We had to request that the front bathroom floor be cleaned.-The upholstery on the furniture was very worn and filthy.-Extremely dirty and stained carpeting in the front two bedrooms and the hallway between the rooms-Poor condition of the ball and claw tub._ No towel bars to hang wet towels

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa B., Washington DC

28 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but….

Even though the firehouse is cool, historic and a good location, it needs some attention. One refrigerator door pull is missing. The stove is dirty, could not get all burners to work and one stove pull was held on by a wire. Upstairs bedroom smells moldy. Couldn’t get the fireplace to work. Shower turns on with pliers and carpet worn out and stained.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Shauna H.

23 Jun 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Misleading Listing & Poor Conditions – Not Worth the Price

This rental was a huge disappointment. There was no hot water for the first two days, and on day four, the water shut off completely for 20 minutes. We later learned the owner knew in advance due to plumbing work below but never told us—and ignored our calls during the outage. We were offered only one night’s refund, and VRBO support was no help.The listing photos are very outdated—at least 8 years old—and don’t reflect the current condition. The upstairs electricity didn’t work, ceiling holes were exposed, and lights didn’t work in some rooms. The beds were not as described—one bunk bed had a mattress under two inches thick, and others were uncomfortable.We also found underwear in the dryer, hair in the shower, and the shower knob wasn’t attached. The Wi-Fi only worked in the living room, and there were old boards in the rafters. On the last day, a rat ran through the house.The location and historic charm can’t make up for the poor maintenance, misleading listing, and lack of accountability. Not worth the money.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie H.

28 Jun 2023

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

Unique historic property in great neighborhood

We enjoyed our stay so much at the old firehouse. The Shaw district is amazing, plenty of restaurants within walking distance and only a couple blocks from the Metro. It was super convenient. The property has great space to accommodate a larger group and so much character. Overall, we enjoyed the experience. However, the space could use a bit of TLC to replace missing knobs and handles. Also, there are two washer/dryer locations - however, only one washer and one dryer worked. And not on the same floor. This is an easy enough fix and I am sure it is on the landlords list to do. My biggest disappointment was that there was not really a good area to gather, like around a table. We like to gather and play games. The only viable spot was the kitchen counter, which had a large sink in the middle, making it tough for everyone to co-mingle. Also, the stools are too high for the counter, so your knees are bumping underneath if you weren't careful, which was painful. I recommend putting a gathering table and chairs in one of the rooms.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

24 Aug 2025

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

It was awesome staying in the historic firehouse! The house was very clean and slept 10 people very comfortably. The location is great, and the host was very responsive before we checked in. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merlin B.

7 Dec 2022

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

Firehouse

This property was exactly what our family was looking for on our trip to Washington D.C. Staying at a site of historic significance was great and the location was wonderful. Wish we could rate the location six stars. The rooftop view at night was a thrill.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Travis B.

5 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Unique Property in a Great Location

A group of 14 of us stayed at the Firehouse and we loved it! Definitely will book again for future trips into DC with family and friends! Comfortable with lots of space

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Katherine N.

4 Dec 2022

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

Great place to stay in DC!

Beautiful property in a great neighborhood in DC. Owner is very communicative!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia P B.

7 May 2022

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

Great for multigenerational family

Love the Firehouse. Spacious and bright. Kitchen and amenities were awesome.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

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