This was a well organized and very clean yet cozy space. The bed was very comfortable and we loved the heated towel rack! The street is absolutely beautiful and we walked to brunch. We really enjoyed our stay:)
Cozy apartment centrally located to restaurants, shopping and transportation. A short walk from the train station. All the amenities were included including multiple coffee brewing options!
Close enough to DC via metro bus and metro rail. We had a good experience with the public transportation. Ruti was generous and had two Smartcards we could use (10 value) that we added to for our trips back and forth from DC. The basement apartment was perfect size for my husband, teenage son and I with designated areas for sleeping (FYI no doors in sleeping areas for privacy)and sitting together for eating and entertainment. One suggestion, when you DO stay (and you should!) bring a deck of cards or a board game if you are into doing that during your down time. The apartment is nicely decorated and comfortable. *bonus the electric towel drying rack - an unexpected luxury!
Ruti's place is a perfect little hideaway for a DC visit! Very clean, comfortable, and homey, and she was really pleasant and responsive. I hope to get a chance to stay there again!
Cozy and convenient home away from home for family visit
The cozy studio was as advertised and a short walk to downtown Silver it was a great place to stay on our long weekend visit. Really tall people like my husband may need to duck. But as the ceiling is low. But he's 6'5 inches so above average. Spring
This listing was perfect! It was a converted basement studio with a private entrance. The studio was spacious, spotless, quiet, and beautifully appointed. The bed was so comfortable. Check in, check out, and communication with the owner upstairs was easy. It was a long walk to the Metro station. I walked to the station twice but also took an uber to the Metro station, mostly. The shower had plenty of hot water and the entire place was a relaxing experience. I stayed here for five nights. It is not a short walk to the Metro station so keep that in mind. Highly recommend!
Great and convenient place to stay. We came to visit old high school friends from our days living in Fredericksburg. Easy to get around (despite the timing of an event in dc) and great accommodations.
It was a great stay. The place was just as listed and I felt comfortable getting to red line and bus route. Bed was cozy. And kitchen worked well for my needs. Good access to Safeway and Whole Foods. I would stay again
Ruti did a great job in providing a basement space which was very clean, nicely decorated and had everything we needed. There are many restaurants and shopping opportunities really close by. Parking available right next to where you are staying was very nice and not that common in the area. Not too far from D.C if you are wanting to sight see.
Not up to VRBO standards. It was a basement room: exposed pipes, ductwork, upstairs floor joists, wiring, and sump pump. It rained so sump pump ran all night - loudly. No actual kitchen, just a utility sink, microwave, electric kettle, hot plate, and small fridge on wall at foot of bed. There was no separate bedroom; the bed was wedged into a corner with about 8 inches of space on either side. Multiple slipping/fall hazards: outside steps were narrow concrete with no handrail; rag rug in front of utility sink; no bathmat or grab bar in shower. The bathroom door handle was a wooden dowel. The exterior door had windows and a cat door that had been taped shut. The metro was 0.8 miles away because of construction, so donât know that is a short walk. Overall, not an experience to repeat and we left 2 days early after a single night.
I've stayed here several times now and would like to do so again in the future. The host is very thoughtful and responsive and the property is nice and in a good location.
We enjoyed our stay here, and found everything we needed in the unit. The location is great, being walking distance to the Red Line Silver Spring Metro station. The neighborhood is friendly, with many walkers, with shops and restaurants close by. (Sergioâs Italian was one of our favorites.) The owner was very helpful and we enjoyed talking with her. We would definitely stay here again.
One consideration before booking is the stairway down to the basement level. It is narrow and steep, with about 5 steps, which we used carefully, but it might be difficult for individuals with knee problems.
Truly enjoyed our stay here.
I wish all vacation rentals were like this - homey & not owned by some corporation.
Bed & couch were super comfy.
Location is ideal! Walk to dinner & a quick drive to nearly everything. Really appreciated having off street parking available.
This is literally a basement of an older home, so be prepared for a bit of rustic character (which I love) and cute quirkiness.
Best part of the stay was meeting the owner, who is so lovely & truly a rare gem of a person â€ïž
Highly recommend!
Very nice basement apartment. The host is very thoughtful and responds promptly to texts. The apartment was thoroughly cleaned and comfortably furnished.
We spent four nights at Ruti's basement apartment. It's located in a residential area in walking distance to the laundromat, grocery store, and other amenities. Itâs just a 15 minute walk to the metro. We felt safe walking in this area even at night.
Had a very lovely stay in this studio during a weekend visit to DC and Maryland. Location was close to everything.
It was easy to use local transport to DC. Our host was perfect-communicative and responsive. Thank you for sharing your cozy place with us. It was perfect respite for an activity filled weekend.
Everything went well. The host was very good about communicating information. The room was nice. The location was good as well: it's rare to find much in Silver Spring/Takoma.