Hilltop Hide-away, close to everything!

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

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Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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Takoma Park, MD

Howard University
‪7 min drive‬
Smithsonian's National Zoo
‪8 min drive‬
University of Maryland, College Park
‪9 min drive‬
College Park, MD (CGS)
‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Come enjoy this beautiful 1920’s Farm house perched on a hill in a lovely, quiet Takoma Park! This house offers tons of privacy, a huge back Yard (with a tree swing), and a nice front porch to sit and sip your coffee and overlook the neighborhood! It is also super accessible! You can be in DC in just minutes, nearly a straight shot to the beltway, and a nice walk to groceries, restaurants, cafes and metro! We are a block from a park with a natural spring and deer will often stop to say hi!

The Space
The whole space is yours! The house’s main floor consists of a living room, dining room and kitchen with a laundry closet. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms (1 with a king bed, one with a twin and one with a full) and the bathroom. (**One important note: the hallway to the bathroom and the full bedroom is VERY narrow to the point that it could be uncomfortable for larger guests. We have never had any guests express any issues, but we do want people to be aware of this feature.**) One of the bedrooms has a loft area where there is access to an air mattress for additional sleeping options. Please let us know if you would like that set up!
The back yard has room to run! Or I just with friends with plenty of space for social distancing... their is a charcoal grill for you to use as well!

Property manager

Jamie Iwugo

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets must approved and require a $150 (USD) fee

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Takoma Park

Takoma Park is home to this holiday home. Union Station Shopping Center and Fashion Center at Pentagon City are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Smithsonian's National Zoo and Smithsonian Institution. National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of Natural History are not to be missed.

Takoma Park, MD

What's nearby

Catholic University of America - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Howard University - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Smithsonian's National Zoo - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
University of Maryland, College Park - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

Laurel Muirkirk Station - 16 min drive
Takoma Station - 19 min walk
College Park, MD (CGS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
‪Peter's Sub Shop - ‬18 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
‪Lost Sock Roasters - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Hide-away, close to everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Hide-away, close to everything!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Hide-away, close to everything!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Hide-away, close to everything! located?

Situated in Takoma Park, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Rock Creek Park and Catholic University of America. Smithsonian's National Zoo and University of Maryland, College Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Takoma Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Corbett C.

31 Mar 2025

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

Perfect stay

We were in town for a while for a family gathering. The owners were very friendly and provided a great quiet space. Exactly what we needed and there were no surprises. Very relaxing and all the right amenities.

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

4 Apr 2023

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

Family get away

Great house.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Staci Z.

5 Sept 2023

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

Our trip to d.c.

Great place to stay. Not too far to drive to the metro station but didnt feel like we were in the city. Enjoyed the backyard and the deer that slept out there every night.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

27 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute, quirky Takoma Park hilltop

The house is definitely quirky, and could use another bathroom. But the location was great. Nice view. Nice wildlife. Info on website could have been more complete, especially about check-in.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

25 Mar 2023

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

Lots of wildlife

Unique hilltop property 30+ minutes from the National Mall and Smithsonian Museums. The house had everything our family of 4 needed. One evening we saw 7 deer grazing in the backyard. There are also lots of birds and squirrels. Plenty of restaurants, shops and parks nearby. Slow down for the speed hump just before turning into the steep driveway.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

4 Dec 2023

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

Dolphins @ Commanders weekend

Property was great! It is conveniently located between DC and FedEx Field. Jamie, the owner, communicated to us all pertinent information and was quick to respond when contacted. Personally, I love older houses! Each of us four guys slept well and had plenty of room to stretch/spread out. We were visited by a family of deer upon our return from a day trip into our nation's capital. We all were amazed by the beautiful animals. If I were to plan another trip to the DC area, I would absolutely stay in the hilltop hideaway again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda N.

16 July 2023

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

Lovely Stay

This old house has so much character with a backyard made inviting to deer. We saw bucks, does and fawns daily. The kitchen is well stocked and even has a crockpot! We enjoyed morning coffee on the front porch in this quiet neighborhood before walking a short distance to Spring Mill Bread —an amazing bakery. The town of Takoma Park also has a fantastic Italian Restaurant and Busboys and Poets has a breakfast to remember. We took the subway into DC most days but if you drive, it’s still a short distance. The Takoma Park subway station has parking but we usually walked from the house if the weather was nice. Jamie and Victor went above and beyond to accommodate and make us feel welcome. We appreciated their communication throughout our stay.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista W.

22 June 2024

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

Backyard fireflies! Plenty of room for 4 adults, great for extended DC area stay.

We really enjoyed our time here, visiting for a two-week DC area vacation. We saw the doe mentioned in other reviews most nights, along with small hares and, my favorite, fireflies! It was very relaxing to sit out back and watch them at dusk. (Though the mosquitos were also plentiful.) We had all the supplies we needed (minus groceries of course) for our extended stay. Beds were comfortable and it was great to have separate areas for us and our two adult kids for that price. Appliances worked. It felt like home. The upstairs hallway IS quite narrow, but it’s not solid walls on both sides so it’s not bad. (One side is wall and the other is stair rail so it doesn’t feel as claustrophobic as two walls would.) There is a definite tilt to the home of a degree or so, so it feels a bit as if things are leaning, but we live in a home of a similar era and we just considered it part of the character. Shouldn’t bother anyone unless you were planning to play marbles on the floor. ;-) The home is within 10 minutes drive of a couple park and ride lots for the Metro. The small parking price was definitely worth not having to drive in DC! Our hosts were great about communication and even offered up some personal recommendations for our trip out to Chincoteague Island. ( BTW I highly recommend Miss Molly’s Inn out there if you are a fan of the Misty books. That’s where Marguerite Henry wrote the book.) Would certainly stay here again if we needed something in the DC area.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R., Baltimore, Maryland USA

2 Aug 2022

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

A quiet neighborhood in the city

We enjoyed exploring the neighborhood biking and running. Not far from Sligo Creek trail and many others in this bike friendly city. 😃 Takoma Food Co-Op is super close 😋 A few deer stopped thru to say "hello we still live here too" 😉

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Laura W.

30 July 2022

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

Family Fun in the DC area

We enjoyed our stay here very much - the rooms were just right for our family with 3 kids ages 7-13, the kitchen was stocked enough for homemade meals at the house, and there was lots of fun within walking distance (playground, park, swing in the back yard, etc.). Basic stores like CVS, hardware shop, etc right in town, with others reasonably accessible by car if needed. My nature-lover enjoyed daily visits from deer on the property, my book-lover enjoyed curling up on the comfy couch and getting lost in a story, and my city-lover had a blast spending so much time in the city. The subway stop was a manageable 20 minute walk for us, but we benefitted from free parking on weekends and holidays and drove multiple times as well. Subways were very easy to navigate and we could get anywhere in the city easily from the neighborhood stop. This was a great location for us to explore the local attractions while still having room to relax and enjoy quieter evenings back at the house.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michael S.

27 July 2022

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

Great location

Great location and close to DC and UMD. Quaint farmhouse with well appointed living area. Internet is blazing fast at the property. We had a great stay.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

RONALD E., Salt Lake City, Utah

28 Nov 2021

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

Great Farmhouse with Character

Great place, enjoyed the property and the yard was so nice for a cookout!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

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