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The Dog House, a convenient stylish 2BR townhouse in charming Old Town

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Front Facade
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedroomsSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Alexandria, VA
  • Place, Alexandria City Hall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Torpedo Factory Art Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

The Dog House, a convenient stylish 2BR townhouse in charming Old Town

Welcome to The Dog House! We have a pet- and family- friendly townhouse set up for frequent travelers. It’s comfortable and well-appointed, with an eclectic mix of antiques and brand-new furniture, steps away from key attractions that bring people to Old Town Alexandria, Washington DC, and National Harbor. Here, you will enjoy all the comforts of home. The fully equipped kitchen includes oven, dishwasher and refrigerator/freezer with ice-maker. Small appliances include blender, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. The Dog House has wifi, Cable TV, and board games. There is also a washer and dryer if you need to get some laundry done while you are here.

With ample living space and a patio on the main level and two bedrooms upstairs, it’s easy living for families or people with differing schedules. The master bedroom has a queen bed with closet and dresser. The second bedroom has two twin beds with closet and dresser.

Capital Bikeshare, District Taco, gourmet coffee, convenience store, and Balducci’s: all within 1 block. Easy access to: Downtown DC (about $20 Uber ride,) ~20 min walk to Metro; Convenient to DCA; 6 blocks to King St.; 4 blocks to the historic GW parkway and Potomac River recreation path. Easy access to I-95. Perfect headquarters for a visit to the Nation's Capital.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children 4+ welcome. Must clime stairs.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs welcome. Must be well behaved and quiet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Limit noise from 10PM to 7:30AM.
We welcome dogs at the Dog House. However, as a courtesy to other guests, please keep your dog off the furniture and beds. A dog bed is provided.

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
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 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
Property # 1366846vb

We should mention

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

About the area

Alexandria

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Southwest Quadrant, a neighbourhood in Alexandria. 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 Tysons Corner Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Alexandria, VA

What's nearby

  • Alexandria City Hall - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Market Square - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Torpedo Factory Art Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Potomac River - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Alexandria Station - 7 min drive
  • King Street Station - 19 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frankie's Kitchen & Cocktail Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mount Purrnon Cat Café + Wine Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪District Taco - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Thai Signature - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Light Horse Restaurant and Bar - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dog House, a convenient stylish 2BR townhouse in charming Old Town pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Dog House, a convenient stylish 2BR townhouse in charming Old Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Dog House, a convenient stylish 2BR townhouse in charming Old Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dog House, a convenient stylish 2BR townhouse in charming Old Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dog House, a convenient stylish 2BR townhouse in charming Old Town located?

Located in Southwest Quadrant, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Potomac River, Market Square and Alexandria City Hall. Torpedo Factory Art Center and George Washington Masonic National Memorial are also within 1 mile (2 km). King Street Station is 19 minutes by foot and Braddock Rd Station is 27 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were super happy with our stay at the Dog House.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matteo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean and organized with great furnishings. The backyard was a serene place for a quiet meal or having a cocktail. The walk to king street was only about seven blocks so access to restaurants was nearby. Great place to spend some time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Dog House. Well stocked kitchen and home. Great location. So much within walking distance. Balducci’s was a frequent stop!!! Joel was great to work with
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house to stay in. Very comfortable and nice amenities. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to Alexandria. Thanks for allowing us to rent from you. Nancy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

We loved the Doghouse

We had a wonderful stay. The house was nice and clean and well supplied. Great location too. Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Awesome little spot.

The unit was as advertised, great location, parking is a little tricky but other that an absolute 5 star place to stay in Old Town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby G.

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

Wonderful stay in Alexandria

We really enjoyed our stay in Old Town Alexandria! The house was very clean and complete with all the amenities we needed. Parking was easy to find and it was a quick bus ride to the metro to head into DC. Everyone had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay here. Convenient location and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

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

Shopping

Excellent host! Very clean, quiet area and safe. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

david d.

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

Wonderful place

Fantastic place. We loved how clean and stocked it was.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

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

Perfect Trip

My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The Dog House is quaint, charming, and perfectly located. Balducci's Grocery was a daily stop and made our evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Home Away From Home

Excellent stay.... thorough communication. Beautiful place. Felt like home. Very well stocked with anything you need. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Clean, comfortable and great location

This property was clean, comfortable and very conveniently located. It was well stocked with everything you would need. We were very happy staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla D.

Location, location. Location

Great place, great location to old town, the owner is very responsive. Will stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian E Mittelholzer S.

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

Fun time

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Months Visit

My yellow Lab and I spent a minth at the house and enjoyed it immensely. Well licated, well equiped, and a very pleasant jumping off point for adventures. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Wonderful spot

The Dog House and Alexandria was perfect for our family passing through the DC area for a few days. We were all delighted by the Dog House's charm and downtown Alexandria was such an unexpected treat. Wish we had more time to explore!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Awesome place 2nd time staying here

The Dog House was great! This is the second year my friends and I stayed. It has everything you could need and more! We had a great girls weekend! We parked our cars right in front when we arrived on Friday and didn’t drive the whole weekend. We walked everywhere very close to shops and restaurants! Super clean and comfortable beds. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy L.

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

Amazing historical stay

It was a beautiful house. They put in so much loving detail. It was an ammazing location within walking distance of the waterfront and we had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacay location

We were here for family vacation. The location was with in walking distance of old town for us and close to bus stops when wanting to use the metro. Enjoyed our stay and the owners were so easy to work with! They have the house stocked with anything you could need and have an adorable little place!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay R.

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

DC visit

The Dog House was perfect for our family. Easy location that is close to all the activities we planned. VERY comfortable beds. If we are back in DC, we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara W.

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

Comfortable stay

We felt very at home at the dog house. Everything we needed was there. It was convenient to other things that we were doing in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valentine S., Dundas, Canada

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

Nice Alexandria

Perfect for exploring the Alexandria area. Comfortable home, clean and well located. Close enough to access the transportation to get to DC area as well, parking was not an issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

nanette c.

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

Great location, charming property

This is my first time using VRBO and it was such a pleasant experience Property is clean and comfortable Good location. We just public transportation in and out of DC Plenty of restaurants in Alexandria Joel provides a listing of restaurants and type of food which is very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

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

The dream!

This has to be the best rental we’ve stayed in. We were there a month and it felt truly like home with everything we could possibly need and the house beautifully decorated and so cozy. We loved everything about it and will definitely return.
Stayed 34 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joel Bernard

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We have lived all over the country, and we find ourselves coming back to Old Town, Alexandria time and again. We were tired of staying in hotels when we visited and decided to buy a place of our own and share it with others.

Why they chose this property

We bought this home because of its layout and its location. Its a comfortable home with plenty of room for a comfortable stay. Its location is idea for those interested in exploring Alexandria, DC or National Harbor. You can walk to the metro, restaurants, shops and the river; you can grab a Capital Bikeshare and explore the GW Parkway. This home is central to it all.

What makes this property unique

You will love Old Town, Alexandria. The city was founded in 1749 and is home to many historical sites including Christ Church where both George Washington and Robert E Lee worshiped, Gatsby's Tavern, the Lee-Fendall Home and The Torpedo Factory. Old Town is set up as a grid, with most homes being multi-story townhomes with shared walls, charming gardens and for some, water views of the Potomac River. Old Town is home to wonderful restaurants, shops, boutiques and parks. The town is very dog-friendly. Learn more at

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