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Sunny, Roomy Apt/Free Parking/Sleeps 5!

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access our free wi-fi from comfy armchairs or the antique desk
kitchen is supplied with all major appliances
Nearby Eastern Market has great vendors and killer crab cakes at Market Lunch.
Capitol Hill is home to great restaurants and 1 of the best dive bars in America
We even have a bookstore for kids and a shop that sells olive oil and salt

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 574.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • United States Capitol
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Smithsonian Institution
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Union Station Shopping Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Sunny, Roomy Apt/Free Parking/Sleeps 5!

This clean, large, light-filled, heart-of-historic Capitol Hill apartment comes with everything! A locked, gated courtyard leads to this fabulous, separate entrance apartment. Guests arrive to find a well-equipped kitchen (full-size, with granite counters) stocked with staples including coffee, tea, honey, spices and cooking oils, fresh linens on the beds and clean, plush towels in the bathroom. Cable, Wi-Fi, 32-inch flat-screen TV, washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, hair dryer, independent heating and cooling system and free off-street parking are also included. With a grocery store two blocks away, and an eat-in kitchen that seats four to five, guests have the choice of cooking or going out to any of the Hill's many restaurants. After a full day of sight-seeing, guests can sleep on the queen-size memory foam mattress in the master bedroom, and shower in the attached bathroom. For parties of more than two, the living room daybed w/trundle sleeps two. A comfy roll-away bed is also available, as well as a baby crib, high-chair or booster seat. Please note that the only bathroom is accessed through the master bedroom. The apartment is in a lovely neighborhood. Part of the original Capitol Hill, guests are easily able to walk to the Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, National Mall, Smithsonian museums, Union Station and Union Station Metro. Just yards from the apartment is historic Stanton Park: for runners, 8 laps of the park is a mile. For parents of young children, Stanton Park has a gated playground. The neighborhood is also home to Capital Bikeshare stations, bookstores, corner stores, grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, the famous Eastern Market and a fabulous weekend flea market. Everything else in Washington, from the National Zoo to the Nationals' ball park, the White House, Ford's Theater, Chinatown, Georgetown, Arlington Cemetery, can be reached by Metro or the Circulator bus.

Please note our other VRBO properties -- 698259 is across the patio from the apartment.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 5007242201002016

We should mention

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

About the area

Washington

Located in Capitol Hill, a neighbourhood in Washington, this apartment is in a rural area. Smithsonian Institution and Washington Navy Yard are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of Natural History. Travelling with kids? Make time for Smithsonian's National Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Capital One Arena. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
Map
Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • United States Capitol - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Mall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Capital One Arena - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Hart Station - 6 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 11 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dirksen Cafeteria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Good Stuff Eatery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Union Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo & Bergen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ebenezers Coffeehouse - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny, Roomy Apt/Free Parking/Sleeps 5! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny, Roomy Apt/Free Parking/Sleeps 5!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny, Roomy Apt/Free Parking/Sleeps 5!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny, Roomy Apt/Free Parking/Sleeps 5! located?

This family-friendly Washington apartment building is located in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Supreme Court of the United States, Smithsonian Institution and United States Capitol. National Mall and Union Station Shopping Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). Hart Station is 6 minutes by foot and Dirksen Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Perfect for us

Great location - we were easily able to do all of the things we wanted… it was the perfect place for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade S.

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

July

Perfect location, great apartment. Would stay anytime i visit DC
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Front doors were locked so I placed key under newspaper
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sally s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
convenient location for touring the sights of DC.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Comfy lodgings right in the middle of everything!

Great stay, very responsive host, location was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Great place to stay for DC visit

My wife and our 21 year old son stayed here for its close proximity to all the DC must see places, it didn’t let us down. The location is outstanding as it lies within a 15 min walk to the metro and a 12 minute walk to the nations capital. The historic house is located within a very nice and safe neighborhood and the owners were very friendly and accommodating. Off street parking is available so we parked our car and didn’t use it our entire visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Close to Everything

Great place to stay! Neighborhood felt safe. Able to park our car their the entire stay and then walk 20-30 minutes to Museums. The Union Pub was only a 9 minute walk and had delicious food!The place itself was clean, plenty of bedding, towels, full kitchen, laundry. They even had a little fan in the bedroom, which I appreciated. I will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody L.

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

Dave and Melody from Oklahoma

The property was charming. The only negative was lack of internet speed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Easy Access to the Area

The basement apartment was exactly as advertised. The location is great - easy to access Union Station & the capital. The house is on the corner with a light, so occasionally some road noise when cars rev off, but nothing that isn't expected in city living/staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip R.

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

Great

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fay K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

DC Trip

Wonderful location and very comfortable. Only problem we experienced were the steps going down to the apartment. They are small and very steep and there was no mention of this in the description. We managed them but could be a problem for some people.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Close enough to walk

The house was exactly what we needed for our short trip to DC. It had the perfect amount of space for our family of 4 and a parking spot for our rental car! The house was clean and comfortable, and it didn’t feel like a garden unit. The neighborhood was quiet and quaint. The library of congress was only about 10-15 min walk and a 25-30 min walk to the National Archives. Overall, we were very happy with our stay and would recommend this place for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Lovely

It was a nice apartment and well furnished. I loved the touches of modern and antique. Nice walking distance to a few sites with beautiful brownstones along the way. The cement stairs down to the door were a bit steep, however.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Will stay anytime

Cute place fantastic location close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

NIce basement apartment in capital hill area.

Walking distance to capital and a couple of good restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Denice H.

Liked: Location

Ok

Not great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

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

Great location, easy access

Property was easy to access and walking distance to National Mall. Had everything we needed during our stay and the off street parking was great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

James M.

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

Great location in historic older home

Walking distance to the capital ... beautiful older home in a nicr neighborhood. Instructions and the space was excellent. It needs spme light repairs, but everything was functional, comfortable, and spacias for a basement apartment. Only one entrance / exit with the agress having bars. But great price for the area, for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Family trip

Great location with fresh markets near by
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Beautiful, safe and quiet

This property is really nice and in a great location. The bed is super comfy and pillows are so good we looked for the name so we can purchase them for home. Lots of hot water, lots of great towels and really nice people. We will definitely reserve this place again for our next DC trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

The B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great Location but needs work

Close to Supreme Court Library of Congress and US Capitol. Quiet, safe area. Issues include difficult, possibly dangerous steps down to entry door, then additional steps down into the unit. Poorly equipped kitchen. Only 1 teaspoon. No sugar. No curtain over kitchen window. Bathroom door does not fully close unless latched.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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

Great neighborhood

Great neighborhood! The apartment is cozy and was perfect for us. We enjoyed are stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

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

Great apartment

We enjoyed our stay so much. The apartment was spacious and comfortable. Everything we needed was provided, and the full bed was the most comfortable I’ve slept in away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W., Philadelphia, PA

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

Great Location!

This place was roomy, well-equipped, beautifully appointed, and quiet. Great location and free parking in DC! Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

b O., cooperstown

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

Nice spot on Capital Hill

We had a very nice stay. Walking distance to the Mall and museums. Large roomy space and included parking on the property. Very good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Katy Kelly

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The Kelly family is the second family to live in the main house, which was built in 1876 by Maj. Samuel Walker for his family.

Why they chose this property

One of the premier properties on Capitol Hill, the carriage house, the stable and the east side of this Victorian house were completed in 1876. By 1886, Maj. Samuel Walker had more money and ten children so he added the west side of the house, the third floor and the porches in the style of Charles Eastlake, the English architect who simplified Victorian architecture and flattened its rounded gingerbread. All of the first floor ceilings—except the hall—are tin and so is a bedroom ceiling on the second floor.

What makes this property unique

One of the great pleasures of the house is that it remains much as it was when first built. Modernizing was done slowly, with care and caution. On the chance that electricity was just a fad, Major Walker only electrified every other arm of the chandeliers in the living room and the study and left the others as gas lights. The gaslights still work--and so does the electricity.

Languages:

English

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