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Lovely backyard cottage with easy access to metro, shops, dining!

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Lovely backyard cottage with easy access to metro, shops, dining! provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 367 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Lovely backyard cottage with easy access to metro, shops, dining!

  • Enjoy this lovely1BR/2BA backyard cottage nestled among the old oak trees. Conveniently located just a 15-minute walk from the Virginia Square metro (with easy access to all that Washington DC has to offer!), Clarendon, and Ballston shops, as well as vibrant nightlife, this enchanting abode offers the best of both worlds: a serene sanctuary and city excitement, all in one. An amazing kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer, patio, and deck in a shady backyard, plenty of on-street parking and free Wifi complete the package for a perfect urban retreat.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 725 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Ashton Heights, a neighbourhood in Arlington, is home to this cottage. Arlington National Cemetery and White House are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tysons Corner Center and Union Station Shopping Center. Smithsonian Institution and Kennedy Center are not to be missed. Visit our Arlington travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A cemetery with numerous headstones arranged in rows.
    Arlington National Cemetery
    4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • George Mason University - Mason Square
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ballston Quarter
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • MedStar Capitals Iceplex
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fort Myer
    5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Virginia Square Station
    10 min walk
  • Alexandria Station
    21 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    14 min walk
  • Northside Social Coffee & Wine
    11 min walk
  • Carbonara
    12 min walk
  • El Pollo Rico
    9 min walk
  • Wood & Iron
    10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely backyard cottage with easy access to metro, shops, dining! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lovely backyard cottage with easy access to metro, shops, dining!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely backyard cottage with easy access to metro, shops, dining!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely backyard cottage with easy access to metro, shops, dining!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely backyard cottage with easy access to metro, shops, dining! located?

Located in Ashton Heights, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Fort Myer and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Arlington National Cemetery. Iwo Jima Memorial and Potomac River are also within 3 miles (5 km). Virginia Square Station is 10 minutes by foot and Clarendon Metrorail Station is 15 minutes.

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Lovely backyard cottage with easy access to metro, shops, dining! Reviews

Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 118 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 118 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tonda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with lovely scenery and amenities. Anything you need right there. We are very appreciative for such a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
phenomenal stay! well considered amenities, great location, easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very modern and well furnished with amenities and appliances and cooking utensils and games. The beds were super comfy. The hostess was very friendly and accommodating to requests. It was a perfect getaway in a safe location. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage great location and amenities!!’ Hosts were very helpful!!’
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Francis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location. Hosts were accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lila K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and the hosts were amazing! So nice and accommodating. We loved the little treats they left for us. Very safe and nice neighborhood, we even got to walk to dinner one night! Very clean and nice place! So glad we got to stay here. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zach C.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had a lovely stay. The cottage was beautiful, very clean, and relaxing. The accommodations were top knotch and the place was very well stocked. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Definitely did not disappoint and is located in a nice quiet area with easy parking!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was cozy, clean and well stocked. We appreciated the thoughtfulness and the attention to detail. It was in a quiet neighborhood but conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Great location in Arlington

This cute little cottage has it all. Quiet, charming, all the amenities, and within walking distance of great shopping, restaurants, etc.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Lovely cottage

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is clean, comfortable and beautifully appointed. We hope to stay again when we visit DC.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glory S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cozy cottage! My husband and I booked this stay for a relaxing getaway and it exceeded our expectations. It had absolutely everything we needed I didn’t have to worry about a thing. The hosts are so communicative and helpful. 11/10 would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

patty z.

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

Beautiful Arlington cottage.

Lovely cottage with lots of amenities. Short walk through a beautiful neighborhood to the metro. Perfect location for exploring DC would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved this cottage. It is so quiet, comfortable, and cozy. It was also so well stocked and completely spotless when I arrived. I can't wait to return.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

laura h.

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

nice stay

super clean, modern cottage with generous amenities, in lovely residential area close to DC
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This a really great little cottage. Bright and airy. Well appointed kitchen. Comfy bed. All around a great stay in a very pleasant and conveniently located neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here. "Cottage" is the perfect description, as it's basically your own private home. The owners clearly care about the experience of their guests. They have included every amenity you could imagine, and then some! We were visiting our daughter in the area, so the location was perfect for us. Parking on the street was free and easy. We had clear instructions with every aspect needed for the property. The location was quiet, peaceful, and so well equipped. We would gladly stay here again. Thank you for such a wonderful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent, start to finish. The owner was quick responding, the space was well cared for and had everything we needed. In fact, for our needs, visiting our kids, it had more than we could use. We will probably use the rental again when we come down to visit kids and try to take advantage of the outdoor amenities. Thanks Geneva for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meghan J.

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

Great place!

I could move in! What a cute place - super clean, spacious, comfortable and nice welcome touches by the owners. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tee P.

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

Peaceful and beautiful

We stayed for the night for the cherry blossom and kite festival. The area is so cute and a short walk or drive to any of the local restaurants, shops, monuments, or events going on in the area. Thank you so much for the hospitality. The stay waswaswawonderful and the perfefelthome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the cottage was beautiful, in a quiet area, easy walking to the Metro station. It was spacious, had a very well equipped kitchen, great TV (loved that we had access to networks and live TV). The laundry supplies, toiletries, kitchen essentials, and other small items enhanced our stay. We loved the free and easy parking out front. We liked the facility so well, we have already booked another week next spring, hopefully when the government reopens, so we can enjoy the activities we missed out on this time.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean-Louise B.

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

Perfect cottage!

As former residents of the DC area, we were hoping to find a place that would feel like home. The cottage was perfect! The space, the location, the amenities and the little touches (chocolates on the bed ;) made our week long stay to visit family + friends simply wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Perfect

5 stars! Supplied us with everything we could need and the cottage was clean and so cozy! 100% would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

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

Wonderful home-away-from-home

Super clean and super cute! Modern and fresh with all the conveniences of home - and more! Plenty of parking available right in front of the house. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Beautiful cottage in a fabulous neighborhood

Great stay! The cottage was adorable, modern, and very clean and comfortable. It was more spacious than I imagined and is located in the heart of Arlington. It sits on one of the most quiet streets in the neighborhood, despite being walking distance to Clarendon/Ballston restaurants and multiple metro stops. I'm thrilled that I found this hidden gem and plan to stay there for future trips to the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025