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Close to Old Town Alexandria And All Things DC

Family-friendly holiday home in Alexandria

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In the charming DelRay neighborhood of Alexandria, this beautifully designed home offers a haven for families. Enjoy free whole bean coffee and Nespresso pods, relax in the spacious backyard with deck and pergola, or take advantage of easy access to Old Town Alexandria and Washington DC.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 685 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Close to Old Town Alexandria And All Things DC

This is the perfect house for those groups wishing to be close to Old Town Alexandria or DC with the benefits of being in a lovely home close to restaurants and other amenities. Parking is free and there are no parking restrictions.

As your host, I have decorated the house using a modern Scandinavian interior design. With my ancestry being half Swedish and half Norwegian, you will enjoy the beauty and comfort of furniture and finishes sourced in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. On display throughout the house are photos from a world famous drone photographer from Sweden, Tobias Hagg.

Old Town Alexandria is only minutes away by car or scooter. Mount Vernon Avenue is only two blocks away and offers multiple restaurants, shopping and scooter and bike rentals.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 918 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Rules

- No parties
- Number of people allowed inside and outside the house is limited to 8 people
- No smoking either inside or outside of property

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
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
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 is also known as

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About the area

Map
Alexandria, VA

What's nearby

  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Birchmere - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • MGM National Harbor Casino - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Fashion Center at Pentagon City - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Arlington National Cemetery - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Alexandria Station - 3 min drive
  • Braddock Rd Station - 14 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grape & Bean Rosemont - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Thanida Thai Restaurant And Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Matt And Tony’s All Day Kitchen & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to Old Town Alexandria And All Things DC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Close to Old Town Alexandria And All Things DC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to Old Town Alexandria And All Things DC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Close to Old Town Alexandria And All Things DC located?

This family-friendly Alexandria holiday home is located in Del Ray, within 2 mi (3 km) of George Washington Masonic National Memorial, United States Patent and Trademark Office Museum and Birchmere. Market Square and Potomac River are also within 3 miles (5 km). Braddock Rd Station is 14 minutes by foot and King Street Station is 21 minutes.

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Close to Old Town Alexandria And All Things DC Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, super comfortable beds, nice fenced in yard, and close to lots of great restaurants! Mark was such a kind host. We all enjoyed the couple days we stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room for us, close to nice restaurants and the Metro. Kitchen was well stocked with coffee, tea and spices. Laundry facilities was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our church leadership team had a weekend retreat at this property. The house was cozy and met our needs well. Updated appliances and TVs. Needed a little attention to detail regarding cleanliness, but was an overall excellent stay...would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GAVINO S.

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

GREAT

LOCATION IS PERFECT FOR FIRST TIME EXPLORERS,CLOSE TO EVERYTHING AND OFFERS ALL NECESITIES
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Rental

Charming home with alot of character in a nice neighborhood. Home was clean and accurate to pictures. Host communication was good and he messaged me to make sure everything was okay. It was a nice stay without any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location!

Nice home in a great location! Close to restaurants, coffee shops and DC.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Excellent value

Great place and clean. Excellent comms with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren Taylor N.

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

Excellent

Great host, great location, everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davis Park B.

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

Great place!

Mark was a great host, very responsive to any questions we had. House was very comfortable. We were close to town as well as to DC since we were in town for a family wedding! Had a great time !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

A great place to stay in Alexandria

Mark was a great host and the place in Alexandria worked out very well. Thanks very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Short stay

Great communication. Super convenient in lovely area close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Thanksgiving Stay

Our visit to our daughter’s home in Alexandria for theThanksgiving holiday was made super special by our stay at Mark’s house. Mark made the processes of check in and out easy and was very attentive during our stay. The house was roomy and well equipped for our adult family and in a friendly, well kept neighborhood with ample street parking. Having a fenced in backyard for our small dogs was extremely convenient. We would definitely like to stay at Mark’s again on future visits to Alexandria.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn P.

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

DC trip

Great neighborhood, issue handled quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

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

Family Washington DC trip

We had a wonderful stay in Alexandria. Everything was accurate to listing. Beds were comfortable and plenty of room for everyone to spread out after long days in DC. Nespresso machine and pods were an added bonus to kick start out mornings. Would recommend a stay here. Close to lots of restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

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

The perfect place to stay on vacation!

This is a GREAT house in a GREAT location! Super clean and very well stocked! Everything is cozy and aesthetically pleasing - and the coffee set up made us feel spoiled and was super generous! We were close to everything with a short drive and the owner was so kind and had lots of great suggestions. The patio and yard were also very enjoyable! Great for families or friends with plenty of space and parking. We will definitely book again when we are back in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Home in a Great Neighborhood

Mark's duplex is a fantastic stay for anyone looking for a long-term stay in a walkable, friendly neighborhood - especially if you have a dog! Communication about access and the location was excellent and proactive. The yard was a great bonus for our dog to run around and enjoy greeting all of the neighbors. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimietri H.

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

Family Vacation

The neighborhood was safe to the point my family and I could walk to near by restaurants, coffee shops, and drug stores. Neighbors were friendly and the Vrbo was inviting. Additionally, the property manager was helpful and accommodating regarding anything we needed. We would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

Alexandria

The property was as the pictures indicated. Our needs were met. We loved sitting outside. Although we didn't cook, there was plenty of everything if we wished to. The neighbors were friendly. Our host laid out what was expected of us - very little guessing. Overall, we had a fun time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen E.

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

College Drop Off

We stayed here while dropping off our son at American University. Very cute location, close to Alexandria and easy drive to AU. I grew up in Alexandria, so appreciated the location and how easy it was to visit my old haunts and friends who live in the area. Beds were very comfortable and kitchen was well stocked. Plenty of room for all of us. Had my parents per for dinner on evening and kitchen had all I needed to make a nice meal. Enjoyable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lynda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful in so many ways. So many nice touches. We loved the decor and the thoughtfulness of so many details. We had 3 main issues. First, the upstairs shower is in serious need of updating and felt like a cheap rental apt from my 20s and the shower head was so low my husband and teen boys had to shower in the basement. Second, the grass was so high in the backyard that we couldn’t use the fire pit or play cornhole. Third, the kitchen was difficultly small. One person at a time. And it serves as the passage to the basement. We worked it out, but 6 people in the house would be tough. Just making sure people can make informed decisions. Despite these issues, we greatly enjoyed our stay and Mark’s ability to host well. It was convenient for our DC activities and had great food nearby. The washer and dryer were a huge help. We would consider staying again. It would be nice though if the basement bedroom had some sort of shelf to serve as a nightstand, and had a smaller table in the room. We loved the August Home door lock app. And the variety of coffee was fun. The house felt very clean. The fan on the back deck kept bugs away and made for a pleasant sit even in mid 80s weather in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Perfect family vacation

This trip was for family to enjoy the sights of DC. There were 6 adults in our group and this home was perfect for our trip! The home is beautiful and in a nice neighborhood. Check in and check out was seamless. The host provided answers to any questions we had quickly. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and we could have easily eaten all our meals there if we had desired to do so. We would definitely stay here again if needed and highly recommend this home and host. We have nothing negative to say!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Scandinavian Organization and Hospitality

Property was ideally located in quiet residential neighbor...bur only 5 minute walk from dozens of boutique eateries, grocers, and pharmacy. Premisis were extremely well-organized and modern. Access to wireless network and other electronics was simple and without problems. Everything worked like it was supposed to. Clearly a well, and comprehensively conceived and maintained VRBO. Communication with host was fluid and always timely. No issues with any aspect of the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Monica D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Loved the location

From the description and pictures on the site, I thought it to be a great rate for the location and the looks of the house. Yes, this house does need a deep cleaning. The heating/AC vents are covered with built up dust. The fridge needs a thorough cleaning as well. The one thing that sold me was the 3 king sized beds. However, 2 of the rooms really could use just a queen size bed. I had the basement bedroom a had difficulty getting in and out of bed without crab-walking along the wall. The downstairs bedroom does not have room for a side table to put your phone, a glass of water - or in my case, my C-pap machine. The beds were comfortable and clean. It is an older homer and could use some updates, but I guess that will come with time. The kitchen has limited space, so plan on one cook if you plan on cooking breakfast, etc. The yard needed to be tended to, the grass was high and the patio with the table and chairs were covered with dead leaves. We wanted to sit out there to chill, but would have needed to use towels to cover the chairs after using a stick to remove the leaves from the back of the chairs. I would love to give this property a higher rating, because it is in a creat neighborhood - close to the Metro, good restaurants and grocery stores. One thing I would like to suggest to the owner - put a hand rail at the top of the stairs to the basement - the steps are steep and it would be helpful to someone needing the assistance of navigating the steps.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Ronald D W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Poor maintenance and insufficient HVAC

The pictures in the VRBO listing do not depict the property as we found it - in sad need of maintenance and renovation. The house if very cramped and small for the number of guests who supposedly could be accommodated. And the back yard and deck were practically unusable. It appeared no yard work had been done for quite some time and the deck was in disarray.The most troubling problem, though, was the inadequacy of the HVAC system to make the house comfortable. The upstairs rooms were very hot while the basement was like a meat locker. The owner clearly recognizes the problem since the main upstairs bedroom has a window AC unit (not depicted in the pictures) and there was a large floor fan blocking the entrance to the other upstairs bedroom. The basement bathroom shower curtain had mold/mildew and the toilet paper holder was broken.While the proximity to Mt. Vernon Avenue and Del Ray in Alexandria is very convenient, the total cost of the VRBO rental, including required fees, totaling almost 1750 for three nights, was excessive, considering the quality of the accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I hosted out of town guests and we enjoyed the house. Mark was attentive and helped us out with a TV glitch that we had. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well-stocked, and we had plenty of towels. We used the deck, and enjoyed the neighborhood, but felt that the yard could have been maintained better.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025