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Lovely Shaw Apartment - Sleeps 4, WALK to White House

Apartment with kitchen, 9-minute walk to Howard University

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Washington, District of Columbia
  • Place, Howard University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, White House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Shaw Apartment - Sleeps 4, WALK to White House

OUR CALENDAR IS ACCURATE, IF THE SYSTEM ALLOWS YOU TO BOOK, THOSE DATES ARE AVAILABLE.

This QUIET gorgeous, newly renovated find with designer touches is perfect for your D.C. stay. With an unbeatable “walkscore” of 99, the apartment is super close to the Monuments, Museums, Mall, and White House (approx. 10 minutes by car). For those who prefer the metro, the nearest station (U Street) is very close — less than a 5-minute walk! If you're here for business or vacation, there's no better spot if you want a cozy and quite space.

Located in the trendy Shaw neighborhood, the apartment occupies the entire lower level of one of D.C.'s fabulous historic row homes on a tree-lined street. Our beautiful one-bedroom, air-conditioned apartment is ideal for single travelers, couples, or small families on vacation hoping to check D.C. off their bucket list!

For those visiting D.C. for work, the apartment is a short distance from major business attractions — with the Convention Center easily accessible by car (approx. 5 minutes), metro (approx. 10 minutes), and foot (approx. 20 minutes).

Amenities include:

Comfortably sleeps 4 guests in the queen-sized bed in the main bedroom (with its own en-suite bathroom), and the super comfy sofa bed in the living space.

Large kitchen with huge island, full-size refrigerator, and dishwasher, perfect for folks who love to cook up a storm! Trader Joe's is only an 8-minute walk on foot, so a quick pop-out for supplies is convenient.

Spacious living area for relaxing, and large, beautiful bay windows to enjoy a glass of wine and people watch to your heart’s content.

Large 43" SmartTV that lets you stream your favorite content from your Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney, HULU, and other accounts.

Peloton bike is in the apartment so you can stay up with your fitness routine. (No kids on the bike please!)

For those traveling with little ones, the apartment has a Pack ‘n Play with linens.

Some of the District’s best restaurants (Maydan, Le Diplomate, Dabney, and more!) are a short stroll away, so if you’re looking for a night off from cooking — this is THE place for you!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 5007242201000711

About the area

Washington

Northwest, a neighbourhood in Washington, is home to this apartment. Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of African American History and Culture are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Smithsonian's National Zoo and National Museum of Natural History. Check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena, and consider making time for National Air and Space Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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What's nearby

  • Howard University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Capital One Arena - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • White House - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • National Mall - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Shaw Station - 5 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 13 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nellie's Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sost - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kiki - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Service Bar DC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Oohh's & Aahh's - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Shaw Apartment - Sleeps 4, WALK to White House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Shaw Apartment - Sleeps 4, WALK to White House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Shaw Apartment - Sleeps 4, WALK to White House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Shaw Apartment - Sleeps 4, WALK to White House located?

Located in Northwest, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Howard Theatre and Howard University. White House and Smithsonian Institution are also within 2 miles (3 km). Shaw Station is 5 minutes by foot and U Street Station is 6 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mikalasavage

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

Cozy and close to everything we needed

Check in and communication was great. Have this spot saved for our next visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The shower door would not close even after our calls.There was no air conditioning in the living area. Only the bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

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

Wonderful Stay!

The property was extremely clean and well appointed. We enjoyed being close to Howard and being able to walk around the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

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

Great spot in DC!

Had everything we needed and price was comparable to a hotel room. Much more space and very convenient to the metro, coffee shops and restaurants. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Nice place

Easy and clean
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dobrila a.

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

Felt very safe.

Great place, clean and quiet. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Quiet Oasis

We enjoyed a 5 night stay in D.C. Very comfortable bed. Spacious living room/kitchen area. Kitchen had plenty of glasses and dishes. Very clean apartment.Walked 5 minutes to metro stop.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dusan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful property within walking distance to Capitol Hill. Communication with property owners was outstanding. They reserved the parking spot for us right in front of the building. Place was super nice and clean. Would definitely recommend anyone staying there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

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

Very Much Appreciated Host

Due to unforeseen circumstances we ended up not staying at the unit and appreciated the flexibility of the host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nelcie J.

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

Great stay!

There was a small mishap with checking in, but when I contacted the host she responded right away and fixed the issue. I would like to mention the few steps (I think 4 steps) to get to the front door are on the steep side. Did not bother myself or my husband but I could understand if it’s difficult for someone with mobility issues. Overall we loved the location and the cleanliness!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Joe M.

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

Short DC Stay near U Street

Overall, the place was nice. The noise from the street on the weekend is a bit much and the shattered glass on the street is a bit off putting. Nothing the property can control since is so close to a high traffic U Street. My only suggestion that needs immediate attention is the swarm of mosquitoes at the front door. If that can be handled with some sort of repellent, the listing is 5/5.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

Washington DC

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was perfect for me as a single traveller and was as described. Clean, well appointed and quiet. I would rent again.The only issue was the owner's company and its interface with VRBO, which created communication challenges. Both VRBO and the property manager were responsive through their separate emails/phone numbers, but the confusion was never fully resolved and I couldn't communicate through the VRBO site.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Lara L.

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

Nice place, communication could be better

Spent a long weekend with the family. The unit is fairly nice and we appreciated the well stacked kitchen and comfortable bed. Location is walking distance to restaurants and shops but still relatively quiet. Street parking was always available. You will need visitor a parking permit which was provided. We reached out to customer service a couple of times and had a difficult time getting a response. We had a 12 pm check-out but cleaning service showed up at 10:30 am, although they left to return later. Overall nice apartment, management could improve their communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

T P.

Overall: enjoyable

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay at this property. However, there were some aspects of the stay that were less than expected. The location is perfect for those who like a vibrant nightlife, but we were looking for a more subdued environment. The backyard was less than inviting due to having to climb a steep set of stairs (making it inaccessible for those with mobility issues) and no exit. The backyard also faces the rear of a building and parking lot.Speaking of parking, a little more information about the street parking arrangements would have been appreciated.Still, the property was adequate for our needs and well stocked. Charlotte was a pleasure.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

First time in DC

The apartment was very nicely appointed and clean. The bed in the bedroom was very comfortable. We had a few small issues and Charlotte was quick to respond. Be aware the one bathroom is attached to the bedroom. If you have additional guests using the pull out sofa, they must walk through the bedroom to access the bathroom. The apartment is walkable to pretty much everything. However, the walk can be anywhere from 1.5 miles to almost 4 miles (Jefferson Memorial) to your destination NOT including the walk back. You also need to account for all the walking that you do when you get to your destination, including back to the apartment. There were 3 of us and we took an Uber to our destination in the morning ($12-20) spent the day sightseeing, ate dinner, and walked back to the apartment. We walked anywhere from 4-6 miles a day 5 days in a row. Probably not practical with small children or those not capable of walking long distances and being on your feet for most of the day. Trader Joe's is a 0.4 mile walk. If you like ice cream, Jeni's Homemade Ice cream is across the street from Trader Joe's. We parked our car on the street right outside the apartment and never moved it for 6 days!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janice B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed at this property for almost two weeks while in DC on business. Nice neighborhood.. Most days I walked to the National Mall where our event was. That said, it's a hike, but the weather was gorgeous and I got my steps in. As far as the unit itself, it is nice. While I suppose technically it can sleep 4 people, you better be ready to be very cozy because you have to go through the bedroom in order to access the only bathroom. Because it is garden level, just FYI, it is not nearly as light and bright as the photos would indicate, but I wasn't there much so I didn't really care. If you are at all unstable on your feet, just realize the stone steps into the unit are uneven/old school stones. While it may sound like I am being negative, I really did enjoy my stay. Just want to make folks aware. The only real suggestions I have for the owner are to supply some kind of food storage container(s). One of the reasons for staying at a VRBO is to eliminate eating out. There wasn't even one Tupperware kind of container, or even plastic wrap. And the final thing was that there were a constant barrage of fleas (Not dog, but little fruit flies) that seemed to emanate out of the bathroom sink. I couldn't keep up with killing them but nor did I want them to come in and spray while I was staying in such a small space. That would also go for the one large 'palmetto bug' that I also found by the front door. Thankfully, it was already dead.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnell B.

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

D.C. Convention

The house is very clean and conveniently located. Although the shower is very small, we were happy with the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

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

Lovely apartment conveniently located

We were in town to visit our brand-new grandson, so the location was perfect for us to visit easily. Pros: Convenient location on lovely tree-lined street. There were many places to eat within easy walking distance. Very well-equipped and spacious kitchen area. Comfortable bedroom (a little tight but still nice) and very comfy bed. Plenty of towels and bathroom items, including a hair dryer. Reliable wi-fi. Walkable neighborhood. Effective and accurate communication for check-in/check-out. Gracious host.Cons: Steps to the front door are loose in places, and it is a little unsteady going down. Some of the furniture is a little worn and probably could use a good cleaning or even replacement. The floor going into the kitchen is a bit of a trip hazard. You can hear the upstairs neighbor moving around periodically. Overall, we would stay at this location again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

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

Great stay

The property was clean, bright, quiet and in a great location. Exactly what we were looking for. Charlotte was very responsive and her planning guide was very helpful. Hope to return to DC soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda S.

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

Great location apartment

The location was great, and storage was ample. Bathroom towels were large and luxurious. We slept well, after asking about how the heating worked. It was not obvious. not obvious.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

P. M.

Home Away From Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Well-maintained. Kitchen was well stocked with quality items. Metro stop a block away. Grocery store about 4-5 blocks away. On street parking (with permit) was easy to find. Pleasant residential neighborhood. Well lit. Best place I have rented over the years.

10/10 Excellent

Rick Y.

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

Great stay in super location.

The apartment was clean and well equipped. It was very convenient to Metro and bus stops. The neighborhood offers an excellent selection of restaurants and grocery stores all within walking distance. Communication with the owner was excellent- quick responses.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Short Trip to DC

The downstairs unit is clean and as described in the listing on VRBO. We had a great time in DC. We loved how close we were to the metro and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Nice place neighborhood was Iffy

The place was well-cleaned and usable. We paid for a late hour until noon, but the cleaner knocked on the door at 10:00 and did not understand a word of English when I tried to explain that we had paid for the extra hours. My wife and I exited withing 20 minutes.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

Quick trip to DC!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This apartment was lovely and a great location for the conference we attended. Very comfortable and clean.

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