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125 Year Old Rowhouse Near Union Market / National Mall / Museums & Restaurants

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Front facade of our beautiful end unit row house with tons of natural light.
Gorgeous end of the row classic DC rowhome!
Exterior detail
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8183 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • Smithsonian Institution
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Union Station Shopping Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room Sofa Sleeper pull out

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bath

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

125 Year Old Rowhouse Near Union Market / National Mall / Museums & Restaurants

3 blocks to H St. or Union Market and 5 blocks to Red Line Metro. We are close to all that Capitol Hill and the H Street Corridor have to offer.

Our home is nearly 120 years old, but we have lovingly restored it without gutting the charm out of it. You'll find all the modern amenities in a classic wrapper. Combining marble, glass, granite, stainless, original hearts of pine wood flooring to create warm and beautiful spaces. Stay in a piece of history in a city steeped in history.

Guests will have the run of the main home on floors 1 and 2 (there is a separate apartment on the garden level that is used by me and my family on occasion). The home has 3 bedrooms upstairs (All 3 with Queen Beds) and one queen sofa Sleeper on the first floor. It also has two full baths. Finally, it has 3 Flat Screen TVs. One 46" big screen TV in the 1st floor living room and a 2nd TV in the Master Bedroom. Both also have Blue Ray/DVD players. And then we also have a 32" flat screen in the 2nd biggest Bedroom. All 3 of those TVs feature Roku Streaming devices (user must have accounts to take advantage of some of the channels like Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc). We also have FIOS high speed broadband wireless internet, a fully equipped kitchen, and outdoor deck and patio with a propane gas grill.

We are close to everything in Capitol Hill monument and museum-wise ...either by the Red Line Metro (subway), by bus, or by car. (You don't really need a car, thanks to the various public transportation options, including the Capitol Bike Share system). There is a bus line on Florida Ave. 1/2 block away and on K St. two blocks south. H St. is full of cool bars and restaurants and is only 4 blocks away but far enough to avoid the noise and the crowds (it happens to have a free trolley car running east and west on H St. too). Also, Union Market (2 blocks away) is a great place to hang out, get coffee, fantastic Gelato, fresh bread, fish, meat, vegetables, and fabulous gourmet cheese. The wine selection and prices at the Italian specialty store Litteri 1 1/2 blocks away is fantastic! I will also provide a more comprehensive set of restaurant recommendations upon booking.

The Red Line Metro (DC's subway) is only 5 blocks west, Bus lines at Florida Ave. (1/2 block away), K St. 2 blocks south, or H St. 4 blocks south. Convenient to Balt/Wash Parkway, Rt. 295, and Rt. 395.

We can interact as much as our guests would like to interact with us. We have a second home about an hour away and a guest apartment below the home that we sometimes stay in. If we are there we can interact personally if the guests would like to. Otherwise we are quite responsive to text/email/phone for questions and/or advice. English is our native tongue, but between us we speak French, German and a bit of Spanish. We love showing off our city and the many sights, sounds, and aromas you can find in it. Let us help you plan a day according to your likes, interests, and the amount of time you have available.

We'd like people to treat our home as if it were their own...be comfortable, but respectful. Absolutely NO Smoking is allowed in on our home please and NO pets of any kind. You may smoke on the back patio if you need to. Our severely autistic child is deathly allergic to cigarette smoke and dog dander/hair. Please, Please, Please, DO NOT SMOKE ANYTHING in Our Home. Security deposit funds will be used to professionally clean our home if you smoke in it. Thank you in advance for respecting this rule :)

Check-in is at 4pm and Check-out is at 11am.

Property manager

Greg Masucci
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Stairs are steep and we do NOT have baby gates.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 5007242201000478

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Washington

Located in Northeast, a neighbourhood in Washington, this holiday home is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at National Mall and Tidal Basin, while Smithsonian Institution and National Air and Space Museum are popular area attractions. National Museum of Natural History and Smithsonian's National Zoo are not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • Smithsonian Institution - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Capital One Arena - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • National Mall - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Washington Union Station - 7 min drive
  • H St & 8th St NE Stop - 8 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪H Street Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old City Market and Oven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria & Rosticeria Fresca - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cotton & Reed - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪H & Chicken - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 125 Year Old Rowhouse Near Union Market / National Mall / Museums & Restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 125 Year Old Rowhouse Near Union Market / National Mall / Museums & Restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 125 Year Old Rowhouse Near Union Market / National Mall / Museums & Restaurants?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 125 Year Old Rowhouse Near Union Market / National Mall / Museums & Restaurants located?

Located in Northeast, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Gallaudet University, Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center. National Mall and Capital One Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km). H St & 8th St NE Stop is 8 minutes by foot and H Street & 5th Street Northeast Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 114 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Allan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Review

Great house just needs good overall clean, oven is dirty and kitchen needs a complete restock
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Great location!

We had a great time in a house with a lot of character!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James A.

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

Sightseeing Vacation in DC

Overall this is a great property. The location is ideal as you are only a few miles from the DC points of interest. Having a dedicated parking spot is a really high value perk. We drove into town a couple days (and stayed in parking garages), We walked to several places. We Uber-ed a couple days as well. Although streets are narrow and crowded, we found they could be successfully navigated with some patience. We did not use the Metro (due to one of our family having a mobility issue) but would not have hesitated to do so. As it is later in the season, we found a few of the house amenities needed some attention due to some wear & tear ... but nothing that would prompt me to discourage others from selecting this property as a great location to launch from during a visit to DC. We recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place, good location.

We went on a family trip to see the sites of DC. We ended up having to drive to the metro everyday but once we got there(only a 9 min drive to Union station) it was easy. Parking at the house is definitely challenging but by day 4 I was able to get used to it.We used Spothero for parking our 2nd vehicle.The 1st location was 1544 Marion St. and was a nightmare. Terrible customer service and no open spots. Then after many unanswered phone calls, they were texting with me. Asking for pictures of the vehicles parked in the wrong spots. It took almost an extra hour to find another parking spot.We ended up at 524 Rhode Island & it was great. So definitely stay away from the Marion St. Address as its a alleyway and terrible for parking. Back to the house, it was nice. The kitchen could defintely use some updated pots, pans, skillets etc. The skillets were terrible and we definitely had to rethink our meal plans after seeing the inventory we had to work with. More bathroom towels also would be helpful.The biggest complaint we all had (there was 8 of us) was the STAIRS! The wooden stairs were so loud to walk up and down. No matter how big or small you are, there was no quiet way to go up and down without waking people up. By day 2, we were trying to limit going up and down to avoid the noise.The 8 of us fit comfortably in the house. There was plenty of sleeping space (we brought an air mattress also so all the teens could sleep in 1 room).Overall, it was a nice trip & home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Great Place!

We enjoyed our stay! It was a safe and clean place. Greg was very attentive and responded to all of our questions and concerns quickly! If we ever visit DC again this is where we want to be! Thanks Greg!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette D.

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

Great location

We loved being able to walk to the national mall as well as buy groceries for our stay from this location. The place was clean and homey. Greg was great to communicate with and responded quickly to some tourist questions we had. We would definitely recommend this VRBO to family and friends. The only tricky part was the parking, but that pretty much goes with any big city.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joan W.

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

Just some suggestions

I am wondering if you would be willing to Have a journal for guests to sign in? We loved the Taco place right on the corner. (Far east taco) the metro is less than a mile. The heat in the house is funky. So we were hot upstairs and cold in the kitchen. This is typical in an older house. Very resonantly priced for a family of 5. I would have liked to have some type of spray to clean the counters, specifically for the stone. My highlights separate from the house was the Holocaust museum and the Spy museum. Joan
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley S., Richardson, TX

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

NE DC

Historic home in NE DC. Well stocked with all the essentials. The nearby H St and Union Market entertainment districts have been revitalized. The house is 10-20 min walk to Metro, coffee, restaurants, etc..
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

pablo d.

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

Fantastico

Sencillamente es espectacular lo brindado por Greg !!! La casa tiene todo, pero ABSOLUTAMENTE TODO !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan Duffy S.

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

Great Vibe in a Quirky Old Row House

We had a great time staying at this old house. Our host, Greg, could not have been more accommodating and made sure we could contact him for anything. The kitchen was more than adequately stocked and Greg provided high quality coffee, spices and condiments. We had a 4 yr old who loved the kid’s easy chair and all of the games provided. The beds were comfortable. Everything was very clean. We will definitely stay here on our next visit to DC.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

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

Concert trip

Love the house! Greg is easy to deal with and extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

beaugeant c.

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

Pleasant Stay in DC

Really nice and convinient place to visit Washington. We were able to do everything with public transportation from the house. Confortable house for our 3 days stay, with clear and detailled explanation of Greg really helpful for shops and restaurants in the neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke F.

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

Great location and fun home!

This house was a perfect fit for our group of pssychologist students presenting research at a convention. The rooms were relaxing and the ceiling hooks were intriguing! We loved our stay and the host was wonderfully responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

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

Great time in DC!

This home is well kept and worked great for our family with teens & a tween. The location was perfect for visiting the city and we utilized the capitol bikeshare system frequently. Wonderful to have a parking space that was off street parking and the home is so close to Trader Joes and Whole Foods - walked to both! We appreciated Greg's communication when needed and all his recommendations of how to get around and where to go. The neighborhood could be noisy at night but it was also the week of July 4th. :-) The noise did not interfere with our stay, and we were looking for a property in DC and close to all the places we wanted to visit so that is what we expected. The home felt very secure and there were lots of games and things to do already there so we would not have needed to bring any board/card games along. A great find in DC!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

A perfect place for us

This vrbo provided the perfect vacation spot for a grandkid trip to Washington DC. The location made it easy to connect by Metro to all the sites we wanted to see. The layout of the house, amenities and neighborhood met or exceeded our expectations. Greg was quick to answer all our questions From the 7 year old to the 70+ year old, we all gave it a big thumbs up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness?

You really need a new cleaning service. Floors, showers, kitchen countertops were all filthy. The BBQ was a fire Hazzard due to grease. I expected better as a preferred provider.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

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

Enjoyed stsy

Worked well for our group of 8
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Arthur C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not a good deal

Poor . My stay was 5-3-23 through 5-9-23. I was put out on 5-9, although i should have been allowed to stay the night of 5-9-23. Was accused of smoking in the house, but only smoked in. The bacyyard.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heike R.

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

Mittendrin

Das Haus ist sehr gross und in Laufnähe zur Union Station und Downtown. Viele Restaurants in der Nähe.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

J D.

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

Very accommodating owner & for the 6 of us same for the house

The owner is very responsive; the house is old but in reasonably good shape; there is a private parking, a plus for the neighborhood; the amenitys, like kitchen and bath supplies, are adequate; the location is near grocery stores, resturants, the metro and shopping. It can get a little noisy in the night as street noise from nearby Florida Ave does penetrate through the windows. For our DC trip in which we spent the greater part of 7 days, in the area of the National Mall, the house worked extremely well. The Metro is very efficent and approximately 1/4 to 1/2 mile away. My first VRBO experience was positive!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie K.

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

Stately vacation home

Busy city setting for this home. Expect city noises and activity. There was a smoke (cigarette) smell in the front upstairs room and living room, perhaps from the building next door. Other than that, the house is clean with linens supplied. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

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

A delightful family trip

Our family enjoyed a great experience in DC. The row house is conveniently situated, close to the Metro Line, a Trader Joe's Market, Union Market and a beautiful campus for Gallaudet University. The home itself exudes history, with lovely brick, beautiful wood floors and vintage staircase. If only the house could talk; I'm sure would share many stories.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Amy S.

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

Made for a great trip

Location was excellent with a 10 minute walk to the Metro and reasonably quiet streets. Living room was super comfortable for 4 adults and 3 teenagers. Kitchen appliances were very nice but could have used some cooking utensils and other accessories. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would rent again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

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

Great stay

Superb communication and instructions from host. Kitchen well stocked with little extras. The only surprises were positive:)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Greg Masucci

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We are originally Chicagoans, who met in Denver, CO and ended up in Washington, DC (we also have a home in rural Virginia). We have two kids and various and sundry degrees from University of Colorado, University of Chicago, and Marquette University. We have both traveled abroad extensively in Europe, Africa, and Central and South America. We have both been lucky enough to have lived abroad for longer time periods as well.

Why they chose this property

Our home is over 100 years old, but we have lovingly restored it without gutting the charm out of it. You'll find all the modern amenities in a classic wrapper. Combining marble, glass, granite, stainless, original hearts of pine wood flooring to create warm and beautiful spaces. Stay in a piece of history in a city steeped in history.

As for the neighborhood, the H Street area is trendy, hip, and chic. New restaurants open up every day, and the development in this area is hard to stay on top of. You'll find Whole Foods, Trader Joes, and Starbucks within just a few blocks of my house, but you won't really find any chain restaurants or bars. H Street (and the nearby Union Market) have still retained a kind of 'hipster charm' and have a rugged individualism to them.

The house itself is a real house--not a hotel room. You will be able to kick back after a long day of site seeing and either settle down for the night with a book or TV, or warm up for a night out on H Street, Union Market, or elsewhere in the District.

What makes this property unique

We are close to everything in Capitol Hill monument and museum-wise ...either by the Red Line Metro (subway), by bus, or by car. (You don't really need a car, thanks to the various public transportation options, including the Capitol Bike Share system website). There is a bus line on Florida Ave. 1/2 block away and on K St. two blocks south. H St. is full of cool bars and restaurants and is only 4 blocks away but far enough to avoid the noise and the crowds. Also, Union Market (2 blocks away) is a great place to hang out, get coffee, fantastic Gelato, fresh bread, fish, meat, vegetables, and fabulous gourmet cheese. The wine selection and prices at the Italian specialty store Litteri 1 1/2 blocks away is fantastic!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

Premier Host

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