Capitol Hill Historic Home – 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths – Great Location! - Washington

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Lovely historic row house in a friendly neighborhood.

Porch glider. A great place to sip coffee in the mornings.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Washington, DC

Washington Navy Yard

9 min walk

Library of Congress

14 min walk

Supreme Court of the United States

18 min walk

Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)

19 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Capitol Hill Historic Home – 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths – Great Location!

This 1858 home underwent a renovation in 2019. It has modern bathrooms and kitchen, heating and air conditioning, but retains an amazing amount of its original historic materials. Enjoy the quiet neighborhood, then walk one block to a bustling city life. The Eastern Market/Barracks Row/Nationals Stadium neighborhood is full of things to do, and you can easily jump on the Metro to explore DC’s sights. The house is stylish, spacious, comfortable and has all modern amenities.

Property manager

Alec Smyth

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Beautiful row house in a residential neighborhood

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Violators will be evicted immediately, no refund

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Tobacco only, in patio. Marijuana not allowed.

This is a residential neighborhood so boisterous behavior is not tolerated. Noise must be kept to a minimum. Violators will be evicted, no refund.

More than 8 people can stay in the house WITH ADVANCE APPROVAL and the payment of an additional person surcharge ($75 extra pp per week over 8)

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

Note from host: Violators will be evicted immediately, no refund

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 first aid kit

Property Registration Number 5007242201003161

We should mention

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

About the area

Washington

Located in Washington, this holiday home is in the city centre. Washington Navy Yard and Smithsonian Institution are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of Natural History. Travelling with kids? Make time for Smithsonian's National Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Capital One Arena. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling nearby.

Washington, DC

What's nearby

Washington Navy Yard - 9 min walk
United States Capitol - 2 min drive
National Mall - 3 min drive
Smithsonian Institution - 4 min drive
Union Station Shopping Center - 4 min drive

Getting around

Eastern Market Station - 5 min walk
Washington Union Station - 11 min drive
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ted's Bulletin - ‬3 min walk
‪The Brig - ‬6 min walk
‪Mangialardo & Sons - ‬7 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
‪Call Your Mother - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Capitol Hill Historic Home – 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths – Great Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Capitol Hill Historic Home – 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths – Great Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Capitol Hill Historic Home – 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths – Great Location!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Capitol Hill Historic Home – 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths – Great Location! located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Library of Congress, Washington Navy Yard and United States Capitol. National Mall and Smithsonian Institution are also within 2 miles (3 km). Eastern Market Station is 5 minutes by foot and Potomac Ave Station is 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Wendye

15 May 2022

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

Charming civil war era home with updated amenities

A wonderful property with beautiful period details and modern conveniences. Neighborhood was charming with many walkable restaurants. Close to capitol. WiFi functioned well for our group of 5. Would certainly stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

6 Aug 2019

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

Great location to explore DC

A great spot to explore DC. Very nice to have a place to get out of the heat as well. The house itself is nicely done for a Civil War era house. We would definitely come back!

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

12 July 2019

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

Excellent DC property

This cute house in the Eastern Market neighborhood of DC offered a perfect location to explore DC. It was convenient, clean and made us feel like locals on our recent stay. I would highly recommend this property and stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

15 June 2019

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

Great for a Staycation with my family

I live in the DC area and was looking for a house within the District to stay with my family when they came to visit. This house couldn't have been more perfect. The house is beautiful and super kid friendly. The neighborhood is so cute and walking distance to plenty of bars and restaurants, and a longer walk or short drive to a ton of great sights for out of towners. I highly recommend this house and will probably try to stay there again!

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

13 May 2019

Just what we needed

Great area for transportation and space! Easy to get to metro and lots of restaurants and coffee

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brianna K., Washington, DC

7 May 2019

DC Gem

I rented the house for a painting event/engagement party and it was lovely. The house has SO MUCH character. Everything was as it should be, easy to use and locate. I enjoyed the house and my overnight stay. Thank you so much

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

6 May 2019

April vacation family trip

The row house was a welcome respite from the hustle bustle of the National Mall and other areas swamped with tourists (like us) who spent their April vacation pounding pavement and soaking in as many sights/memorials/museums as possible. The house itself is charming! Love the mix of old and new. 6 of us stayed the week, and the 3 full baths was a MAJOR plus. The house has everything you could need. You really can pack light (so helpful to have a washer/dryer!) which cut down on stress. We had fun sampling the restaurants on Barracks Row and Eastern Market area. The $49 Ambar experience is not to be missed! Highlight of the trip!!! We also really enjoyed Matchbox for pizza, the Boxcar for ambiance and great pub fare, and Hank’s Oyster Bar for delicious raw bar and craft cocktails (can you tell we enjoy eating?). Dia left a fabulous binder on the coffee table with all the info you could need during your stay. Oh, forgot to mention, House is less than a 5 min walk to metro- from there you can be at the National Mall in about 4 stops. There is also a Trader Joe’s across the street from the metro. We never drove anywhere during our week in DC. Everything was just so accessible from the house. I would love to go back in the future, we just had the best time! Thank you, Dia!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kellie C.

19 Apr 2019

Living my best life

The reviews of this house were spot on! My husband, who is a history buff, fell in love with the historic charm of this lovely homestead. The new renovations made the stay so classy & clean. My 4 kids loved having space & creeping down the back set of “secret stairs.” We weren’t home much but the convince of the house allowed us to walk into the city most days or jump on the metro. We would stop by Trader Joe’s on the way home and then cook dinner and settle in. We loved being able to eat most meals at home. This place is fabulous!!!!! It was everything we needed and more. We will be back!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

lesley s.

16 Apr 2019

Perfect for our stay

Everything was spotless, had everything for the kitchen and bathrooms, necessities . Everything was as promised. My mother ( 80 ) was able to manage the stairs which are the typical stairs in a row house but they have a handrail. Neighbors were friendly when we saw them on our way out one day. Bedrooms have comfy beds and there is an extra air mattress downstairs. Nice to have three full renovated bathrooms . ( two upstairs one down.) Easy booking and helpful info. We would definitely come again . :)

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

9 Apr 2019

Great house in perfect location!

Really enjoyed our stay. House was nicely updated but with original charm. Hosts were very responsive and accommodating. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

26 Mar 2019

Great space! They provided us with everything we needed.

It was a great cozy space with 3 wonderful bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. There were TVs in every bedroom and a nice large TV in the family room. The kitchen had all the supplies we needed to make dinner.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane Brummer A.

11 Feb 2019

Lovely, comfortable, convenient and well prepared.

Two married couples spent 3 nights here, ate all breakfasts here, cooked a seafood dinner and enjoyed the space. Be aware the 3rd bathroom is not near the 3rd bedroom, which is no problem for families but could be awkward for 3 unrelated couples. Instructions for arrival, use of the home and departure were clear and easy to use. The home is full of character and perfectly up to date. Excellent wifi. Street noise minor. Well prepped kitchen with spice rack and dishes. One block from restaurants, shopping, circulator bus. The parking pass worked fine. Wish we had the weather for using the grill. I highly recommend Dia and her house.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charleen L.

24 Jan 2019

Women's March Retreat

Perfect for us! We especially like the short walk to Pennsylvania Avenue and the Metro, Trader Joes, and other quaint shops in brownstones all within a one mile radius. We like to get food and eat in for some of the meals. Nice kitchen. We could have walked to the Capital if we would have had time. The neighborhood felt relatively safe to me. The home was comfortable with large rooms and a nice open feeling downstairs. The three good sized bedrooms with their TVs offered privacy if our family member's chose some time away from the group. The owner, Dia, was very informative and responsive to questions. The price was also right for us. We would definitely return, just waiting for warmer weather. Thank you , Dia Charleen Lewis

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcy P.

2 Jan 2019

Perfect for our trip!!!

Great place for a family. Perfect distance to the metro (two stops to the Mall) and a short walk to the harbor area.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ann A., Milwaukee, WI USA

5 Dec 2018

3rd Stay and Can't Wait Til Next Time

This was my third stay at the house and each time is perfect. The owner is highly-responsive if I ever have a question and honestly, the house is set up beautifully for stays. I couldn't ask for a better place and look forward to next time!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chuck O.

10 Nov 2018

Great stay. We enjoyed the 1 block walk to Barracks Row, and Dia was great tonwork with.

The home was clean tidy and spacious. We really enjoyed the big dining room where we sat down to have our business meeting. Three full bathrooms was a plus considering they were four grown men. The close proximity to Barracks row gave us many choices, from an organic market, to dinner lunch and breakfast. The living room with its huge big screen and comfortable couch made a perfect venue for watching football games on Sunday. Thank you Dia for having a wonderful home for us.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cathy Spirnak A.

19 Sept 2018

Best Stay Ever!

Awesome stay! Great location in a warm, family friendly neighborhood convenient to so many of DC’s to-do’s. Dia is a very caring, wonderful host and we’ll definitely be back:)!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

David C.

17 Sept 2018

Would recommend

Clean, easy & great location. Owner was able to accommodate a parking pass on our short notice rental. Would recommend to others. Thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan Coad A.

16 Aug 2018

Great house in a great location with great host!

Really fun house! Had a great weekend with my whole family of 8 and the location is terrific for restaurants, groceries, and all the rest that D.C. Has to offer. Dia was easy to work with and responsive to questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Miranda Lim A.

4 Aug 2018

Perfect location; Owner is a gem!

We stayed here on vacation with 4 adults and 4 kids ages 6, 5, 4, and 3. The location was perfect, located in a safe and quiet neighborhood yet only a block from great restaurants/ grocery stores, and a convenient short metro ride from all the museums. The house was clean and thoughtfully well stocked with everything that families with kids might need (board games, high chair, kids utensils/plates/cups, great info in the binder re: things to do!). The owner, Dia, is the perfect balance of unobtrusive yet very responsive. She will arrange for a parking permit for your car in advance and will answer any of your questions via text very quickly. We realized at the last minute that we mistakenly booked our checkout day a day too early; she was able to extend our stay and also arranged an easy solution for our payment. The only potential considerations are that the house, like most housing in DC, is from the 1800s, so bedrooms are smaller, staircases are narrow, floors are uneven/creaky, so might be a consideration for people with physical disabilities or babies/toddlers, but it was renovated very nicely and very comfortable for us. Mosquitos are bad everywhere in DC in the summer so we couldn't really enjoy the patios, but there is lots of bug spray in the house (including what we left behind!). Overall, we would definitely stay here again. Thank you, Dia!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ann A., Milwaukee, WI USA

3 Aug 2018

An amazing gem in a great neighborhood

Dia is a perfect host and the home is gorgeous. It feels like a home—not just a house. It has character, great books to read and comfy beds. It’s even just steps from the Marine Barracks so going to see the Sunset Parade was a short stroll home. Close to nice places to eat, Trader Joe’s, CVS and Eastern Market, I don’t know what more you could need. Thank you, Dia, for the stay. Can’t wait to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

26 July 2018

Wonderfully located (I should know I lived on Capitol Hill for 10+ years).

Fantastic experience. Five stars. Will definitely stay here again when I return to DC

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mathew, Woodstock

23 July 2018

Excellent location for the price

This location is 1 block away from shops, coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner. Getting around with Uber or Lyft was simple. Walking to the Capitol was 20 minutes and pleasant. There are 3 full baths where 2 baths are close or connected to a bedroom. The 3rd bath is on the first floor. The middle or 2nd bedroom is a pull out trundle sofa bed that is queen size when extended. Spacious kitchen and dining room. Large flat screen with cable. Great neighborhood. We had 3 families and this was perfect without being too expensive. Home is vintage but has been upgraded very nicely. Beside creeking old wood floors (which we loved because of it adding to the vintage character), all else was an updated 1800s home. I recommend this place without hesitation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen E., Chicago, IL

15 July 2018

Historic Home a Short Walk from the Capitol Building

A lovely historic home in the heart of the nation's capital. The house is nicely decorated and provided ample space for our family of seven. The kitchen leads to a lovely patio. The neighborhood is particularly interesting. It has many historic houses, but also has lots of opportunities for shopping, dining, and night life. The house is conveniently located near both a Metro stop and Circulator Bus stops. The owner sent very helpful information before our arrival, arranged for free on-street parking, and was readily available to answer questions. I highly recommend this house, particularly for family trips to Washington, DC.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

25 June 2018

Great Historic Home in Capitol Hill area

We loved our stay in this historic home by Barracks Row! We were close to all kinds of shopping and the museums. Dia was very accommodating, getting a parking pass and insuring our needs were met. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Thank you Dia!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Alec Smyth

Owner: Dia Michels
Manager: Alec Smyth

About Dia:
I moved to Washington DC in 1980 to save the world. Unfortunately, the world could still use quite a bit of help! I, however, fell in love with DC and never left. I met my husband in 1981 and have lived in the city ever since. This home was our first house in DC (1983). We fell in love with Capitol Hill and have raised our three kids here. We love the area and want to share it with others.

About Alec:
Alec has decades of experience as a management consultant, which involved way too much travel and hospitality experience (approximately 200 flights per year.) In 2003 he started renting out the family's second home on an online platform, a brand new business model at the time. Over the years that activity grew into a future retirement plan with the addition of more properties, all of which are located on Capitol Hill and must pass a simple test... Would they be a place Alec and his family would enjoy staying themselves?

Why they chose this property

Washington DC is a great place to spend time. The city is compressed, so you can get anywhere is a short time, and the neighborhoods surrounding the house have a ton of local restaurants, little parks and things to do. This charming 1858 home is from the Civil War era, so like many of the homes in Eastern Market, it has a lot of character. Just one block off Barracks Row, the house shares a view with the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., the oldest active post in the Corps and near the Washington Naval Yard and old Naval Hospital (now a community center). The house is quaint, yet spacious, and with a location just 8 blocks from the U.S. Capitol, the location is ideal.

What makes this property unique

The house has been recently renovated (January 2019) and now has a more open layout, beautiful new furniture, 4 flat screen TVs, 3 clean and new bathrooms, a lovely front porch and a family-ready backyard. The house is also eco-friendly, as it has solar panels on the roof! We have great public transportation (the Eastern Market Metro is just 3 blocks away, and the Circulator Bus stops around the Corner. They go where the tourists go.) and the city is flat, so it is perfect for walking and cycling. Rent this house for access to the entire city. Entertain friends, BBQ in the yard or walk around the block where there are dozens of restaurants. Live theater, great parks, free museums and baseball are all just a few steps away!