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English Basement One Block From Library of Congress- Capitol Hill

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Washington, DC
  • United States Capitol
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Smithsonian Institution
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Union Station Shopping Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Washington

With a stay at this vacation home in Washington (Capitol Hill), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of National Mall and Smithsonian Institution. .This vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from United States Capitol and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Union Station Shopping Center.
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What's nearby

  • United States Capitol - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Mall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Washington Navy Yard - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Eastern Market Station - 8 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 17 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tune Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bullfeathers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Good Stuff Eatery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tunnicliff's Tavern - ‬6 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.

English Basement One Block From Library of Congress- Capitol Hill

English basement studio of this newly rebuilt town house is in Capitol Hill Historic district. This efficiency basement room has one queen bed with one shower (full bath) and a sleeper sofa (full /almost queen bed), with all amenities you could need, including a kitchen, microwave, oven, dishwasher and washer/dryer combo. There are utensils, pots, pans, plates, knives and everything you will need in a kitchen. Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, iron, ironing board are also provided. Flat screen TV and internet connection are provided too.

Located just 3 blocks from the Capitol, 4 blocks from the Supreme Court, and a little more than one block from the Library of Congress, this property is in a very safe neighborhood with easy street parking. We will provide temporary parking permit for street parking if guests give us the tag number and state of registration before arrival. The Mall, Smithsonian museums, and other popular tourist attractions are within walking distance. In addition, there are two and a half blocks of a wide variety of restaurants, bars, stores and banks just one block away from the house.

Also just moments away, guests can find bus stops and bike share station to explore the city. There are also two metro stations (Eastern Market and Capitol South) only 3 and a half and 4 blocks away. Nationals baseball park is a little more than a mile away.

We take safety seriously. There are three different kinds of carbon monoxide alarm in the basement and fire sprinkler (concealed under round plates on the ceiling). People who want to be green can rejoice as Solar panels power the house. There is a separate thermostat for the basement for you to control the temperature. Entrance is separate from the main house and has keyless lock.

Thank you very much to the guests who stayed with us and gave us nice reviews.
If you need more bedrooms and bathrooms, check out Property number 920276 hosted by the same manager.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Peter

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

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 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, 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
Property Registration Number 5007262201002047

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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English Basement One Block From Library of Congress- Capitol Hill Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Small studio walking distance to all sites. I stayed with my daughter to tour DC. The host had great communication and provided milk and eggs. I would come back here with a party of two or maybe three
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renjini A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very

I stayed here with my son for 2 days and had a wonderful experience. The host was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. The basement apartment was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The location is great, close to landmarks in Washington DC. Highly recommended for short stays!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and compact

We enjoyed our weekend in this clean, cozy, comfortable apartment. The neighborhood is safe, quiet, close to restaurants and other attractions. We easily walked to it from Union train station upon our arrival. It is also close to the Metro station at Eastern Market. The host is very easy to communicate with and graciously allowed us early check-in. Our family lives in the neighborhood so we hope to stay here again the next time we visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location! Safe, close & stocked!

We loved this place! Stayed with our adult daughters for several days. Owner communication was helpful & informative. 5 minute walk to Library of Congress. Very close to a variety restaurants & shops. Very safe, beautiful neighborhood with ample street parking. Stocked with coffee, snacks, cereal, milk & eggs! Hotel room size but all the appliances of a studio apartment. Would definitely recommend and hope to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Randall R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Location

The location of this Vrbo is great for anything within walking distance of Capitol Hill. I rented this basement apartment for a short notice trip to DC, primarily for the price and location.The steps down to the only entrance were awkward and may be difficult if one is challenged by stairs. This place was SMALL but adequate for a single person on a short trip. The bed, kitchen, dining table were all located in the 300ish sq. ft. room with a tiny bathroom attached. The shower was as big as the other part of the bathroom. The bed was located at the foot of the basement stairs, which were "closed" by something that looked like cardboard. The ceiling was covered by foam squares that appeared to be for sound deadening. They may have helped with voices or television sounds, but I heard every step of the two in the room above. Thankfully they stopped walking at a reasonable hour.The kitchen was surprisingly well stocked. A few dozen eggs, coffee, snacks, etc. was a pleasant surprise even though I had purchased some groceries.Communication with the owner was very good. No complaints there. Location was perfect for what I needed. Neighborhood seemed relatively safe. I was very luck being able to park just a few doors down, but I don't think you could expect that. In the end, it served its purpose. I won't rent this place if travelling to DC again. A hotel would be better but were near triple regular price due to a historic event in that time period.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Nice capital hill location. Just a short walk to Capital, Supreme Court and library of congress. The neighborhood was very nice and has lots of options for food as well. Great host too!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy A., IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great neighborhood!

This property was close to where we wanted to be. It had most of what we needed and the check in/communication was phenomenal. The washer/dryer does not dry your clothes just so people can be aware. But it was a comfortable place for a couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Book it now!

We had an amazing stay at Peter's English basement! His communication was excellent from start to finish, making the entire process seamless. The space was extremely comfortable and impeccably clean—just what we needed for our trip. The location is unbeatable! My wife and I visited for the Bruce Springsteen concert and had a blast exploring local restaurants and bars beforehand. We even enjoyed the Eagles game at Tom’s Watch Bar, which was so much fun! On concert day, we spent hours at the Wharf soaking in the atmosphere. We can't wait to come back! Highly recommend this gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Q., Milton, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Location for Our Trip To D.C.

This VRBO was exactly what we needed. The Library of Congress was a quick walk away so getting to my training class was easy. The neighborhood was quiet and beautiful. We enjoyed taking walks in the afternoons to look at the historic homes. We went to many of the wonderful resturants close by. We spent two days walking to the Capital, the Smithsonians, etc... Everything was clean and cozy with plenty of coffee and snacks. Peter was clear in all of his communications and it was nice knowing we could reach out if we had any questions. This will definately be where we stay when we come back again. Thanks so much for a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Located in a quiet and safe neighborhood but within easy walking distance to some great restaurants and lots of DC sites (Capitol, Supreme Court, and LOC).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location!

Very clean property. Easy walking distance to the Metro, restaurants and Capital sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrislyn.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location in DC

It was a great experience. Close to restaurants and accessible walking to some of the east side monuments/places. Loved every bit of our stay. We will be back if we need to stay again. Communication was great and the host was very helpful and communicative.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness

English basement 5 stars

This was our second stay at the English Basement. Peter is an excellent host and very helpful. The place was stocked with milk, eggs, water, cereal and snacks. The AC worked well and was much appreciated during our heat-wave visit. The location is perfect for us. We walk a lot and were able to walk to a Nationals game, as well as monuments and museums. It is also close to a metro station. The neighborhood was safe and secure. We often walked home after 10 pm and never had any problems. We will definitely stay here again for our next visit to DC.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Everything you need. Awesome neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy P., Plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Apartment-Great Location

Our host was attentive to details. The apartment was well stocked. The location could not have been more convenient to Capitol and the Mall and restaurants and services
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location.

Great location, particularly if you want to visit the Capitol or try to attend a SCOTUS argument. Good communication with the host, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Clean, comfortable, well stocked with breakfast food, walking distance to capital. Host is very interested in keeping guests happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Can’t beat the location. Well stocked kitchen and very clean. Definitely will use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

K R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, Location, Location!!!

Cute, small studio apartment two blocks from the Library of Congress, so walking distance to all main sites in DC. Trader Joes, Eastern Market, restaurants, and metro stations all within 1/2-mile walk. Neighborhood felt very safe, even at night. Studio is well equipped w/everything needed to cook meals. Peter had eggs, milk, cereal, snacks, and various spices stocked too so check in first before heading to the store. Blinds and shades do not provide total coverage from the outside lights at night and the fridge has a continuous light on the water dispenser. If kids are staying upstairs, the running around can be heard above you. None of these bothered us but was just an observation. Peter was prompt with messaging and checking in with our stay. A perfect place for two - we highly recommend this apartment and will stay here again when we return to DC.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property and location

Clean, well-equipped apartment within easy walking distance of major Washington sites and attractions. Safe, wonderful historic DC neighborhood. Owner was friendly, incredibly helpful, and very easy to communicate with. An ideal property for anyone interested in a DC stay for work or play.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well stocked & great location

We were able to walk the capital and national library of congress. The host was helpful and very informative. The bathroom was was nice and spacious. The kitchen was well stocked, good breakfast items were provided and they even had detergent available for laundry.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

anthony v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Clean and good spot in dc
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Capital Hill apartment

This property location was amazing. Very walkable, safe and clean neighborhood. We felt very safe walking home at night and leaving our car on the street. The apartment was clean and well stocked. There were even a dozen eggs, a gallon of milk and cereal for us to enjoy. The host, Peter, went above and beyond. He informed us when we had to move our car for street cleaning and checked in on us to see if we needed anything, he even sent us a message that a storm was coming! The apartment is small but clean and comfortable. It was perfect for our family as we just needed a place to sleep and make dinners and wash clothes as needed. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great rental

We had a great time, all 16 of us ranging from 75-10 years old! Peter was great to work with!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Lakewood, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick DC work trip

Great location, comfortable and very clean bed/suite, fully stocked, plus street parking. What else could a business traveler want/need? Close to the Capitol plus plenty of dining etc just a couple blocks away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023