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Bathroom
Master Bathroom
Bathroom
2nd Bedroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • Smithsonian Institution
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Union Station Shopping Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • National Mall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The lobbyists Flat On The Hill

From monuments and museums to modern art and dining, Washington, D.C. is where past and present (and politics) meet. And while the nation’s capital is a popular destination for its historical significance and political landmarks, you don’t have to be a political junkie to enjoy the District. There is plenty of contemporary culture, shopping, and sightseeing to be found tucked between all that neoclassical architecture. Our 2 bedroom and 2 1/2 bath newly built, luxury rowhouse house is the perfect place to stay while basking in the glory of all the places the District has to offer. Boasting 1,600 sq. feet, this historic rowhouse is the perfect place to stay to get the real feel for being 5 minutes away from the Capitol while paying a fraction of the price you’d pay at a hotel in this area.

NOTE: this can be sub-rented with our lower unit.

Our cozy retreat is in an ideal location, not only being 5 minutes away from the Capitol, but;
- half a block from Union Station
- A minute walk to Ebenezer’s Coffee Shop and Union Kitchen located on our block
- A 6-minute drive to The Mall (The easily-walkable, 2-mile long National Mall is home to the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, World War II Memorial, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, among others. The U.S. Capitol, easily recognizable by its iconic dome, sits at the eastern end of the Mall, with the White House is to the north)
- A less than 10-minute drive to Union Market, full of tons of places to eat
- A less than 18-minute drive from Georgetown which has tons of clothing stores, restaurants, etc. Adjacent to Washington Harbor and C&O Canal National Historic Park
- For our guests visiting in the Spring, you’re in for a treat… an unforgettable experience, you’ll get to see the three-week-long cherry blossom festival



We have an open floor plan with Italian furniture, Travertine golden walls, French doors, an open concept kitchen, and unique décor. Aside from our two king bedrooms upstairs, there are two queen-sized sofa beds that will allow you to accommodate a maximum of 6 guests. Upstairs we have two very spacious closets, a bathroom with a stand-up shower, and a bathroom with a tub. Our many windows both upstairs and downstairs serve for natural light all around the house throughout the day.

Here are the closest convenience stores around us:
- Giant: grocery store
o 6-minute walk
- Whole Foods: grocery store
o 3-minute drive
- CVS: pharmacy
o 4-minute drive

When you have booked, we will send a copy of list of house rules we would appreciate you to abide by:

Check in after: 4:00 PM
Check out before: 11:00 AM

- NO SMOKING
- NO PETS
- No parties or events allowed.
- No unregistered guests allowed.
- Please don’t eat or drink in the bedrooms.
- Please respect the noise curfew (10PM-7AM).
- Please turn off the AC when you go out.
- Please turn off lights when you leave the house and check out.
- Please respect check-in and check-out times.
- Please take extra care of your keys. Lost keys incur a replacement fee.
- Please take care of the furnishings. You must pay for damages that exceed the security deposit.
- Please put the sheets in the wash before you leave.
- Please don’t rearrange the furniture.
- Please put your dishes in the dishwasher.
- Please take the trash out before you leave.
- No illegal substances allowed on the premises.
- DO NOT flush your feminine products, baby wipes, paper towels, cotton balls, etc.
- Please no open flames.
- DO NOT use the fireplace, it is not a working fireplace.
- Please leave used towels on the ground.
- Please close all windows and lock all doors.
- two towels per person, using extra towels will incur a fee

PSA: Guests may adjust the temperature to any degree they wish while staying in the home. However, guests must adjust the temperature when leaving the home. It is also unacceptable to use the air conditioner while windows are open. The A/C is monitored remotely. Ignoring this rule will result in a $50 fee being withheld from the damage deposit.

Property manager

Farah Ahannavard
Premier Host

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number 5007262201002423

We should mention

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

About the area

Washington

Located in Northeast, a neighbourhood in Washington, this holiday home is near theme parks. Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of African American History and Culture are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of Natural History. Check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena, and consider making time for Smithsonian's National Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • Smithsonian Institution - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • United States Capitol - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Mall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Capital One Arena - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Washington Union Station - 5 min walk
  • H St & 3rd St NE Stop - 5 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pho Viet USA - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Union Station Food Court - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo & Bergen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nando's PERi-PERi - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The lobbyists Flat On The Hill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The lobbyists Flat On The Hill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The lobbyists Flat On The Hill?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The lobbyists Flat On The Hill located?

Located in Northeast, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center. National Mall and Capital One Arena are also within 1 mile (2 km). Washington Union Station is only a 5-minute walk and H St & 3rd St NE Stop is 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paul j.

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

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Fine accommodations. Great location!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Travertine!

Great location. Nice amenities in the neighborhood. Easy to get to the national Mall. Good looking Townhouse with lots of beautiful marble.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan A.

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

Great location

If you want to visit the Smithsonian, this is a great location. We arrived by train and walked two blocks to the townhome. Very clean. It was a 10-minute walk to the capital.Be prepared in extreme temperatures. We visited when it was very cold (20s), and with the thermostat turned up, the downstairs was in the low 60s. Definitely ask for more blankets to cozy under if you are downstairs. Upstairs was fine. (There may be the opposite problem during a heat wave.) We stayed out most of the day, so it worked for us.All in all a great trip and a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patsy T.

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

EXCELLENT Location but needs a little TLC

The property location could not have been any better for our trip. The townhome was great for our group. The only few things that were difficult were..1) the street parking availability was hit and miss, 2) the Heat in the lower areas was IMPOSSIBLE to warm (LR and kitchen were freezing cold) while the upstairs was way too warm, and 3) the appointments of the home were bare minimum (needs rugs or something for ALL that cold tile), possibly provide some paper towels or kitchen towels, and the dining chairs for a big person were not the most sturdy. But we made it work. We truly enjoyed our stay in DC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale L.

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

Nice place to stay while visiting Washington DC

Conveniently located, comfortable place to stay while visiting Washington DC. Union Station is a short walk and the Metro gets you close to most of the things you would want to visit. We prefer a VRBO to a hotel because of the flexibility to prepare meals and a home type relaxed lifestyle while on vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron P.

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

Great Location!

The house was clean, updated and the location was great! For visiting all the sites on the national mall, this was fantastic. It's a very short walk to Union Station with access to Metro and the DC Circulator.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christie S.

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

Mrs.

The host is thoughtful and promptly responded to all questions and inquiries. The home’s interior was clean and sparsely furnished. The property is located near a coffee shop and grocery store. We found it easy to get around from this location to most DC attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claude H.

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

Family Trip

Myself, my wife and 2 kids went to DC for a few days to visit the usual sites. This place was perfect, as it was in a good neighborhood with a 6-7 minute walk to Union Station and a number of good local eateries within a block or two. Everything was as advertised, clean, and easy to access.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Richard, and Danielle H.

Wonderful Place to Stay

The place could not have been more perfect for the 4 of us. It had everything we needed and more including a great patio. Location was spot on and the owner was so very helpful with anything we needed. We will definitely come again to DC and stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Quiet neighborhood with easy Metro access

My family stayed here during a vacation in DC and we were able to walk to everything we needed, including the metro station at union station. The neighborhood is quiet and safe and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Great location and super clean

Spring break trip to DC for our family, and this townhouse was perfect! Comfy beds greeted us each night after a day full of site-seeing. The Urban Kitchen and Ebenezer’s proximity made for easy and delicious breakfast stops! The hosts were communicative and helpful. Highly recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damon A.

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

A Week in DC

Having stayed at this property in the past, it was an easy decision to book it again when a week long work trip dropped on my schedule. Very wonderfully appointed, excellent location in the Cap Hill area and the best hosts...very responsive and willing to assist. I will book this property during future trips for sure!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria M.

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

Great location and quiet neighborhood!

The location is absolutely perfect for Washington DC sightseeing and only 1/4 mile from Union Station and about a mile to the Mall and other monuments. The kitchen is not set up for major cooking, but there are many places to eat in walking distance including Union Station. The beds were very comfortable. The primary suite shower is included with tub. We felt totally safe walking in the neighborhood. We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Property

This beautiful townhome exceeded our expectations. Ideal location and comfortable surroundings. Parking is available at Union Station and with the Metro right there you don't need a car. There are coffee shops and markets very close by. We thoroughly enjoyed Thanksgiving week in DC.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

Amazing Space, Perfect Location

Situated between two great coffee shops and a darling (and delicious) Italian restaurant and a five minute walk to Union Station, the location can't be beat. The townhouse itself is spacious and comfortable; we especially liked the back patio. I was here with my parents and my two sons; the space worked and we all had fun. Lovely and highly recommended; well worth the price.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

thaira o., Manhattan, New York

Capitol Hill Townhome, home away from home

We enjoyed our stay in DC at this townhome. The neat nicely maintained house with a beautiful kitchen was a treat to be at. The convenience of Union Station within couple of blocks and the near by supermarket and cafe made our life much easier. The surrounding Capitol hill neigborhood was a high light of the trip. If we come to DC again, we certainly would love to stay there again.

8/10 Good

Catherine B.

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

March 2024

Fabulous location, nice remodeled flat, very clean, good TV set up. Parking was 2 hour on-street, zone 6 or pay lot. Furnishings were a bit sparse, just a bed and 1 nightstand in each bedroom, so had to live out of suitcases on the floor. Kitchen lacked some basics: dish towels, wine glasses, corkscrew. Dryer was broken, so ask about that. Overall good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Perfect location

Couldn't have asked for a better location for a family trip to DC. 5 minute walk to the Metro and groceries. Small cafe a block away. Union Station has 25 places to eat and a variety of fares. Home was beautiful yet a relaxing retreat at the end of the day. Spacious, extra air mattress was appreciated by our son. Kitchen had everything you could ask for. Would highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

John P C.

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

Wonderful place, location, and neighborhood

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lobbyists Flat. It was exactly as described. The flat was clean, modern, and spacious for the three of us. Communication with Farah was thorough and prompt. Being only a few blocks from the Capitol, we thought we would be walking a lot. Being so close to the Union Station Metro, however, made getting around by Metro so convenient that we used this for most of our travels. While being so close to the city center, this row-house neighborhood was quiet and always felt very safe. We especially appreciated the number of high quality restaurants located right in the neighborhood. It was a treat to walk to dinner and enjoy great Italian, German or French cuisine located within neighboring row-houses and then stop into a corner market on the walk back for last minute needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen N., Chicago

Great Spring Break

The home was exactly as stated. All the great things that were said about it are true. The home is spacious and clean. Owner is attentive and friendly with good communication. The home is 2 blocks to Union Station which is filled with shopping and numerous eateries. Being so close to the Metro was truly a big plus. We never needed a car and the Capitol was only 6 blocks away. The coffee shop on the corner was great to have. Will definitely stay here again when we return to DC!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great trip to D.C.

I was taking my family to D.C. and we didn't want to stay in a hotel. We found this unit and from the pictures it looked very nice. After staying here I can report that the unit is as advertised. We loved the proximity to Union Station and Capitol Hill and we loved the neiborhood. Only downside was no TV's in bedrooms, but we were so tierd from sight seeing every day we feel asleep pretty quick. The kitchen makes you feel at home, we used it every day. I plan to rent this unit again if it's available.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

The place is spacious, meticulously clean and centrally located.

This is the first time that I have tried VRBO and if this place was any indication, then I will be using them a lot more in the future. It is a duplex town home with marble floors on the first floor (spacious kitchen, living room and dining room) and wood floors on the second (two large bedrooms and two full bathes. It was perfectly clean and had all of the amenities. I could not have been happier. I have one very small reservation about the place. the on street parking for Monday through Friday is limited to 2 hours during the 7:00 am to 8:00 pm unless you have a resident permit. I heard that visitor passes can be had. I don't know if that is true, but I wasn't offered one or even advised how I could get one. But please don't let that stop you from renting this unbelievable place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark E., Wichita, KS

8 Days of Respite

This Homeaway property is as good as the pictures look! Lots of space in a very clean and recently renovated historical row home. We rented the property knowing it was going to be a busy week in DC during the Independence Day festivities. The walk to the Union Station Metro stop takes just 7 minutes. We found local eateries just a couple blocks south on Mass avenue. At the end of the block to the east is a small market with most necessities. Another larger market is 2.5 blocks south on Mass Ave. As has been mentioned in reviews before the Ebenezer's coffee shop is very nice and a delight each morning. A gem of an Italian restaurant, Toscana Cafe is right across the street and has a great carry out menu. While this property is close to the Metro, Capital and other sites, it is also just far enough away to feel like a neighborhood. Our children got to experience a little bit of culture and a more urban experience. The AC worked well. The washer and dryer are new models and did what they should. They do have an air bed with sheets that can expand how many people can stay. Wine Fridge! A Tankless water heater that allows for long showers! The owners respond very quickly to emails and our deposit was returned per the rental agreement. We had one small problem with the fridge that was addressed immediately by the property owners. When we are back in DC again, we will stay at this property!

4/10 Poor

Tanya C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Family Trip

Let me start by saying, it takes A LOT for me to leave a less than okay review. This was a last minute trip, so I expected there might be a bump or two. That said, when we got to the house, we didn't have the code for the key pad, called the owner and she said she didn't know but to try the "old code" and she gave me the numbers and it worked - it was 10 PM what if it wouldn't have worked - who had the code? So we moved all of the newspapers that had been thrown on the stoop for weeks and walked passed mail overflowing the mailbox to get to the door. Once we entered, it was clear no one had been there in months, dead bugs on the floor, cobwebs every where, and no AC. Turned on the AC and let it run for 12 hours and still nothing, it was warm outside so opening the windows wasn't going to help. Called the owner she said he would send someone to look at it, no one ever came, we were there 5 days. Once we got used to the heat and the bugs, we noticed the freezer and dishwasher were not in operating order and the fridge was leaking water on to the floor, mentioned those things to owner and never heard anything back about it. The clothes dryer door would not latch so you could not dry anything you washed, so having clean clothes was out of the question. There were many light bulbs burned out all over the unit and ants were coming in from under the exit doors in the kitchen. The final straw was the double glass doors in the kitchen do not lock securely - you could push the doors in from the outside, not safe at all. During one of my text exchanges with the owner mentioned that we were a last minute booking and she didn't have time to send someone to clean. She had about 36 hours to arrange for a cleaning or they could have even came while we were there but they didn't and we had to clean the place ourselves. Unless something has changed drastically. try to find another place in the same area, location was great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer O., Omaha NE

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

Do not stay here.

The week started with landing in DC still without information on how to get in the property l had to call VRBO because the owner does not list a phone number and does not respond through VRBO. We get to the property and it is filthy. There was a peeled off square sticker on the front window of the main house and basement. Made me wonder if there was bad inspection or issue with the property. Then we get inside and the air fresheners are so strong smelling and there is random painters tape throughout the house on light switches, between the baseboards and floors and holding a paper blind up in the eating area. Every surface was filthy. Worst part was how gross the bathrooms were. I contacted the owner and she said the cleaning people had been there yesterday, they had not. We had prepaid so much money and I am not a seasoned VRBO user so I went to the store and bought my own cleaning supplies. To clean enough to get by. I never received a response and messaged again on Monday and was told she would fire the cleaning company. This did me and my family NO GOOD and I paid a lot of money for a 6 night stay. We were not there as much as we had planned due the filthy conditions. The patio was full of knee high weeds and the pretty white fence is black with mud or mold, I did not go back there. There is also not a window covering in the main bathroom and many cars park in line with the window. I have many pictures to substantiate my points and don’t want it to ruin anyone else’s trip. It is sad because the location is good and the coffee shops on the corners are good.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

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Hosted by Farah Ahannavard

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My husband, my daughter, and I put so much love into renovating our home when we had to move due to job-related relocation, we decided to share our beautiful home with others so they can have as much joy as we did living at the house.

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