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The Dog House, a convenient stylish 2BR townhouse in charming Old Town

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Alexandria, VA
  • Place, Potomac River Waterfront Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, George Washington Masonic National Memorial
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, MGM National Harbor Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

The Dog House, a convenient stylish 2BR townhouse in charming Old Town

Welcome to The Dog House! We have a pet- and family- friendly townhouse set up for frequent travelers. It’s comfortable and well-appointed, with an eclectic mix of antiques and brand-new furniture, steps away from key attractions that bring people to Old Town Alexandria, Washington DC, and National Harbor. Here, you will enjoy all the comforts of home. The fully equipped kitchen includes oven, dishwasher and refrigerator/freezer with ice-maker. Small appliances include blender, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. The Dog House has wifi, Cable TV, and board games. There is also a washer and dryer if you need to get some laundry done while you are here.

With ample living space and a patio on the main level and two bedrooms upstairs, it’s easy living for families or people with differing schedules. The master bedroom has a queen bed with closet and dresser. The second bedroom has two twin beds with closet and dresser.

Capital Bikeshare, District Taco, gourmet coffee, convenience store, and Balducci’s: all within 1 block. Easy access to: Downtown DC (about $20 Uber ride,) ~20 min walk to Metro; Convenient to DCA; 6 blocks to King St.; 4 blocks to the historic GW parkway and Potomac River recreation path. Easy access to I-95. Perfect headquarters for a visit to the Nation's Capital.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 4
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children 4+ welcome. Must clime stairs.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs welcome. Must be well behaved and quiet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Limit noise from 10PM to 7:30AM.
We welcome dogs at the Dog House. However, as a courtesy to other guests, please keep your dog off the furniture and beds. A dog bed is provided.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alexandria

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Southwest Quadrant, a neighbourhood in Alexandria. Arlington National Cemetery and White House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Smithsonian Institution and National Air and Space Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Alexandria, VA

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Potomac River Waterfront Park - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • MGM National Harbor Casino - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • The Theater at MGM National Harbor - 3 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Alexandria Station - 7 min drive
  • King Street Station - 19 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frankie's Kitchen & Cocktail Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪District Taco - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Southside 815 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Light Horse Restaurant and Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Josephine - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dog House, a convenient stylish 2BR townhouse in charming Old Town pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dog House, a convenient stylish 2BR townhouse in charming Old Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dog House, a convenient stylish 2BR townhouse in charming Old Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dog House, a convenient stylish 2BR townhouse in charming Old Town located?

Located in Southwest Quadrant, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Potomac River and Market Square. Torpedo Factory Art Center and United States Patent and Trademark Office Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). King Street Station is 19 minutes by foot and Braddock Rd Station is 27 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Dog House. Well stocked kitchen and home. Great location. So much within walking distance. Balducci’s was a frequent stop!!! Joel was great to work with
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

david d.

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

Wonderful place

Fantastic place. We loved how clean and stocked it was.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Clean, comfortable and great location

This property was clean, comfortable and very conveniently located. It was well stocked with everything you would need. We were very happy staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

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

Perfect Trip

My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The Dog House is quaint, charming, and perfectly located. Balducci's Grocery was a daily stop and made our evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacay location

We were here for family vacation. The location was with in walking distance of old town for us and close to bus stops when wanting to use the metro. Enjoyed our stay and the owners were so easy to work with! They have the house stocked with anything you could need and have an adorable little place!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Months Visit

My yellow Lab and I spent a minth at the house and enjoyed it immensely. Well licated, well equiped, and a very pleasant jumping off point for adventures. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

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

Alexandria townhome

Very clean and modern townhouse, close to downtown Alexandria and 15 minutes drive to Washington DC. Many extra perks in the kitchen and basically everything you would need for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M., San Antonio, Texas

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

First visit to DC

Amazing location. Easy to get around. Lovely townhome and was perfect for our family of three. Close to old town Alexandria and DC. Great place to see all the sites.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cissie V.

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

Absolutely loved it

This was our first time renting. This place was so welcoming the moment we opened the door. It was so clean and the host has all the daily essentials there for you. It was easy to get around town and super close to public transportation which made it easy to get into DC. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

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

Awesome experience

We are a family of five grown adults and we absolutely enjoyed our stay here. We all fit and while it was cozy, it was clean and relaxing. The area was great for getting around easily to everything we wanted to see and experience. I highly recomment anyone staying here and Joel was very accommodating. A+++
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Wonderful weekend

We had a wonderful girls weekend at this awesome place! We parked our cars when we arrived and that’s where they stayed all weekend. Old Town and King St is several blocks away. Everything we wanted to do was within walking distance. The house was very clean and comfortable. We had a wonderful weekend would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

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

Best Place Ever/Best Host Ever

From our first day to our last, this townhome was perfect. The townhome is well supplied with everything you will need for a comfortable stay. A well equipped kitchen, wonderful linens, GREAT location, GREAT ambiance. Close to public transportation, we did not need a rental car. We stayed two weeks and when we had an issue flying out at the end of our trip, one call to Joel and we he assured us we could stay another night. We will be planning a return visit and The Dog House will definitely be our place to stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

EMILY W.

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

Great location, great host

The dog house is a great place to stay. We are a family of four and had a great time on our long weekend trip, we had plenty of room for the 4 of us, the house was very clean. The location is hard to beat, this was our second time coming to DC, but our first in Alexandria, we loved it. It was nice walking to king street, down to the water, and just all around. It seemed like we were just steps from everything. Joel was a great host, the house had anything we could possibly need, we had a question while we were there and we got a response right away. This is definitely a place we would stay again without question.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L., Iowa City, Iowa

Terrific stay in Old Town

My wife and I spent two nights here and wished we could have stayed longer. The location is excellent with good amenities right nearby and the walks to King Street via side streets were charming. I was concerned about parking and that was no problem. We left our car parked right in front and never used it until we left. The interior space was excellent for two and very quiet. The furnishings were well chosen, comfortable and attractive. The kitchen was well stocked, the bathroom was first rate, and the master bedroom spacious with a very comfortable bed. I debated whether to book a hotel or this place and was so happy I made this choice. Highest recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matteo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean and organized with great furnishings. The backyard was a serene place for a quiet meal or having a cocktail. The walk to king street was only about seven blocks so access to restaurants was nearby. Great place to spend some time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house to stay in. Very comfortable and nice amenities. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to Alexandria. Thanks for allowing us to rent from you. Nancy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were super happy with our stay at the Dog House.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Alexandria

We stayed at the doghouse for a family vacation. It was very clean, had everything we could need, and was located only a short trip into DC. Street parking was easy and always available.The host was easy to communicate with and answered all of our questions in a timely manner. Check out was easy-take out trash and put the used towels in a basket! We will definitely book again if we are in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

We loved the Doghouse

We had a wonderful stay. The house was nice and clean and well supplied. Great location too. Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Awesome little spot.

The unit was as advertised, great location, parking is a little tricky but other that an absolute 5 star place to stay in Old Town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby G.

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

Wonderful stay in Alexandria

We really enjoyed our stay in Old Town Alexandria! The house was very clean and complete with all the amenities we needed. Parking was easy to find and it was a quick bus ride to the metro to head into DC. Everyone had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Awesome place 2nd time staying here

The Dog House was great! This is the second year my friends and I stayed. It has everything you could need and more! We had a great girls weekend! We parked our cars right in front when we arrived on Friday and didn’t drive the whole weekend. We walked everywhere very close to shops and restaurants! Super clean and comfortable beds. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Home Away From Home

Excellent stay.... thorough communication. Beautiful place. Felt like home. Very well stocked with anything you need. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara M.

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

Alexandria Rowhome Dreams

We had a fantastic weekend stay at The Dog House. So conveniently located, clean, great appointments and cozy! Joel was reachable, but we didn't need anything while we were there. We live in the state, but opted to have a retreat space from our family and friends who were staying nearby at The Gaylord at the National Harbor. We were happy with our choice and the proximity to the commercial area, while being able to enjoy the quaint Old Alexandria neighborhood with all its charm. The bonus was being able to bring our pup along for the fun, too. We hate being away from him and usually have to make concessions with our rentals when considering bringing our dog along. The Dog House is one of those rare diamonds that checks all the boxes!We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

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

Shopping

Excellent host! Very clean, quiet area and safe. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Joel Bernard

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We have lived all over the country, and we find ourselves coming back to Old Town, Alexandria time and again. We were tired of staying in hotels when we visited and decided to buy a place of our own and share it with others.

Why they chose this property

We bought this home because of its layout and its location. Its a comfortable home with plenty of room for a comfortable stay. Its location is idea for those interested in exploring Alexandria, DC or National Harbor. You can walk to the metro, restaurants, shops and the river; you can grab a Capital Bikeshare and explore the GW Parkway. This home is central to it all.

What makes this property unique

You will love Old Town, Alexandria. The city was founded in 1749 and is home to many historical sites including Christ Church where both George Washington and Robert E Lee worshiped, Gatsby's Tavern, the Lee-Fendall Home and The Torpedo Factory. Old Town is set up as a grid, with most homes being multi-story townhomes with shared walls, charming gardens and for some, water views of the Potomac River. Old Town is home to wonderful restaurants, shops, boutiques and parks. The town is very dog-friendly. Learn more at

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