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Fairfax-GMU 2BR Retreat - Fire Pit & Wooded Views

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About the area

Fairfax

With a stay at this vacation home in Fairfax, you'll be a 4-minute drive from George Mason University and 7 minutes from Fair Oaks Mall. .This vacation home is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Reston Town Center and 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Tysons Corner Center.
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What's nearby

  • George Mason University - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • National Firearms Museum - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • EagleBank Arena - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Fair Oaks Mall - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Cinemark Fairfax Corner - 6 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Burke Centre Station - 11 min drive
  • Vienna Station - 15 min drive
  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wegmans Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bakery Museum And Co - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gathering Grounds - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fat Tuesday's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Fairfax-GMU 2BR Retreat - Fire Pit & Wooded Views


* 4 Floor Mattresses & 1 Air Mattress.
* Located in the Lower Level
* Extra Pillows, Bed Sheets & Blankets
* Professionally Cleaned& Sanitized
* No Extra Work at Checkout

Luxury and serenity in an amazing location! At nearly 2,100 sq. ft. this spacious two bedroom/one bath apartment located in the lower level of an amazing single family home will afford you all the comforts of home. Serene, peaceful, and private, yet still close to all the attractions and amenities of the DC area.

This lovely unit includes foosball table, free private parking for up to four vehicles, 1GB Verizon Fios internet access, professionally maintained outdoor space with a cozy fire pit, smart TVs in the bedrooms, a huge home theater, and much more. From the sophisticated kitchen to the generous living and dining spaces, from the comfortable bedroom to the impressive private home theater, this home is perfect for vacations, corporate rentals, visiting students at nearby GMU, business travel, weekend retreats, photoshoots, or anything else you can imagine.

Other Important Things to Note:

- There is an interior door separating the lower level and upper level at the top of the stairs that is locked at all times. We are the owners living upstairs with 3 young kids.

- Family Friendly/ Suitable for Kids

-Professionally cleaned and sanitized per high cleaning standards similar to top tier hotels.

- Guests have full access to the entire lower level via separate walkway to a private entrance with a lock box enabling self check in.

- Guests have access to outdoor firepit with scenic views.

- Guests have access to professionally maintained outdoor space with park views.

- Very safe family friendly neighborhood

- Instructions on how to operate the projector with the big screen are on the back of the small media door located behind the sectional sofa. Please leave the media door open while watching so the remotes can work. Web Streaming services such as Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime etc. are available on the big screen. Please leave all the three remotes inside after watching. If you still need help please let us know.

- We are the owners living upstairs with 3 young kids.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Foosball table

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
The check-out process is simple: tidy up and return the keys to the lockbox before departing. If you enjoyed your stay, we would greatly appreciate if you could leave us a 5-star review.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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
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 elevators

Fairfax-GMU 2BR Retreat - Fire Pit & Wooded Views Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, we had a good stay and there were definitely some highlights. The space was comfortable, and the projector with the large screen was a really nice touch that we especially enjoyed.That said, there were a couple of issues that impacted our experience. One of the bedrooms had a strong cigarette smoke odor, despite the no-smoking notices throughout the property. It seemed to be isolated to that room, which made it stand out even more. While we were able to adjust and use other sleeping arrangements, the smell was noticeable and could be a concern for guests with sensitivities or children.There was also some foot traffic noise from above, particularly late at night and early in the morning. Since this is a basement space, that wasn’t unexpected and isn’t something I would personally rate the stay down for, but it’s worth noting for light sleepers.Overall, aside from these issues, the stay was enjoyable. With a bit of attention to the odor concern, this could easily be a higher-rated experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

Liked: Cleanliness
My friends and I stayed the night at this house so we could travel to DC during spring break. It is conveniently located by the Vienna Metro Station, and was clean and comfortable. The host had a fast response time and was very nice. We were worried at first about safety due how secluded the house was, but my group felt very safe. Would recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

EMILY A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place the host was very helpful! Great parking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was fantastic and the host was even better. Would definitely book again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam D.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Oscar M.

Host is unreasonable and stingy. Poor customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peny R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, theater style TV, kitchen had all the small appliances needed. Conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros: Comfortable beds and plenty of extra linens. It was nice to watch the big screen tv but you can not screen mirror your streaming movies or shows. Cons: There were a few live bugs we had to take care of including Beatles and spider. The space is in the basement of a home that you can hear the family above which is disclosed in the description but it was louder than expected. You could hear a lot of walking, running, vacuuming, and crying late at night. We (my husband & 3 teenagers) ended up falling asleep around 11pm and you could still hear them actively moving around above even with fans on.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Scot O.

Liked: Cleanliness
One bedroom had no drawers for cloths so we had keep our cloths in our suitcase on the floor. In the second bedroom, the bed was pushed up next to the wall. The only way to get into bed on the one side was to climb in from the foot of the bed. The one bathroom did not have enough towel hooks or racks to accommodate 4 people. There were hairs in the shower from previous guests. The home was in a good location to get to the train station for Washington DC. Owners were helpful when we had questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice clean property in the basement of a beautiful home in the woods. Was very comfortable. Plenty of space for all of us. Private entrance was nice. Small kitchen area was perfect for what we needed. Owner was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. Was close enough to anything we wanted to see or do. Close to airport for travel. Very nice place to stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A group of friends stayed here for a trip to see a concert at Wolf Trap. It was nicely located to the venue, clean, and large enough for all of us. We spent quite a bit of time by their nice firepit area also which was a very nice accommodation to have! I would recommend this place to someone looking for a larger place to stay in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, exactly as described. Convenient location to all things DC as we were in town for a concert. Host was communicative and welcoming. Great care put into ensuring the unit has everything you would need for a comfortable stay. The sectional with projection TV was great for movie night! Highly recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place...
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vonnetta C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing stay at this beautiful and comfortable location! I highly recommend it and would definitely book it again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kami K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

There were no surprises. The place was exactly as described. Easy to find and the host was very kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laurel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

This is a great place to stay if you don’t have any special requirements. It was hard for us because we were preparing food for our daughter’s Celebration of Life, which we had notified the hosts about. We were surprised to find no full size refrigerator, just 2 mini-fridges, one in the kitchenette and one in a closet. So no possibility of us prepping at this house. Fortunately we had booked two houses and did all food prep at the other one.The other issue was the full flight of stairs leading to the owner’s quarters. Tough with an 18 month old, while trying to prepare for a big event.But if you don’t have these kind of special circumstances, the property is lovely. Beautiful inside and out!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Very clean and accommodating, plenty of towels and linens. Plenty of room for relaxing or visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay in Fairfax VA..

We were very satisfied with our stay at this property. Easy check-in/ check-out. Property was as listed. Owner was very easily available to answer questions via email promptly. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant Spot for Non-Profit Retreat

Four of our staff gathered for a one night work session and retreat. Lovely space, clean and decorated nicely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING!!!

This stay was not only PERFECT for our travels and visits but it was a next level experience. Very last minute we had to make special accommodations and Ahsan went above and beyond to ensure everything could come together for us. It was clean, spacious, and had absolutely everything we needed and then some. It was a BEAUTIFUL property that allowed us to relax in our stay and enjoy the time. I would 100% book here again - you will not regret it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break Vacation

This property provided the perfect respite as we left DC during Spring Break. The property was exactly as described; extremely spacious, clean, and with useful amenities. The beds were comfortable and we were pleasantly surprised at the comfort provided by the floor mattresses our children slept on. The linens were plentiful And the entire space had clear communication with placards that shared requests from the host. Would definitely book this location again if travelling in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N., Albany, New York, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot in Fairfax

Immaculately clean basement apartment in a convenient location to lots of things in Northern Virginia and DC. We had 3 kids with us and were very comfortable. The hosts clearly have put a lot of thought into making their guests feel welcome and at home. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and comfortable

Comfortable and nicely kept rooms. Lots of space. Easy in-and-out process. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great country rental

Great place and excellent location to Washington
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded and safe

Thank you! Stay was just as described and very easy. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024