Historic DC Firehouse Penthouse Loft

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Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

Washington, DC

Walter E. Washington Convention Center17 min walk
National Mall3 min drive
White House4 min drive
Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Located in the Shaw neighborhood, one of DC's most hip, slick and cool areas, The Firehouse on R housed the first Fully African American Fire company in Washington DC! Built in 1884 and fully renovated in 2017 by a world famous interior designer and TV celebrity, the Firehouse merges exposed architectural beauty with historic photography and modern amenities/design. Total space is roughly 3000 square feet (or 280 square meters). Penthouse sleeps 14 comfortably with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 2 parking spaces & amenities included in price.

As seen on Netflix's TV Series "Stay Here" (Season 1, Episode 8)

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Gothic Victorian Brownstone restored in Mid Century Modern Revival décor

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property registration number 5007242201001530

About the area

Washington

This condo is located in Northwest, 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 Smithsonian's National Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park.

Washington, DC

What's nearby

Howard University - 12 min walk
Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 17 min walk
Capital One Arena - 2 min drive
National Mall - 3 min drive
White House - 4 min drive

Getting around

Shaw Station - 5 min walk
Washington Union Station - 18 min drive
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

The Little Gay Pub - 6 min walk
Service Bar - 7 min walk
Compass Coffee - 8 min walk
Chaplin's Restaurant - 6 min walk
Dacha Beer Garden - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic DC Firehouse Penthouse Loft pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic DC Firehouse Penthouse Loft?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic DC Firehouse Penthouse Loft?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic DC Firehouse Penthouse Loft located?

Located in Northwest, this condo is within 1 mile (2 km) of Howard University, Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena. Embassy Row and Smithsonian American Art Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Shaw Station is 5 minutes by foot and U Street Station is 9 minutes.

9.0

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Women of V.

29 October 2023

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

DC Firehouse

Excellent Everything! Owner was super gracious. Mike “Firehouse” keeps a nice lodging. Roomy enough for all 5 of us. Two TVs. Washer and dryers, extra blankets. Easy location, walking, biking. Uber comes at lightening speed. Close to DC’s most visited monuments. Highly reccomend The Unconventional Diner for breakfast. As an historic African American Collective, we were bowled over by the history of this site, which is curated on the walls and windows. You will enjoy a carefree and beautiful stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Valerie H.

28 June 2023

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

Unique historic property in great neighborhood

We enjoyed our stay so much at the old firehouse. The Shaw district is amazing, plenty of restaurants within walking distance and only a couple blocks from the Metro. It was super convenient. The property has great space to accommodate a larger group and so much character. Overall, we enjoyed the experience. However, the space could use a bit of TLC to replace missing knobs and handles. Also, there are two washer/dryer locations - however, only one washer and one dryer worked. And not on the same floor. This is an easy enough fix and I am sure it is on the landlords list to do. My biggest disappointment was that there was not really a good area to gather, like around a table. We like to gather and play games. The only viable spot was the kitchen counter, which had a large sink in the middle, making it tough for everyone to co-mingle. Also, the stools are too high for the counter, so your knees are bumping underneath if you weren't careful, which was painful. I recommend putting a gathering table and chairs in one of the rooms.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Lisa B., Washington DC

28 March 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but….

Even though the firehouse is cool, historic and a good location, it needs some attention. One refrigerator door pull is missing. The stove is dirty, could not get all burners to work and one stove pull was held on by a wire. Upstairs bedroom smells moldy. Couldn’t get the fireplace to work. Shower turns on with pliers and carpet worn out and stained.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha E.

25 January 2023

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

Great location and comfortable

Our group of 9 had plenty of room. We really enjoyed having a large kitchen to do meals in and hang out. The natural lighting from the front windows and skylight was lovely. It was also nice to be able to do laundry. The firehouse is situated in a nice area, within easy walking distance of metro stop, restaurants, and grocery stores. Great experience, and glad we found this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merlin B.

7 December 2022

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

Firehouse

This property was exactly what our family was looking for on our trip to Washington D.C. Staying at a site of historic significance was great and the location was wonderful. Wish we could rate the location six stars. The rooftop view at night was a thrill.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022