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Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center.

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Your private entrance is hidden behind these elephant ears.
The table converts from a four top to seat six.
Well-equipped kitchen has everything you need except a sous chef!
Firm mattress with memory foam pillow top and 1800-thread-count linens.
The sofa coverts to a double bed to sleep two more.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4725 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Capital One Arena
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • White House
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center.

Great location—this hidden gem in the center of Northwest Washington, D.C. is ten minutes by taxi from Ronald Reagan National Airport and five minutes from Union Station. Situated several blocks from the D.C. Convention Center, you can walk to Metro (subway station—yellow, green and silver lines), the White House, the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall, Logan Circle and a legion of world class restaurants. You can also walk to Chinatown, City Center, Downtown, Penn Quarter, Whole Foods and 14th Street nightlife. Explore, rest, rejuvenate, relax!

Originally the kitchen of a large Victorian home built in the 1860s, this elegant, unique English basement apartment has seen a lot of history here in the Nation's Capital, and its current incarnation is versatile, sleek and compact with sunny front windows that receive lots of morning light.

The unit is equipped with cable, WiFi, a 43" smart TV, a Bose stereo and a full-size washer/dryer. A peaceful, private, walled garden with three water features in the rear and a small gas-powered wood stove in the living room further enhance the unit's unique charm. A four-top table converts to seat six, and four extra folding chairs are stored in the coat closet. In addition to the queen-size bed in the bedroom, the sofa converts to a full size bed that sleeps two.

If you prefer to dine at home, you have everything you need to cook and serve a seated dinner for six. In the kitchen you’ll find coffee, tea, creamer, sugar, spices, oil and vinegar. Dish and laundry soap are provided, as are shampoo, conditioner, soap, a blow-dryer and clean towels. Bed linens are provided. Inquire about additional maid service if you need it. There’s a grocery store, a convenience store, and a liquor store within a block, and up 14th Street there’s a Whole Foods and a Trader Joe's.

There is street parking only, and on request a residential parking permit is provided at no charge. The permit’s allows parking in the restricted areas around the home. You will need to provide your vehicle's plate number, state, make and color in advance of your arrival when requesting the pass.

There is a Capital Bikeshare across the street and scooter, Smart Car and Segway rental locations nearby.

The owner, Tom, lives on site and is available to provide help and answer additional questions during your stay. Welcome!

Property manager

Tom Funk
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 5007242201001350

We should mention

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

About the neighborhood

Washington

Located in Washington, this apartment is in the city center. Smithsonian Institution and Smithsonian American Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include National Museum of Natural History and National Air and Space Museum. Check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena, and consider making time for Smithsonian's National Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Capital One Arena - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • White House - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • National Mall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • 7th St. Convention Center Station - 7 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 13 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Unconventional Diner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marriott Marquis Washington, DC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Little Gay Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Compass Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Arepa Zone - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center. located?

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Embassy Row, and Smithsonian American Art Museum. Capital One Arena and White House are also within 1 mi (2 km). 7th St. Convention Center Station is 7 minutes by foot and McPherson Sq. Station is 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Jewel in the Shaw Neighborhood
This was our second stay in Tom’s lovely flat. It’s comfortable, cozy, well furnished and quiet. The bedroom, living room, bathroom and kitchen are well furnished and comfortable. The Capitol Supermarket is a perfect small grocery right around the corner that met all our food and beverage needs. The mall and various museums are an easy walk. Seylou Bakery bakes wonderful artisan breads. During a brief neighborhood power outage Tom texted us, then met us at our door with a flashlight and candles!We are already planning another stay in this DC hideaway. Charlie & Nancy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huberto P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr Huberto Pimentel
Very well equipped with clear instructions on restaurant near.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donavon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tom’s
Excellent place to stay while visiting DC. Walking distance to many tour sites. Great restaurants, grocery and speak easys to walk to. The pictures were an accurate reflection of the accommodations. Host was great to work with. A MUST place to stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great little apartment, excellent location close to everything and in walking distance to all great place. Thank you Tom for the restaurant info.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
We just returned from an enjoyable stay at this condo. My wife and I own a beach condo which we rent through VRBO. We pay close attention to details at our condo and do the same when traveling to other VRBO properties. We were thoroughly impressed with the entire process from booking to check out. For detailed oriented folks like me, I will summarize our stay as follows:1. Tom (the owner) is very responsive. For example, I had a question regarding the TV remote and I texted Tom, I had a response within 5 minutes. 2. We felt very safe in this neighborhood. We flew into DC and took an Uber from Reagan. Short commute to/from Reagan.3. There are plenty of places to shop and dine within easy walking distance. We experienced single digit wind chill values and still enjoyed walking to and from our destinations.4. Realistically, this condo is a 25-30 easy walk to the museums, The National Mall, The White House, etc. 5. Tom provides you with plenty of items for your stay, such a laundry detergent, TP, etc. The shower has a nice wall mounted dispenser with body wash, shampoo and conditioner. My wife enjoyed the shampoo and conditioner so much that I texted Tom to inquire as to the brand. As stated earlier, I once again had a response in 5 minutes.6. The kitchen is incredible with more spices than I have ever seen in a rental condo. Fully stocked, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, you name it, it was there. We definitely plan to make a return visit to Tom’s condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Post Christmas Getaway
Very cute apartment, perfect for the two of us. Tom, our host, had the place nicely stocked!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

F Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
M st near convention center
A real find.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcy l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in DC
We loved this VRBO. With a parking permit, we had no trouble parking. Close to everything. Excellent restaurants in the neighborhood. About 45 minutes to Dulles. Historic home and neighborhood. The host was very helpful and always responsive. We’ll be back!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

April H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Tom's apartment is in a great location that is walking distance to most memorials and museums. The apartment is very clean and well stocked. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect spot; we’ll be back
The ways this apartment is the best are almost too many to list: wonderfully appointed kitchen; comfortable furnishings and bed; space to unpack; helpful, charming owner; lovely decor; excellent location; nearby amenities; neighborhood parking permit. We rate it at the top of the VRBO places we’ve rented in the past 20 years. Thank you, Tom.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving in DC
We had a wonderful time. The kitchen is well stocked to prepare an elaborate meal. I had enough pots, pans and serving dishes to prepare a Thanksgiving meal. The location was excellent, had no trouble finding parking. Tom was a wonderful host, and I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

M B.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Location was perfect. The rental had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort after the election
Planned for an historic celebration, which didn’t happen. But the apartment house was great comfort. Wonderfully appointed, easy to feel ‘at home.’
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place, great location
Loved this apartment! Centrally located, walkable to Metro and many museums and the Mall.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and Pad
My husband, teenager daughter, and I found this to be the perfect location for exploring DC. The apartment lacked for nothing -- well-stocked kitchen (though we didn't cook!), very clean, comfortable bed and the pullout in the living area was also really comfortable. From here we walked to The Mall, the Capitol, Penn Quarter, Logan Circle and Georgetown. Book it if you can!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient, comfortable spot in the city
Tom was great about communicating. I appreciated having a parking pass to make parking so much easier. The place was very clean, the kitchen well appointed, and the bedroom quiet. It was a great place to come back to after exploring markets and museums. Metro stations were close, and we could also walk to coffee and attractions. My daughter and I loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

susan r.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location to Activities
Quiet neighborhood near our family, museums, and Unconventional Diner (great restaurant). Two separate sleeping spaces was helpful. Appreciate the effort for no perfumed cleaning and bedding products due to asthma.Small grocery is short walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and in a great part of town
We were incredibly comfortable in the apartment. It is well located and we felt very safe in the part of town we were in. Great place to stay when in DC, so we'll be calling to rent it again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved DC
We loved the property and our stay in DC. Definitely would come back to the area and Tom's bnb.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed for a tour of DC
What a perfect location, little market one block away, plenty of restaurants withon walking distance and a sgort hop to the mall. This 1bedroom apartment has everything thing we needed, clean and modern. The owner Tom was easy to communicate with and responded quickt to my messages. This is going to be my place to stay whenever I visit DC!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay!
Good location and nice apartment!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place EVER in DC.
We’re already planning a return booking!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most well-stocked apartment ever!
In addition to being in a great location, Tom's apartment has everything you could need! And I'm not just talking about the kitchen (gadgets and spices galore, even coffee!), he had enough laundry supplies, reusable shopping bags, miscellaneous bathroom supplies....literally everything we needed for a perfect stay! There is a market just a couple blocks away for food or other needs, but I felt like we could have stayed a month at Tom's place. Our communication was very easy, he quickly answered all my questions. Check in and out was easy. We used public transit so didn't need to worry about parking a car. Our kids slept in the bedroom and my husband and I used the living room couch/bed, which was comfortable for a couch/bed. The well-stocked kitchen made it possible for us to eat breakfast and dinner at home most days. We had a great time, thanks Tom!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Concert trip
Tom was wonderful and the place was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tom Funk

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I'm a 5th generation native Washingtonian, with over thirty years of experience managing my own properties. I love to travel, read and dine in the numerous good restaurants in D.C. At home, I enjoy celebrating holidays, birthdays and special occasions with friends and family. I have a real sense of 'home' and have tried to incorporate that at toms bnb.

At my day job, I work as a hair colorist in a Georgetown salon. I've been a hairdresser for 36 years, and have served as hair stylist to many in the fields of politics, entertainment and media, including 25 foreign first ladies visiting the White House. Since 2002 I have worked mainly as a hair color specialist.

My travels: I've seen a lot of Europe and the U.S., a bit of Asia, Mexico, Scandinavia and the Caribbean. Most of my trips in recent years are self-guided culinary tours. I am an accomplished cook and have studied in-country, the cuisines of France, Thailand, Vietnam and India. I collect cook books, and after all I've learned, most of the dishes I like to cook are found in "The Joy of Cooking". You will find that book at toms bnb, along with a fairly well equipped kitchen.

I love to read historical novels, biographies, the memoirs of people I admire, and fiction. I enjoy attending writer's workshops, literary festivals and book events sponsored by the celebrated Politics and Prose book store here in D.C. I am working on a novel.

Why they chose this property

Washington, D.C. is my home town. The first time I looked at this house I fell in love with it and purchased it. Built just after the civil war in the 1860's, it typifies 19th century Victorian architecture and has its own unique history. It's a large and grand home with 12-foot ceilings, a fireplace in every room and many of the original features, such as heart-pine floors, pocket doors dividing the two parlors that comprise the main first floor rooms and 52 stairs leading to second and third floors. There are, of course, many things that still need to be fixed and restored, and upkeep is constant. The part of the home you will occupy during your stay was the original kitchen, at the basement level. I demolished and rebuilt it as a cozy, modern apartment that is independent of the rest of the house with its own entrances, kitchen, bath and washer/dryer.

At the time I bought the home, the neighborhood was marginalized by crime, poverty and prostitution--the legacy of the riots of 1968 after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After years of rebuilding, the area has become a destination for city living, shopping, dining and nightlife.

What makes this property unique

Among the unique benefits of this property are its location two blocks from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and its convenient proximity to many of the city's museums, sight-seeing, shopping and dining destinations. If you don't like to walk, there are bike rentals (a Capital Bikeshare rack is right across the street), Zipcars (hourly car rental, 800 feet away), and Uber and Lyft will quickly and easily take you anywhere you want to go in the city. The apartment is well equipped for making your own meals, there are many good restaurants within walking distance, and lots of restaurants will deliver a delicious hot meal right to your door.

Languages:

English, French

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