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

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A grand building with a prominent entrance, stone steps, and a large door.
An outdoor patio with a stone wall, a black metal table, and chairs.
A modern living room with a black marble coffee table, a brown leather sofa with patterned cushions, and a large mirror on the wall.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.
A cozy bedroom with a brick wall, a wooden headboard, a white bed with patterned pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to George Washington University
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • Place, George Washington University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smithsonian Institution
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, National Geographic Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪51 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!

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
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

Property Registration Number 5007242201001235
Property # 7336517
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Tysons Corner Center 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 Smithsonian's National Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • George Washington University - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Embassy Row - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Geographic Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • White House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Paper Horse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CIRCA at Foggy Bottom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chef Geoff's West End - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Duke's Grocery - ‬6 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 5-minute walk of George Washington University Hospital and George Washington University. Smithsonian Institution and Kennedy Center are also within 15 minutes. Foggy Bottom Station is only a 4-minute walk and Farragut North Station is 10 minutes.

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.

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