This awesome DC townhouse is right in the heart of U Street, North Shaw, and Columbia Heights. You’ll be within walking distance of everything you need when you stay here.
You’ll be super close to the 930 Club, Howard University, and all the amazing U Street restaurants and nightlife. Just a quick metro/Uber/Lyft to the monuments, museums, and all that DC has to offer! There’s a brand new Whole Foods just steps away!
Oh, and the best part? There are two on-site parking spaces that are FREE!
Property Highlights:
• Homey 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom private home
• Three stories townhome with no basement; two separate aboveground units.
• Two full eat-in kitchens with stainless steel appliances
• Large open concept entertaining spaces
• Equipped with smart locks for easy self-check-in and access
• Fast Wifi internet
• Two sets of in-unit front-load washers and dryers
• Complimentary Keurig coffee and tea
Home Layout:
• 3rd Floor: (Unit A) 1 primary bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 junior bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and laundry closet
• 2nd Floor: (Unit A) eat-in kitchen, living room, and powder room
• Ground Floor with Interior Foyer: (Unit B) eat-in kitchen, living room, 1 primary bedroom, and laundry closet.
• No access to the owner’s unit
4 Sleeping Arrangements:
• Bedroom #1 (3rd Floor) - Queen size bed
• Bedroom #2 (3rd Floor) - Queen size bed
• Bedroom #3 (3nd Floor) - Queen size bed
• Bedroom #4 (Ground Floor) - Queen size bed
Parking and Getting Around:
Two free on-site parking spaces are included behind our home. Instructions will be provided with check-in instructions.
House Rules:
We're delighted to welcome you into our home! Please review, understand, and agree to comply with our House Rules before booking.
We're committed to making your home-sharing experience unforgettable. We love living here, and we're confident you will, too.
Thank you for choosing our home!
Stephen and Ivan
District Cottage
• Self check-in with Yale smart locks after 4:00 PM.
• If you arrive early and need to drop off your luggage, please feel free to stop by our home after 12:00 PM.
Guests can move between Units A and B without stepping outside through the interior foyer.
Check-in: Smart locks will automatically grant access at 4:00 PM.
Check-out: Smart locks will automatically revoke access at 11:00 AM.
I am here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. Our home offers a self check-in/check-out process. You'll receive detailed instructions five days before your arrival, and on the night before your departure.
If you have any questions during your stay, we are only a message away!
Fun area of DC. In Washington’s U Street corridor, you’ll find tons of history—from Civil War to jazz legends—with lots of shopping, dining, and nightlife. Close Metro (subway) access or quick Uber/Lyft/Taxi to all the DC has to offer. A brand new Whole Foods is steps away!
- Parking
Two free private parking spaces are available to guests. Instructions will be provided before check-in.
- Metro
10-minute walk to the U Street or Columbia Heights Metro stations.
10-minute ride down to the National Monuments or 15-minutes to DCA airport
- Uber/Lyft/Taxi
Get picked up within minutes right in front of the house
• Please note that DC has a city wide rat problem. During summer months, they will be out and about minding their own business on the streets throughout DC. We are doing our best to control them since our local government’s response has been lacking.
• This is our primary home. We've locked some rooms, doors, and drawers to secure our personal belongings, but the rest of the house is yours to enjoy!
• We take great pride in keeping our home sparkling clean, and we appreciate your help maintaining that standard during your stay. Your contribution makes all the difference in offering a top-notch home-sharing experience for everyone. Thank you!
• Guests within a 50-mile radius of DC must message us before booking.
• Pets are not permitted.
• No parties, pre-games, or events. Visitors limited to one or two close friends or family members.
• Quiet hours are in effect from 10PM to 8AM every day.
• Loud speakers are not allowed for playing loud music at any time.
• Shoes are not permitted inside the house.
• No smoking allowed, with a violation fee of $300 per night.
• Additional overnight guests beyond the reservation will incur a fee of $30 per person per night.
• Unauthorized late checkouts past 11:00 AM will incur a fee of $100 per extra hour.
• Left the home sticky/dirty or requires a deep cleaning [Fee: $200 to cover cleaner’s cost]
