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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Silver Spring, MD
  • Holy Cross Hospital
    7 min drive
  • Brookside Gardens
    7 min drive
  • Strathmore
    8 min drive
  • College Park, MD (CGS)
    26 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Private mid-century modern haven just 5 miles from DC

Come enjoy our super private, fully renovated "Mid-Century Modern Compound" in the charming and historic neighborhood of Hammond Wood, located just a short 5 mile drive from the Washington, DC border and one mile from the Wheaton Metro stop. Originally designed by renowned architect Charles Goodman (who also designed the iconic terminal building for the Washington National Airport), this 2-bedroom/1-bathroom home has been meticulously restored by Cook Architecture. The result is a comfortable balance of contemporary functionality and original design elements that pays homage to the home's significant history.

Nestled amidst mature trees, manicured gardens, and singing birds, the property offers unparalleled privacy, with a fully fenced-in yard that boasts a fire pit, perfect for cozy evenings. Inside, the galley-style kitchen is fully equipped with brand new Poggenpohl cabinets, sleek quartz countertops, elegant walnut shelving, Bosch appliances, and comfortable seating for two at the bar. The living room features an eye-catching stone floor with radiant heating and large TV. The bedrooms are furnished with queen-sized beds and cork flooring. The modern bathroom has a comfortable walk-in shower.

Additionally, the property includes a separate studio structure in the backyard, although it is currently unavailable for guest use. We hope to open it up again in the future.

We will share our favorite local spots for dining, shopping, and attractions, especially in nearby Kensington, Bethesda, Garrett Park, and more.

Please note that the maximum occupancy for this property is five people. Come experience mid-century modern for yourself!

Property manager

Michael

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
We only allow well behaved dogs. No cats.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a non-smoking house.

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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Silver Spring

Silver Spring is home to this holiday home. White House and Arlington National Cemetery are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Tysons Corner Center. Smithsonian Institution and Smithsonian's National Zoo are not to be missed. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Silver Spring, MD

What's nearby

  • Pike & Rose - 6 min drive
  • Holy Cross Hospital - 7 min drive
  • Strathmore - 8 min drive
  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center - 9 min drive
  • National Institute of Health Campus - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Wheaton Station - 3 min drive
  • Rockville Station - 12 min drive
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private mid-century modern haven just 5 miles from DC pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private mid-century modern haven just 5 miles from DC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private mid-century modern haven just 5 miles from DC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private mid-century modern haven just 5 miles from DC located?

Situated in Silver Spring, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Strathmore and within 6 miles (10 km) of Holy Cross Hospital and Pike & Rose. NIH Clinical Center and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km). Wheaton Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice visit
Perfect for a long weekend visiting my daughter. Had my two labs and they really enjoyed the fenced yard .tneighborhood was the neighborhood was perfe t for
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
This is a lovely mid century modern house, on an interesting estate with similar houses. It was comfortable, quiet and with all mod cons. The garden was a lovely relaxing place after a busy day in Washington
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely leafy views, mid-century middle class luxury
This place is a gem - I haven't stayed at a place before just for the aesthetics, but this house was a wonderful trip to share time with our friends and pretend for a few days that we were fancy architecture people
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Perfect location, full of charm, and was an excellent stay. Would both stay here again and highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hide away
Very clean. Nice bathroom. Appliances functional. Nice neighborhood to walk our pugs. Very easy to get to the zoo and downtown Bethesda and Chevy chase via a car. Private and quiet outdoor space. We needed a place to stay to visit family in the area that was dog friendly. It worked out well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful MCM property
Simple check-in process, nice neighborhood, great backyard and amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Construction at Home
Clean, nice location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
My brother and I spent a long weekend at location. Neat house in lovely area. Owner easy to work with. High marks!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a lovely oasis in the woods-
This mid century modern home is delightful. The kitchen is wonderful and easy to cook in. The back yard is a highlight with lovely sitting spaces and tables to enjoy the trees, birds and especially sunsets. We shared meals outdoors with our daughter twice and she was very impressed as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G., Wilmington, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay!
We enjoyed a week in this cozy mid century modern house while we visited places in DC. The house was clean and had everything we needed, the basics and bonuses including coffee, spices, cooking oil, fire wood etc. We loved the view of the yard from the wall of windows, being able to let our dog out, hanging out sitting around the fire pit. The neighborhood was good for walking around in too. We visited Dewey park nearby twice to let the dog and toddler play, and took the metro into DC many times, easily parking at the Wheaton station and it was a 20-30 min ride into the city. The beds and couch were super comfy, and the heated stone floors were an enjoyable touch. My three year old daughter was excited to find a few toys for little kids too. Overall a wonderful stay for our family trip to DC.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great location. We used the location as our mani stay while dropping our daughter off at GWU.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and Convenient Stay
Small mid-century house conveniently located in a great wooded neighborhood. Perfect for our family of three and our dog. 30 minutes to Washington DC, and main attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beautiful setting
The house is unique and beautifully situated in a wooded setting. The location is very convenient to DC and also quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Mid-century Modern experience!
My family was in the area to meet our newborn grandchild. Our sons and dog stayed with us at this property and we visited our daughter and the baby nearby. Every morning, we had coffee on the patio and enjoyed the peaceful, relaxing, very private yard. The neighborhood was quiet and pleasant. The dog enjoyed the fenced yard and hanging out on the patio. The house was great--it's small but very functional, and the patio basically enlarged the living space wonderfully. The property owners were super communicative and friendly. An awesome property and a wonderful stay!
Stayed 23 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

alexa c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property
Everything about our stay was perfect in this charming and historic property in a suburb outside DC. Glass mid century modern pavilion looks into beautiful yard shaded by mature trees. Quiet neighborhood. House well equipped and comfortable with responsive owners.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert N., Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Month stay
Stayed for a month with dogs, nice private backyard & neighborhood nice for walking. Nice property, had everything we needed! Would stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little house in Wheaton, Maryland
Cute and renovated with upscaled kitchen and bathroom appliances. Overall nice quality to everything and it was a very convenient location to the Washington DC area. Bed was very comfortable. Would prefer more comfortable seating in the living room/kitchen area. Quiet neighborhood, the fenced in backyard a definitely plus for our two small dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liska L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay!
Great place and very comfortable. Quickly felt at home. Clean with comfortable beds. Visiting our daughter in Silver Spring, the location was perfect. Look forward to staying again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Get Together
Very nice for what we needed . Backyard was great . Love the Mid century House. Good area for taking my dog for walks also . Enjoyed
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen H G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Sisters Trip
We loved our stay. The house was in a great neighborhood. It’s a small house but perfect for the two of us and our dog who loved the fenced in backyard. There is a fabulous dog park about 6 minutes from the house - Dewey Local Park. The shower is amazing. The beds are quite firm. The only thing missing was a guide to local places for food delivery or eating out. It’s always nice to have local recommendations
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jena L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay!
My family and I had a great time staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love, Love, Love
This quaint home was perfect for 2 adults and my dog! Both Michael & Johnathan were amazing hosts. They were super responsive and answered all of my questions. As soon as we walked in, the home smelled fresh and clean! The yard was perfect for my dog! He enjoyed the outside area! The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were super comfy! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As good as it looks
Like going back in time, except with WiFi and HD TV. Courtyard-like back yard is private, serene, relaxing. True mid-century modern, and decorated that way, too. Big shower, comfortable bed, stone floor in living room is heated, kitchen is complete, top-end linens. If your don't know the area, give yourself plenty of time to commute - suburban DC usually finishes neck-and-neck with Los Angeles for the worst traffic in America. Having lived in both places I believe it. Still, the house is well placed for traveling to the Maryland-based Fed gov't entities inside or just outside the Beltway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and Peaceful
My husband and I stayed here while visiting our daughter and son-in-law who live about 10 minutes away, so the location was perfect for us. We absolutely loved the indoor/outdoor feel of the place with all the windows facing the backyard (with a number of different seating options there). The updated kitchen and bathroom were a huge plus for us in choosing this property. Although we didn't use the kitchen for any cooking, it was nice to have the option. The shower in the bathroom was great, loved the rainhead shower and the water pressure was wonderful. Although there was a great medicine cabinet behind the mirror in the bathroom, we ended up using the counter space above the washer and dryer which is right outside the bathroom and I really liked that option. We used the bedroom closest to living room, and the mattress/bedding was very comfortable for us. Before visiting I was just a bit worried about parking on the street, but this was not an issue at all, the two spaces mentioned were always available and we only had one car anyway so we always parked right at the walkway up to the property. Lastly, the communication with Michael/Jonathon was great, always prompt responses and very helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

judy a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic House
We had a great time in Baltimore and DC. Fantastic house, so charming. Jonathan was a great help during our stay. Would stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael

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Michael Cook is the Principal Architect at Cook Architecture, a Northern Virginia-based architecture and interior design firm. He and his team have designed more than 150 residential, faith-based, and community projects in Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, California, Arizona, and Maine. Many of the Virginia and Maryland projects are located in the mid-century modern neighborhoods of Hollin Hills, Holmes Run Acres, Pine Spring, Hammond Wood, Hammond Hill, and Takoma Park.

Why they chose this property

This mid-century modern house, initially designed by architect Charles Goodman and fully renovated by our architecture firm, is full of glass, wood, and brick. The home was purposefully sited on the lot in a specific way that creates privacy, maximizes sun exposure, and preserves trees and native plants. We are big fans of Goodman's, and we have renovated over 35 of his houses over the years. Meant to be a small starter home when it was built in the 50s, the house's 900 sq.ft. feels simultaneously warm and comfortable while modern, open, and airy.

What makes this property unique

Our property stands out for its architectural significance, and beyond that, the back courtyard is a truly exceptional feature. It offers an unparalleled sense of privacy, creating a haven of tranquility just moments away from the bustling energy of DC. This courtyard isn't just an outdoor space; it feels like an extension of the home, an additional room where guests can unwind and connect with the serene surroundings. It's a unique blend of architectural charm and an oasis-like atmosphere that our guests consistently find memorable and delightful.

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