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Heart of Old Town Alexandria|Historic|1700ft²

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1880s Charm, Modern Luxury
Front Entry
Living Room
Dining
Dining Room

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alexandria, VA
  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial
    12 min walk
  • John Carlyle House
    13 min walk
  • Market Square
    13 min walk
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    19 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Heart of Old Town Alexandria|Historic|1700ft²

Historic, Old Town Alexandria home, just half a block off of King Street - Old Town's main thoroughfare. Enjoy the best of both worlds in a historic home updated with all the latest amenities. This home in the heart of Old Town has all the charm of the 1880s combined with 21st century convenience and luxury. Take advantage of hundreds of Old Town shops and restaurants, or stay in and cook in a fully-equipped kitchen. Enjoy high-speed wifi in every room. Five smart TVs, all hardwired to internet.

Perfect location for all your Washington, D.C. and Virginia sightseeing. Twelve minute drive from Reagan National Airport, 7 minute walk to the King Street Metro and Amtrak stop, 1 block from the Old Town Trolley - a free hop-on/hop-off trolley bus that runs every 10 minutes from the Potomac River to the King Street Metro. Also available nearby are bike rental kiosks and electric scooter rentals.

Property manager

Danelle Fortune
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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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: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well outfitted for kids.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No open flames of any kind including cigarette/cigar, candles, or matches.
No air fresheners. We try to offer an allergy/asthma friendly home and any air fresheners, scented candles, plug-ins, etc compromise the air quality.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Alexandria

Old Town Alexandria, a neighbourhood in Alexandria, is home to this holiday home. Arlington National Cemetery and White House are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Fashion Center at Pentagon City and Union Station Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Make time for Smithsonian Institution, or head to an event or a match at Capital One Arena. 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

  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 12 min walk
  • Market Square - 13 min walk
  • Alexandria City Hall - 13 min walk
  • MGM National Harbor Casino - 8 min drive
  • Potomac River Waterfront Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • King Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Alexandria Station - 11 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Misha's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Executive Diner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bob and Edith's Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jeni S Splendid I - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Andys Pizza N Fayete - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of Old Town Alexandria|Historic|1700ft² pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Old Town Alexandria|Historic|1700ft²?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Old Town Alexandria|Historic|1700ft²?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Old Town Alexandria|Historic|1700ft² located?

Located in Old Town Alexandria, this family-friendly Alexandria holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Market Square and Alexandria City Hall. The Capital Wheel and Potomac River are also within 3 miles (5 km). King Street Station is 8 minutes by foot and Braddock Rd Station is 13 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 couples exploring Old Town Alexandria
We were amazed at all the upgrades this old house has. The modern kitchen has everything we could have wanted plus. The bedrooms and bedding were very comfortable and we were astounded at all the extras the hostess had on hand. Nice location right off King street.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
This is a wonderful home in a great location! The space is very clean and updated. The owner is attentive and very nice, took a call from me on our first evening there to help me figure out the internet (our toddler monitor wasn’t connecting to wifi). She was so helpful and responsive. She even allowed us to extend our check out by 1 hour! Location is very convenient. It can get a bit noisy with sirens due to a nearby fire station, but my family mostly slept through it! The beds were extremely comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful townhouse in Old Town
We had a great stay in this wonderful, nicely renovated townhouse in Old Town. It was wonderful to be able to walk to all the great shops and restaurants on King Street. The house was well appointed and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coreen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In town for a wedding-but now plan to come back!
The host was very responsive with any and all questions we messaged her with prior to our visit. She provided us with a parking pass as we rented a car (due to needing a car seat for my 11 month old). Parallel parking on the street was usually available for us during the week. A car is definitely not necessary though and if we came back without kids I would plan to Uber or walk most places. The location of this unit in Old Town Alexandria was fantastic! Easy to walk out the door and around the corner to start shopping, eating and drinking on King Street. We had great weather during our stay and walked down to the Potomac to eat most meals with a view of the water. Highly recommend Vola’s, Hummingbird and Charter House for fresh seafood options and great drinks! We had hoped to go into DC, which we discovered would have been fairly easy from this location using public transportation, but we honestly enjoyed Old Town so much we did not feel the need to leave! The unit was professionally cleaned prior to our arrival. The host was kind enough to let us check in a few hours early! The kitchen is well organized and has everything you need-including a separate wine fridge! Great dining room with lots of seating. The outdoor space was a huge bonus and could easily seat a large group of people. The bedrooms were very nicely decorated with very comfortable beds. The bathrooms all appeared to be updated somewhat recently. Perfect space for our family get away!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right off King Street Gem
We had a great stay at this wonderful home right off King Street. The location was great for a week trip to see the sights around DC. Not too far to the Metro. We caught the trolly several times but walked the whole street many times. The host was very quick at responding to our inquiries. The house was fully stocked in the kitchen and plenty of towels in the bathrooms. There was a cold snap while we were there and the two fireplaces warmed us up quickly. We appreciated the extra space in the basement to recover from our long days out. We hope to book again someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable property
We went with a group of couples and this property was great for a group of 6. It was very clean and comfortable. Everyone remarked on how comfortable the beds were. The basement area was good for gathering with comfortable couches and a larger tv. We also enjoyed spending time out on the patio, even though it was late February. The location is great, we were able to park our car and forget it for our stay. Check out process was very simple.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C., Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay in Old Town, Alexandria
My wife and I spent the month of February in 2023 and 2024 in this house as a midwinter escape from Maine. The house is beautifully decorated, outfitted, and maintained, just as shown in the photos. And the location can’t be beat, just a half-block off King Street, about 1/3 mile walk to the Metro and a mile down to the river. Fantastic place for walkers. We have not used a car while here, but have either walked, used the Metro, or Ubered everywhere. (There’s also the free King Street shuttle if you don’t want to walk.) The owner is local and very responsive to any communication or need. Only negative I can think of is the thin shared wall of this 19th Century wood-framed house means there is noise transmission between the adjoining houses, but it mostly amounts to some floor creaking when occupants in either house are moving about, something that didn’t bother us at all. We love staying here!
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location: Metro Access & Waterfront
This is one of the best rentals I've stayed at - the backyard space was beautiful (tons of seating), the fridge and freezer are spacious, and there's TONS of kitchenware. Beds were very comfortable. It was the perfect spot to take advantage of great weather the weekend of the Marine Corps Marathon. Loved that this was within a 15 minute walk to the King St Metro & 20+ minute walk down to the waterfront along King Street. Also within walking distance of Trader Joe's if you don't want to rent a car, but it certainly is a walk. Only downside was the sirens from ambulances going by throughout the weekend, for anyone sensitive to the noise. Would definitely recommend this location!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb B., Indianola

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best places we’ve stayed.
Not a brag, just a statement of fact-we’ve stayed in a lot of VRBOs over the past decade plus, and this is one of the best. Staying here really made our vacation-if you can call it that when you’re retired. We were close to restaurants and retail, with a doable walk to the Metro. The renovated kitchen wanted for nothing, the beds were comfy, and the outdoor area was cozy. It was so nice to spend a day exploring, and come ‘home’ to this property, because that’s what it felt like. There are stairs, so keep that in mind.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Row House- great location
Check-in very easy. Great kitchen, great bedrooms, great back patio. Loved that they made the whole process so easy. I’ve started to realize that people with beautiful homes are far less demanding in their checkout process then people with homes that need help. This place was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Beautiful, comfortable, and very clean. Tastefully decorated. So close to restaurants, trolly car, and Metro. Just parked car and walked and took trolly everywhere. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Getaway
The house is gorgeous, well-stocked and exactly as advertised. The house is newly renovated with high end finishes and stocked with luxurious towels and other supplies. We really appreciated that everything was labeled and well-organized. The location was perfect for our girls trip to the DC area. Walking distance to the Metro and to Old Town Alexandria shops, restaurants and waterfront. Overall, this is the best property, I've found in my VRBO experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in Old Town Alexandria!!
We had a great time in Alexandria!! Danelle was a pleasure to work. The house is amazing, very well kept, clean and spacious for our family of 5 (2 adults, 3 teenage girls). It's right off King street and a few minutes walk to the Metro (we did a day trip to the National mall). Tons of great eating spots. Check out Midnight Treats if you are looking for some treats for the kiddos! It recently opened the weekend of our arrival. It's a block from the house, all vegan ingredients, delicious huge cookies and shakes. Many great places to eat (we ate at a number of restaurants, all were great). The house itself was very modern, nice size kitchen with a view of the patio. Beds were super comfortable. This place was stocked with all you will need for a comfortable stay e.g. toiletries, linens, pots/pans, modern appliances (but with so many great places to eat, the kitchen got very little use, although it was nice to know we could cook a nice meal if we wanted too). We parked on the street and did not move the car the entire time. Danelle provided a parking pass for our stay. There are noise detectors in the house, we were a little apprehensive, but we carried on as normal and did not feel uncomfortable. We visited many of the Alexandria's museums and historic sites. We also spent sometime at the National Harbor, Georgetown, and Mount Vernon. If you are thinking about staying here, I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place
This is an excellent place to stay, great location to waterfront and the metro station, easy to get in and out of DC. The host was fantastic to work with, ver responsive to questions. The house was well stocked with everything we needed. I can highly recommend this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in perfect location
This property is amazing. The owner was responsive to all inquiries and booking as well as providing thorough check in instructions. The place was very clean with modern appliances and bathrooms. Including travel-sized toiletries was above and beyond thoughtful and hospitable. The location is fantastic and walking distance to many great restaurants and shops. Parking was easy to find on the street the whole time we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Great stay with family. A great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G., Gainesville, VA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed furnishings and kitchen; super location to Old Town and DC; great value for area
Top 3 of vacation rentals at which I have stayed over 4 decades of travel. Accommodations from well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and spotless living areas show host's eye for detail and interest in a welcomed stay for guests. Parking pass was available upon request and very beneficial in this city location. Great access to free city bus to get to city sites/restaurants and metro to DC. I would highly recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jo-Nita G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, excellent location!
Impeccably clean, well maintained home in the heart of Old Town within walking distance to everything on King Street. Great communication with host who was so helpful with recommendations. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jose n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smooth experience, great location, lovely quiet property
Almost everything about this trip was exactly what I expect from VRBOs - clear and timely communication from the host, a comfortable property in a great neighborhood that matched the experience, and overall a smooth experience for a family trip. You're on a residential side street a few minutes' walk away from the DC Metro in one direction and a walkable, friendly downtown area in another. You're also a few minutes away from a Whole Foods, as well as dining and local retail. I loved staying in Old Town Alexandria. We parked on the street, which has some restrictions on weekdays (but not on the weekends and evenings), and adjusted our plans to keep our car out of the permit-only location as needed, so be aware of that. Getting to the property was easy. The host was perfect, again we had clear and timely communications and a smooth check in process. The house was clean and tidy, well appointed, and comfortable, very much what we were looking for. A solid VRBO experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C., Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding Rental
I can’t say enough good things about this rental property. We spent the month of February 2023 here to escape the Northeast winter. The photos and description say it all. Beautifully outfitted, and the perfect location for exploring Alexandria, and just a 10-minute walk to the Metro and all that DC has to offer. Very comfortable beds and linens. Large well-equipped kitchen. Easy communications with the owner. Perfect.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional Rental
A great rental with every imaginable item you might need. Beds are comfortable and very clean. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne d., New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay at old town Alexandria
We really enjoyed our stay at Danelle’s place. The house is furnished with everything you could need and well located in a calm street.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blaine R., Chico, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot!
This was the perfect place for our group of 3 senior couples. Very nicely appointed, beautiful decor and everything you could want in the kitchen, bathrooms and even phone charging cords in the bedrooms. Very, spacious, clean living space and comfortable beds too! Huge TV’s, charming fireplaces,washer and dryer all add to our overall happy experience. Great communication with the owner. Perfect location for exploring Alexandria and only 15 minutes into DC. We’ve stayed in a lot of rentals all over the world and this one is at the top of our list!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S., Doylestown, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
This is a beautiful, very well equipped and very well maintained home in a great location. We had a terrific family gathering with everything we needed to prepare a holiday meal. Communication with host was very easy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Danelle Fortune

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We have lived in Alexandria for 27 years. We love the "small city near the big city" feel and value the access we have to everything the Washington DC area has to offer. We enjoy hosting people from other areas and helping you find the perfect activities to make your trip special.

Why they chose this property

This location cannot be beat. Old Town Alexandria was George Washington's stomping grounds. It cannot be beat for historical flavor. We are 1/2 block off of King Street - Old Town's main thoroughfare, so there is no end to the number of restaurants and shops in walking distance. We are a 7 minute walk to the Metro and Amtrak stop and a 12 minute drive to the airport. We knew this house would offer our guests everything they could want in walking distance with easy access to Washington, DC sightseeing.

What makes this property unique

We spent the winter having this home renovated. Almost everything is brand new and completed with guests in mind. We love the 1880s charm and the modern luxury.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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