Summary:
♢ Upscale DC neighborhood of Crestwood, an island of serenity east of Rock Creek Park
♢ Private: you’ll have the apartment to yourself and your own temperature control with a dedicated mini split heating & cooling system
♢ Ample/easy/convenient street parking
♢ In-unit washer & dryer
♢ 5 minute drive and 20+ minute walk to Metro subway
♢ 5-10 minute walk to S4 and S9 Express bus or 15 minute taxi/Uber ride to downtown DC
The Space:
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As important as reading what the space offers, is understanding what it does not. Please read some of the main House Rules and notices:
✦ The neighborhood is mostly families with young kids and the elderly.
✦ No smoking and no parties
✦ No lighting fires (e.g., candles or incense) or smoking of any kind inside the unit, on premises, or in public spaces around the home is a fire hazard and/or is prohibited.
✦ The unit is strictly limited to the use of up to two paid guests only. Please do not invite, entertain or service other listed, paid guests that are not part of the reservation. For our safety, comfort, and peace of mind, without express written permission from the host, please do not bring such guests that are not on the reservation into our Airbnb at any time.
✦ Sorry, no pets allowed.
✦ No commercial activities or services of any kind (paid or unpaid) are permitted in the Airbnb, under DC law.
✦ The neighborhood is a designated drug-free zone. No drug use of any kind, including marijuana is permitted.
✦ This unit is in the lower level of our home. We live upstairs as a family of four (two young, school-aged children and two adults who hybrid work at home/office). The kids are in school M-F and often outdoors and out of the house on weekends. They are very sweet, I assure you, however, you may still hear them, especially before school and at dinner time. We also play basketball in the driveway, in front of the unit.
✦ Please note that the rental only includes the unit itself and the immediate entryway – the off-street parking pad/driveway, garage, and front and backyards are private and, unfortunately, not open to guests.
✦ Please do not park in the asphalt parking area behind the house, in the alley, or in the driveway of my neighbors! These are prohibited parking and your car can get towed! There is plenty of free street parking.
✦ Be mindful not to leave any valuables in your car, and especially do not make them visible. The street and public areas are not part of the Airbnb and not the host’s responsibility.
✦ Please check with the host if you plan to have packages delivered to our home, especially our front door. We cannot track, store, or otherwise be responsible for your packages and prefer not to be involved if guests want to have them delivered here.
✦ We have a small, simple kitchenette with an induction burner, a few pots/pans, very basic utensils (no big knives etc), no cooking vents, and a microwave. If you’re cooking a lot or anything beyond basic stuff, this will likely not be the place for you.
✦ Please note that there are outdoor (and absolutely no indoor) security cameras on the premises.
✦ Please be mindful of our family’s energy costs. Turn off all lights and the mini split heating & cooling system any time that you leave the house.
✦ $50 charge to guests for lost keys (if used/needed).
✦ The neighborhood is far from a busy, urban space – it is extremely quiet and residential. It is not a place where loud noises/music, disruption, or any sort of partying is welcomed.
✦ Tired of Airbnb units that ask you to mop, sweep, run a load of laundry, wash dishes, etc. etc.? Rest assured, you won’t have any chores here except to take out your trash (especially food) and recycling to maintain basic cleanliness. We have an amazing, professional, family-run crew that comes in with fresh linens and does a thorough clean.
✦ Come here for the same reason we, and all our neighbors live here: an escape, a getaway, and far enough from the action, yet still close to all DC has to offer.
If you ever need anything – please ask. We are very responsive and happy to help!
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Enjoy everything DC has to offer from the lower level of my family's home, in this inviting studio apartment! The space was designed by one of the area’s top architects and design firms and features high-end finishes, such as: Benjamin Moore’s color of the year, Simply White, throughout the home; rare and stylish Volga Blue granite countertops; a custom-made “barn-style” closet door; recessed dimmable lights; and a functional open concept layout. Key-less entry, through your own private entrance, makes check-in a breeze. Enjoy you own private, Carrier ductless mini-split heating & cooling system designed specifically for your own private use.
The unit is perfect for both business and relaxed pleasure visits to our nation’s capital. Just one mile away, you will find the nearest subway station, which can take you anywhere you need to be around the city and beyond. Even closer, and only a few blocks away, you can access the S9 Express and S4 buses, which take you straight down 16th Street, and into the heart of the District in minutes! There is also a Capital Bikeshare depot two blocks away and ample street parking.
For my outdoorsy guests, there are two beautiful parks for hiking, nearly adjacent to the home: Piney Branch Park and the District’s “crown jewel,” Rock Creek Park. Critically-acclaimed restaurants, cafes, and entertainment abound in the neighboring Columbia Heights, Petworth, Mt. Pleasant, and U Street Corridor areas of the city, which are close enough to be easily accessible, but far enough away for you to comfortably enjoy the serenity of our peaceful neighborhood—we are always happy to provide you with additional recommendations, if you’d like.
The studio can comfortably sleep up to a maximum of two (2) paid guests, whether on the ultra-relaxing Serta memory foam queen bed or the chic Room & Board-designed futon sofa bed. The unit comes fully-equipped with a kitchenette, featuring an induction burner, coffee maker, tea kettle, disposal, Delta Trinsic fixtures, full-size Samsung stainless steel fridge and freezer, as well as a washer & dryer for your laundering convenience. The studio also has a 40” SmartTV plus Roku to stream your favorite programs.
The Neighborhood:
Check out Airbnb's guide to my neighborhood → airbnb.com/things-to-do/d.c. ; airbnb.com/locations/washington-dc/16th-street-heights ;
This home is in Crestwood, a neighborhood with green lawns, beautiful houses, and quiet streets virtually devoid of traffic just to the north of Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant. And if you’ve never heard of Crestwood, you’re not alone. The relatively peaceful, upscale residential area that sits between 16th Street and Rock Creek Park is located near some of the city’s more popular neighborhoods, but is simultaneously isolated.
Crestwood is distinctly quieter than neighborhoods just a few blocks away, and there’s almost no through traffic. Many of the homes sit on large plots of land that haven’t been subdivided for new construction, and just about every lawn is green and dotted with flowering bushes. Crestwood is essentially an island of serenity east of the Park.
Getting Around:
I highly recommend using ride-sharing services:
lyft.com / invited/ 5STARSTAY
Code: 5STARSTAY
→ Metro bus stops nearby
→ 10 minute drive to the nearest metro station, Georgia Ave-Petworth
Other Things to Note:
Additional Rules and Notifications:
Do NOT flush anything other than toilet paper. No feminine products, baby wipes, condoms, nor paper towels should be flushed at any time. If it is found that any of these items have been flushed and clog the septic system you will be held responsible for the cost of repair.
NO smoking, no candles, no incense or lighting flames of any kind please (fire hazard). And no parties!
This is an extremely quiet, calm part of DC. We ask all guests to please be courteous to my neighbors and others at this property by keeping noise volumes at a reasonable level at ALL times. From 10 PM - 8 AM please adhere to very strict quiet hours, where noise is kept to an absolute minimum.
Though there is no private driveway off-street parking, there is ample off-street parking for guests. We do ask that you please be sure to park in a manner that allows the most number of cars to park on the street (e.g., you should be able to fit two cars if you park directly in front of our home). Do not, under any circumstances, ever park in the driveway next door or in the driveway at our home, where the Airbnb is located.
While we do feel comfortable and safe in the area, we do urge all guests to be very mindful of their belongings in their vehicles and in the unit – make sure to always lock doors and keep valuables out of sight! By making this booking you accept the responsibility for your vehicle and its belongings and acknowledge that the street is a public space over which the hosts have no responsibility.
We have a strict absolutely no smoking policy, in conjunction with Airbnb and we will charge a $200 cleaning fee due immediately if we find traces of smoking in the house and/or smoking related debris on the deck/yard and any areas of the house and the yards. This policy also includes no smoking of E-Cigarettes inside the house however you are free to smoke outside as long as there is no debris left and fire hazard to the house and neighbors.
