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A row of multi-story townhouses with a central entrance and a small porch area. - 1 Mi to US Capitol! Unique DC Row Gem Near H St (Washington)
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Close to Union Station Shopping Center, 1 Mi to US Capitol! Unique DC Row Gem Near H St provides amenities such as a garden.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

1 Mi to US Capitol! Unique DC Row Gem Near H St

  • Complimentary Metro Cards | Shared Backyard | Hand-Painted Murals

    History and charm meet modern comfort at this vibrant Washington vacation rental, ‘Purple House!’ Ideal for small families or culture seekers, this unique home features hand-painted murals and a full kitchen for easy meals. Ride the streetcar down H Street, explore the Smithsonian museums, or play tag with the kids in the yard. Everything you need for an unforgettable Capitol Hill stay is right at your fingertips — book now!

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    Business License 5007262201002549

    HOME FEATURES
    - Smart TV, board games, books
    - Dining table, desk
    - Shower/tub combo
    - Hand-painted murals, local artwork
    - Fenced backyard (shared)
    - Complimentary metro cards

    KITCHEN
    - Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
    - Cooking basics, dishware/flatware
    - Single-serve pod coffee maker (starter coffee & tea provided)
    - Microwave, Crockpot, toaster

    ACCESSIBILITY
    - 2-story townhome, 6 steps to enter
    - All bedrooms on 2nd floor

    PARKING
    - Driveway (1 vehicle, compact cars only)
    - Free street parking (first-come, first-served basis)

    -- THE LOCATION --

    - 1 mile to United States Capitol, Capitol Hill & Library of Congress
    - 2 miles to The White House
    - 2 miles to National Mall
    - 2 miles to Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of African American History and Culture
    - 4 miles to Historic Georgetown
    - 6 miles to Lincoln Memorial & Arlington National Cemetery
    - 19 miles to George Washington's Mount Vernon

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - Pet-friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    - Additional unit on-site
    - Backyard (pet friendly, but shares the backyard with the downstairs unit)


    SECURITY CAMERA INFORMATION
    - 2 exterior devices
    - Location: doorbells
    - Coverage: front & back entries

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About the area

Northeast, a neighbourhood in Washington, is home to this holiday home. Union Station Shopping Center and Tysons Corner Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Smithsonian National Postal Museum and National Air and Space Museum. National Museum of Natural History and Kennedy Center are not to be missed. Visit our Washington travel guide
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Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • A sunset over a calm lake with a Washington Monument and a domed building reflecting on the water.
    Gallaudet University
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A grand interior with arched ceilings, large windows, and classical statues.
    Union Station Shopping Center
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A large, curved concrete building with a prominent black and white sculpture of a figure.
    Smithsonian National Postal Museum
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A modern building with large glass windows and a flat roof.
    Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Union Market
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • H St & 3rd St NE Stop
    9 min walk
  • Washington Union Station
    18 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • H Street Lounge
    5 min walk
  • Starbucks
    6 min walk
  • Dolcezza
    6 min walk
  • Old City Market and Oven
    2 min walk
  • Far East Taco Grille
    4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 Mi to US Capitol! Unique DC Row Gem Near H St pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 1 Mi to US Capitol! Unique DC Row Gem Near H St?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1 Mi to US Capitol! Unique DC Row Gem Near H St?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Mi to US Capitol! Unique DC Row Gem Near H St?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1 Mi to US Capitol! Unique DC Row Gem Near H St located?

Located in Northeast, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Gallaudet University, Smithsonian National Postal Museum and Union Station Shopping Center. National Mall and Capital One Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km). H St & 3rd St NE Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Gallaudet U Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

1 Mi to US Capitol! Unique DC Row Gem Near H St Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location. Comfortable place to stay for 3 adults. We'd stay here again if we were going to be in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Everything was as advertised--great property in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice Place

Very nice neighboorhood, close to metro and food markets, very comfortable house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun, Comfortable Stay

This charming row house is a 10-15 minute drive from just about anything you want to do in DC. The beds are comfortable and the neighborhood was full of kids playing and dogs on walks. We loved the Old City Market & Oven for breakfast, groceries and a couple of great pizza dinners.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and Convenient

This place was the perfect fit for my family. Comfortable and Convenient. Great location for our activities in DC. Excellent communication with the host.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home Away From Home

We enjoyed our stay and definitely recommend it for a family or small party. The house is centrally located and within walking distance of food stores, shops, gyms, and local restaurants. Our host was amazing - checking in at the start of our stay to make sure we had everything we needed. The home was also clean and cozy, with enough room for everyone. We had a great expderience and look forward to returning again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient and comfortable home

The home was spacious for the three of us and had what we needed for the week. The home is a quarter of a mile from a subway stop and less than a mile from Union Station. Trader Joe’s is a quarter of a mile away. There’s a gate at the bottom of the stairway which kept our dog downstairs with us during the day. A great place to stay for a visit to DC!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home base for DC

We loved our stay. The NE area was beautiful. Lots of family and lots of dogs walking the streets. We had a good supply of nearby restaurants and union market had amazing breakfast options. We didn’t go for any other meal but I’m sure it’s good for that too. The rooms were tidy and well equipped. The house had everything we needed for a short trip away. I would certainly come back to this property again. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Stay

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Purple House! The house was very comfortable and accommodated our needs for the week we rented it, it was a bonus that it was pet friendly without an exorbitant pet fee. The house is large and it got a bit chilly. There are heaters, however, the heater on the lower level is quite small and had a difficult time warming the large room. But that was not a show-stopper, we hope to book the same property when we return in DC in 2025!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect! My husband, kids (11,13), our dogs and I were very comfortable here. Very cute house that had bedrooms for everyone. The neighborhood is very cute, so many dogs! We enjoyed taking our pups to the dog park right down the block. The Giant and Whole Foods grocery stores had underground parking so food shopping was convenient. We were a 15 minute drive from museums and monuments. When we drove down the block there was usually parking on the street right in front of the house, but it was also nice having the parking space option around back. The kitchen lacked a few cooking utensils, but we made it work. We bought and left a strainer for future guests to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint Location

Overall, we had a wonderful stay at this property, and I highly recommend it to others. The location was as described and very convenient, close to grocery stores, restaurants, and more. I have a couple of suggestions for enhancing the experience for future guests. While the property accommodates five people, we noticed there were only a few towels and just two mugs. Having enough essentials for the total number of guests would be great. Additionally, a hair dryer and a washer and dryer would be helpful amenities to include. As the house is older, the stairs are pretty steep, which made carrying luggage upstairs a bit challenging. However, the railing was very helpful. Overall, these are minor suggestions that did not detract from our enjoyable stay. Thank you for providing such a lovely place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
We visit DC twice a year. From the color and all of the details inside, you can tell the owners truly love DC. We were able to walk everywhere. Pet friendly, and the Union Market location was just perfect. There is a Gold’s Gym that’s a quick 8 min walk that offers a very reasonable temporary membership. Trader Joe’s is also walkable. The parking situation was fantastic which can be hard to find in DC. Owners were very communicative to get the code to check in. However, this home is not clean. And that’s so sad because it’s such a special place. Hairballs in the shower and my daughter went to clean her face with a “clean” towel from the stack and a hairband covered in hair fell out. I had to clean the outside of the fridge, the faucets, and I attempted to walk barefoot and stuff kept sticking to the bottom of my feet. It was dirty. I feel like someone came in and remade the beds and that’s it. I would have rewashed all the linens to be sure we were sleeping on clean sheets but there’s no washer and dryer. The bed in the middle room is absolutely not a full size bed. We had two young adults in that room and they could hardly fit in the bed. The locks kept glitching and sometimes we had to leave through the backyard. There were no TVs in the bedrooms. My biggest complaint is how dirty it was. I have no idea what people are paying for when they pay for the cleaning fee, because this place is not being professionally cleaned. Honor this special place and have it deep cleaned.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Very Disappointed

Sadly this sweet little house gets a one star. After staying in many many VRBOs this is my first negative experience. Here are a few details. Starting with check in... instructions were simply inaccurate. The Evolve team did resolve this in about 30 minutes and were very nice and helpful. Once inside, the house matched the photos for the most part and was clean. Upon entering the kitchen we found there to be not one hand towel in kitchen or restroom, one tiny dull paring knife, a semi broken kitchen stool, and a sad coffee situation. Upstairs, we found 5 old, smelly, bath towels with holes for our party of five. Not one hand towel or wash cloth. Mattresses were horrible to the point that not one person got a good nights sleep and the twin bed headboard isnt attached to anything. It rests against the wall and wobbles around making my 80 year old mother very nervous. I immediately reached out to the owner via email with no response. Followed up with two more.... crickets. It seemed a rather odd situation. The house is in a great location, its just simply not loved or maintained. I would avoid this property all together.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Inviting and delightful accommodation

I stayed at this apartment for five days, and the accommodation itself was delightful. It had an inviting decor and an extremely comfortable bed. The residential neighbourhood provided a serene environment, perfect for morning jogs or walks. Yet, the check-in process could be improved. I did not receive the check-in information when I landed in DC around 4 pm, although check-in was at 3 pm. I had to call customer service on the day of arrival to receive this information. The information provided only covered access to the back door, and I had to email the host to request the code for the front door. This could be improved by providing comprehensive check-in details in a single email, preferably a day before arrival or a few hours prior to check-in. I had to use my Skype credit (my line was off) to call customer service and get the info and this is not convenient for international guests without local phone numbers. Another issue is the lack of iron. I was attending conferences and needed to iron my shirts. Ultimately, I had to go to the hotel where my colleague was staying to borrow their iron. I shared my feedback with the host, and it was well received. A last negative point was that I emailed the host a day before my departure to request a late check-out (12 p.m. instead of 11 a.m.) but did not get a response. I would have appreciated an acknowledgement of the request and a refusal if this was not possible instead of a non-response. However, this does not change the fa
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cool and Convenient Place

Greatly enjoyed our stay. There were no issues.Nothing was lacking and getting to and from this Home was easy. Also there were neighborhood grocery stores (including Whole Foods!) and various types of eateries with easy walking distances.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, amazing space, and easily parked.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roomy apartment in a residential neighborhood close to coffee shops, restaurants and Metro. Very comfortable to hang out after a long day of museums. We used Uber which worked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rene was great to deal with. Kitchen and bathroom well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Interesting DC neighborhood. Good location to reach downtown. Charming comfortable older building.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house, cute neighborhood, perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you gor accommodating me and my family this weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great proximity to the train and all DC tourist destinations. Convenient walk to Whole Foods. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

1st DC stay

Our family of 5 enjoyed staying 3 nights here. We really enjoyed our stay. Locstion was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a really great property, and a really great area! Appreciated the flexibility of the property, owner, and being able to assist us where they could.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

DC Stay

What a lovely home is a quaint neighborhood. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025