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Garden Apartment Retreat

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A garden with a wooden bench, a swing, and a variety of plants and flowers.
A laundry room with two washing machines, a drying rack, and a chandelier.
A spacious living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, a guitar, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with two beds, a chandelier, a painting, and a window.
A garden with various plants and a wooden fence.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cabin John, MD
  • Place, Glen Echo Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventure Theatre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Puppet Co. Playhouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cabin John

Cabin John is home to this apartment. White House and Lincoln Memorial are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Smithsonian National Postal Museum and Smithsonian's National Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Cabin John, MD

What's nearby

  • Glen Echo Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Adventure Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Puppet Co. Playhouse - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Clara Barton National Historic Site - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • National Institute of Health Campus - 12 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Bethesda Center Station - 8 min drive
  • Rockville Station - 15 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatte - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Buns - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream And Treats - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Leaf - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪matchbox - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Apartment Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Garden Apartment Retreat?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Apartment Retreat on 20 November 2026 start from NZ$925, 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 Garden Apartment Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Garden Apartment Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Apartment Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden Apartment Retreat located?

Situated in Cabin John, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Potomac River, National Institute of Health Campus and Sibley Memorial Hospital. NIH Clinical Center and Westfield Montgomery Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place amazing people. God Bless always
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable space and good communication with host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to stay!! The hots is amazing, the gardens and the home are lovely, and the location is perfect - near DC and Arlington without being in the middle of any of it. The streets are quiet enough to walk the dogs without issue and the home has everything you need for your stay. Would 1000% recommend and I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was excellent, clean room
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family place and great kitchen. Bedroom aircon a bit noisy but ok for us. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very convenient and comfortable. It was well equipped and welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Easy to communicate with hosts. Very very central to Glen echo. Is a place I would highly recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carolyn was very welcoming and provided everything we needed. The apartment was comfortable and the location was great. Easy drive DC.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely space and very kind host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great location! Lovely backyard for dogs and lots of green space
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time. My friends and I really enjoyed the space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Stay

Check in was seamless and easy. The unit was so cozy and was thoughtfully stocked with things we might need!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible stay with Carolyn. The apartment was spotless and the service was incredible. Carolyn was very thoughtful and was so kind to our puppy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quick stay

The place was extremely clean, and the host was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

Great location. Helpful and kind hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant stay

Very welcoming, very clean, great communications, easy to get to metro, comfortable and Paul , Carolyn and family were very friendly. Highly recommend this rental!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely apartment

Very comfortable, relaxing place to stay. The patio was especially nice for morning coffee. Would stay here gain.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Excellent place, lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this property. It is well located for visiting upper NW and family in MD. The space is large and nice - they are kind enough to equip it with all that you will need. We were in town for a week and it had everything we needed for the whole time. The only things I would note is that the backyard isn’t fully fenced in case you are bringing dogs (they never said it was, but just pointing it out for dog owners). Since you are staying in a basement apartment you do hear footsteps and talking above but it wasn’t excessive. Finally, I would recommend reaching out the the day before you arrive to get the entry code to the door. It wasn’t in any of the emails I received from VRBO and it was a bummer when we could t get in when we arrived but the owners were super responsive when we reached out for it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2026
Thank you for staying with us. I'm so sorry that the message I sent with the check in information didn't go through the day before you arrived. Please come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place with a great host

Superb! Just what we were looking for in an ideal, quiet location. Everything we needed for a fantastic stay was provided by hosts. Note that it’s a downstairs apartment with family Highly recommend and would def stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice weekend stay

The unit was very clean and pleasant. Always cool .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean daylight basement apartment with delightfully creative decor, comfortable, and private with a beautiful yard in a quiet neighborhood. Parking in the driveway. Convenient drive to tourist attractions downtown. Owner is very welcoming and responsive to any needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasure and business and spiritual

The host and her daughters are magic and phenomenal. The property felt like a magical getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquility

A spacious backyard with lots of kid-friendly options with a patio area for chatting or eating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
Nancy, it was a pleasure to meet you. We loved having you stay with us. Best, C
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great stay

We had a great stay in Cabin John. The hosts were very communicative and friendly. The heating/cooling system is a little loud at night, but I had brought something to generate white noise and didn't have any trouble once I got used to it. If we were staying in the same area, we would definitely look to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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