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The Grand Dame of Shaw-Between Shaw & Logan Circle

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Relax at the end of a long day in this beautiful queen bed
Work from home away from home
Plenty of space to cook a homemade dinner away from home
Have a drink and relax on the patio
Floor plan of unit

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Washington, District of Columbia
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Capital One Arena
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • White House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

The Grand Dame of Shaw-Between Shaw & Logan Circle

Summary:
Welcome to the Grand Dame of Shaw. Upon entering the home you will be drawn to relax on the living room couch. Here for business? No worries, the desk in the living room is perfect for the work away from home lifestyle. The chef in you will be inspired by the kitchen, and you can enjoy your meal in the breakfast nook. Each bedroom has a queen bed and lots of storage space to unpack and stay awhile. The rear patio provides a myriad of opportunities for relaxing, meditating or enjoying a libation.

The Space:
Guests have the run of the ground floor apartment. It is fit for six people, with two comfy thick queen sized mattresses. It offers a queen size pull out couch in the living space, full bathroom, full kitchen with a coffee maker and microwave. There is a SmartTV in the living space, so guests can stream from their personal accounts and never miss an episode! The apartment is professionally cleaned before each stay.
Nestled on a quiet one-way street of residential Logan Circle, the Grand Dame of Shaw sits just steps from the historic Naylor Court and Blagden Alley.

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire lower level unit. It is not shared.

There is a family living upstairs. Please note that the everyday sounds and noises of family life (footsteps, stairs, kids playing, etc.) can be heard in both directions. You will undoubtedly hear them (and they will hear you) as they go about their everyday life.

The Neighborhood:
Guests will undoubtedly find themselves nestled in one of the most historic, and sought after neighborhoods in the city! The home is located right on O Street and 11th Street. The area offers a diverse selection of entertainment, dining options, shopping, coffee shops and grocery stores. Whole Foods is a 10 min walk and Trader Joes is 15 minutes on foot. The 14th St dining scene really has become the culinary center for the city with all kinds of diverse cuisines ranging from chic and trendy to the hole-in-wall hidden treasures, French, Asian, Spanish, to Oyster Bars, Diners and much more. You'll want to take advantage of some of our favorite local recommendations.

This downtown neighborhood is in the thick of all the action; walking distance to all the new and hottest DC restaurants and bars but still gives you the privacy and quiet of a residential street. Gourmet supermarkets, world class restaurants, coffee shops, gyms, yoga studios, and everything else you need to practically enjoy your stay are all a few blocks away.

Getting Around:
You could not ask for better access! The apartment is a 14 min drive from National Airport and a 8 min drive from Union Station (Amtrak, and the hub of the major sights). The apartment is 2 blocks away from the Mt. Vernon (Green/Yellow Line) Metro and about a 15 min walk to the Gallery Place (Red Line). 39/45 minute drive to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Planes, trains and automobiles, it is also a short Uber ride anywhere in the city.

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 any questions or issues that may arise during your stay. We have a property guide which is stocked full of our neighborhood recommendations, "must sees," and information about the house.

Property manager

Lara Hawketts
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Charge may apply
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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 5007242201002322

About the area

Washington

Downtown Washington D.C., a neighbourhood in Washington, is home to this apartment. Union Station Shopping Center and Fashion Center at Pentagon City are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Smithsonian Institution and Smithsonian's National Zoo. National Museum of Natural History and National Air and Space Museum are not to be missed.
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Washington, District of Columbia

What's nearby

  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Capital One Arena - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • National Mall - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • White House - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • 7th St. Convention Center Station - 8 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 13 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Unconventional Diner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marriott Marquis Washington, DC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Little Gay Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dacha Beer Garden - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Delegate - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grand Dame of Shaw-Between Shaw & Logan Circle pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Grand Dame of Shaw-Between Shaw & Logan Circle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Grand Dame of Shaw-Between Shaw & Logan Circle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Grand Dame of Shaw-Between Shaw & Logan Circle located?

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of CityCenterDC, Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena. White House and Smithsonian Institution are also within 1 mile (2 km). 7th St. Convention Center Station is 8 minutes by foot and Shaw Station is 13 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Reminders

The location was great. It was clean. I would recommend that they tell people who have never been in the area about the parking. Host was okay we had a few situations that I wish they were more concerned. So disappointed in communication. Dryer was broke.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

AGU conference

Fabulous location and stay. Great for the conference walk each morning, great neighborhood with restaurants in easy walking distance and also the mall is a short wander down 10th street.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sianna G.

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

Great place to stay!

We had a great stay at Laura’s! The place was adorable and pretty close to most of the hotspots in DC!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald J.

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

Quiet yet close to liveliness

Clean and complete appartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Short and sweet

Was in town for a quick visit. Perfect spot. Well-located and clean and spacious. Wish I could've stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seongbong W.

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

Thanks for the host

The facility is clean and well-maintained. The location is also convenient, making it easy to attend conferences at the Walter Washington Convention Center. With two rooms featuring double beds and a sofa, it comfortably accommodated three men. Additionally, the kitchen is fully equipped with various utensils, making cooking and dining hassle-free.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

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

Wonderful Spot close to downtown

The house is kept very nicely, the bedding was comfortable and well taken care of. It was very easy to find and access. Overall a very beautiful place to stay that is very convenient. I would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

Pleasant Stay

Very clean and tidy apartment as described on the website.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny M.

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

nice area, quiet neighborhood

I must say that my stay went great. It served out purpose and exceeded my expectations. Will certainly book next time I’m in DC! The property managers are also very attentive and quick to respond to messages. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Great experience

Clean, quiet, great location, can’t ask for much more than that!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina K.

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

Great place and exceptional service

We had a wonderful stay. There was plenty of room for our family of 4, the property was very clean and nicely kept, kitchen is well stocked. We had a problem with the party right above our apartment one of the nights and even though it was late Saturday night the manager was very quick to respond and was able to fix the problem (called a neighbor and straighten thing out). If I could give 6 stars for the service I would.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

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

Super Convenient and Comfortable

We had a great stay here. We were super comfortable. It was very accessible to metro and getting around DC by walking. The space was clean and comfortable, plenty of blankets and bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great stay!

Great stay, great location, plenty of room for our family of 5. Would definitly recommend and return!! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Best part of our trip

Great property. Light, bright, clean and better than anticipated. What small concerns we had were addressed immediately and resolved with ease. The weather wasn’t great so we spent more time on site than initially anticipated and it was comfortable and fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ketan g.

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

Lovely Home

Stay at this awesome home was very comfortable. Parking was not a problem at all with street parking and parking garage only 2 blocks away. We dont have to look for ny other place if this home is available to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lori H.

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

Worked great

This property worked well for our small group. It wasn’t too far from the mall but still about a 30 minute walk. We discovered was shorter walk to the metro And that made it much easier to get around. There is also a small grocery store about 10 minutes away if you needed snacks. The rooms stayed fairly cool. You had everything we needed for our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

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

Well-appointed, great location

Great neighborhood location a short Uber ride from DC monuments and museums. Basement walk-up with everything needed to work or live comfortably during your stay. Both beds provided great, restful sleep, and the host was immediately available when a minor question arose. Many restaurants and amenities within easy walking distance. An overall excellent experience~
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

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

Grand Dame of Shaw

This is repeating the key part of the questionaire that I filled out yesterday. The property and the location were excellent and a walkable distance to the National Mall and Smithsonian and National venues.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Christa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Very nice maybe one more night

Basement apt. didn't feel like one. Location nice, people friendly. Careful when out, keep eye on each other. Communication needs to be better with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Perfect Pied A Terre!

The property was neat as a pin and larger than captured in the pictures. The beds were very comfortable, as was the couch (there were snoring issues in our party). The apartment was exquisitely located in a quiet but vibrant neighborhood—do not miss some of the great neighborhood restaurants! Grocery stores are also within easy walking distance and the kitchen is very well equipped. The location was a very easy walking distance from the convention center and the end of the yellow line (great if you land at Reagan airport!). Easy to reach the Mall walking, Georgetown with the Circulator, and the Zoo (red line). A fabulous time! Thank you so much for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arleah W.

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

Nice apartment in upscale neighborhood

This was a nice apartment in an upscale neighborhood close to the main tourist attractions in D.C. It was a little tight with our 4 teens (we have a blended family) but we made it work well. I was thrilled that the apartment included complimentary coffee, filters, sugar, creamer, two different types of tea, as well as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, paper products and plenty of laundry and dish detergent. The outdoor patio space was nice. When I had a question for our host, Lara, she quickly responded. Check in process was easy. It would have been nice to have had a mirror in the main bedroom, but that may only be an issue for us as we do have 3 teen daughters 😅 Overall, loved this place and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen G.

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

Plumbing problems

I would not choose to return to this VRBO. I would add perspective to this review but VRBO limits how much I can write. This property is a garden level 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment, located in a gentrified neighborhood proximal to the city center. It presented as described on the VRBO website. The kitchen was well equipped with dishware/glassware and with good appliances.The central heating was adequate. A ride share was never more than a few minutes away.The street had the feel of an affluent urban neighborhood with lots of people walking dogs or going about their lives.A few good restaurants (Unconventional Diner, Ghostburger, Mariscos) and a small food mart are easily reached on foot. Walking at night did not cause concern.This stay was marred by significant plumbing problems. We could not bathe for the first 48 hours due to a lack of hot water, and even after a plumber reportedly repaired a broken bathtub faucet, we found it difficult to use the shower because of tepid water temperature, and warm water turning cold quickly. A chief reason for choosing this property was for its bathtub; however, the tub could not be used for a lack of hot water. The property manager responded promptly when contacted the morning after our arrival; however, the person they sent to fix the problem, on the third day, could not achieve improvements to a satisfactory level. I cannot recommend this property until the plumbing is working properly.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen c.

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

Wonderful stay!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff D.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent P.

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

Très bien!

Bien situé environnement tranquille, propre et assez grand pour quatre !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lara Hawketts

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Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests