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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Dryer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Alexandria, VA
  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • MGM National Harbor Casino
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Arlington National Cemetery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

Alexandria

With a stay at this vacation home in Alexandria (Potomac West), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of National Museum of African American History and Culture and National Mall. .This family-friendly vacation home is 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Arlington National Cemetery and 6 mi (9.7 km) from MGM National Harbor Casino.

What's nearby

  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • MGM National Harbor Casino - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Fashion Center at Pentagon City - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Arlington National Cemetery - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Pentagon - 10 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Alexandria Station - 3 min drive
  • Braddock Rd Station - 14 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bob & Edith's DINER - Old Town Alexandria - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mason Social - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Close to Old Town Alexandria And All Things DC

This is the perfect house for those groups wishing to be close to Old Town Alexandria or DC with the benefits of being in a lovely home close to restaurants and other amenities. Parking is free and there are no parking restrictions.

As your host, I have decorated the house using a modern Scandinavian interior design. With my ancestry being half Swedish and half Norwegian, you will enjoy the beauty and comfort of furniture and finishes sourced in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. On display throughout the house are photos from a world famous drone photographer from Sweden, Tobias Hagg.

Old Town Alexandria is only minutes away by car or scooter. Mount Vernon Avenue is only two blocks away and offers multiple restaurants, shopping and scooter and bike rentals.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mark Fahlberg

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 918 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Close to Old Town Alexandria And All Things DC Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ronald D W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Poor maintenance and insufficient HVAC

The pictures in the VRBO listing do not depict the property as we found it - in sad need of maintenance and renovation. The house if very cramped and small for the number of guests who supposedly could be accommodated. And the back yard and deck were practically unusable. It appeared no yard work had been done for quite some time and the deck was in disarray.The most troubling problem, though, was the inadequacy of the HVAC system to make the house comfortable. The upstairs rooms were very hot while the basement was like a meat locker. The owner clearly recognizes the problem since the main upstairs bedroom has a window AC unit (not depicted in the pictures) and there was a large floor fan blocking the entrance to the other upstairs bedroom. The basement bathroom shower curtain had mold/mildew and the toilet paper holder was broken.While the proximity to Mt. Vernon Avenue and Del Ray in Alexandria is very convenient, the total cost of the VRBO rental, including required fees, totaling almost 1750 for three nights, was excessive, considering the quality of the accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of room for us, close to nice restaurants and the Metro. Kitchen was well stocked with coffee, tea and spices. Laundry facilities was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
I hosted out of town guests and we enjoyed the house. Mark was attentive and helped us out with a TV glitch that we had. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well-stocked, and we had plenty of towels. We used the deck, and enjoyed the neighborhood, but felt that the yard could have been maintained better.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra T D., RALEIGH

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice neighborhood

Great neighborhood…wonderful to walk the dogs or just roam around. 15 min walk to the metro was convenient. And the host was very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Rental

Charming home with alot of character in a nice neighborhood. Home was clean and accurate to pictures. Host communication was good and he messaged me to make sure everything was okay. It was a nice stay without any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tara C.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna E., Big Island of Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Accommodation for Family

Our family stayed here for 6 nights to attend our granddaughter’s graduation at American University, and associated celebrations nearby. It was a very well appointed, comfortable, and well located home, with excellent communication from our host whenever we had any questions or concerns. We would highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halftime A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great neighborhood

Great location for exploring Alexandria and DC area. We walked to metro and went into DC for sightseeing. Easy to get around to all the sights. Had not been to Alexandria before and really liked the town. Very walkable and incredible history all around. House was great. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois M., JOHNSTON

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay

This house was located in a quiet, beautiful and friendly neighborhood. It took about 15 min to walk to the metro. There were several good restaurants between the metro and the house where we could stop to eat on our way back to the house after a day of sight seeing. Aldi and Walgreen were also very close to the house. We loved the coffee!! Mark was very attentive to our needs and quick to respond. We would most definitely stay in this house again!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GAVINO S.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT

LOCATION IS PERFECT FOR FIRST TIME EXPLORERS,CLOSE TO EVERYTHING AND OFFERS ALL NECESITIES
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very close to several great restaurants and bars, as well as the airport and downtown Alexandria. Home is cozy with comfortable beds, great yard if you have a pup!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Stay

Our visit to our daughter’s home in Alexandria for theThanksgiving holiday was made super special by our stay at Mark’s house. Mark made the processes of check in and out easy and was very attentive during our stay. The house was roomy and well equipped for our adult family and in a friendly, well kept neighborhood with ample street parking. Having a fenced in backyard for our small dogs was extremely convenient. We would definitely like to stay at Mark’s again on future visits to Alexandria.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Renter

Very clean and owner was accessible if there was a problem
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect space

We had family and dogs with us for a wedding nearby. The house is charming and was very comfortable for all of us. Love how dog friendly and coffee drinker friendly Mark has made this home. Super well-equipped kitchen. Excellent location!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raven M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Wedding

Cozy neighborhood with great eats, tidy home with comfy beds. Clean and comfortable. A nice place in the middle of all that was my son’s wedding ceremony, reception and Melsi.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent value

Great place and clean. Excellent comms with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Retreat in Alexandria

This Alexandria home was a tranquil retreat after busy days touring Washington DC. It was clean, comfortable, and welcoming. The description of the home and location were accurate. Our host was a great communicator, providing us with necessary information and helpful tips. We would recommend this home without reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davis Park B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Mark was a great host, very responsive to any questions we had. House was very comfortable. We were close to town as well as to DC since we were in town for a family wedding! Had a great time !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and Comfortable in Alexandria

Our family loved our stay at this house; it was located conveniently close to restaurants and stores, and was a short 15 minute walk from Braddock Station. We visited all the DC monuments and museums during our stay, and really appreciated how well outfitted this house was. It had comfortable beds, furniture, kitchen appliances, and plenty of awesome coffee that we took advantage of each morning. Highly recommend this for families visiting DC that want to be nearby but still in a family friendly, quiet neighborhood. We walked to dinner at local restaurants most nights and really enjoyed the local spots.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place! Loved the location.

The house was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Mark was an excellent host. Great communication and all needs were provided. Coffee bar was a bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Demetrius T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property

Cozy home near DC. Comfy beds and great communication with owner
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parsa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice, clean, and comfortable. Highly recommended

We stayed as a family of 4 for 3 days and enjoyed every moment we spent in the house. We had some good memories from Alexandria in the past and decided to stay in the city while taking care of our daughter’s college relocation in DC. Commute was ok and we found the house a nice, comfortable and welcoming place to get back to from a day full of adventures in DC. Kitchen is extraordinarily well stock and ready for you to enjoy cooking and serving. Huge Collection of high quality coffees and equipment to brew your heart out… a nice back yard table to enjoy your morning coffee and evening… clean, spacious and fully furnished bedrooms, two great bathrooms with well stock towels and soaps and shampoo for an entire tribe… sparkling clean sheets.. large screen TV sets in each room… The house was inviting you to stay and enjoy your stay. The neighborhood is calm, clean and great with store fronts and restaurants in walking distance (5mins). The host was/is super nice and helpful and communicative, adding some personal touch to the nice experience that our stay was. We are going back, and I recommend you try it too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay for visiting DC

Very nice and quiet house that is located neat (15 minute walk) to the train to get into DC. Also very close to nice dining in Alexandria. Mark was very helpful to us with the check in process and we had no issues during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024