Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Private garden
A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near George Washington University
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Washington, DC
Embassy Row
Place, Embassy Row
5 min walk
George Washington University
Place, George Washington University
8 min walk
National Geographic Museum
Place, National Geographic Museum
9 min walk
Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
52 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1 - King (or Two Twins )
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 - (Queen Bed)
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Futon
Livingroom (2 futon beds)
2 Double Futons
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
DuPont - Scandinavian Café & Garden Apartment
Serious cleaning protocol & disinfecting!! 100% walkability score. Next to Dupont Circle Metro and 5 blocks from Foggy Bottom. Fantastic entertaining space. Pictures tell all. Professionally designed. Four steps into modern Scandinavian cafe kitchen. Tiled terracotta floors. Blended stucco walls. Two fireplaces -- candles only though! Romantic private patio with trellis lights. Lots of windows. Great floor. Four steps down, Onsite parking available. Private Washer & Dryer. Pets are welcome too.
The space Ideal for a few couples on holiday, GW family, or World Banker on extended work trip. Lovely private entrance just off 21st street. Amazingly functional living space with all modern amenities. (linens, towels, voice activated TV remote with many movie channels, utensils and cookware, private laundry etc.) You'll love it. Walk down four steps to the unexpected kitchen (more cafe than kitchen) welcomes you with a beautiful curved concrete bar and tall stools. Perfect for a starter course or drinks before you step into the heart of the apartment -- the blended stucco walls of the living room and blue terra-cotta sunburst in the fire place always get an admiring “wow!” from visitors. Step directly into your romantic private patio through a floor to ceiling glass door or nestle on one of two sofas with a good book while candles burn in the fire place. Come bedtime - retire to the master bedroom with a king sized bed and fire place. If you are not a couple and need the space just de-latch the bed feet in this room and you will have two single beds. The smaller bedroom has a terrific queen bed and finally the living room common space has two sofas that fold forward all the way and then flat back to give two more singles. The linens for all beds are in the large bedroom. Serious cleaning protocol & disinfecting!! Airbnb has partnered with experts in health and hospitality to create an enhanced cleaning protocol that helps support us hosts as travel evolves. We follow it religiously. Cleaning is a serious business for our family to be sure you are extra safe when you stay with us.
Guest access You have full use of a terrific private patio too adjoining the house anytime you like... including a second larger gas grill. On site parking is possible too but it's first come first served so reserve right away - $25 a day (cash on arrival) Park on the left side. Contact us if you need to store stuff before checkin at 4PM. The small red shed is also our kids playhouse. If you have little ones - or a young spirit - please enjoy it and all the drive way toys, bikes, slides etc... too, as you like. Just keep a close eye on the children so they don't get hurt.
Other things to note Transportation abounds. ============================================================= This is the ideal place to walk the city, as centrally located as you could ever want. ============================================================= We are also 1.5 blocks from the red line, and about 8 minute walk from the blue/orange line. ============================================================= Uber is great in DC too, and if you prefer to cab the St Gregory and Madera Hotels are a hundred feet away in either direction on NH Ave. and almost always have a cab line going. ============================================================= If you bring your own car we potentially have a spot available for you in our driveway at a rate of $25/night - much less than public parking in the area. Just contact us and reserve the spot right away... first come first served. ============================================================= Washington BikeShare is also only 400 feet away. Also there are electric scooters literally on every corner. It's a fantastic way to see the city. You can sign up for all the apps before you come to make it easy. Here is a list in order of my preference but they are all great. SKIP, JUMP, LIME, RAZOR, SKIP, SPIN, BIRD, ============================================================= Here is just a sample of what's walking close: - Wonderful Restaurants--1 block all directions - Dupont Circle Metro--1.5 blocks - Capital Bikeshare -- 2 blocks -- 3 minute walk -Foggy Bottom Metro - 4.5 blocks - 8 min walk - Grocery store -- 4 blocks to Trader Joes & Whole Foods. - Coffee shops-- 2 blocks in any direction to Starbucks :-) 3 blocks to Bagels Etc... best in DC! - Rock Creek Park -- 3 blocks -- (includes public tennis courts, amazing club-like public pool, basketball court, fields, a playground, and miles of running trail. - Kennedy Center--7 blocks - White House--8.5 blocks - Georgetown--10 blocks--12 minute walk - Lincoln Memorial--12 blocks--24 minute walk - Tourist sites on the Mall--12 blocks--24 minute walk - Drug store/pharmacy--2 blocks
Strict Cancellation Policy Cancel up to 7 days before your trip and get a 50% refund plus service fees back.
Property license number - 5007242201001455
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Parking must be reserved (first come) and paid in advance at a rate of $35/night
Important information
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Property Registration Number 5007242201001455
Property # 2227432vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Washington
Located in Washington, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at National Mall and Great Falls Park, while Smithsonian Institution and Smithsonian's National Zoo are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena, and consider making time for Kennedy Center, a top attraction not to be missed.
George Washington University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
National Geographic Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Dupont Circle Station - 6 min walk
New Carrollton Station - 15 min drive
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Krispy Kreme - 5 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Balos Estiatorio - 2 min walk
Chef Geoff's West End - 4 min walk
The Admiral - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is DuPont - Scandinavian Café & Garden Apartment pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at DuPont - Scandinavian Café & Garden Apartment?
As of 5 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at DuPont - Scandinavian Café & Garden Apartment on 23 November 2026 start from NZ$684, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at DuPont - Scandinavian Café & Garden Apartment?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at DuPont - Scandinavian Café & Garden Apartment?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at DuPont - Scandinavian Café & Garden Apartment?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is DuPont - Scandinavian Café & Garden Apartment located?
Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Dupont Circle and George Washington University. Smithsonian Institution and National Mall are also within 1 mile (2 km). Dupont Circle Station is 6 minutes by foot and Farragut North Station is 10 minutes.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Place had a very unique layout but overall we enjoyed it. We needed a few things during our stay and the host was great with communication and quickly brought us what we needed.
Amazing experience and phenomenal host, 100% recommend! We decided on DC as this years anniversary trip and found this rental just outside the heart of Dupont Circle. It is located perfectly within walking distance of anything you need or want to do. The house lives up to the pics and is a great place to stay. We interacted with the owner a few times and he gave us some wonderful tips on sites and restaurants to visit. He was extremely responsive to any questions we had and was a pleasure to converse with. Loved our visit and this home. 5 stars!!!
The host was an excellent communicator and was available if we needed their help. The location is outstanding for food, drinks, access to good coffee, and Bike Share and Metro.
Really cute and comfortable with everything you need for a nice stay. The location is excellent and is walking distance to a ton of cafes and restaurants.
Renter beware, property does not match description. This is a basement type dwelling with all windows barred, a broken patio door, and only one way out. Outside of building is old and unkept, especially for the DuPont Circle area. . Patio is dirty and dingy. One of the beds listed is a cot type bed in a hallway. All bedrooms are only big enough to fit the bed. It is small so just beware
Fantastic location. Good communication with the friendly owner who accommodated us with everything we needed. Easy walk to White House. Lots of shopping and dining in the neighborhood. Would stay again.
Tony U.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Wonderful guests in all regards. We would rent to Tony and his four legged team again and again!!!
The place was very cozy and fun. The kitchen wasnt very usable, but that was fine since we mostly ate out. It was convenient to park right outside in the driveway. The condition of the space (cleanliness, walls, windows, etc.) was a bit shabby.
Very convenient to every thing. Nice neighborhood. The host was great!! We enjoyed our stay.
natalie b.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Paul
19 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Eclectic property and great location. Excellent communications with host, who was super-responsive to a logistical challenge at the beginning of the stay. We enjoyed the design and homey feel of the place. It is not new or super modern, yet has charm and taste. Would stay again.
Stayed for a weekend concert and had a great experience. The space comfortably accommodated four adult men with plenty of room left to hang out and socialize. It’s in a fantastic location—just a short walk to a variety of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and more. Highly convenient and comfortable!
The communication with the owner was very helpful- he researched a lot to the questions we asked about things to do with our 3 yr old granddaughter. The location was great. The place was eclectic and comfortable. some things didn't work as expected but it was clean and quiet and we found ways to work around. I would stay there again.
This was easy and close to where we were working. Our host was amazing, and the place was clean and accommodating! Would absolutely stay again. Thank you!
This was perfectly located near DuPont Circle, my favorite DC neighborhood. Plenty of room to have a dedicated workspace during my stay too. Tedd checked in and was responsive even though nothing came up during my stay. I would definitely recommend.
This apartment had plenty of space and privacy for the 3 of us. The location was fantastic for walking to tourist spots, restaurants, shopping markets. Ted’s was a terrific host—very responsive to our questions and super accommodating. Another huge plus is that we could park our car right in the driveway. Very nice, safe residential neighborhood, but close to all the fun stuff!
Sally J.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth
1 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a very large basement apartment with two bedrooms, large living room and a modest kitchen. Dupont Circle and many restaurants are nearby. It was pet friendly. The decor is to say the least unique and eclectic!
Property was as described. Very cool, unique apartment. We stayed with our two adult children and we all enjoyed the property. Host was GREAT! Instructions all clear and communication quick.
Great location and communication is great with the host. Place is a little old and the accommodations show it but it was still comfortable enough and served all of its purposes. Definitely recommend.
This was our second stay in past 3
Months at this property. We had 3
adults so we stayed in the 2
Bedroom apartment. The location is perfect for our needs to be in both Georgetown and in DC proper. The beds are VERY comfortable and having a big living room is a huge plus.
Tedd is an Awesome host. Communication is clear and easy with host.
Would highly recommend this property to anyone who wants great location and comfortable accommodations.