Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 51200 sq ft

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Washington, District of Columbia

Walter E. Washington Convention Center
‪4 min walk‬
Capital One Arena
‪13 min walk‬
White House
‪4 min drive‬
Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
‪19 min drive‬

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1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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About this property

OUR CALENDAR IS ACCURATE, IF THE SYSTEM ALLOWS YOU TO BOOK, THOSE DATES ARE AVAILABLE.
This home has a 31 night minimum stay per DC regulations.

This elegant, historic (circa 1873) townhouse is located among other stately town-homes on a tree-lined street just 1/2 block from the new Walter E. Washington Convention Center off Blagden Alley. The property has a pedigree as the home of the first African American Senator to serve a full term in office, Senator Blanche Kelso Bruce of Mississippi. The 1200 square foot apartment recently underwent a full renovation. You will enjoy spaciousness, recessed lighting, modern leather furniture, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, dining seating for 8, laundry facilities, and a fireplace (no fires please for safety). The large bedroom has a queen bed, a bunk bed, bay window with desk, large walk-in closet with organizers. The full bath features bamboo walls and has a tub/shower combination and a stacking washer dryer.

AMENITIES
One-bedroom apartment accommodates up to a family of 5 (queen bed, bunk bed for 2, convertible sofa),
Work From Home! You will find a work desk in a spacious alcove and fast WIFI,
Updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances,
Central AC and heat,
Full bath with combination bath-shower,
Washer adn dryer,
Two 40" TVs.

TRANSPORTATION:
Metro Stops: Mt Vernon Sq-Convention Center – Yellow & Green Lines

LOCATION
The new Convention Center/Blagden Alley area radiates urban cool. You'll be just 5 blocks away from landmarks like the National Portrait Gallery and the National Museum of American Art. The White House and the National Gallery of Art on the National Mall are both an 11-block walk. If you are here for a concert or sporting event the Verizon Center is just 6 blocks away. You'll be able to run most errands on foot, not to mention walking to a variety of really wonderful and interesting restaurants and cafes (check out Kinship, The Dabney, All Purpose Pizza, La Colombe, Rogue 24, and Corduroy). There's also a Giant supermarket two blocks away if you'd prefer to eat at home in your peaceful space.
Do you like to shop? The CityCenter DC complex boasts a host of temptations, including Kate Spade, Allen Edmonds, Hugo Boss--and a Tumi store if you need additional luggage for new purchases! You'll also be walking distance from several popular downtown DC neighborhoods, including the lively Blagden Alley Historic area, Penn Quarter, DuPont Circle, 14th and U.
Blagden Alley residents embrace the historic roots of the neighborhood; the convenience of the new modern convention center and the Metro; and the chicness of this neighborhood.

TRANSPORTATION
You won't need a car. The Mt Vernon - Convention Center Metro is 1.5 blocks away. Union Station, nearby, is a transportation hub for the mid-Atlantic region. The station contains two train lines (AMTRAK; and MARC trains to and from Maryland). Also accessible are the Metro's Red Line; Metrobuses; the "Circulator" Bus; tour operators; rental cars; and bikes.

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Charlotte Perry with LUXbnb

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Washington

Located in Washington, this apartment is in the city centre. Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of African American History and Culture are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Fashion Center at Pentagon City. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.

Washington, District of Columbia

What's nearby

Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Capital One Arena - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
National Mall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Smithsonian Institution - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
White House - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

7th St. Convention Center Station - 4 min walk
Washington Union Station - 11 min drive
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Unconventional Diner - ‬1 min walk
‪Marriott Marquis Washington, DC - ‬5 min walk
‪The Little Gay Pub - ‬7 min walk
‪The Capital Burger - ‬7 min walk
‪Yardbird - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley located?

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena and Smithsonian American Art Museum. National Mall and White House are also within 1 mile (2 km). 7th St. Convention Center Station is only a 4-minute walk and Gallery Place Chinatown Station is 13 minutes.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

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9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Ali S.

16 Aug 2023

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Great 3 months in Blagden Alley!

Great stay with responsive host and huge property!

Stayed 70 nights in Jun 2023

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6/10 Okay

John C.

19 Mar 2023

Wet Spots and Cockroaches

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: On walking into the place, it smelled like a port-a-potty. We had to air out the entire place for three days before it smelled any better, and then were asked to keep our outside door closed. In addition, the bed sheets had clearly not been cleaned with very obvious (and disgusting) "wet spots" as well as copious amounts of hair all over the bed that made me not want to sleep at the property for the first two days (in addition to the smell). After I washed all of the bedsheets on all of the beds a few times, left the doors open for three days to air out the smell, and between playing catch-and-release with very large cockroaches– the place was acceptable.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

2 Nov 2022

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Overall great basement apartment in a hip neighborhood for food and proximity to metro/museums

Apartment was great for our family of 4 (2 teenagers) having plenty of space with nice kitchen and living room area. We were in town for a 5 day trip to be a tourist and visit museums. Shaw neighborhood is great for restaurants. Proximity to Metro Center Station is a huge plus for days you don’t feel like making the walk to or from the museums and monuments. Minutes away from CVS and seconds away from a liquor store were a plus. Fun fact is this is the Blanche Bruce House (look it up) and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1975. Overall a great home base for our family.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

11 Oct 2022

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Blagden Alley

Overall, we had a great time at this property. Location was perfect and lots of good eats and coffee nearby. Liked the Blagden Alley walk, art, cafés and bars. Felt like finding a secret restaurant/bar that other people didn’t know existed. Unconventional Diner was great and I highly recommend. Also, All Purpose Pizza was great as well as Le Columbe Coffee and the Calico Bar in Blagden Alley; outstanding all around. Metro was right across Convention Center and convenient. The accommodations were clean and everything worked. Some of the furniture is not constructed well but the kitchen and bath were highly functional and clean. 5 stars for that! One thing I would have liked having is a cable TV option to watch all sports and channels (Sunday and Monday football could only be found in Spanish and many other options required paid access) for the “wind down” time in the evening. You will also hear people upstairs moving about at all times of night. First night was the worst with footsteps/walking back and forth above the back bedroom late at night but this got much quieter as the rest of the week went on. We had one evening where the owner’s 18yo kid elected to throw a social gathering upstairs on a Friday night that fortunately quieted down around 10:30. We contacted management and they were very responsive to this and gave us a credit for the hassle. Excellent communication and service the whole way through. Overall, loved the location and history of this spot (Senator Blanche K. Bruce living here) and the cool urban vibe found in the restaurants and bars. Thanks for making our stay in DC a great one.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Oct 2022

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perfect location

my teenage daughter and i stayed in the property for a week while i had a conference at the convention center. the location was perfect. the kitchen had everything we needed and a grocery store was a short walk away. we felt safe everywhere in the neighborhood. we did a lot of walking, but also enjoyed the metro being a block away, and a few times used Uber which was always quickly available and reasonable. we appreciated having a washer and dryer on site. also it was nice to have enough dishwasher detergent and laundry soap for the week provided. and both a dip coffee maker and keurig were provided (with coffee filters) the bed arrangement was fine for my daughter and I, a queen bed with a set of bunks in the bedroom. it would not work if you were looking for more privacy between beds. only small downsides -tap water had an off taste and there did not seem to be a working water filter -mattress on the bed was lower quality than the rest of the furnishings (it was too soft and you could feel the coils.) you could hear people on the floor above the bedroom, they seemed to be having dinner about the time we were settling for bed -my daughter did school work while i was gone and we could not get the lights above the desk in the bedroom to work these were all small things, we would stay here again for any DC trip, but especially if we were attending an event at the convention center

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

3 Oct 2022

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Easy subway access

You don’t need a car with the subway so close. Good communication from Charlotte, but the broken ice maker wasn’t addressed. The washer did get repaired while we were there. The queen bed and bed linens need to be replaced. Terrible mattress and the bedcover has holes in it, the sheets and pillows are pilled…..just worn out. Location is good. Interesting history on the house. Cleaning lady was very nice. Charlotte checked in on us the second day of our stay to address the needed appliance repairs.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Grosseto, Italy

24 Sept 2022

Perfect place to enjoy Washington DC

8/10 Good

Van D.

8 Sept 2022

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Great location

The location of the property is excellent. The apartment has all facilities as advertised and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay, walks to the Mall and easy metro travel to other museums. Some constructive comments: 1) We found the bed uncomfortable with the coils having not much lining on top; we resorted to using the duvet of the bunk as a mattress toping to get a bit more comfort. 2) We arrived late on Friday after-hour. Access information is excellent, except we found the bathroom door locked in the inside. I tried to call afterhour/ emergency number but there was just a recorded message and we did not receive any returned phone call for the rest of our stay. Fortunately my partner had a pin and managed to get the bathroom door opened for use. 3) Thirdly, we felt some freshening up of the apartment internally (eg. curtain washing, window cleaning) and some tidying of the building ground (some sweeping of the entrance steps, garden planting tidying...) would make the apartment much much more attractive and pleasant.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

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8/10 Good

Eduardo B.

19 Aug 2022

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was amazing with great food selections and proximity to the metro.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

13 Aug 2022

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Charming everything!

Charlotte was a Great Host! The apt was cozy & in great location ! I’ll definitely stay here again! Thank you 🙏🏼! Cheers!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica D.

6 Jul 2022

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Great location, nice and clean

We loved staying at this location! It was clean, and close to so many activities. The only downside was whoever stayed in the unit above us liked to walk across the unit at all hours of night, and that was noisy. That being said, we would stay at this place again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

8 Jun 2022

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Close to metro, very nice flat!

We stayed in this area of DC prior but having a nice large flat to stay in was wonderful! Well stocked with all you need, drip & Kureg coffee makers, full size frig, dishwasher, oven/stove, dishes etc… Very close to Metro ! One block away!! Many great places to eat close by and grocery store within easy walking distance. My only suggestions would be to have nightlights, floor or table lamps, refresh with new pillows ( beds were comfortable), and have sign marking flat outside door( we thought we were up the stairs) - this is ground or sidewalk level (lowest level of building but very updated & clean), outside entry could be more inviting. Overall a wonderful stay!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan m.

25 May 2022

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Location, location, location

This property is exactly as shown and described. The location cannot be beat, the shady, tree lined street is a welcome respite from the busy streets in the area. The manager was quick to respond to one request, I highly recommend this property and this host!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

ricki m.

11 May 2022

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Top Drawer

This property deserves a 6 out of 5. Location, charm & convenience all play a part as well as historical significance. Comfy beds & a great shower accompany a well stocked kitchen. What’s not to like?

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Gregory Z., Indianapolis, IN, USA

5 May 2022

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Nice apartment, great location

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. The apartment is located in the Shaw neighborhood, which has excellent, interesting restaurants (e.g., Ethiopian, Sushi, Italian, French), all within walking distance. The apartment is on the lower level of a row house. It was fairly quiet, even though it is located close to 9th St NW. The Sushi restaurant, Zeppelin, was exceptional, as was the Ethiopian restaurant (Chercher). There's a nice coffee shop around the corner in Blagden Alley (La Colombe). The building art in Blagden alley is amazing. There is a Giant grocery store a few blocks away and more limited grocery selections are available at Union Kitchen, which is closer to the apartment. The apartment is nice, but not great. The queen bed has a VERY soft mattress and the headboard isn't well-secured and moves around when you shift positions. The dressers in the bedroom are very cheaply made. The bottom drawer in one of them doesn't have a bottom panel. Despite these issues, the unit was fine and we would definitely consider staying there again. I would strongly recommend that the owners/managers replace the bed and the dressers, however.

Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

28 Mar 2022

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Spring Stay

Everything was great. Thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wjandka M.

27 Feb 2022

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Washington DC for my first grandchild visit.

It was very pleasant stay overall trying to understand the parking but that was the only problem even though they recommended not getting car it's my right and all I was doing visiting the city for my first grandbaby .I wish I could have stayed there little but a little to late.Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

23 Feb 2022

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Great neighborhood

We loved our stay. It was a great location and clean place. We will be back

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

18 Jan 2022

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Snowstorm getaway

The property was perfect and in a great location. We walked to the National Mall the first day (even in 25 degree weather) and learned the Metro quickly (only a few feet from the house). Great dining nearby. Only mishap was trying to get into the door, keypad didn't light up easily and we struggled to get in. But the app helped and Charlotte responded quickly and we figured it out! Get parking before you come if you have a car, there is NO parking. We did Parking Panda/Hot Spot and got into a covered secure garage about a block away for less then 20$/day. Would recommend this property highly!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

3 Aug 2021

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Steps from Metro, Very Nice

This property was perfect for our needs (mom with kids ages 18, 19, and 20). It is literally steps from the metro - which is important for hot and weary folks returning after a long day of sightseeing! Grocery store is 2 1/2 blocks away. A/C works really well - a bonus for DC in July! A prior review mentioned the top bunk not feeling very sturdy - my 20yo was not too concerned about sleeping there but we did notice that it "sounded" rickety and made noise every time he rolled over. I slept in the living room - not a pull-out sofa (which would be a lovely addition to the property) and there was some confusion about that - but the owner graciously provided the combo to the owner's closet so we were able to get additional bedding for the couch and I managed by moving the ottoman and chair to create the effect of a bed. There would also be ample room between the living room/dining room for a blow-up mattress though we did not go that route. Price was reasonable for a nice 1BR close to metro. I wouldn't recommend it for two couples but for this mom and 3 young adult kids it was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

John L., Albuquerque

15 Jul 2021

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Very responsive management

Solid place. I would stay again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F., Greensboro, NC

21 Apr 2021

Lovely place to stay in DC

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a gem! Charlotte the owner was super lovely to work with. She was very responsive, gave lots of information prior to arrival with tips and helpful details and fixed a light that was not working quickly. The rental was clean and well equipped and fit our needs. We had two children with us so the bunk bed worked but was not terribly sturdy as we have older teens. One of them decided to sleep on the couch. It was just a two seater but he made due. Might be great to have a sofa bed in the living room. Other than that plenty of seating in the living room and room for six at the dining table. It was hard to find a reasonably priced two bedroom for four so we settled for a one bedroom with enough beds. We went and purchased a Roku so the kids could watch shows/movies after days of walking. The owner thought it was such a great idea she paid us back for it and we left it there! It is right next to the convention center, with a cute little convenience market on the corner, great Ethiopian restaurant and Mediterranean restaurant within walking distance as well as other restaurants too. The metro was a very short walk away. We did have to pay for Parking but there was a lot directly behind us which was about $160 for the week. There was free street parking but that was always full. We would definitely stay here again just with only 3 or 4 if we had smaller kids. We had a great time!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Tampa, FL

12 Apr 2021

Washington Flower Blossom Trip

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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

24 Aug 2019

Lovely place next to convention center

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was amazing and in a prime area. We had everything we needed within a short walk (Usually under 10 min. Furnishings were nice and place was spotless. Very professional as well with any questions or requests.

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8/10 Good

Erin L.

4 May 2019

Convention cool

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was good. Unfortunately the neighbors were in our parking spot for 2 nights and we had to pay additionally to park in the lot behind the Air BNB. This was our 3rd year staying here though and it’s a great spot for our even at the WE Washington convention center.

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Hosted by Charlotte Perry with LUXbnb

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Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley

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