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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Alexandria, VA
  • Birchmere
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Fashion Center at Pentagon City
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Arlington National Cemetery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Perfect for Families that Want to be Close to DC

Family friendly home perfect for larger groups located only 10 minutes by car to Washington DC or Arlington National Cemetery. Parking is free for one or multiple vehicles. You can walk to the brand new Potomac Yard Metro Station in 15 minutes. House is decorated with modern furniture from Denmark and Sweden. Barbecue and relax on private back deck area or walk a short distance to a playground or a dog park. Great restaurants and shops are also just a short walk from the house.
This holiday home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Birchmere. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 9 minutes by car from Smithsonian Institution and 9 minutes from National Mall
As a guest of Perfect for Families that Want to be Close to DC, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,712 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please respect my neighbors and do not play loud music or have other loud noises. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am.
If there is a major violation of the house rules as determined by the host, the guests will be asked to leave and will not receive a refund.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Perfect for Families that Want to be Close to DC Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pascaline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a staycation for my friend’s 50th birthday celebration. I informed the host prior to staying it would be a 50th birthday celebration get together. The house accommodated us well but we wished it had a few more mirrors (we are all ladies and like to see how we looked and to do makeup). It was in a nice area and very close to DC. The host provided coffee and various teas. The kitchen had everything we needed except a blender. We enjoyed our stay except when we received two warnings that we were being too loud during non-quiet hours (by an in home system). There was 8 of us talking and hanging out in the living area (at the dinning table) while our chief was cooking for the get together when we received our first warning. We received our second warning when we were singing happy birthday. We were not playing loud music or yelling. My only complaint is that we received those two warnings during non-quiet hours. We felt like we could not talk as a group in the living area which was a bit upsetting and a shame since we really like the house. Overall, the host was extremely communicative, the house was well kept (clean), nice area (near a park for kids) and the neighbors were really nice. Maybe better suited for a family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet area. Mark was very accommodating and made sure we had what we needed. Great location to DC and old town Alexandria.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephani P., Fort Worth, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location and easy ride on metro to DC

The house was just as advertised. Owner was very communicative and available for issues. Safe area with many wonderful restaurants walking distance from the house. We simply drove to a metro station for quick ride to DC.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice space

Comfortable beds, convenient location. Good communication. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda B.

The home was very warm and inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay. The beds were comfortable. It was so nice to have good coffee and tea to choose from. It’s was a nice space to gather with the family. Location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Short stay in Alexandria

I think the location of this property and the size are great especially for the cost! Mark was great at communicating with us and reached out several times. However I think cleanliness is a slight issue. The bathroom did not appear to be cleaned. The bathroom trash was full, the toilet seat was a bit dirty and the shower curtain needed to be washed as well. There was also hair on the pillows and sheets of one of the main bedrooms. We still were able to enjoy our stay under these circumstances but it could use improvement!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location.

Great host!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian K.

Liked: Cleanliness

DC trip

Great stay, all we needed was provided couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Host and Property

It is a great house and everything went very smoothly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little get away with the family!

This was a perfect spot for our family. Very convenient for travel and a great space to hang out.We were out here for a funeral and it was a nice hub to come back to after everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip to DC

Perfect accommodations and location for our family trip to the sites of DC. Would definitely stay again! And Mark was very accessible and responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy k., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister's Get Away

We had 6 sisters staying for the weekend and everything was great. Each of us had our own bedroom but two people can easily stay in each room. Beds were comfy. I would suggest bringing slippers if you need to wear shoes because there is a no shoe rule in the house. Very pretty walkable neighborhood. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Clean and Convenient location

The home was very clean and comfortable. The coffee bar was great! Groceries, restaurants and the Metro train all within a 20 min walk! And the owner was very available to us via text. We loved our visit! We would have appreciated a heads up to the no shoe rule more than 24 hours in advance as we drove and were already on the road, so we didn't have the opportunity to pack slippers. Also, the neighbors will call you out if the TV is too loud at 10:01pm, so be prepared. Other than those minor inconveniences we really enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terri W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

Nice that it had 6 rooms with either queen or full size beds. Not always easy to find that for adult trips that don't want to have bunk beds. Good location. Host was very helpful and accessible. Older home, but good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Mark was easy to communicate with, the location was great - easy to walk into the heart of del ray, with lots to do, and easy to get to tourism stuff in DC as well. Dedicated parking was great. The property was so cute.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great host and location

Great location and extremely accommodating host. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi Lea S., WV

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Clean Home

My family was so pleased with this beautiful Alexandria home. The personal touches were perfect from the special coffees and teas to the gorgeous live plants throughout the house to the throw blankets on the sofa. There were so many little things that made it feel like home. Mark was so communicative and gracious. I look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnelio A.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Phil M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location for a Girls Trip

Had three college friends come to visit. We had some things we wanted to do in Arlington, Alexandria and the National Harbor area. We also thought we might go into DC, but didn't end up doing so. This home was the perfect location for all that we wanted to do. The landlord is friendly and helpful. The property is safe and well appointed. We had a wonderful stay and we all were sad to leave. Major plus - There are quite a few great restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home, great location!

Our host Mark was wonderful- very attentive and informative! The house is fully stocked with amenities and beds are very comfortable. Lots of restaurants and things to do within walking distance and a quick drive or Uber to Old Town! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

HU Homecoming Girls Reunion Trip

The property is well appointed, clean, in a good safe neighborhood and central location. It's just much smaller than it looks on line. The 2 full bathrooms are not modern but clean. Just 20 minutes from downtown DC. One of the bedrooms is extremely small and there is no bathroom on the main floor. Other than those minor things we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and Mark our host was friendly, accessible and attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024