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Charming City Centered ~ Walk to Zoo!

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Welcome to Charming Zoo!
Entrance to the apartment
Queen sized sofa bed in the living room
Perfect area to hangout after a day full of adventure!
Full size Kitchen that includes all the essentials!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • Smithsonian's National Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Howard University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • White House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Charming City Centered ~ Walk to Zoo!

Summary:
Look no further for the perfect home base from which to explore DC! Just like Alice, from behind the secret-like entrance lies a lovely, surprising space - tucked away in the midst of DC`s activity. A parking pass is available and must be requested in advance, simply sign up, request, and print (BEFORE you travel)!

The Space:
Our lovely bright English basement apartment can comfortably sleep four guests in the following configuration:
- a queen bed in the Main Room
and a queen sized sofa bed in the living room

The home is complete with a full kitchen for those hoping to cook, although with the plethora of neighboring restaurants, that notion may become a thing of the past!

Surprising amounts of natural light contribute to the cozy but modern feel. With mid-century modern accents, and meticulous anticipation of guests needs, any traveler will feel at home here, and truly experience living like a local.

Easy proximity to public transportation, and the iconic, Historic Adam’s Morgan neighborhood!

~ While we can’t guarantee parking, some guests have had luck getting temporary permits from neighboring police stations. Guests would need to bring their trip itinerary with their full name, dates of stay, and street address of the residence.
This is at the discretion of the police stations however, and cannot be guaranteed.
We also provide excellent resources and coupon codes for finding nearby garages at the cheapest rates.

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire apartment. It is not shared.

There is a family living upstairs. Please note that the everyday sounds and noises of family life (footsteps, stairs, kids playing, etc.) can be heard in both directions. You will undoubtedly hear them (and they will hear you) as they go about their everyday life.

The Neighborhood:
Adam’s Morgan is a hub of activity! No shortage of restaurants and bars down 18th St, and just parallel lies Columbia Rd, for a slower paced night out with can’t miss designer restaurants!

Modern trends and styles flow through the historic row homes and streets, creating an atmosphere that can’t be beat!

Getting Around:
The location is amazing! Walking distance from the Zoo, Adam`s Morgan neighborhood and metro as well various buses to quickly take you to all the major sights. Capital Bikeshare`s surround the area as well, so for those inclined, its a great way to borrow a bike and explore the area!

Other Things to Note:
The entrance to the apartment is very narrow. Most suitcases should be fine however guests should be mindful of that fact.

We want you to make the most of your stay, so we've partnered with DC’s city tour company See DC Today to help ensure an amazing visit, at the best rate possible! Sit back and relax as the finest, most highly-trained and knowledgeable guides take you through the city, to soak up the surrounding history.
Feel free to give us a call to find out about the discounted rates we have secured for Home Sweet City's guests.

Interaction with Guests:
We are always available for any questions or issues that may arise during your stay.

Property manager

Lara Hawketts
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
~ Strict NO party policy. Please note that smoking of any kind and drug use in or around the property is strictly prohibited (this includes outside...

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
Property Registration Number 5007242201000469

About the area

Washington

Northwest, a neighbourhood in Washington, is home to this apartment. White House and Lincoln Memorial are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at National Mall and Tidal Basin. Check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena, and consider making time for Smithsonian's National Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • Smithsonian's National Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Howard University - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Embassy Row - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • White House - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Woodley Park-Zoo Station - 13 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 16 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Mont Royal - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Perry's Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tryst - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming City Centered ~ Walk to Zoo! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming City Centered ~ Walk to Zoo!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming City Centered ~ Walk to Zoo!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming City Centered ~ Walk to Zoo! located?

Located in Northwest, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rock Creek Park, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Embassy Row. Smithsonian Institution and White House are also within 3 miles (5 km). Woodley Park-Zoo Station is 13 minutes by foot and Columbia Heights Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

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

Thomas R.

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

Quiet apartment in a great location

Quiet, clean, well equipped apartment in a neighborhood convenient to most everything. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Snezhana P.

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

Exactly as described and excellent experience

Thank you for a clean, nice and comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick s.

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

Pleasant visit

So many thoughtful provisions were everywhere in our "home." Great location in a neighborhood, not like a hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeri b.

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

Great location

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Perfect place to stay

Great apartment in a quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed restaurants along 18th while able to eat breakfast in. Close to bus and metro lines. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Great apartment!

We loved the property, location and management team! Will definitely return on our next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Delightful

"We had a wonderful stay at this basement apartment! It was spotlessly clean, and the location was incredibly convenient with the metro just a short walk away. There were plenty of dining options nearby, which made it easy to grab a bite. The bed was very comfortable, ensuring a great night's sleep, and the host was absolutely delightful and responsive throughout our stay. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient stay!"
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman R.

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

great location

well kept, responsive. would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxine F.

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

Great place to stay in a great neighborhood!

This charming basement apt was perfect. All the comforts needed, very clean, lots of amenities! This is one of the best neighborhoods in DC— so walkable to about 1000 great restaurants, parks, wonderful walks and nearby metro! It’s a perfect place to stay! The apt has a very comfortable layout and lots of space. It’s a great place to stay when in DC!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie s.

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

Business trip to DC

The place was clean and well stocked. Beautiful neighborhood. Close to great restaurants, public transportation. Able to take a morning walk through the National Zoo. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Nice convenient neighborhood

This little apartment was perfect for our family trip to DC. It’s in a nice neighborhood conveniently located within walking distance of the zoo, plenty of restaurants, a park and a metro station. The property manager was quick to respond when contacted. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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

All the Conveniences of Home

Very pleasant and enjoyable stay. Unit was very clean and well maintained. We will be returning!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

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

Perfect for DC vacation

This was a great location for a week in DC. The apartment was clean, everything worked, and it looked like the photos. There were two sets of towels and a washer and dryer. The bath products were great! We slept very soundly on the comfortable bed after days of walking the city. There were pots and pans in the kitchen, a full set of silverware, and a dishwasher (with detergent). The neighborhood was quiet and felt very safe. All in all, we were very happy to stay here and would use the location again. One note: The entrance is a tight fit--if you are a bigger person, you might need a different place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicente T.

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

Cozy English Basement

Very comfortable and excellent location. Everything we needed for our visit with family in the neighborhood. Property manager was very responsive and helpful. We hope to return the next time we are in town.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Liz J.

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

Great Location

We selected this VRBO due to its proximity to our daughter's apartment in ADMO. The pictures are very representative of the apartment and it was clean and efficient. Th entry is very narrow so if traveling with large luggage just be aware. We had one issue with water temp (not hot) in the shower and the owners tried to get it adjusted but never was fixed before we left. One funny element of this place is the toilet leans to the left. Again not an issue but just be aware. Overall its a fine place to stay, could just use some small details attended to.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Cool and quiet

This apartment is welcoming, quiet, clean, and spacious. Our stay was a result of us needing to find adequate air conditioning close to our existing home in DC. Not only did this place provide wonderful air conditioning, but it was also a wonderful place to work comfortably as well as relax and feel like we were on a vacation just a few short streets away. We enjoyed walks at night exploring the winding streets and character filled architecture of the surrounding neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Bright and comfortable

The unit is very quiet and comfortable and provides all that you need. The pictures in the listing are accurate which is not always the case. For a basement unit it is very bright with nice windows. Neighborhood is super convenient. The entrance is quite tight and oddly designedso if you are very tall or need a walker I do not recommend this unit. Otherwise Enjoy /we did
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika H.

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

Long weekend in Adams Morgan

The place is very clean and quiet. The bed is comfortable and plenty of space for the 2 of us. Location is great! You are in a quiet neighborhood just a short few blocks yo all the action. Loved being able to walk down 18th through Adams Morgan to Dupont Circle. Lots of great bars and restaurants to choose from. Very convenient to coffee shops or grocery stores. Our favorites were Solluna for coffee, The Greenzone for the best hummus and green cocktails. Astoria and Agora were both great food! My husband loved running in rock creek and through the zoo every morning. Perfect location and safe area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim J., Washington DC

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

Nice apartment in a residential neighborhood

We live nearby and were looking for a place to stay while we were having work done on our condominium. This fit the bill nicely. It was comfortable and the kitchen was nicely appointed so that we could cook. It was fun to explore a slightly different neighborhood and find some new places. Check in was easy and the apartment looked great when we checked in. It’s a good size for one or two people. As reported, parking can be a challenge.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

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

Great Adams Morgan location

A great place tucked into one of the beautiful, historic townhouses in a quiet neighborhood. Walk to live jazz at the Green Island or spend a day at the nearby zoo. We strolled all the way to the mall to see the cherry blossoms and some monuments - this is a little bit of a walk, but not unpleasant if you don't mind the distance. Parking is difficult. If you're driving to town or renting a car, the property managers make it easy to get a permit for on-street parting in the neighborhood, but even then we had to get really lucky to park on the block; usually we'd circle outward and find a parking spot within a five-minute walk. Not a big deal at all, and to be expected in a dense neighborhood, but thought it worth mentioning. As someone who has lived in neighboring Northern Virginia, I was happy to stay in D.C. and the proximity of this home to the places we wanted to spend time was perfect. Needless to say it was clean, well-appointed, and comfortable. I'd stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

nathan r.

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

Cherry blossoms

Very good location in an excellent quiet neighborhood. Short walk to restaurants, stores and entertainment.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue V.

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

New favorite property in my favorite DC neighborhood!

This Lanier Heights property is everything a business traveler can hope for: clean, quiet, and convenient to everything you need. Some of the features that I found to be above and beyond included the dimmable lights in every room (I hate glaring overheard lights!), interesting decor, a well appointed kitchen (thank you for decent wine glasses), and a full size private laundry! This will definitely be a first choice for my regular DC trips whenever it is availabile.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H., Washington, DC

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

Excellent overall. Loved it.

This one bedroom English bedroom apartment was lovely! Extremely clean. Super comfortable bed. Very nice high quality bedding, towels, bathroom amenities. Excellent Wi-Fi. Overall well appointed and comfortable. And in a very quiet, safe neighborhood. 5 min walk to grocery store and CVS.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando Masonet Martinez

Just love this property, wanted to ask the owners if they would sell me the unit.

Just love this property, wanted to ask the owners if they would sell me the unit. It’s prefect for business travelers like me who don’t want the corporate hotel hassle and to be apart of the community once your work day is over. I plan to book this location every chance I get. Would love for pricing adjustments base on number of days you stay. Thank you for letting me stay in your beautiful home..... Nando Martinez customer service was on top of their game. I wanted to book a late check out, but the office was closed, so I sent a email and within seconds I received a response and everything was handled which made my last few hours at the property fairly easy going through checking out. I hope this property is available when I return because I plan to books this location every time.

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Hosted by Lara Hawketts

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English, Spanish

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