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Charming, quiet, and 10 min walk to zoo, Metro, and restaurants

Apartment with kitchenette, 3-minute walk to Smithsonian's National Zoo

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Close to Smithsonian's National Zoo, Charming, quiet, and 10 min walk to zoo, Metro, and restaurants provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 453 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming, quiet, and 10 min walk to zoo, Metro, and restaurants

Where else can you be a 10-minute walk from neighborhood restaurants and shops, the National Zoo and Rock Creek Park plus easy Metro access to downtown? Our 575 foot English basement apartment retains some of its Art Deco details and working fireplace with modern amenities. Easily accommodates 4 people with a queen bed plus a double in the pull-out couch. Our neighborhood is quiet, green, and family-friendly.

A private entrance at the back of the apartment leads into the kitchen with a brand-new induction stovetop, both a half refrigerator and a full one in the garage that's accessible through a side door. Washer and dryer are for guests exclusive use.

Full, albeit small, bathroom then the main room with working fireplace, sleeping nook that can be closed off with a folding screen, and an office nook. Sleeping space contains a clothes closet and bureau. Wifi access and Roku TV provided. Seven windows in the apartment bring good light in the afternoon.

If you need parking, please let us know in advance so we can plan to move our car to the street.

We are always available for questions, concerns, and suggestions for restaurants and local sights. We enjoy meeting our guests and offer to serve breakfast in our part of the house one of the mornings that guests stay with us. Completely optional.

To make guests booking as straight-forward as possible, we do not apply other fees such as a cleaning fee.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 575 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 5007242201002659

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • Rock Creek Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Smithsonian's National Zoo - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Embassy of Switzerland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Embassy Row - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Washington National Cathedral - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Cleveland Park Station - 8 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 19 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Duke's Counter - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Medium Rare - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panda Plaza Grille - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, quiet, and 10 min walk to zoo, Metro, and restaurants pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Charming, quiet, and 10 min walk to zoo, Metro, and restaurants?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming, quiet, and 10 min walk to zoo, Metro, and restaurants?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, quiet, and 10 min walk to zoo, Metro, and restaurants?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming, quiet, and 10 min walk to zoo, Metro, and restaurants located?

Located in Northwest, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Rock Creek Park and Smithsonian's National Zoo. Smithsonian Institution and White House are also within 3 miles (5 km). Cleveland Park Station is 8 minutes by foot and Woodley Park-Zoo Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Charming, quiet, and 10 min walk to zoo, Metro, and restaurants Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Great little place for a DC visit

The hosts are wonderful and very helpful. The apartment was easy to find and very close to the metro station. It was everything we needed for a 5-day trip to DC. Next time we visit, we will try to book this again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia P.

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

Perfect location to explore DC!

This charming basement apartment is a short walk to the Metro/groceries/zoo and only a few metro stops from the National Mall. Amenities included a small kitchen which allowed us to prepare meals and bag lunches for our trips into DC. Hosts are lovely and we enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Family time DC

It was very conveniently located yo the National Zoo, metro stationd, restaurants and stores. Apt was very clean and in a nice safe neighbor. Hostess greeted us when we arrive and answer our questions and concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Well-Located, Charming Place

This is a very well-appointed space just minutes from the Metro, with nice restaurants within walking distance. Comfy bed and sitting areas. Lovely hosts! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz L.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Host were super friendly and communicative. We were visiting several friends in the area so we spent little time at the place but had everything you may need.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay. The apartment is in a great location. Walking distance to many stores and restaurants and the metro/bus stops. The neighborhood is beautiful, lots of greenery and beautoful landscaping. Perfect for morning walks. The apartment itself was very comfortable and had everything we could have needed and more. As a plus, Victoria and Rob could not have been more welcoming and we knew we were in good hands the minute we got there! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena F.

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

Thank you!

Everything was 5 star! Perfect for walking to the zoo and taking the subway to the national mall!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa s.

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

Fabulous hosts,

The property was an oasis of calm away from the hustle and bustle of DC. Only a short ride on the metro and easy walking distance to the zoo. All the amenities you would need.Victoria and Rob were super friendly and the communication before we arrived was excellent. They even invited us for breakfast one morning, which was lovely. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again. Thanks for your hospitality! V
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Great location & Cozy

Super location very close to Zoo and Metro, great communication from owners.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

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

Great location and nice space

Very friendly people
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben V.

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

Great place for DC adventures!

This was an excellent spot to use as a jumping-off point for exploring the city. The actual rental is a basement apartment in a beautiful neighborhood, less than 10 minutes' walk from a subway station on the red line. We could go from walking out the door to being on the national mall in half an hour or less. Our hosts were very friendly and accommodating, and everything was exactly as described in the listing. There was very little noise overall (considering that we were directly underneath their main living space), and it was very quiet at night. We would recommend this place to anyone looking for a convenient and comfortable place to land after a day of sightseeing.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

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

Perfect location next to the zoo

This was a great place for our family with a 4 and 6 year old. It was right around the corner from the zoo and a short walk to the metro. The hosts were so great and even got us some drinks and fruit when we got there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

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

Beautiful, quiet, friendly space

Lovely place to stay during a business trip, vacation, or short-term work assignment. Very walkable neighborhood with access to lovely green spaces and metro line. Wonderful, hospitable hosts!
Stayed 44 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Finished Basement with Amenities

The property was in a nice location, easily walkable to the Woodley Park/Zoo metro station or Cleveland Park metro station. The National Zoo was also right around the block! The place itself was clean, well maintained, and had basically anything you could need. The beds were cozy, even the pullout couch! There was good wi-fi and a TV with a few streaming options. The wall-mounted AC unit struggled a little bit and it did get stuffy, but it was fairly tolerable with the ceiling fan.The only big complaint I have in the end was the amount of noise… I’m usually not one to be woken up, especially multiple times a night, by noise. I’m honestly not sure if it’s just the house itself or what but both my partner and I did not end up sleeping very much due to the volume and frequency of various things from the upstairs host/family. We tried to be fairly quiet ourselves but a lot of the noise was from footsteps above…
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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

Cozy place in great location

The apartment was just as expected and had all we needed. My husband and I slept well on the queen bed and our teen had the pull out couch- more comfy than you’d expect. There’s no privacy for either sleeping area but the apartment was just the right size for the 3 of us.The hosts were helpful and responsive. It’s in a beautiful neighborhood which is close to 2 metro stops, restaurants, a lovely park and walking/biking trail. We easily got to all our DC destinations. 5 Mon walk to the zoo!The apt is a bit dark but we expected that. We could hear hosts and their guests upstairs in their home but it didn’t bother us. Overall we thought we’d gotten a great deal and will try to book it in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S., massachusetts

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

Lovely spot!

Vic and Rob were kind and hospitable. The space was more than enough for me. Everything worked well. A lot of light for a basement apartment. I’d stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramel B.

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

Perfect and I’ll hopefully be back!

Vic and Rob were wonderful hosts. Thank you for having me as a guest. This place was everything I needed and was exactly where I needed it to be, close to everything, and in a beautiful neighborhood. Can’t wait to come back with my dog and others. Cheers!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Short trip to DC

When I decided to book this place the pictures shown online was not very eye catching with two of the pictures being blurry. We had all intentions of sight seeing and not being inside the whole trip. The location itself was great. Everything was in walking distance for us. There was food, starbucks and even the Zoo! Our host wasn't there when we first arrived and I was not complaining because it was very quiet. The girls and I loved it. We are very light sleepers. There was very specific instructions left for us on where to find the key. Matter of fact there was two pages of very specfic instructions left on the table about everything so you wouldn't need the host all weekend if you didn't want too. Parking is street parking, which is always horrendous but what do you expect? It was more annoying than anything having to park streets away with luggage. The AC unit started leaking water, it did not affect our personal items but it was an inconvenience. The owner responded promptly when I notified her. The bed was comfortable. I loved the ability to use the washer/dryer. The kitchen was cute. The only problem I had was the kitchen sink had food debris in it. There was a hair bow with blonde/white hair in the soap bowl in the bathroom. The shower was extremely tiny (yes that was explained on the list). There was a stain on one of the pillowcase on the sofa bed. When the host were up you can definitely tell!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

K. K.

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

Ruhige Umgebung, sehr schell in der Stadt

Ruhige Lage trotz Stadtnähe.Metro und Bus ganz in der Nähe.Die Gastgeber haben uns zum Frühstück eingeladen. Metrokarten wurden uns ausgeliehen. Vielen Dank.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025