Close to Howard University and Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Elegant, Historic Townhouse in Heart of DC provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Elegant, Historic Townhouse in Heart of DC
This airy two-bedroom townhouse is DC living at its best. In the heart of historic LeDroit Park, mere steps to neighborhood favorites such as The Royal and Shaw's Tavern. Less than a 10-minute stroll to Howard University, Atlantic Plumbing Cinema, 9:30 Club, and the new Whole Foods. Five minutes to Howard Theatre, nearby shopping/dining, and the Shaw metro (green/yellow lines).
The two-story home features oodles of historic charm with modern conveniences. The downstairs foyer leads into a living/dining room with bay windows and eleven-foot ceilings. Pocket doors connect this space to the large kitchen with additional seating for two at the breakfast bar. Fully stocked with spices and cooking supplies, as well as a range of appliances from Instant Pot to waffle maker to blender. The back door from the kitchen opens onto a spacious back deck.
Upstairs you'll find a full bath with clawfoot tub, a main bedroom with a queen bed, bay windows, and television; and a second bedroom with queen bed, desk, and television. The townhouse is on a residential block but still in a decidedly urban area. You can generally hear normal street noise from passing trucks, etc. in the front (main) bedroom, so if you need total quiet to sleep you might want to plan on staying in the second bedroom instead.
I am happy to provide a free street parking pass upon request.
This rental is located above a completely separate basement unit where a long-term tenant lives.
Northwest, a neighbourhood in Washington, is home to this holiday home. Smithsonian National Postal Museum and National Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include White House and Washington Monument. National Air and Space Museum and Smithsonian's National Zoo are not to be missed. Visit our Washington travel guide
Is Elegant, Historic Townhouse in Heart of DC pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at Elegant, Historic Townhouse in Heart of DC?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Elegant, Historic Townhouse in Heart of DC?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Elegant, Historic Townhouse in Heart of DC?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Elegant, Historic Townhouse in Heart of DC located?
Located in Northwest, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Howard University and Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Capital One Arena and Smithsonian National Postal Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km). Shaw Station is 6 minutes by foot and U Street Station is 14 minutes.
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Reviews
Elegant, Historic Townhouse in Heart of DC Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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The house is well appointed and in a fantastic neighborhood. It was very clean and tidy. Kitchen had everything I needed and the bed was very comfortable. Would go back!
Great historic home close to the subway. Plenty of grocery stores within a 30 minute walk. Lovely back patio for wine on a warm day. Plenty of coffee! Wine opener was missing and owner had one sent the same day. We don’t usually watch TV, but the World Series was on ( and we’re from LA) and we were unable to figure out how to use either TV.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
1 Apr 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Just OK
We’ve stayed in many excellent short-term rentals via VRBO that deserved five-star ratings. To be fair to those exceptional stays, we can only rate this one as “just okay.”•The property is located at the intersection of a major thoroughfare and a very busy street, resulting in constant and significant traffic noise. The front (larger) bedroom was particularly affected, making it difficult for us to sleep. If you require both bedrooms, earplugs are a must. Additionally, the property is situated along the ambulance route to a nearby hospital—on one evening alone, we counted nine sirens passing directly under the bedroom window.•The furnishings, cabinets, appliances, and cookware are of lower quality, giving the space a budget feel. The owners could greatly improve the experience by upgrading essentials, such as replacing the warped and scratched pans.•While the rental was generally clean, we were disappointed to find dirty pots and pans placed back in the cabinets upon arrival.That said, we did enjoy our stay in DC, as the location was convenient. Despite the issues mentioned, the property itself was acceptable, but it didn’t stand out compared to other rentals we’ve experienced.
Good location to explore DC.
House exactly as described, very well stocked kitchen, some welcome additions of fresh coffee and tea, and the decor and finishing touches in the house make it very homey.
Host was friendly, clear communication and quick to respond.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review
8/10 Good
Shane
18 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Near main road and hospital. Emergency sirens all the time.
Perfect. Wonderful just, location, amenities, cleanliness, locale. When we are back in town with family or friends we will not bother to look anywhere else. THANk YOU!
Everything about our weekend stay felt hospitable. Sally was gracious, efficient, and helpful. The location was even more perfect (easy access to transit, walkability, etc.) than I expected. The back deck felt like a private sanctuary that I'll be remembering for a long time. Bottom line: I felt like I was at home in some alternate universe where I have a house in DC.
Muy bonito lugar, solo la ubicación es algo concurrida, y cerca hay mucho vagabundo. Pero es de fácil llegar en metro o en carro, aunque el hecho de imprimir el permiso del parking, fue algo difícil porque no teníamos donde hacerlo, pienso que deberían dejar un trajeron ya impreso para solo colocarlo en el vehículo y al final dejarlo ahí mismo. La atención fue muy buena y puntual.