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Central Convenient Home | Free Parking | DCottage

Apartment with kitchen, a short walk to Howard University

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV
In the heart of U Street / North Shaw / Lower Columbia Heights, this beautifully renovated townhouse shines with its spacious and bright design. Enjoy a 10-minute metro ride to monuments/museums and explore all that DC has to offer! A brand new Whole Foods is just steps away.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Central Convenient Home | Free Parking | DCottage

This spacious and bright DC townhouse is conveniently located in the U Street / North Shaw / Lower Columbia Heights neighborhood.

Close to 930 Club, Howard University, and all the U Street restaurants and nightlife. 10-minute metro (subway) ride or quick Uber/Taxi to the monuments/museums and all that DC has to offer! A brand new Whole Foods is just steps away!

One on-site parking space is available for FREE!

• Building & Amenities Summary:
- Entire spacious second and third floors.
- 3 bedrooms with 2.5 bathrooms
- Equipped with smart locks for speedy self-check-in and access
- Equipped with ultra-fast Verizon FIOS internet
- Front-load washer and dryer
- Keurig coffee and tea machine
- Large open concept entertaining space
- Large and equipped eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances

• 3 sleeping arrangements that sleep up to 8 people comfortably.
- 3 bedrooms with a Queen size memory foam mattress in each room.

• Parking
One free on-site parking space is included. Instructions will be provided before check-in.

• House Rules:
Please review, understand, and agree to comply with our House Rules before booking.

We strive to provide you with the best home-sharing experience! We love this home. We hope you love it too!

Thank you for choosing our Airbnb!
Stephen and Ivan

- Quick and contact-free self-check-in with smart locks.

- Early luggage drop-off is available after 12:00 PM, but please return at 4:00 PM to allow our cleaning helpers to complete the cleaning.

Check-in: Smart locks access automatically starts at 4:00 PM
Check-out: Smart locks access automatically ends at 11:00 AM

I am here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. Our home offers a self check-in/check-out process. You'll receive detailed instructions five days before your arrival, and on the night before your departure.

If you have any questions during your stay, we are only a message away!

Fun area of DC. In Washington’s U Street corridor, you’ll find tons of history—from Civil War to jazz legends—with lots of shopping, dining, and nightlife. Close Metro (subway) access or quick Uber/Lyft/Taxi to all the DC has to offer. A brand new Whole Foods is steps away!

- Parking
One free private parking space is available to guests. Instructions will be provided before check-in.

- Metro
10-minute walk to the U Street or Columbia Heights Metro stations.
10-minute ride down to the National Monuments or 15-minutes to DCA airport

- Uber/Lyft/Taxi
Get picked up within minutes right in front of the house

The lower level is a separate unit, and we are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of a rowhome.

Some drawers are locked to store homeowner’s belongings.
• Guests within 50 miles from DC must message us before booking.

• No party. No pre-game. No gathering event. One or two close friends or family members are okay to come visit.

• Quiet hours between 10PM and 8AM seven days a week.

• Loud speaker to play loud music is prohibited at any time.

• No shoes around the house.

• No smoking [Violation fee: $300 x total number of nights]

• Number of overnight guests exceeds the reservation [Fee: $30/person x total number of nights]

• Unauthorized late checkout past 11:00 AM [Fee: $100/extra hour to cover cleaner’s cost]

• Left the home sticky/dirty or requires a deep cleaning [Fee: $200 to cover cleaner’s cost]

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Guests within 50 miles from DC must message us before booking.
Please keep the noise level respectful for our neighbors during the quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
No party. No pre-game. No gathering event. One or two close friends or family members are permitted.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 5007242201001785

Property is also known as

420383

About the neighborhood

Map
DC, Washington

What's nearby

  • Howard University - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Smithsonian's National Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • White House - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • National Mall - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Heights Station - 13 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 14 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee & Social - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Howard China - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪PX Tacos - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Convenient Home | Free Parking | DCottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Central Convenient Home | Free Parking | DCottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central Convenient Home | Free Parking | DCottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Central Convenient Home | Free Parking | DCottage located?

Located in Northwest, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Howard University and Smithsonian's National Zoo. Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km). Columbia Heights Station is 13 minutes by foot and U Street Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Central Convenient Home | Free Parking | DCottage Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arif K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place nice and clean will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, we had a very pleasant stay. The kitchen was well equipped with the basic appliances. The 3 bedrooms were very comfortable. There were plenty of extra towels, pillows, and comforters available. The home is close to the Metro (12 minute walk) and Whole Foods (7 minute walk).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Great location, nice and clean and comfortable

We had 4 adult women family members, each with their own space, including one on the fold-out. It worked out great for us. Easy walking to groceries and restaurants and easy to get Uber. Parking was well described and we had no issues getting in and out. Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

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

Awesome accommodations!

Highly recommend...great place and great host!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle C.

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

Very nice

The actual property was excellent and well taken-care of. Not the nicest neighborhood in DC. If you are wanting to go to bars, it gets kinda sketchy at night but during the day it’s fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Family Vacay to DC

Had a wonderful trip to DC!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

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

Family get together

Great house that was super clean and accommodated our family really well. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Great Location

Had a very nice and comfortable stay. Roomy condo, extra clean with great communication from host. It is centrally located to most attractions in and around DC as long as you have a car or make use of bus or metro.Nice backyard porch although the view from it could use some TLC. I would rent this vrbo again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

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

Will definitely stay again!

The property was as advertised, well stocked and super clean! Beds are comfy. Location is convenient. Private parking is a huge plus. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

B6 E.

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

Great Location

Easy check in. Conveniently located. Very responsive host. I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Great stay

Location was nice. It was an easy walk to the bus line for transit to downtown. Whole Foods was also within walking distance. The owners gave us some good advice on where to eat and were quick to respond to messages.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

YOLANDA K.

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

Nice!

Nice property. It has everything you need to enjoy the stay. Tenant responded to our messages immediately.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Great place!

The beds are comfortable, nice kitchen for cooking during longer stays, plenty of space for 6 people to stay, easy walk to the bus line for transit to downtown. Overall, great place and the owners were helpful and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick E.

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

Good space with parking

My family really enjoyed our stay here. Not close enough to walk to the attractions, but it was easy to Uber back and forth. There were some cleanliness issues, but nothing terrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma V. C.

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

A bright, quiet place to stay

My only suggestion is to add locks to all windows, not just downstairs
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

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

Home while looking for apartments in DC

Very nice location and the parking spot was great, although there was a time or two where somebody had used the spot and we had to wait for the property manager/owner to have them vacate, but no major issue and incredibly responsive manager. Street parking was easy as well. Great location down the street from Whole Foods and convenient to many restaurants within walking distance
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

Love DC

The Condo was wonderful, very clean. Lots of towels. It was a very hot 4 days and it was very nice walking into the well air conditioned condo! The check in and check out was perfect! Thank you for renting to us, we love DC and everyone we ask questions to in DC are always so helpful! The parking spot was grwat too,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Great stay

We were very comfortable here! Something that set this place apart was the comfort of the bed/mattress. No problems with the bed being too squishy or too hard. We slept so well. There's also great water pressure. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

In for the Redskins game

We stayed for a few days on a trip to see a football game. I just wish the Skins... (commanders) played as clean as this place was.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is located in a tree lined route and is great. 1 grandmother, 1 son, 2 grandsons so space for all was wonderful. Whole Foods within walking was helpful. We took Uber everywhere and they were there in 2 to 10 minutes, so convenient. Relaxing environment to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was very large. We only had six, but it could easily fit 8. We parked the car behind the unit and never used it as the bus was a short walk. There is also a Whole Foods a ten minute walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Sherman Ave DC Stay

I wanted to give this a 5 star review...I really did. The interior was clean, minimalistic and very functional. There was plenty of room for all 6 of us. The bedrooms were nice, a bit small. I was a bit disappointed that the master bathroom didn't have a tub/shower combo. But overall this place had everything we needed and we enjoyed it. My reasons for the 4 star review have more to do with the location and neighborhood. While the location was fairly close to a bus stop and a metro station to take you do downtown/Federal Square, be prepared to walk at least half a mile to get to either. The photos online of the exterior were a bit deceiving. When we arrived, parking spot off street was not easy to find. Trash and recycling cans were out on sidewalk in front of it and neighboring properties. It made it difficult to get our luggage inside. It smelled badly and there were rats. Everywhere. The parking space was in a very small back alley. The fence was falling apart and overgrown with weeds. It stunk and there were dead rats all over the alley.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd E.

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

Family Vacation in Wash DC

Property is exactly as advertised...clean, safe, with easy access to the Metro. We had 6 in our group, utilizing pull-out sofa in addition to 3 BR's. Grocery store (Whole Foods), plus upscale bars/restaurants within walking distance, as were friendly neighborhood establishments. Enjoyed running around Banneker HS track each morning as bonus. Easy check-in/check-out with hosts that were responsive to questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

A wonderful stay!

We were all very pleased with the space, privacy, amenities, cleanliness, walkability of neighborhood. Felt safe in neighborhood, too. Great gathering space in kitchen, living room. Nice bathrooms (3!) and bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Family vacation

Home is as described. Easy check in, Easy check out
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025