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Top of the Town - with Parking

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TV, Netflix, Hulu, streaming services
Exterior detail
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Top of the Town - with Parking

Summary:
Stay in our warm, welcoming 1BR apartment nestled in the basement level of a beautiful victorian home in D.C.’s treelined and popular neighborhood, 16th St Heights. We’re conveniently located with the best of both worlds: easy access to the National Mall, Monuments and Smithsonian’s AND only 3 blocks from Rock Creek Park, the river!

The Space:
The apartment has a full kitchen and living area with a huge L-shaped sofa which expands to reveal a comfy queen-sized bed. The unit includes a private bedroom guest bathroom, a cute little outside seating area, and a separate front entrance.

Spacious Setting - Enjoy calming neutral tones in the living space, a HUGE comfy couch and a "cinema nook" encouraging guests to slink back and enjoy their favorite films while resting after sight seeing. There is a SmartTV, so guests can stream directly from their Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, HBO accounts and more.  

Comfortable sleeping - There is a deluxe queen sized bed in the bedroom, sure to give you a great nights sleep, the sofa in the living space expands to reveal a queen sized bed as well. 

Convenience - We stock the kitchen with all the kitchenware you'll need if you decide to do some light cooking. Enjoy a fresh pot of coffee, available and complimentary for your stay. In the bathroom, you'll find a variety of bath products for your use. 

Amenities - In addition to offering all essentials, we can provide private off street parking; a true rarity in D.C. allows guests to park their car and explore the District on foot, stress free!

The apartment is in the lower level of the house, the upstairs is a completely separate unit that has separate access with long term residents.

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire 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:
16th St heights is hugely popular with families as it is residential but has great access to downtown. The incredible hiking, walking/running, and biking trails in Rock creek park are JUST 3 blocks away. Fun facts about the neighborhood; Lincoln's Cottage (off of Rock Creek Church Road), where President Lincoln used to vacation when he wanted to get away from the city, is one of this neighborhood’s hidden gems. The nearby Rock Creek Cemetery dates back to 1712;  both the Cemetery and the Armed Forces Retirement Home are on the National Register of Historic Places. The Fitzgerald Tennis Center is just a short stroll away.

Getting Around:
We are nestled between two metro stations (1 mile away Georgia Ave-Petworth - green and yellow lines, and Fort Totten metro, where you can catch the red line).  Our neighborhood is full of transportation options!  We`re a 20 minute drive from the White House (Uber rides are plentiful in the area), but there are buses that can take you directly to the National Mall in 35/40 minutes. 

There is a bus stop 1 minute away from the home that can take you to Metro Center Station (red line). From there you're just 3 stops from Union Station, which is nestled among the major sights, including the U.S. Capitol Building, the Smithsonian Museums, and the National Mall. 

Bus lines in the immediate vicinity (70/79/52/54 within two blocks).   The S2 or S4 bus can have guests on the White House steps in half an hour. 

Uber and Lyft taxi`s are plentiful in the area as well (and we provide coupon codes to take $$ off)!
Distance to airports via car:
DCA - ~25 min;
Dulles - ~51 min;
BWI - ~53 min.

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’re always available!

Property manager

Lara Hawketts

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 5007242201000753

Property is also known as

630ccdbb0c004a00365b9a0d

About the area

Map
Washington, District of Columbia

What's nearby

  • Howard University - 4 min drive
  • Smithsonian's National Zoo - 4 min drive
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 7 min drive
  • Smithsonian Institution - 7 min drive
  • White House - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Georgia Ave. Petworth Station - 2 min drive
  • Laurel Muirkirk Station - 20 min drive
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Büna - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zeke’s Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Neptune Room - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Moreland's Tavern - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Top of the Town - with Parking pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Top of the Town - with Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top of the Town - with Parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Top of the Town - with Parking located?

Located in Northwest, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Rock Creek Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Smithsonian's National Zoo. Howard University and Catholic University of America are also within 2 miles (3 km). Georgia Ave. Petworth Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Top of the Town - with Parking Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

Liked: Cleanliness
DC Trip
Enjoyed our stay. Everything as described.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skylar B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely locale and great space!
We really enjoyed our stay here. The property is a short drive from the Fort Totten metro, with plenty of food and entertainment nearby. Ample space and certainly not lacking in amenities. We appreciated how communicative the property manager was and how accommodating they were as well. We would stay here again without a second thought.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
DC stay
Very nice basement apartment. Everything was clean upon arrival. You do have to climb down narrow stairs to access, so our roller cases were difficult to bring into the apartment. We are seniors, so it was a struggle. Parking is on the street in front of the house. You have to pay attention to road cleanings, and move your car to the appropriate side of the street. Overall, it met our needs. 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and convenient
Close to bus stop and downtown. Bright space for a down stairs apartment. Construction in town and on the street during our stay to a little adjustment but great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Illness Prevented Stay
I had set up this stay for my parents when visiting. Illness prevented them from visiting unfortunately. However, the Property manager/owner stayed in contact with us the entire time and was very easy to work with. She was willing to refund the cleaning fee & other built-in fees which was much appreciated. I would absolutely try to book this again with her.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
DC
The stay was amazing! We had a slight setback with parking, but all cleared up very fast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wallace W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful weekend
My stay was excellent, the place was clean and the neighborhood felt safe. I would definitely stay again if I visit DC again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend in DC
We had a great time with our kids for their first trip to DC. There was easy access to parking, getting in and out of town, lots of places close by to eat or shop. This was a perfect spot for our family to rest our heads after a long day of exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Irma C.

The importance of details
With this property I had the same experience as with others and that is why I’ve decided from now on to stay only at hotels. The pictures and description are amazing and when you get there the place is just “Ok”. With that being said, this property has everything you need, in the kitchen and bedroom. It has Good space. The a/c’s worked perfectly. Although you could hear the steps of the family living upstairs most Of the time it didn’t bother me. The details that needed improvements are: The place is clean but not deep cleaned and that is of utmost importance for me.The bath tub needs immediate renewal and the hair dryer must be replaced. The entrance also needs attention since the property is in a basement and the downstairs are not welcoming. There are stains in some walls that could easily be cleaned. In terms of time response they were amazing and answer immediately to a couple of requests we had at the beginning of our stay. It has the potential to be a 5 star property in my opinion.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Washington DC
We loved the basemant apartment. It was a great alternative to staying in a hotel. Almost like being at home. I would choose this place again on my next trip to the area if it is available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Harriet W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place in Uptown
The apartment is very clean and in a nice neighbourhood in Uptown DC. The kitchen is well equipped and it was great to have access to the outside patio. The parking outside was also a great bonus. One thing to note for tall people is that the ceiling is quite low so remember to duck! (My partner banged his head on the beams multiple times). Would recommend for a neighbourhood stay in DC.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness
DC 7 day stay
The place was great. Even as presented online! Very spacious. Very clean and updated furnishing. Lots of options for television entertainment. Kindness and helpfulness of the owner was much appreciated. Our only suggestion is to get a railing for the steps going to the lower level.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gus M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great DC Spot!
The basement unit was very lovely. Early 1900s home in a charming neighborhood. There was no assigned parking, but it was not permitted and there was plenty of street parking so we had no worries there. The hosts were lovely. They actively live in the main floor of the home above, but were very considerate! They even reminded us to move our car to prevent a ticket during street cleaning hours - we misread the sign... This is not a downtown home by any means but it is in a safe neighborhood in DC with plenty of things within walking distance. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmeil W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you!
This apartment was very a beautiful, comfortable and spacious place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
cozy vacation home
The basement apartment was well furnished with all the necessities and amenities, including a hair dryer. Communication with the host was very good and they were responsive to my questions. Best thing was the parking which is free on the one-way street while we were there.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and cozy apartment
I would definitely stay here again if in D.C, again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cedric M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Great place to stay, very cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great neighborhood place
The property was easy to reach and parking was very helpful. It was very clean and cute probably.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and nice neighborhood
The place was well appointed inside and easy to get into. It was convenient for taking the bus downtown or walking to Rock Creek Park. The neighborhood seemed real safe and I was walking late at night. Good bed, kitchen, table, living area. Property management was very helpful getting me ready and checking in during my stat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pristine Condition
This apartment is well maintained, beautifully appointed, and nicely located for access to many parts of the city. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayde L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Great spot and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022