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The Smithsonian Vacation House - Walk To The Museums - Free Parking - Waterfront

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Bathroom
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Living area

Overview of The Smithsonian Vacation House - Walk To The Museums - Free Parking - Waterfront

Reviews
8.4 out of 10 Very good
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Washington, DC
  • Popular LocationNational Mall11 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Air and Space Museum12 min walk
  • Popular LocationUnited States Capitol18 min walk
  • AirportWashington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

The Smithsonian Vacation House - Walk To The Museums - Free Parking - Waterfront

Why stay at a Hotel, when your entire family can stay in the center of the District of Columbia, only blocks from the National Air & Space Museum in the DC waterfront area for Much less! Absolutely wonderful describes this house, a spacious Three-bedroom, 2 full + 1 half baths, 2-level town home located in Waterfront/SW, Washington DC’s beautiful marina district. Just walking minutes from L'Enfant Plaza mall, metro, Smithsonian, museums, and the Mall, this home is close to I-395 going to Virginia and Maryland. Walk to the Cherry Blossoms, the fireworks on the Mall, and the WWII & Vietnam memorials. Boasting a fabulous location, the Smithsonian Vacation House is on a quiet cul-de-sac with off-street parking, yet it is in walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Don't delay, book today! We look forward to servicing you.


This lovely Capitol Hill property offers the option of 2 levels featuring 3 Bedrooms with 2 1/2 Bathrooms or 3 levels featuring 4 Bedrooms with 3 1/2 Bathrooms to accommodate up to 14 guests! Contact us today for details!

Property manager

Wavely Veney

Languages

English
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 Long-Term Only

We should mention

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

About the area

Washington

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Southwest, 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 natural beauty can explore National Mall and Tidal Basin. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park. Waterskiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • National Mall - 11 min walk
  • National Air and Space Museum - 12 min walk
  • United States Capitol - 18 min walk
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 2 min drive
  • White House - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Washington Union Station - 8 min drive
  • Waterfront Station - 8 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min walk
  • Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen - 11 min walk
  • Bartaco - 10 min walk
  • Surfside - 8 min walk
  • Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Smithsonian Vacation House - Walk To The Museums - Free Parking - Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is The Smithsonian Vacation House - Walk To The Museums - Free Parking - Waterfront located?

Located in Southwest, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Museum of the Bible, National Mall and National Air and Space Museum. Smithsonian Institution and International Spy Museum are also within 15 minutes. Waterfront Station is 8 minutes by foot and L'Enfant Plaza Station is 8 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 112 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Lyn y.

Very bad customer service
Upon arrival couldn't get into property called owner went to answerphone, managed to gain access as the key code box was broken. No tourist/local information inside the house. which would have been helpful other properties we have stayed in have supplied these. We informed the owner of a leak under the sink and one of the controls on the cooker was melted. He told us a plumber would attend the next day, didn't appear for 2 days so we had to keep mopping up the water, no reference to the issue with the cooker. Upon our return contacted the owner on numerous occasions to get our deposit back, DIDN'T reply to e-mails, had to contact Home-Away to initiate a complaint, only when Home Away contacted him did he reply to my e-mails. he then told me that we had stayed for more days than we had and refused to return our money, he also stated that he had given us a refund on the cleaning fee due to the problem with the leak, this was not the case and no refund of the cleaning fee has been refunded. Only received my deposit back when I sent a copy of my airline booking. A THOROUGHLY unpleasant experience , the owner was very bad at communication. House was close to amenities. The house was very pleasant and spacious.. Seating in the living room was limited and the kitchen equipment was also very sparse. House was clean and tidy.

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location
location was fantastic - the owner was easy to communicate with - had a few things pop up but nothing that would cause us to not stay there again or work with the property owner
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Avery C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super convenient, super cute
This charming townhouse was just what we needed for our DC vacation. We were able to walk nearly everywhere. The beds were comfortable, the neighborhood was quiet, parking was a snap due to the dedicated parking spot, and groceries were minutes away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Z., Gardner, KS USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent for the cost.
The place is close enough to the National Mall to walk almost anywhere. Place had some minor damage when we got there but nothing bad. Worst thing was a bug was in kitchen, but the place was clean so I am assuming it came from another attached unit. For what it costs, this is a great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Lisa K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Do Not Stay Here
The home was so run down and dirty no one got a good nights sleep in a week!! Upon check in the AC wasn’t adjusted like we were told it would be-so miserably hot. The door to the master bathroom is broken off the hinge-homeowner said they would fix it the next day and never heard another word and it was never fixed. Every towel in the home was left wet in the dryer so no one could dry off until they were all rewashed. After we had to go get laundry soap that was said to be provided. The “courtyard” is dirty and stairs are unsafe to walk on and could break at any moment-we couldn’t even bbq or enjoy the outdoors. The cockroach that greeted us was unpleasant, but we should have known that was how our stay would be. Don’t let any pictures or “good” reviews sway you. This house is horrible!!!! We flew across the country for this vacation and would never want another family to be as shocked and as disappointed as we were. We have many pictures to prove just how bad this house is!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Wavely Veney

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Home owner and caretaker to all! I love to please and I'm a believer in quality over quantity.

Why they chose this property

I learned about this property a few years ago from a friend and fell in love with the vision to restore this property to its original beauty. Such an exquisite area deserves a beautiful home!

What makes this property unique

The Smithsonian Vacation House is centrally located within walking distance to the Mall and the Monument.

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English
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