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The Chic Carriage house in Shaw! Sleeps 2

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Welcome to Chic Carriage! A tiny home perfect for a couples retreat!
Living Room area includes a smart TV to watch all your favorite shows!
Comfortable Living room to enjoy relaxing time!
Living room/Kitchenette area!
Kitchenette comes with all essentials!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Washington, DC
  • Howard University
    11 min walk
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    18 min walk
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum
    2 min drive
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    21 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Dining Area

About this property

The Chic Carriage house in Shaw! Sleeps 2

Summary:
This beautifully designed 2 story carriage house apartment is the essence of tiny home perfection! It is completely stand alone and fully equipped for a memorable stay. A parking pass is available and must be requested in advance, simply sign up, request, and print (BEFORE you travel)!

The Space:
The living space is beautifully furnished with mid-century style decor. Enjoy the bijou kitchenette; whilst there is no full oven there is everything else you would need to whip up a light meal (includes an induction cooktop as well as a toaster oven with natural convection). For those not culinarily inclined, guests are encouraged to enjoy take-out from one of the amazing restaurants just outside your door!

The bedroom has a Queen Bed that sleeps 2!



Head up the custom spiral staircase and experience the centerpiece of your restful retreat in the lofted bedroom with double balcony doors that open up to give you a view of the leafy neighborhood. The bathroom is bright and spotless, complete with gorgeous penny tile and retro design with modern fixtures.

There`s also a lovely outside space off the kitchen that you`re welcome to enjoy that is shared with the adjoining property - perfect for sipping your morning cup of coffee while planning out your day. (Please be aware that the access to the bistro table + chairs is restricted after 7pm).

Parking permit included!

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

The Neighborhood:
The location is the epicenter of DC’s music and dining scene, always the place to be seen in D.C! Walk up the street and catch a wide range of music shows at the historic Howard Theater, or a few more blocks to the famous 9:30 Club. 
A short distance in either direction takes you to the Right Proper Brew Pub, the Shaw Tavern, Bistro Boehm, Shaw Library and a bucketful of coffee houses, fitness centers and “pop-up” eating and entertainment venues. 
A few more blocks brings you the U Street Corridor and 14th St, just minutes away on foot from all the fabulous restaurants bars and shopping that this hip neighborhood has to offer. Grocery stores, pharmacy and every other essential are just a few minutes on foot from the home.

Getting Around:
Absolutely no need for a car at this location (but an on-street parking pass is included!) with the Shaw-Howard Metro (Green and Yellow lines) just steps away, you can be at the National Mall, White House, the Capitol, Monuments and Museums, The Wharf or practically any place else in the city in 20 minutes or less. 
Prefer something more active? Most central Washington DC features are all within walking. Several Capital Bikeshares are located short strolls away; they offer bike rentals by the hour at excellent rates - a truly awesome way to explore the city, the Potomac Tow Path, the Anacostia Waterfront, and nearby Virginia and Maryland.
Buses also run up and down nearby 7th Street, U Street and Florida Avenue, just a short walk away.

Other Things to Note:
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 questions, or any issues that arise during your stay. We have a 24 hr emergency number in case of any urgent issues during your stay as well as being able to email, text or call us should you need assistance.

Property manager

Lara Hawketts
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 5007242201000222

About the area

Washington

Northwest, a neighbourhood in Washington, is home to this holiday home. Smithsonian Institution and Smithsonian American Art Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Fashion Center at Pentagon City. Smithsonian's National Zoo and National Museum of Natural History are not to be missed.
Map
Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • Howard University - 11 min walk
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 18 min walk
  • Smithsonian Institution - 3 min drive
  • White House - 4 min drive
  • National Mall - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Shaw Station - 6 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 14 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nellie's Sports Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Solly's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kiki - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whitlow’s DC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Service Bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Chic Carriage house in Shaw! Sleeps 2 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Chic Carriage house in Shaw! Sleeps 2?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Chic Carriage house in Shaw! Sleeps 2?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Chic Carriage house in Shaw! Sleeps 2?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Chic Carriage house in Shaw! Sleeps 2 located?

Located in Northwest, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Howard University and Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Capital One Arena and White House are also within 2 miles (3 km). Shaw Station is 6 minutes by foot and U Street Station is 6 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maxine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place to stay in fabulous location!
The Carriage House is lovely. Comfortable in every way! It was immaculately clean! Wonderful light and an added bonus is the patio for AM coffee! As a self contained apt., it was very quiet. Be sure to walk the neighborhood where there are hundreds of great restaurants and great places to sit and watch city life. We loved The Carriage House and will stay here anytime we’re in DC— Loved it!!!! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy and Convenient
The Carriage House was lovely. It's conveniently located to many areas of DC, at the edges of a lively neighborhood but still quite quiet and peaceful inside. The place was clean and well provided for. Perfect for 1-2 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five day vacation
Worked for 2 of us, would stay again. Great Location and parking major plus. Clean, as pictured in photos and as described. Metro bus right outside door but it went opposite way to downtown. 5 minute walk to dinning, bars, metro train was awesome. Bed comfy, couch and chair hard so not ideal for TV watching, reading. Wi fi good connection and Netflix..available with your own account. Trouble with getting on as previous person didn’t sign off. Had two remotes and found the white remote worked for our sign on. Street parking easily available. We parked for 5 days and didn’t move our car as used metro or walked. No problem with parking except issue with application to get parking permit. Save yourself the hassle and request host to apply for the permit for you. I was told this when I contacted DOT when I had problems with their website. They directed me back to VRBO to get parking permit Small fridge, small microwave, small toaster oven and teapot with heating element. So if you want to cook no stove…for some reason they had pots, pans and cooking utensils. ..no problem for us as we used the microwave. Note no washing machine/dryer. Which we knew from listed amenities. Bathroom and bedroom upstairs. The winding metal staircase not ideal if you have mobility issues and have to carry heavy suitcases up. Hosts immediately responded when texted about TV. Communication with host was usually by text. When called their number got answering machine every time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
More than adequate
The property is clean and tidy. A perfect space a single or a couple. 7 minute walk from the nearest metro station. Very close to most dc attractions. The spiral staircase was a little scary for me. Its sturdy but still, was not my favorite and I dont think would be suited for the elderly. The bathroom is great, a walk in and nicely sized. Very easy to get into the place with the key pad. The address is a bit confusing at first. I found a nearby address that works better for uber and food delivery. Small fridge but it worked. I was worried about the bed being a full size instead of a queen, especially since my husband and I are bigger people but it was okay. A little cramped but it wasn't a problem. Overall a good stay! The host was very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Belinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Thanks
A good stay. A well designed space. Thanks.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic lodging, location and service
The location is PRIME for walking around the Shaw neighborhood, or catching the metro or bus service. Communication with the host was seamless and effective before and during my stay. With thoughtful and functional touches throughout, my visit felt like a home away from home. I stayed comfortably for nearly 3 weeks.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very lovely, quaint place
Everything was as advertised, the house was clean and well kept, it felt as if no one had ever stayed in it before. The location was also nice, the street it is on wasn’t too busy and it was a short walk to the metro. Parking was a little hard to find but thankfully parking during the weekends is free. The only issues we ran into were not getting the access code emailed beforehand, but even then, the host was able to get it to us within five minutes and there was no delay in getting in. The other issue was some concern about privacy, the blinds are somewhat transparent and at night, we could see clearly into the house if the lights were on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Edie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place
Very clean, up to date, and across the street from a bike share dock that we used every day. Easy walk to metro station and U St corridor. Having access to the restful outdoor space was an unexpected plus. Just wish the bed had been more comfy (too-soft mattress, bottom sheet that didn't fit, and plastic mattress pad that we ditched after 1 night.) Oh, and some dimmers for the bright lights and a small paring knife would be good too. But overall, just as advertised. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

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Hosted by Lara Hawketts

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