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Cozy English Basement Guesthouse

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Gallatin Guesthouse
Kitchen Dining
Living Room
Relax & Enjoy the City
Bedroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Washington, DC
  • Catholic University of America
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Howard University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Smithsonian's National Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy English Basement Guesthouse

My guesthouse is close to Fort Totten Metro Station, dining & shopping on Upshur Avenue in Petworth, and a 10 minute cab drive to the popular U Street Corridor. You’ll love my place because of easy it's access to buses and the subway. Great for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers. It sleeps two comfortably with a queen size bed and twin futon sofa bed. The tree lined neighborhood is quiet. There is ample parking if you are driving a car on your trip.

Property manager

Teri

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 13
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Please take all leftover food with you when checking out. Do not leave any food purchased during your stay in the freezer, refrigerator or cabinets.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No Smoking inside or outside rental No burning candles

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 5007242201001633

About the area

Washington

Located in Washington, this apartment is in the city centre. White House and Washington Monument are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Fashion Center at Pentagon City. 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.
Map
Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • Catholic University of America - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Howard University - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Smithsonian's National Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • White House - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • New Carrollton Station - 15 min drive
  • Fort Totten Station - 18 min walk
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Büna - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jackie Lee's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mama Chepa - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy English Basement Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy English Basement Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy English Basement Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy English Basement Guesthouse located?

Located in Northwest, this apartment building is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Catholic University of America and within 3 miles (5 km) of Howard University and Smithsonian's National Zoo. Rock Creek Park and Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception are also within 3 miles (5 km). Fort Totten Station is 18 minutes by foot and Georgia Ave. Petworth Station is 26 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg & Susan B.

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

Washington DC base for exploring

We used the guesthouse as our base to explore DC. We walked to Fort Totten metro train station, about a 15 minute walk, and it was ideal. We used the stove to cook at night and big fridge was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Although a good experience. The host was a bit strict on wanting the window AC being turned off when not at the VRBO. Which was fine, but took a while to cool down when got back to the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kerstin S.

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

Great base for exploring DC

I enjoyed staying here. It was the right size and convenient to both the bus and Metro for going downtown to see the sights. The kitchen had tea and snacks, which were a godsend until I could get to a store. The unit was a bit warm at times
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri M.

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

Perfect getaway

Perfect place for a quick getaway to enjoy all that DC has to offer. Directions were clear and place fit the 2 of us. We were so exhausted from our adventures the noise from above did not bother us - similar to living in an apartment and hearing footsteps and chairs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place to stay will for sure come back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

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

Great stay

Great location, easy check in, very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Wonderful Vacation

Everything was great!! grocery store walking distance, Metro & bus very close to walk to. Apartment is great clean and very quiet, Had a great time will definitely come back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gail T.

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

Visit

Good location and well stocked. Communication very good, check in/out process very easy and well communicated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location was perfect for our week in DC, thank you for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Vernon M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Glad I found a place to stay

Initially I believed it was a cozy apartment. I was greeted by rodent droppings. On the stove and table in the kitchen. The kitchen sink backed up Saturday morning and the host replied to my message that she would try to get a technician out tomorrow before check out but no one showed And then I noticed that the bathroom hadn't been cleaned before I got there. It is in walking distance to the metro though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max K.

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

Great location

A short walk to the metro train, And from there, access to all of the tourist spots of Washington DC And surrounding areas
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom O.

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

Perfect for my needs

The apartment was in a great location and had everything i needed. The host (Teri) was extremely responsive and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Cozy Apartment

This guesthouse had a perfection location and a wonderful setup inside. We thoroughly appreciated its utility and privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adeyemi O.

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

Nice, cozy, co convenient place.

It was nice and I will recommend to another person that wishes to stay there. Neat place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sIcOvErLoRd

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

Basement

I love the old historical buildings. I work in a lot of them and this basement is so cute and comfortable. And the host is a a+
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

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

Great time!

Thanks Teri for a great trip - will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
All good, I enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya H.

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

Excellent

The space was laid out well and accommodated everything i needed. It provided much needed quiet at the end of busy overwhelming days
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

3-night stay was good

Accomodations were very nice, and the kitchen supplies and food provided were very thoughtful. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Audrey M.

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

A comfortable “ landing spot” for a tour of the city.

Teri was a very good host. The apartment met our needs for our short stay in DC.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

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

Second time and it feels like home

My wife and I went to see a concert and decided to stay here again. We went earlier this year and aaa thoroughly happy with our stay. When we came in we were greeted with a sense of familiarity and comfort that comes from a place that makes you feel at home. Thank you again for letting us stay and we hope to do it again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bob B.

Nicely priced and very convenient - would stay here again

Convenient location (.5 mi. from Metro Station). Nice neighborhood. Well-equipped with a comfortable bed. Easy on-street parking. Terri was very responsive with any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

City dweller

Had a lovely stay - enjoyed truly feeling like part of the local community on my walks to/from the Metro. Thoughtful touches (like snacks and drinks).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This apartment is very comfortable and a good value for the price. If you like to cook, the gas stove is a real plus. Fort Totten Metro Station (Red & Green lines) was an easy 12-minute walk. If you're driving, street parking was readily available in front of the apartment every day I was there. Finally, the owner provided clear instructions and even stocked the apartment with some drinks, snacks, and good coffee!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy G.

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

Great DC option

This was cute little place north of the city. The basement apartment had everything we needed (and more) and the neighborhood was nice and quiet with easy parking on the street right in front of the apartment. The Metro was pretty much a straight 3/4 mile walk from the apartment and very convenient to use. We never touched our car the whole week.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

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Hosted by Teri

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