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Best of Brookland! Family Friendly w Private Parking!

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Welcome to Best of Brookland!
Open space to enjoy friend/family time!
Comfortable couch to enjoy our Smart TV!
Smart TV includes all apps to keep up with your favorite shows!
Enjoy a home cooked meal!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Washington, District of Columbia
  • Howard University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Smithsonian Institution
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • College Park, MD (CGS)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Best of Brookland! Family Friendly w Private Parking!

Summary:
Our lovely english basement apartment is located in the heart of Brookland`s eclectic college neighborhood, and is perfect for those hoping for a relaxing city experience. With private parking & easy access to public transportation (and all the major Washington D.C. sights, monuments and mall), we know guests will enjoy our home

The Space:
Parents and professors - the search stops here!  Our darling 2 bedroom/ 2 bath apartment is a stone`s throw from both Catholic University of America & Howard University, and boasts all the creature comforts from home.   

The apartment is set on the lower level of a classic Brookland bungalow house, with its own separate access and sprawls the entire square footage of the home, on one lower level.

It`s a light and bright open kitchen living area with plenty of room to spread out. We can sleep 6 guests comfortably with the following room / bed layout;

- Queen sized bed in the primary bedroom
- Queen sized bed in the second bedroom
- Sofa in the living room expands to sleep 2 guests.
- Full kitchen
- 2 full bathrooms (one is an en-suite to the primary bedroom, complete with a soaking tub).

While you have access to a full kitchen, the dining options in Bloomindale are excellent, so don`t miss out on some of those hotspots, and we of course love to share our recommendations!

Enjoy the shared patio area immediately outside the apartment.. There is also plenty of space to run in the shared backyard if you are bringing the kiddo`s! (Shared with owner in the main house but rarely used).

Everything is provided for your stay; strong wifi, TV with smart streaming, fluffy towels and linens, and all the supplies. We look forward to hosting you! Our home is ready to host up to 6 guest with this construction:

Private off street parking included - a rarity in D.C.!

Guest Access:
The apartment entrance is located at the rear of the house. The apartment is not shared, and it is entirely yours to enjoy.

There is a family living upstairs. Please note that the everyday sounds and noises of family life (footsteps, stairs, kids playing, etc.) can be heard in both directions. You will undoubtedly hear them (and they will hear you) as they go about their everyday life.

The Neighborhood:
Brookland, lovingly referred to by the locals as ‘Little Italy`, is a leafy residential neighborhood home to the Franciscan Monastery (an oasis of peace, built in the 1800`s with beautiful gardens, great place to sit and relax), Catholic University and the largest Basilica in the US. It`s away from the hustle and bustle of the city while only 2 to 3 stops on the Metro from Union station, moments from downtown, the mall and monuments.
Murals line the Brookland sidewalks, providing an ever evolving backdrop - transforming the busy streets into colorful exhibitions. Enjoy the wonderful, artsy neighborhood with tons of great dining options!

Getting Around:
The metro is super close, Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Metro only a 9 minute stroll from the home, and follows the Red line. 
The H8 bus can take you directly to the station in just over 5 minutes. Once you are on the train you are just 2 stops to Union station where you can walk to the Capitol building and down onto the Mall!! The Brookland metro which is surrounded by bars and restaurants is also close by, 18 mins on foot (runs the red line). The G8 bus can take you directly to the Brookland-CUA metro in 12.
Uber taxi`s are plentiful in the area as well, park and ride are also available at Rhode Island Metro station. 0.4 miles from the house.

Other Things to Note:
We want you to make the most of your stay, so we've partnered with DC’s city tour company See DC Today to help ensure an amazing visit, at the best rate possible! Sit back and relax as the finest, most highly-trained and knowledgeable guides take you through the city, to soak up the surrounding history.
Feel free to give us a call to find out about the discounted rates we have secured for Home Sweet City's guests.

Interaction with Guests:
We are always available to help!

Property manager

Lara Hawketts
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
~ Strict NO party policy. Please note that smoking of any kind and drug use in or around the property is strictly prohibited (this includes outside...

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
Property Registration Number 5007242201000165

About the neighborhood

Washington

Northeast, a neighborhood in Washington, is home to this apartment. White House and Washington Monument are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Fashion Center at Pentagon City. Check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena, and consider making time for Smithsonian Institution, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Washington, District of Columbia

What's nearby

  • Catholic University of America - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Howard University - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Rhode Island Ave. Station - 9 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 11 min drive
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪District Rico - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪City-State Brewing - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mess Hall - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Metrobar - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best of Brookland! Family Friendly w Private Parking! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best of Brookland! Family Friendly w Private Parking!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best of Brookland! Family Friendly w Private Parking!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best of Brookland! Family Friendly w Private Parking! located?

Located in Northeast, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Catholic University of America and within 3 mi (5 km) of Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center. Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km). Rhode Island Ave. Station is 9 minutes by foot and Brookland-CUA Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Albert Y.

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

Very good

very cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joy L.

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

Visit

Served our needs well.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great house poor communication

The house was very nice, clean, quire and good location. The parking was also very convenient, most house have street parking,we had a very private place right at the door. The main complaint i had was communication, i sent two emails with questions through the VRBO app and never did receive a responses. I finally did get check in information about 10 hours befor we arrived. Once we arrived there was a bar code to scan to get good information, it would have been nice to get that information befor arriving. Over all it was a good place to stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle T.

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

Great stay

Great stay. Very clean and close to metro redline
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Great place, wonderful host!

We were very comfortable and enjoyed our time there. Everything was clean and as promised. The host was wonderful about communicating, giving us all the information we needed, just when we needed it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana O.

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

Great location with modern and cozy feel

Easy access to various DC locations and private parking is a huge perk! Plenty of space for a family of four. Great neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev G.

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

Great location

The best location to reach downtown DC great amenities and communication couldn’t be better. I would recommend this apartment two en suite bathrooms
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

First time

This was my first time renting thru this service. I could receive an answer thru an email 24/7. The apartment was clean and situated in a quiet neighborhood. There were 4 adults and as 9 month old. There was plenty of room. Overall satisfaction was excellent for all the categories above. I will likely use this web service again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

As listed

Property was exactly as expected. No issues. Property owners were in contact to ensure no unexpected problems. Parking is a little tight if youre not used to the city but thats just the nature of the area and not reflective of the property or owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Nice property

This is a nice property on a quiet street with about a 3 block walk to Metro/dining/shopping. The private parking (on the alley behind the property) was a nice plus and not real common in the DC area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent S.

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

Everything I Asked For And More

Awesome apartment! Very clean, well equipped and loved the full size washer/dryer. Great location relative to CUA. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Tim l.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Visitors for first time

Place was okay however the parking is very tight and shared with other tenants. Place really needed a deep cleaning as refrigerator had leftover ice cream cup and lot of hair in living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

D C Spring Break

The property was as advertised. Overall clean and tidy and amenities were as advertized. The couch arm is broken but did not affect stay or use. It is a basement apt, which I knew and had typical noise from upstairs, but nothing I haven't experienced in a hotel. Easy walk to metro and easy drive to downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

John K.

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

Great spot

This was a perfect spot for our family of 4 to visit both the Mall and several of the local colleges (very close to Catholic). The property was clean. There is plenty of light even though it is a basement location. Parking was great. I would suggest more dishes/utensils/glasses be added to the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

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

Fit us perfectly

Great and efficient place, well equipped. We usually bring most of our own cooking supplies (I am picky!), but we forgot. Turned out to be no problem! Parking was convenient, Seemed a bit tight, but turned out fine even for our long Toyota minivan. Close to grocery store. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Keisha L.

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

Cute Basement Apartment

It was just what we needed. The space was super cute and well maintained. No issues with booking or check-in. We didn't recall the listing stating that it is a basement apartment with the owner living above us. Just FYI. (It really only mattered when we ordered food. We simply went up to the front so delivery would not disturb the owner with our deliveries.) Upon arrival we noticed that one bath was missing a shower curtain. After contacting the property manager, someone was sent to put up the curtain. While he was there, he also replaced a lightbulb in the hallway. The gentleman was a very courteous. Communication with the property manager was pretty swift. For example, my roomie used the wrong face cloth to remove makeup and paying to have it replaced was as simple as an email. The only other issue we had was the lack of lighting on the walkway from the front gate to the door. While there are three lights to illuminate the path, only one of them was working. When returning from dinner we simply used our phones to light the path to avoid a tripping hazard. The back gate is a bit difficult to open. If you intend on parking in the back, just be aware that you may need extra time to get the gate open. (You will also have to get back there to throw away the trash and recycling). Great stay in a great neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lara Hawketts

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Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests