Summary:
This charming 1BR garden unit in Capitol Hill is ideally situated for any type of traveler! There are plenty of parks, dining, nightlife, and shops nearby. Close to Orange/Blue/Silver Line for easy access to the major sights, located in the iconic Capitol Hill neighborhood. After a long day out and about in the city, come back to this cozy gem on a quiet, tree-lined street and unwind.
The Space:
Our spacious 1 bedroom apartment is the perfect home base for your trip to the District! We can comfortably sleep 4 guests in a queen size bed in the private bedroom, and a queen sized sofa bed in the living room.
Guests will have your own private and separate entrance, a dedicated laptop work station as well as a dining area with comfortable chairs and free fast 115/mbps wifi (Smart TV is also included, so guests can stream from their personal accounts to their hearts content).
Bijou style kitchen with coffee maker, microwave, stove/oven, washer/dryer included.
We can offer an on-street parking pass with advanced notice (please see house rules).
Enjoy our one of a kind apartment, located in a very safe residential neighborhood a stones throw from the major sights!
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:
Location, location, location! Stay here and be nestled in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, on a lovely tree lined street close to everything! In just a few minutes you're at the doors of the Supreme Court of the United States (12 min), the Library of Congress (8 min walk), the Capitol building (20 min walk), the US House of Representatives (10 min walk) and so much more! A short minute stroll to 3 metro stations; Eastern Market (4 minute walk), Capitol South (8 minute walk), and Union Station (23 minute walk). Buses and trolleys teem the area for those needing a break from exploring on foot. Lyft and Uber rides are plentiful and bike shares too. National's Park is also within walking distance (24 minutes on foot), so guests can easily take in a game and enjoy a slice of Americana with some peanuts and crackerjacks!
Pennsylvania Avenue is surrounded by some of the most iconic restaurants in DC. A short walk from the home is the Eastern Market; DC's original and premier food & arts market, the market is DC's destination for fresh food, community events, and on weekends it comes alive with local farm-fresh produce and handmade art and craft stalls and a flea market.
Getting Around:
You can walk to everything but there are lots of nearby buses, (DC Trolley, DC Streetcar and Metro buses) and more options for direct metro access from the 3 nearby metro stations. We provide coupon codes for Uber which along with Lyft are plentiful! Capital Bikeshare also has bikes to rent by the hour.
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 provide a property guide full of our neighborhood recommendations, "must sees," and information about the house.
