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Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown

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Gothic Victorian Brownstone restored in Mid Century Modern Revival décor
COZY LIVING ROOM WITH ELEGANCE AND SPACE. Great for entertaining or lounging
Perfect for chilling out after a long day of site seeing or for movie night!
SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM
Dining or study area with luxurious flow
DINING AREA OFF OF THE LIVING ROOM
Plenty of room for entertaining and dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • George Washington University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • White House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • National Mall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

AIR AND SPACE BEDROOM

1 Queen Bed

BANKSEY BEDROOM

2 Single Beds

NATIONAL ZOO BEDROOM

1 Queen Bed

POTOMAC RIVER BEDROOM

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

LUXURY GROUND LEVEL BATHROOM

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

LUXURY TOP FLOOR BATHROOM

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown

Welcome to "The Frosted Castle At West End", an historic 130-year old Duplex Brownstone building, professionally restored with elegance and theatrical artistry. Your Luxury Daylight Suite is located on the First AND Second floors of this 4 level building. Guests have complete privacy and convenience, with a separate entrance from the rest of the building. Voted as the Best Location in the city, this unique home is a "Walker's Dream" in Downtown Washington DC, located near The White House, Georgetown, museums, National Landmark Sites, world class restaurants, pubs, eclectic shopping, The Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro Rail Station, George Washington University, The World Bank, GW Hospital, 3 grocery stores, The European Union headquarters, the jogging/biking trail along the The Potomac River, the public library and nearby parks!

Property manager

Anand Devadas
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 24
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Parties must be requested & approved in writing.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside in the private courtyard.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 2
Note from host: Parties must be requested & approved in writing.
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 5007242201001235

We should mention

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

About the area

Washington

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Downtown Washington D.C., a neighbourhood in Washington. Union Station Shopping Center and Fashion Center at Pentagon City are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Natural History. 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. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking and cycling nearby.
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Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • George Washington University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • White House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • National Mall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Foggy Bottom Station - 4 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 15 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Allegro Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Foggy Bottom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪CIRCA at Foggy Bottom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Devon & Blakely - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown located?

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of George Washington University Hospital, George Washington University and Kennedy Center. Smithsonian Institution and National Mall are also within 1 mile (2 km). Foggy Bottom Station is only a 4-minute walk and Farragut North Station is 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Audra D.

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful house, very clean, comfortable and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time here. The place was well equiped and was close to everything we wanted to do. Parking at The Ritz Carlton was very convenient and allowed in and out privileges.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

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

Great Location and Wonderful Property

We are so glad we stated here. Such a cute place in between Georgetown and the Mall area. Clean and well stocked. The owners were incredibly nice. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

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

Best way to stay in DC with family!

We had a mini family reunion and 4 of us including 2 people 75 stayed here. The property is beautifully furnished with each room having a theme and bathrooms and kitchens are fully appointed with everything needed. Excellent location. They offer use of a wheelchair which we requested thinking we wouldn’t need but we did, saving the second day for one of our group. Thanks so much for a great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob and Julie S.

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

Great Visit to DC

Kind hosts, well-stocked, great location from which to explore varied interests with three college-aged kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Amazing location

This is a great place to stay and enjoy DC. The property is beautiful and very well maintained. The host was gracious. Walking distance to most things we wanted to do and ride share drivers were always there within minutes. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy A.

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

First Time DC Visitors

The home was incredibly clean and well equipped with everything we could want or need - even providing a wheel chair for our 80 year old mother. Location was prime and the communication with the owner was 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

A Jewel in Foggy Bottom

Terrific property! In the heart of Foggy Bottom. Fully stocked kitchen. A range of toiletries in each bath. Each bedroom beautifully appointed. Our host, Anand, very responsive. We would return in a heart beat. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth b.

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

Beautiful property, fantastic location

This is a beautiful VRBO and I can highly recommend it. The location is perfect. We walked to the Mall on two separate mornings and also through Georgetown. Very easy to get Ubers to Adams Morgan, home from dinners, etc. The VRBO is well stocked with coffee and snacks and toiletries and the hosts are very responsive and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

Beautiful property, great hosts

I booked this on behalf of my parents + aunts who travelled in from S Korea. The property was so spacious and they loved the decoration. Anand and Lisa were very communicative throughout and even met my parents out front to walk them through rverything when they first arrived. My family enjoyed the location and ability to walk and get around without a car. They would definitely stay here again if they visited DC in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

High by marks

Nice house. Great location. Very professional owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

One of the best VRBOs!

The location of this property is unmatched, you can access all of DC area from here. The hosts are top-level helpful and caring. Place has everything you could need. The property is extremely unique and comfortable. If possible, i will stay here whenever i am in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful property with incredible amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Thank You

Excellent location. Very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana R.

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

Great Location

This was the perfect location for us to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

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

Great property

Just as advertised - nice property, great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

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

Wonderful property and hosts

The property was beautiful, comfortable and clean! Location was great, 10 min walk to the White House and so many great restaurants. We were a group of 6….5 adults and one teen, and we fit comfortably in the house. Anand and Lisa are wonderful hosts, so gracious and welcoming, they even changed the sheets for us after a minor medical issue. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura c.

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

City living at its finest!

Three generations stayed for a quick trip to the big city and we all loved this VRBO. Not only is it conveniently located to catch the bus and subway, but it’s also impeccably appointed and beautifully decorated. The host was so kind and gave us wonderful recommendations for restaurants. We would all highly recommend this VRBO to our most discerning friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

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

Had a great time!

Had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paige L.

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time at this location highly recommend to anyone area. The host was very attentive and provided all information needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T.

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

Perfect in every way

This was one of our very best VRBO experiences! Great location for walking, access to public transportation and dining. Friendly, warm hosts who took care of us, anticipated needs and communicated well. The apartment was spotlessly clean and as described. This place is a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Wonderful Property!

Wonderful location and property for a family get-away in the city! Anand was extremely helpful and communicative, we will certainly book again the next time we are in DC!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Perfect girls’ weekend

Great property and location. Owners very accessible and helpful. Thanks for a great weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Byron V.

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

Great for families!

Fantastic tour on checking in! Incredibly comfortable stay including two kids (6 and 4) and grandparents. Owner was super responsive and attentive. The place was so well stocked! Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Thomas S.

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

DC Super Classy Comfortable Perfect

The 2 floors are a perfect stay, beautiful, each room so creatively designed. Private, owners are super nice and accessible if you need anything but we didn’t need a thing perfect! Very convenient location in heart of DC.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Anand Devadas

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Anand is a native born Washingtonian, who has served as a Photojournalist during the administrations of President Ford, President Carter and President Reagan. As a photographer he has witnessed and chronicled numerous historic events in Washington DC. He is currently a real estate broker and an investor.

Lisa Marie is a native of the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York, from the historic hamlet town of Seneca Falls, which is the home of The Women's Suffrage Movement and the inspiration for Frank Capra's movie, "It's a Wonderful Life". Some of the most memorable times of her childhood were spent in the Saint Lawrence Seaway in the nearby 1000 Islands of Canada. She is an established Design Artist and a Licensed Esthetician.

Together Anand and Lisa Marie have merged their talents to create one of the city's most acclaimed historic landmark accommodations in Downtown DC.

Why they chose this property

As a teenager working with his father from their photo studio, located two blocks away from The White House, Anand spent many years walking through the neighborhoods along Pennsylvania Avenue, which were once lined with magnificent historic Brownstones. As the years went by, developers sadly began tearing down one historic neighborhood after another.

Fortunately, the one block that was spared by the DC Historic Society is where Anand and Lisa chose to establish their famous property.

The Frosted Castle At West End has been home to numerous residents over the 130+ years. including a hospital, a CIA safe house in the 1960's and a popular fraternity house for students at the nearby university.

Anand's and Lisa's Downtown home, in the prestigious West End and Foggy Bottom neighborhoods, is the closest and largest such property near The White House, Georgetown, The World Bank and numerous National Landmarks and Monuments.

What makes this property unique

The Frosted Castle At West End is constantly voted as "The Best Location in DC". It is ideal for larger families or business groups who want to take advantage of the convenience of walking to any of the numerous restaurants, monuments, The White House, Georgetown, The Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro Station, grocery shops, pubs, The World Bank and so much more!

Best of all, the property is located only 20 minutes away by taxi, from Reagan National Airport. Many guests take advantage of the neighborhood Metro Station (just a 5 minutes walk away) ,which is a convenient ride to both Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests