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Urban Oasis: Vibrant Charm 5 Mins from DC!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12246 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Arlington, VA
  • Arlington National Cemetery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Georgetown University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • White House
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

Common spaces

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Urban Oasis: Vibrant Charm 5 Mins from DC!

Discover our Arlington retreat, 5 minutes from DC, blending modern convenience with quirky charm! Ideal for all, enjoy free parking, Wi-Fi, and easy self-check-in.

Explore Ballston/Clarendon's metro, dining, and nightlife. Immerse in vintage details for a memorable stay!

Book now for a uniquely delightful experience capturing the essence of past and present!

Welcome to our charming retreat, blending the allure of an older home with modern comfort. Whether you're exploring iconic D.C. landmarks or on business in Arlington, our quaint abode is your ideal retreat. Nestled in the vibrant Ballston/Clarendon area, surrounded by enticing dining, shopping, and entertainment, our home is a leisurely stroll to the Ballston Metro station, connecting you effortlessly to all the tourist hotspots in Washington D.C.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed w/Dresser| Bedroom 2: 2 -Twin Beds w/Dresser & 50” TV | Bedroom 3: Queen Sofa Sleeper w/Desk | (TOP LEVEL) Bedroom 4: Queen Bed w/en-suite full bath & TV| Upstairs Loft Area: Twin Daybed w/Twin Trundle |Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

OTHER AMENITIES: Iron/Ironing Board, High Chair and Pack ‘n Play are available free of cost/use, if needed.

MAIN FEATURES: Open living space, Smart TV w/ premium cable & Netflix, Full Jack N Jill style bathroom on main floor (between Queen & Twin bedrooms), & desk/workspace area. Top Level: Loft space for smaller gatherings

KITCHEN: Fully stocked kitchen to include dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, dishware/flatware, trash bags + paper towels, spices, garbage disposal, high chair

GENERAL: Free Wi-Fi, central A/C & heating, keyless entry, laptop friendly, complimentary toiletries, iron/board, linens/towels, hair dryers, hangers, board games

PARKING: Designated private driveway parking for guest use only. Can easily accommodate between 3-4 cars or 2-3 SUVS.

An 8-minute drive takes you to historic Georgetown, while a 10-minute drive immerses you in the Smithsonian Museums, Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, and the World War II Memorial. Craving seafood? A quick 10-minute drive to The Wharf satisfies your culinary desires. Feeling lucky? A 20-minute drive leads to the National Harbor/MGM Casino for a thrilling night out.

Entire Home/Driveway for Guest Use only

Readily available and immediate response regarding any additional questions or concerns regarding new or existing reservations.

Located in the Ballston/Clarendon area which includes many dining, shopping and entertainment such as the Ballston Quarter Regal Cinemas. If relying on Metro, the Ballston Metro station is less than 10 mins walking which can take you to all your touristic DC sites. We are a 8 minute drive to historic Georgetown, a 10 minute drive to all the Smithsonian Museums, Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, World War II Memorial. We are a 10 minute drive from The Wharf known for the freshest and best seafood in the DC metropolitan area, and a 20 minute drive to the National Harbor/MGM Casino.

At the end of our street, you will find a family friendly park which includes a grassy open field for a quick game of soccer,kickball, fly a kite and more. It also includes a full size playground for the kiddos and a basketball court. Our home comes equipped with a loaner soccer ball and basketball if needed for use at the park.

While our area allows for plenty of parking and ease of transportation by car, the best method and most common use of transportation for tourists is the Ballston Metro station which is located a couple of blocks away from our home. Metro allows ease of access into all the popular touristic sites in Washington, DC to include Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, and all Smithsonian museums/National Mall/Capital/White House.
We DO NOT allow smoking inside the home at anytime. Should you or your guests smoke, we do offer a smoking designated area outdoor for your use and ask that you please dispose of your butts in the proper receptacle, provided.

Property manager

Kelly Benkahla
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Arlington

Waycroft - Woodlawn, a neighbourhood in Arlington, is home to this holiday home. Fashion Center at Pentagon City and Union Station Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore National Mall and Great Falls Park. Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Natural History are not to be missed.
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Arlington, VA

What's nearby

  • Virginia Hospital Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ballston Quarter - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Arlington National Cemetery - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Georgetown University - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • White House - 8 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Ballston Station - 12 min walk
  • Alexandria Station - 16 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Julio's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Oasis: Vibrant Charm 5 Mins from DC! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Urban Oasis: Vibrant Charm 5 Mins from DC!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Urban Oasis: Vibrant Charm 5 Mins from DC!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Urban Oasis: Vibrant Charm 5 Mins from DC! located?

Located in Waycroft - Woodlawn, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ballston Quarter and Virginia Hospital Center. Marymount University and Fort Myer are also within 3 miles (5 km). Ballston Station is 12 minutes by foot and Virginia Square Station is 20 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krista P.

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

Clean convenient to metro

Clean house lots of room, walk to metro
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa W.

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

Family visit

Perfect for our needs. Location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin S.

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

Clean and great location!

When we began looking for properties for this trip, our priority was something within walking distance to a Metro station. It was an easy 14-minute walk to the nearest station. The home was also well-kept and had all the necessary amenities. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ragen N.

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

Safe, clean location

Great stay, just as pictured/ described!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

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

Great location

It was in a great location since we were going to Arlington National Cemetery and also to DC
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lin z.

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

wonderful stay

easy to get to train station and owner was responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie Z.

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

Arlington stay

Great place! Location is easy to get to from Ballston.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marsha S.

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

Convenient to Metro, good restaurants & walking area, plenty of sleeping space

Good place for DC sites
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

DC trip

The location is great. There is restaurants within walking distance and it is a short trip to the national mall.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

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

Great location and sleeps a lot

We have a large-ish group on a family vacation. We had two kids who comfortably had their own rooms. The location is the best part! It is an older house so in the winter the heat/cold varied across the bedrooms as is pretty usual in the houses in the area but overall it was easily managed! Great communication with the host and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

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

Easy trip to museums

Comfortable and convenient, plenty of parking
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

lori m.

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

Family stay

House was perfect for our needs. Clean, spacious and convenient. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larisa S.

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

Wonderful place to stay and explore DC area

We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again! Balston neighborhood was very walkable from this property. Convenient short walk to the metro, shipping, and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

Excellent location!

The house is very cozy and bright!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Close to DC

Clean rooms, close to DC metro stop and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Arlington stay for the Marine Corps Marathon

Very cute little house. Very roomy for what we needed. Less than a mile to public transportation and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

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

Great for a large family

We had 4 adults and 4 kids and had plenty of room. Everything was clean and well maintained. Easy check in, close to the metro and highway so it was a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Good. Clean. Close.

Great experience. Would rent here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

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

Perfect Family Vacation!

The seven of us (ages 22mo-68y) enjoyed our stay! A short 15 minute walk to the metro and restaurants. Very quiet in the evenings, even though it is adjacent to a main highway. Remember that it is an old house, but that gives it so much charm! Very clean and comfortable! A great home away from home while seeing the Washington DC sites.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye T.

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

Plenty of Room & Convenient to Everything

There were plenty of rooms with comfortable beds to house our family, with a great living & dining area to gather together. A short walk to the Metro gave us access to everything we wanted to get to in the city. The kids enjoyed the park, which was a quick two-block walk away. The kitchen was small, but had everything we needed. Our host was responsive, check in and out was easy. If we’re ever in DC again, this will be our first choice!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

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

Great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at Glebe! The house was spacious enough for 5 adults, was clean and was at a great location. Kelly really made sure the home was stocked with everything you could need. Check in and out was simple and easy. Overall a great stay with a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Great trip to Arlington

Very nice property close to everything in Arlington and DC. We had a great time and loved the accommodations. Home was perfect for my family of 8 adults and 2 young children and would like to stay there again on our return trip there in future. Property manager/owner was wonderful to work with and very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Malligarjunan M.

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

Excellent stay

We had a very good stay in the house . House is well designed within small space and have everything which we needed for stay . House was very clean and had enough towels, comforters for 6 people . Happy to stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ann M.

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

Had fun!

Great for a family. Comfortable beds and good pillows. Kitchen had everything we needed even though very small. Park was a short beautiful walk away. Kids enjoyed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Misty H.

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

Family Vacation Stay

The house was perfect for what we needed. There was plenty of parking and the house was easy to find. Our questions were answered promptly. It was clean and had plenty of space for our group of 7. Kitchen is small but we didn’t cook much so it was not an issue. With 3 teenage girls, we had no issues with hot water for showers.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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Hosted by Kelly Benkahla

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English, Spanish

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