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Garden Apartment Retreat

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A garden with a wooden bench, a swing, and a variety of plants and flowers. - Garden Apartment Retreat (Cabin John)
A spacious living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, a guitar, and a dining area with a table and chairs. - Garden Apartment Retreat (Cabin John)
A garden with various plants and a wooden fence. - Garden Apartment Retreat (Cabin John)
A laundry room with two washing machines, a drying rack, and a chandelier. - Garden Apartment Retreat (Cabin John)
A bedroom with two beds, a chandelier, a painting, and a window. - Garden Apartment Retreat (Cabin John)
Consider a stay at Garden Apartment Retreat and take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Garden Apartment Retreat

  • Pick your own fruits and vegetables from our organic garden when in season. Monarch butterfly garden in the back yard. If you feel like a quick work out, there are free weights and yoga mats at your disposal. Kayakers, we have room to store your kayaks in the back yard. We respect your need for quiet and do our best to tip toe around upstairs especially between 8:30pm and 6:30am. Expect an apartment style amount of sound to carry down to you at other times.
    We have a driveway that can fit up to 6 cars. Also, street parking is free.
    The space
    I spent the first 12 years of my life travelling between south east Asia and New Jersey every 2 years.
    I know that travelling with kids can be challenging. I want to make it more fun for your family when you stay with us. Let me know what their favourite things are. Tea party with dolls? Beanie Babies? Legos?
    We love hosting your pets as well. There is a fee of $22 per pet per night.
    The washing machine and dryer that we will share is in the basement. We will respect your privacy and always ask instead of assume that we can come down and use it during your stay.
    We know that many individuals have multiple chemical sensitivities and do our best to use aldehyde free products. However, every now and then there is a sale on a favourite fragrant shampoo of mine and I put it in the basement shower. Please lmk if you do have allergies and I will remove it.
    To respect the needs of everyone who stays with us, please avoid smoking on the property and using fragrances.
    We have two fluffy cats who are not allowed in your space.
    In the kitchenette area, there is an induction stove top, electric kettle, coffee maker, large microwave and full size refrigerator.
    We also have a trampoline, slack line, Swurfer, and hammock in the backyard for you to enjoy.
    Fish taco, Wild Tomato and Sal’s Italian are 4 streets away.
    Glen Echo Park is a mile from here.
    Congressional, Kenwood and Avenel Country Clubs are within 2.5 miles from here.
    NIH and the Bethesda Metro are a 15 minute drive from us.
    We are close to both Tysons Corner and Montgomery Mall.
    7 miles from Georgetown, 8 miles from the Lincoln Memorial.
    Reagan National Airport is 11 miles away. Dulles International is 16 miles away.

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About the area

Cabin John is home to this apartment. White House and Lincoln Memorial are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Smithsonian National Postal Museum 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. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Cabin John travel guide
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Cabin John, MD

What's nearby

  • A vintage train at Glen Echo Park with a large sign above.
    Glen Echo Park
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Adventure Theatre
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Puppet Co. Playhouse
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Clara Barton National Historic Site
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • National Institute of Health Campus
    12 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Bethesda Center Station
    8 min drive
  • Rockville Station
    15 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tatte
    7 min drive
  • Big Buns
    10 min drive
  • matchbox
    10 min drive
  • Sweet Leaf
    10 min drive
  • Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream And Treats
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Apartment Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at Garden Apartment Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Garden Apartment Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Apartment Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden Apartment Retreat located?

Situated in Cabin John, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Potomac River, National Institute of Health Campus and Sibley Memorial Hospital. NIH Clinical Center and Westfield Montgomery Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Garden Apartment Retreat Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carolyn was very welcoming and provided everything we needed. The apartment was comfortable and the location was great. Easy drive DC.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quick stay

The place was extremely clean, and the host was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

Great location. Helpful and kind hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant stay

Very welcoming, very clean, great communications, easy to get to metro, comfortable and Paul , Carolyn and family were very friendly. Highly recommend this rental!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place with a great host

Superb! Just what we were looking for in an ideal, quiet location. Everything we needed for a fantastic stay was provided by hosts. Note that it’s a downstairs apartment with family Highly recommend and would def stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice weekend stay

The unit was very clean and pleasant. Always cool .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great stay

We had a great stay in Cabin John. The hosts were very communicative and friendly. The heating/cooling system is a little loud at night, but I had brought something to generate white noise and didn't have any trouble once I got used to it. If we were staying in the same area, we would definitely look to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Respite

This place was such a lovely place for my father to stay while my while he was getting treatment at Sibley Hospital nearby. The backyard was beautiful and the nearby walking trail was a wonderful way to end each evening. The host was very hospitable. We would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Garden Apartment Retreat

Our stay in Cabin John was lovely. The apartment was exactly as listed. Our kids had a great time playing in the backyard; the trampoline was perfect for burning off their extra energy. Carolyn and Paul were excellent hosts who went above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect and as advertised

Place was great. Big space, big beds. Nicely decorated. Great location. Hostess was very proactive in reaching out as check-in approached. She had great coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries there for us. Excellent communication back and forth
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

The host was amazing. The space was just right for me and my daughter along with our two dogs. The house went above and beyond needed to make sure we were comfortable and add everything we need. Highly recommend staying here and I will be staying again if I return to the DC area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Met all expectations with comfort !

The stay was excellent. Slept very well, enjoyed the apartment. It was well furnished and conveniently located to both downtown and suburbs. We were allowed to park in the driveway, off street, which was greatly appreciated. The entire apartment was well furnished and comfortable. The host family was pleasant and helpful. We would stay again !
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed in early May and the temperature in the evening and early morning in the downstairs was on the chilly side. But the hostess gladly provided a space heater and extra blankets to ameliorate the situation. Overall, she was very responsive to our requests (such as replacing the battery in the motion-sensor light over the entry door). We were gone from morning until night and didn't need to take advantage of the kitchen and all it had to offer. The kitchen was fully furnished to meet one's needs. The pull-out sofa bed worked well for a third guest. It felt like a home away from home unlike a basic hotel room. The apartment offered a variety of games and puzzles for children and families to enjoy. We appreciated the quiet and privacy. The exclusive use of the driveway was helpful. We would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute & Clean

The garden is great, host is amazing and will ensure you have the best time possible. Apartment was clean and exactly as described with anything you could think to need for entertainment. My pets were comfortable and so were we!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

C and O Travelers check this out.

If you want to cut the last day of your trip on the C and O a little shorter and then have a leisurely pedal to mile marker zero and the capital mall area, this is the best place we found and it worked great. The neighborhood is super bike friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient

Clean, comfortable, convenient, helpful communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place and hosts

We needed a temporary place to stay while we found a long-term renting. This place was great for us and more. Our hosts and family were really engaging, proactive and kind. The place is very comfortable. There were a couple of minor issues but they were fixed immediately. The family is lovely and have two lovely cats too. I would strongly recommend anyone staying here if coming to DC or Maryland. Thanks again to the family for helping us settling in!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt like home

This was such a lovely property. It is actually the whole bottom level of a home occupied by the owners upstairs. They were super gracious and kind. Even invited us to join them for dinner our first night there. The place was cozy, well-stocked and had everything we needed. And the backyard is surrounded by an amazing vegetable and flower/plant garden. We were able to bring our dog and there was plenty of beautiful neighborhood to walk in. Thank you to our host family!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely basement apartment

I just got back from staying in this lovely apartment in Cabin John with my two kids ages 11 and 14. They really go above and beyond to provide everything to make your stay comfortable and to keep kids entertained during down times. We spent quite a bit of time in the beautiful backyard relaxing and playing. Communication was easy and check out was a breeze. No complicated check out procedures. The neighborhood is quiet and you are a short walk from walking trails. I will definitely try to book again when I come back to visit family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Hospitality

The rental location was better than we could have imagined by providing quick access to the sights and sounds of DC and surround area. Communication between the host and us was top notch from the beginning. Our daughter celebrated her Sweet 16th birthday which ironically happened to be one of the owner’s birthdays as well. The hosts brought down Georgetown Cupcakes (amazing by the way) for our daughter. Even our mini doxies felt at home. The neighborhood was very delightful as well. While out walking our dogs we met many neighbors along the way that stopped to chat. This is a hidden gem out of the hustle and bustle of the city!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very convenient and comfortable. It was well equipped and welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Easy to communicate with hosts. Very very central to Glen echo. Is a place I would highly recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely space and very kind host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great location! Lovely backyard for dogs and lots of green space
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time. My friends and I really enjoyed the space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025