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Fabulous 1890 Victorian on Capitol Hill, 100 steps to metro

Holiday home with kitchen, near National Mall

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1890s Victorian at Eastern Market on Capitol Hill - 2nd level suite
Original staircase to second level with lovely exposed brick wall
Bright Living Room on Second Level
Beautiful second level hallway with photos by local photographer
Cozy second level bedroom w/queen-sized bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • Place, Washington Navy Yard
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, United States Capitol
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, National Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fabulous 1890 Victorian on Capitol Hill, 100 steps to metro

Restored and renovated 1890s Victorian guest house in the heart of Capitol Hill, featuring modern amenities and comfortably accommodates up to four guests, only 1/2 block from the Eastern Market Metro subway station, around the corner from "Barrack's Row" shops and restaurants, and only seven blocks from the U.S. Capitol campus.

Eastern Market and Barrack's Row have become one of the most popular DC destination points in recent years, offering a wide variety of restaurants and cuisine, and an open-air pedestrian-friendly shopping plaza every weekend.

With subway access to nearly anywhere in and around Washington, D.C., your visit, whether for business or pleasure, will only be more wonderfully enhanced by the charm, warmth, and welcoming environment that is Eastern Market Suites!

Please check our availability below for your trip to Washington, DC, and book your reservations now. You will be glad that you did.

If you like this suite, but it is already reserved, please also check out our other suites at #368741 & #931151.

Kirk is a fourth-generation Washingtonian whose family has lived on Capitol Hill since the late 1800s, and where he continues to live today with his wife and two children. Kirk's Great-Grandmother, Margaret, purchased this 1890 Victorian home In 1905 to entice one of her two daughters to raise her own family in the neighborhood. Kirk's Great Aunt, Nell, and her husband, John, raised their 12 children in this home.

In 2008 at the behest of Kirk's 82-year-old cousin, Kirk's family purchased the house from relatives who had owned or lived in the house since 1905, and then they spent over two years meticulously restoring and renovating the home, blending old-world Victorian charm and ambiance with new world appliances and technology.

Today, Kirk's family, now a fifth generation of Washingtonians, are honored to offer you the opportunity to experience residential living in the newly updated guesthouse, right in the heart of our Nation's Capitol, at the Historic Eastern Market on Capitol Hill!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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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 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
Property Registration Number 5007242201002875

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 holiday home is near theme parks. 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 Institution, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Washington Navy Yard - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • United States Capitol - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nationals Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • National Mall - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Market Station - 2 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 11 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ted's Bulletin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪As You Are - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 8 - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous 1890 Victorian on Capitol Hill, 100 steps to metro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Fabulous 1890 Victorian on Capitol Hill, 100 steps to metro located?

Located in Capitol Hill, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Library of Congress and Washington Navy Yard. United States Capitol and National Mall are also within 1 mile (2 km). Eastern Market Station is only a 2-minute walk and Capitol South Station is 13 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

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

Great location, very cute and great host

It's a cute apartment in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

Lovely place in a great location

This is a bright, clean and comfortable place in a great neighborhood. Easy check in and check out. Thanks
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Would stay again

Kirk made the visit seamless. Excellent location, only used public transportation, except taxi to and from train station due to luggage. Very comfortable and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jo h.

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

Washington DC

We were so close to the Capitol and the neighborhood was charming and safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

IndependenceStay

The property and the host were super! Had a glitch checking in… the owner had emailed me and it went to spam! Once we connected, all was well. Loved the place; perfectly appointed and quite cozy! We’ll be recommending it!,
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ann G.

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

Washington dc apartment

I absolutely loved it! My husband had a difficult time with stairs because it was upstairs. He's 60 and they were a little steep. Just indicate stairs are a little narrow for older folks, carrying suit cases and all would be considered perfect. Would definitely come back and stay at this property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

Definitely "Fabulous"!

Wow! The location of this property could not have been better for our vacation with convenient access to the Metro or Trader Joe's/CVS or restaurants or the Mall. Kirk's communication was outstanding and extremely thorough. The residence was very clean. It was the perfect spot to rest each evening after a day of sight-seeing or to stroll through the neighborhoods admiring the architecture after dinner. I highly recommend this venerable Victorian!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

a j.

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

Eastern Market suite

Location! Location! Location! Being a block from the Metro station and surrounded by restaurants, shops, and a Trader Joe’s made this stay easy, efficient and comfortable. Communication was smooth and apartment was well appointed and comfortable. Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Perfect!

Our visit was perfect! The location was so convenient to the Metro, which allowed us to get anywhere we were headed. To groceries and the market so we could cook when it suited us, and to tasty restaurants when it didn’t! The property itself was clean and well cared for. Comfortable. And had everything we needed for our stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

Outstanding in all ways

This place was a perfectly wonderful place for the two of us to spend 8 days. Very clean, comfortable and with all the necessities. As so many others mentioned, the location could not have been any better. In 8 days we never needed a taxi- used Metro, and metro buses and we saw everything we had hoped to see. Even Mt. Vernon and the Air and Space museum at Dulles. Plenty of good restaurants within walking distance. Just be sure to bring an umbrella and good walking shoes.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

A Row House Gem!

It was such a pleasure staying in a well-maintained, modern-applianced, classic row house. As we walked in various residential areas of DC we saw houses like ours and felt like we belonged. The property is located in a safe, attractive, residential neighborhood, very walkable to restaurants and transportation, even a small grocery store as well as bars and coffee shops and lively local businesses. We highly recommend the one-dollar-a-ride Circulator bus for getting to other areas of the city, with stops for two different lines a mere block away. The host was very responsive. He did mention that sound carries in these older houses and we could occasionally hear the tenants below and felt that we should be careful about the volume of our voices, not shouting from room to room-- but this is a negligible adjustment to make in a really lovely situation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni M.

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

Great location to metro in a charming neighborhood

The location of this property is wonderful. It was 1/2 a block from the metro, which allowed us to take it in to the mall area within maybe 10 to 15 minutes. There was an entire street of restaurants 1 street behind the property and a Trader Joes and CVS all very close. Our favorite quick restaurants nearby was Πzza, and we had a fantastic burger at Eat Brgz. The owner was very thorough with his instructions and made it very easy to check in. He also allowed us to leave our bags in a designated area after check out since our flight didn't leave til later, which was so nice. The unit itself was very clean. We loved the front living area to hang out at night. The only issues we had were with the filtered water on the fridge and the dryer not working properly, but Kirk was aware and planned on fixing those small issues. We absolutely loved the people in Washington DC, and the charm of the neighborhood, and would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Fabulous VRBO in Capitol Hill

The apartment was clean, quiet, charming and in a lovely, walkable neighborhood with grocery stores, shops, restaurants, etc. It was five minutes to the metro stop which was so convenient. We spent a great amount of time on the balcony out back after sightseeing, eating our meals and enjoying the birds and the trees. Truly restorative. Our only problem was that the dishwasher was broken and needed replaced. The owner was responsive, but nothing could be done over the holiday weekend. If you are planning on cooking, make sure the dishwasher has been replaced. Other than that, book and enjoy this wonderful VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful street and great location very close to the subway. Trader Joe’s was right there by the subway stop and Eastern market. The space was nice and comfortable. The only thing that wasn’t 5 stars was the dishwasher didn’t work the best.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in a prefect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda D.

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

Nothing like Independence Day in the Nation's Capital!

Great start to summer vacation - great location, great hosts, great rental! Walking distance to the Capital, White House, Mall, museums, and memorials. We parked the car and didn't drive until we left. Good restaurants nearby but the kitchen has everything you need and the back porch is great for a late night drink. We'll stay here on our next visit to DC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob N.

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

Spring

Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

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

Great location

Kirk was very helpful with information and providing a parking permit. The house is super close to a metro stop, grocery stores, and great restaurants. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John M.

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

Comfy unit in excellent location, but could use some updating

We were looking to spend 2 weeks touring DC and wanted to stay in a place where we could cook, relax, etc., and not have to go out to eat all the time. We stayed in the Cap Hill neighborhood many years ago, so I was glad to find this unit.We are former VRBO owners, so we have high expectations. Overall, there were both pluses and minuses to this apartment.Pluses:- Location was great, just a half block to the Eastern Market Metro stop and the neighborhood felt very safe. Trader Joe’s is nearby as is CVS. There are other grocery stores, such as Safeway and Harris Teeter, but they are a longer walk (15 min) and generally not in the direction of most of the main DC sites.- The back deck is probably the best part of the house, providing a very comfortable place to relax. Living room is also quite nice with a good TV.- Check-in was easy and we were able to coordinate with the Host to drop off our luggage prior to check in time. Key pad entry is very easy.- Communication with the Host was good.Minuses:- The unit is old and a bit tired, e.g., carpet stains, holes in some towels, etc. - The kitchen is supplied for only very basic cooking needs, and some things were missing, e.g., no can opener or scissors, only 1 hot pad holder, etc. Many pans/dishes could do with a tune up/replacement.- It’s practically impossible to use the oven without the smoke alarms going off.Overall, the apartment worked well for our needs and enabled us to experience DC living.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Great stay!

Fantastic stay, the place was very clean and exactly as described. Very close to metro, Eastern market and many great restaurants. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taura J.

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

Primo location and atmosphere.

After reading the wonder reviews of this place, we booked it for our mom and dad only get away trip to DC. All the great reviews were spot on. Kirk is a wonderful communicator, the flat is clean, comfortable and the neighborhood has wonderful vibes. We went out at night as well as the day and I felt very safe. The people in the neighborhood were nice.Very convenient to the metro, Trader Joes and CVS for supplies, delicious bakery, restaurants and wine/liquor stores are all just over on the next block. Kirk included a detailed description of favorite places to eat and shop in the area. The back balcony was very nice for coffee or wine, lots of trees and birds to watch. If you are there over the weekend, do walk down and stroll through the Eastern Market market. If we are ever in DC, we will be staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Armando L.

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

Good place

No real problems
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT

This home was better than expected and the location was absolutely perfect! We were by everything we needed...food, grocery and the Metrorail was a 2 min walk which we used everday. Once on that all the attractions were just a short trip away. The host of this home was very responsive and we met him and is genuinely one of the nicest people we have ever met. If you are going to DC this is the place to stay!!! We really cant thank this host enough for our wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Neat house in a great neighborhood

We spent a week exploring DC and this location was perfect. Easy walk to Capitol Hill, metro station about a block away, and plenty of restaurants & coffee shops close by. The house is charming & comfortable. The owner is exceptionally accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Capitol Hill

This is a great place to stay. Great little restaurants within a couple blocks, little grocery store just around the corner, and a half block to metro station. We took the metro many times and were impressed by how clean and modern it was. The apartment is lovely, like it’s described, and in a very safe area. My wife and I are 70 and getting luggage up the stairs was a bit difficult (this is more on us than the place, should pack more efficiently) but we would come here again in an instant. The whole process of check in and out was easy, and the instructions were simple. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

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