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Designer Apartment in the Heart of Historic Capitol Hill: 10 Min Walk to Capitol

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, and dishwasher.
Enjoy cooking in this kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a black refrigerator.
Enjoy a stylish living space with a kitchen, dining area, and cozy seating area.
Relax in a cozy living space with a plush sofa, armchair, and rustic rug, perfect for casual dining or socializing.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, armchair, flat-screen TV, and a cozy reading area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Designer Apartment in the Heart of Historic Capitol Hill: 10 Min Walk to Capitol

We just wrapped up a full renovation of this historic garden level apartment, and we're officially open for bookings in February 2025! I’m an interior decorator sharing the process on my IG @hmbien, and you can check out our other listing (a waterfront cottage in Virginia) for reviews!

Just steps from the U.S. Capitol and a block from historic Eastern Market, the A Street Apartment resides on one of the Hill’s most photographed blocks.

THE SPACE

This one bedroom garden level apartment is located in the heart of historic Capitol Hill, just a block off of East Capitol and on sought after and often photographed A Street SE. We live upstairs in the main house and this is a completely separate apartment (no shared entrance).

Note: This is a one bedroom apartment with a pull out queen sofa in the living room. We have it listed as four guests because two children could easily stay with two adults. Two adult couples within the space probably is not ideal.

We're a block to Eastern Market and a quick walk to the U.S. Capitol, the National Mall, and all of the historic sites in Washington.

Located on the garden level of an 1895 Victorian rowhome, the apartment is a true one bedroom. You'll enter into the main living area, with a full size kitchen, dining area, living room, original fireplace (converted to electric), and desk area for working. There is a full bathroom and washer/dryer before you enter the bedroom with a queen bed.

There is also a pull-out sofa in the living room and the bathroom has a tub — we wanted to make sure the space worked for families with young children (we have 10 young nieces and nephews, that was a top priority!).

We've carefully curated this space to reflect the history of the home while also making it feel fresh and modern. It was fully renovated, top to bottom, in 2024.

One of our favorite details that ties in its historic provenance: During the renovation process, we discovered an original wallpaper hiding behind layers of drywall. We had that recreated in what is now the bedroom (would have been the original kitchen for the entire house).

GUEST ACCESS

Guests will have the sole use of the garden level apartment. It has both front and back separate entrances, and there is no connection between the main house and the apartment.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE

This is the garden level apartment of an 1895 Victorian rowhome. If you're not familiar with city rowhomes, the garden level, which is the ground level, was often the original kitchen for the home. In many homes, including ours, they were converted to separate apartments at some point in the 1900s. Ours has ceilings that are just under 8 feet, as well as full size windows in both the living area and the bedroom.

Regarding parking, if you're visiting on Saturday or Sunday, the street parking is not permitted, and you can park wherever you want near the house. If you're here on a weekday, we can give you a visitor parking permit.

Parking is usually easy to come by — 99% of the time, we park right outside the house. Because of our proximity to Eastern Market, Saturday and Sunday mornings can get a little busier, but we've never had to park farther than a block away. We're also the second house in on the block, so it's easy to unload your car right there, then find parking.

We're about 3 blocks from the Eastern Market metro station if you prefer to take public transit, and there are several bus lines that run nearby. If you're going to the Capitol, it's quickest to walk (we're about .7 of a mile).

Property manager

Heather Bien

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

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)

General

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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 5007242201003811

About the area

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Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • United States Capitol - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Washington Navy Yard - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • National Mall - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Market Station - 7 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 19 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tune Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Good Stuff Eatery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ted's Bulletin - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tunnicliff's Tavern - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Designer Apartment in the Heart of Historic Capitol Hill: 10 Min Walk to Capitol pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is Designer Apartment in the Heart of Historic Capitol Hill: 10 Min Walk to Capitol located?

Located in Southeast, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Library of Congress, United States Capitol and Washington Navy Yard. Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). Eastern Market Station is 7 minutes by foot and Capitol South Station is 14 minutes.

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10/10

Close to capital hill, bike rental stations, eating places, and close to many sights.Would definitely stay again and recommend this to others!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Comfortable and attractive basement apartment in an excellent location. Plenty of light and all the amenities needed. Comfy bed and nice shower, with super friendly hosts, which makes all the difference for us...My wife and I enjoyed our stay with our little dog and were able to cook meals and enjoy Lincoln Park with ease. Great short stay in a neighborhood we know and love!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025