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Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown

Riverside holiday home with a hot tub, 3-minute walk to George Washington University

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Experience the perfect blend of elegance and artistry at The Frosted Castle At West End. This historic 130-year old Duplex Brownstone building offers a unique luxury daylight suite on two floors, complete with a separate entrance for ultimate privacy and convenience. With world-class restaurants, pubs, shopping, Metro nearby - you're just steps from it all.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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.

Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown

Welcome to "The Frosted Castle At West End", an historic 130-year old Duplex Brownstone building, professionally restored with elegance and theatrical artistry. Your Luxury Daylight Suite is located on the First AND Second floors of this 4 level building. Guests have complete privacy and convenience, with a separate entrance from the rest of the building. Voted as the Best Location in the city, this unique home is a "Walker's Dream" in Downtown Washington DC, located near The White House, Georgetown, museums, National Landmark Sites, world class restaurants, pubs, eclectic shopping, The Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro Rail Station, George Washington University, The World Bank, GW Hospital, 3 grocery stores, The European Union headquarters, the jogging/biking trail along the The Potomac River, the public library and nearby parks!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking allowed outside in the private courtyard.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 2,150 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed
Parties must be requested & approved in writing.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside in the private courtyard.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 2
Note from host: Parties must be requested & approved in writing.
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 Registration Number 5007242201001235

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Historic Gothic Victorian Brownstone Steps White Georgetown
Historic Gothic Victorian Brownstone Steps White Georgetown

About the area

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Downtown Washington D.C., a neighbourhood in Washington. Union Station Shopping Center and Tysons Corner Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Natural History. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Washington travel guide
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What's nearby

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    George Washington University
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Smithsonian Castle South Lawn close to the flowers
    Smithsonian Institution
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
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    White House
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The American Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • George Washington University Hospital
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Foggy Bottom Station
    4 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station
    15 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Paper Horse
    4 min walk
  • Tatte
    5 min walk
  • CIRCA at Foggy Bottom
    4 min walk
  • Devon and Blakely
    3 min walk
  • Tatte
    4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown located?

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of George Washington University Hospital and George Washington University. Smithsonian Institution and National Mall are also within 1 mile (2 km). Foggy Bottom Station is only a 4-minute walk and Farragut North Station is 10 minutes.

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Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were lovely and welcoming and truly cared about our comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is a gem. We traveled here for a reunion weekend with 3 families (6 adults, 2 toddlers, and 2 one year olds) and could not have asked for a better experience. The hosts were amazing, provided tons of snacks (and with toddlers, you need snacks!), tons of toys, a pack n' play and many other amenities. The location is fantastic. We could not have asked for a better spot for our chaotic, kid-filled weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an extended family of seven people, from grandparents to grandkids, stay here for about five days. The property easily accommodated everyone and was very user friendly, with a great kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms. The host Anand was a pleasure to work with through the whole process. The location in downtown DC is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra D.

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful house, very clean, comfortable and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JulieAnn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Great location. Lots of thoughtful touches throughout the unit. Even my kids were impressed! We had a lovely experience and owners were kind and welcoming. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

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

Great Location and Wonderful Property

We are so glad we stated here. Such a cute place in between Georgetown and the Mall area. Clean and well stocked. The owners were incredibly nice. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob and Julie S.

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

Great Visit to DC

Kind hosts, well-stocked, great location from which to explore varied interests with three college-aged kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

brenda t.

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

Wonderful Washington trip

The house was all they said and located in the middle of everything the host was great had a wonderful time
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

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

Best way to stay in DC with family!

We had a mini family reunion and 4 of us including 2 people 75 stayed here. The property is beautifully furnished with each room having a theme and bathrooms and kitchens are fully appointed with everything needed. Excellent location. They offer use of a wheelchair which we requested thinking we wouldn’t need but we did, saving the second day for one of our group. Thanks so much for a great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Amazing location

This is a great place to stay and enjoy DC. The property is beautiful and very well maintained. The host was gracious. Walking distance to most things we wanted to do and ride share drivers were always there within minutes. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Thank You

Excellent location. Very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy A.

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

First Time DC Visitors

The home was incredibly clean and well equipped with everything we could want or need - even providing a wheel chair for our 80 year old mother. Location was prime and the communication with the owner was 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Great Location

The apartment was very nice if a bit small for our party of eight. Convenient location near the Metro for DC sightseeing. The hosts were very generous in providing beverages and snacks for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth b.

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

Beautiful property, fantastic location

This is a beautiful VRBO and I can highly recommend it. The location is perfect. We walked to the Mall on two separate mornings and also through Georgetown. Very easy to get Ubers to Adams Morgan, home from dinners, etc. The VRBO is well stocked with coffee and snacks and toiletries and the hosts are very responsive and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

High by marks

Nice house. Great location. Very professional owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artur P.

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

Great Stay

We loved our stay. The house was very nice, clean and perfectly located in the heart of downtown DC. The house was exceptionally well equipped with all amenities you can think of. Anand, our host, was very nice and knowledgeable. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

A Jewel in Foggy Bottom

Terrific property! In the heart of Foggy Bottom. Fully stocked kitchen. A range of toiletries in each bath. Each bedroom beautifully appointed. Our host, Anand, very responsive. We would return in a heart beat. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

One of the best VRBOs!

The location of this property is unmatched, you can access all of DC area from here. The hosts are top-level helpful and caring. Place has everything you could need. The property is extremely unique and comfortable. If possible, i will stay here whenever i am in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

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

Wonderful property and hosts

The property was beautiful, comfortable and clean! Location was great, 10 min walk to the White House and so many great restaurants. We were a group of 6….5 adults and one teen, and we fit comfortably in the house. Anand and Lisa are wonderful hosts, so gracious and welcoming, they even changed the sheets for us after a minor medical issue. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

Beautiful property, great hosts

I booked this on behalf of my parents + aunts who travelled in from S Korea. The property was so spacious and they loved the decoration. Anand and Lisa were very communicative throughout and even met my parents out front to walk them through rverything when they first arrived. My family enjoyed the location and ability to walk and get around without a car. They would definitely stay here again if they visited DC in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T.

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

Perfect in every way

This was one of our very best VRBO experiences! Great location for walking, access to public transportation and dining. Friendly, warm hosts who took care of us, anticipated needs and communicated well. The apartment was spotlessly clean and as described. This place is a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

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

Brother trip to DC

We had a wonderful stay. Owners were amazing hosts. The location is perfect for visits to museums and dc restaurants. The apartment has three large bedrooms and a fourth smaller. Two Nice bathrooms. Beds world class comfortable. I highly recommend. Would be perfect for 3 couples. Plus a couple kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura c.

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

City living at its finest!

Three generations stayed for a quick trip to the big city and we all loved this VRBO. Not only is it conveniently located to catch the bus and subway, but it’s also impeccably appointed and beautifully decorated. The host was so kind and gave us wonderful recommendations for restaurants. We would all highly recommend this VRBO to our most discerning friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Great stay in West End!

Our family of 7 had a great time staying at The Frosted Castle. The owner was very responsive and easy to communicate with, both before our stay as well as during our stay. A minor A/C issue was quickly fixed and the owner assisted us with parking tips for our rental car. We felt comfortable and safe at the property and would not hesitate to recommend it to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Thomas S.

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

DC Super Classy Comfortable Perfect

The 2 floors are a perfect stay, beautiful, each room so creatively designed. Private, owners are super nice and accessible if you need anything but we didn’t need a thing perfect! Very convenient location in heart of DC.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024