10/10 Excellent
Camden J.
9 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break
Camden J.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Entire home
Elegant, Historic Townhouse in Heart of DC
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 497.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Washington, DC
- Howard University6 min walk
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center2 min drive
- Smithsonian Institution3 min drive
- Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)20 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Elegant, Historic Townhouse in Heart of DC
This airy two-bedroom townhouse is DC living at its best. In the heart of historic LeDroit Park, mere steps to neighborhood favorites such as The Royal and Shaw's Tavern. Less than a 10-minute stroll to Howard University, Atlantic Plumbing Cinema, 9:30 Club, and the new Whole Foods. Five minutes to Howard Theatre, nearby shopping/dining, and the Shaw metro (green/yellow lines).
The two-story home features oodles of historic charm with modern conveniences. The downstairs foyer leads into a living/dining room with bay windows and eleven-foot ceilings. Pocket doors connect this space to the large kitchen with additional seating for two at the breakfast bar. Fully stocked with spices and cooking supplies, as well as a range of appliances from Instant Pot to waffle maker to blender. The back door from the kitchen opens onto a spacious back deck.
Upstairs you'll find a full bath with clawfoot tub, a main bedroom with a queen bed, bay windows, and television; and a second bedroom with queen bed, desk, and television. The townhouse is on a residential block but still in a decidedly urban area. You can generally hear normal street noise from passing trucks, etc. in the front (main) bedroom, so if you need total quiet to sleep you might want to plan on staying in the second bedroom instead.
This rental is located above a completely separate basement unit where a long-term tenant lives.
The two-story home features oodles of historic charm with modern conveniences. The downstairs foyer leads into a living/dining room with bay windows and eleven-foot ceilings. Pocket doors connect this space to the large kitchen with additional seating for two at the breakfast bar. Fully stocked with spices and cooking supplies, as well as a range of appliances from Instant Pot to waffle maker to blender. The back door from the kitchen opens onto a spacious back deck.
Upstairs you'll find a full bath with clawfoot tub, a main bedroom with a queen bed, bay windows, and television; and a second bedroom with queen bed, desk, and television. The townhouse is on a residential block but still in a decidedly urban area. You can generally hear normal street noise from passing trucks, etc. in the front (main) bedroom, so if you need total quiet to sleep you might want to plan on staying in the second bedroom instead.
This rental is located above a completely separate basement unit where a long-term tenant lives.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Stairs may pose a danger to toddlers.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Property Registration Number 5007262201001415
About the area
Washington
Northwest, a neighbourhood in Washington, is home to this holiday home. Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of African American History and Culture are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include White House and Washington Monument. Smithsonian's National Zoo and National Museum of Natural History are not to be missed.
Washington, DC
What's nearby
- Howard University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Capital One Arena - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Smithsonian Institution - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- White House - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Andy’s Pizza - 10 min walk
- Shaw's Tavern - 2 min walk
- The Royal - 1 min walk
- Uproar Lounge & Restaurant - 4 min walk
- All Souls Bar - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kyla S.
1 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sally is AMAZING!
Kyla S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashley A.
30 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience
Ashley A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christen W.
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Vibes in this gorgeous townhome
Christen W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
peter l.
18 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
DC Charm
peter l.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
jonpyatt P.
24 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
jonpyatt P.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
1 April 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Just OK
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Claire D.
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday in DC
Claire D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Shane
18 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Shane
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Ricardo C.
1 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Muy acogedor
Ricardo C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erin P.
7 November 2024
Erin P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Your host
I first dipped my toe into the hospitality and home-sharing scene during grad school (many years ago!), renting out a literal air bed in a spare bedroom to travelers from all over the world. Since then I've had countless wonderful experiences staying in others' homes and hosting folks in my own.
Why they chose this property
Ledroit Park/Shaw truly is the heart of DC (and I can say that with some conviction after being born in Silver Spring and living over the years in Berwyn Heights, Capitol Hill, H St NE, Foggy Bottom, and Georgetown)! Geographically central, it's easy to get almost anywhere by foot, bike, or public transportation - a bike share station is only three block away, and the Shaw/Howard Metro (yellow and green lines) is a five minute walk. DC is full of great food but we have a particularly high density of diverse options within a fifteen minute walk. The townhouse is only steps away from the best nightlife in the city on U St., while still being insulated from the noise and crowds that can bring (though it is near bustling Florida Avenue which comes with some street noise from trucks and such - not the place for those seeking complete silence!).
The national mall is a thirty minute walk or three quick stops on the metro away, but you can also enjoy culture much closer to home at local staples like the 9:30 club, Howard Theater, the African American Civil War Museum, and much more. The Park at Ledroit has playgrounds for children and a dog park for pets to let out some energy, and just a bit further Crispus Attucks Park feels like an oasis in the city, perfect for picnics or a quiet afternoon with a book.
Ledroit Park has a unique character, and it's both architecturally distinct (one of the city's first "suburbs," masterminded in the 1870s by architect James McGill) and historically significant (by the 1920s it had become home to many of the country's most prominent Black intellectuals, artists, judges, and activists).
What makes this property unique
This is the perfect spot for those who want to feel like a local while being close to all the sites and action, coming home each day to a place you can relax and enjoy. Have a drink on the deck, whip up breakfast in the fully-equipped kitchen, or even enjoy a soak in the clawfoot tub.
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