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Spacious Beautiful Home with Soul, Close to DC Sights, Easy Walk to Metro

Spacious Beautiful Home with Soul, Close to DC Sights, Easy Walk to Metro

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Interior
Living area
Dining
Dining

Overview of Spacious Beautiful Home with Soul, Close to DC Sights, Easy Walk to Metro

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Takoma Park, MD
  • Popular LocationCatholic University of America7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSmithsonian's National Zoo8 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Maryland, College Park10 min drive
  • AirportWashington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spacious Beautiful Home with Soul, Close to DC Sights, Easy Walk to Metro

Enjoy this custom-built home in a charming neighborhood within easy walking distance to the Takoma Metro. There is something special about this house, its spaciousness, its open layout - it invites good times and a relaxing place to be after a day in the city.

The house is wonderful; all the rooms are very large, with hardwood floors, high ceilings and lots of light. The huge kitchen with island and open breakfast room is easily the center of the home. Everyone loves to gather here. Right off the kitchen is the family room with French doors that take you out to a deck, where you can sit under 200 year old oak trees. This room has the TV, which you can also see from the kitchen. The gracious, separate dining room and inviting living room give everyone a place to spread out or to gather and entertain. Our piano is in the alcove in the living room.

The master bedroom with king-size bed has an adjoining, all-windowed office that has been turned into a separate smaller 4th bedroom. The two-room bath has the largest jacuzzi tub you've ever seen. The other two bedrooms offer restful spaciousness, with queen-sized beds, reading nooks and plenty of closet space. They share a recently remodeled bathroom at the end of the hall.

This house would be perfect for one family, 3 couples, 6 adults and 4-5 kids, or two families with children. Montgomery County has placed a limit of 6 adults, and up to 5 children.

Enjoy coffee on the front porch, or barbecuing on the back deck, or lounging in front of the TV. The openness of the house makes it an easy place to cook and share great meals, relax, and enjoy each other's company.

All amenities are provided, including: linens, fully equipped kitchen, flat-screen TVs, comfortable furniture on the front porch and back deck, w/d, central air. Guests have access to all parts of the home except the basement.

Kitchen
Coffee and tea provided
Coffee maker
Blender
Toaster
Fully supplied for cooking
Seating for 4-6 at table, stools at island

Dining room
Table extends for 10

Family Room
Smart TV

Living Room
Piano
Loveseat Sofa
Armchairs big and cozy and light and airy

Master Suite
King bed
Adjoining room with double futon
Twin memory foam fold up mattress
Large Jacuzzi
Wall mounted TV with Apple TV

Bedroom One
Queen bed
Twin memory foam floor mattress
Uses full bathroom down the hall

Bedroom Two
Queen bed
Twin cot
Uses full bathroom down hall

We are on a quiet street, near two parks and just two blocks from the heart of Old Town Takoma. It's a less than 10 minute walk up the street to the center of town, which has several great restaurants, and fun shops. There's everything you need to make your trip enjoyable and easy. The celebrated Takoma Farmers Market is on Sundays.

Go two more blocks from the center of town to catch the Takoma Metro. A straight walk from the house takes 15 minutes. If you'd rather drive up, there is a large parking lot at the station. The Metro train ride to the beautiful Union Station is just 10 minutes. You can be at the White House, the Mall or the National Gallery in less than 25 minutes.

There is a very nice woman and her young child living downstairs in an apartment in the basement. Please be considerate of noise. We have assured them that guests will be especially quiet between 10pm and 9am. Thank you!

Please park in the gravelly area at the side of the house, just near the side door, where there is room for 2 cars. If you have more than 2 cars, you must park any others down on Westmoreland Avenue. If you have visitors, please tell them this.

The cooktop is gas and its sparker isn't working well, so you have to use a lighter to light it. And if you are using the washing machine, please don't load it too full. It seems to want to stop mid-cycle if loaded more than about 1/2 or 2/3 full.

We are not allowing any parties or gatherings at the house. If you have any guests at all over to the house, please be sure to let them know about the parking and the apartment in the basement.

Please also let us know if you are planning on bringing a pet. The charge is $50/stay/pet.

Please leave the house in the condition you found it. Empty the trash and garbage and take the garbage to the garbage cans that are outside the mudroom door in the stall. There are also bins for recycling outside.

Please strip the sheets from the beds and leave them in one big pile. If you can start a load of wash for us, we would REALLY appreciate it --- especially if we have guests checking in the same day as you leave! Thank you!

We hope you enjoy the house as much as we do when we are there. Our neighbors are quiet and respectful, and we hope to keep everyone happy about having an Airbnb in the neighborhood!

We do have live TV, but not full on cable; and both of our TVs can stream HULU, Netflix, and Amazon Prime.

Property manager

Susan DeBonis

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Rambunctious kids are a problem for apart. below.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Dog pet fee is $50/pet/stay.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cars must be parked in off-street driveway by side of the house or on Westmoreland Avenue. No one should ever park on First Ave.
Attention should be paid to not making too much noise, to be considerate to tenants in downstairs apartment. Quiet hours between 10pm-8am.
No shoes in the house. No piano playing late in the evening or early in the morning. Rambunctious kids play outside, to keep disruptive noise down.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Takoma Park

This holiday home is located in Takoma Park. Union Station Shopping Center and Fashion Center at Pentagon City are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Smithsonian's National Zoo and Smithsonian Institution. Travelling with kids? Make time for National Air and Space Museum, or head to an event or a match at Capital One Arena.
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Takoma Park, MD

What's nearby

  • Catholic University of America - 7 min drive
  • Howard University - 7 min drive
  • Smithsonian's National Zoo - 8 min drive
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 10 min drive
  • University of Maryland, College Park - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Takoma Station - 13 min walk
  • Laurel Muirkirk Station - 17 min drive
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 15 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 19 min walk
  • Mid Atlantic Seafood - 14 min walk
  • Starbucks - 11 min walk
  • La Coop Coffee - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Beautiful Home with Soul, Close to DC Sights, Easy Walk to Metro pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Beautiful Home with Soul, Close to DC Sights, Easy Walk to Metro?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Beautiful Home with Soul, Close to DC Sights, Easy Walk to Metro on 16 May 2024 start from AU$658.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Spacious Beautiful Home with Soul, Close to DC Sights, Easy Walk to Metro?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Beautiful Home with Soul, Close to DC Sights, Easy Walk to Metro?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Beautiful Home with Soul, Close to DC Sights, Easy Walk to Metro located?

This family-friendly Takoma Park holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Rock Creek Park and Catholic University of America. Smithsonian's National Zoo and Smithsonian Institution are also within 6 miles (10 km). Takoma Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eva G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place for family stay forwedding
There were 5 adults and 1 child during the stay. We were all very comfortable and the property was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Pat's Day - March 2024
Spacious, well-appointed home in a neighborhood very close to DC. Lots of conversation areas, a big kitchen, and a large front porch with lots of seating. Nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house and neighborhood
We absolutely loved the house, location and proximity to Takoma Park and subway to downtown DC. The house is huge- plenty if space to spread out and having the ability to walk to the subway was a huge plus. Very clean, very comfortable and well stocked. We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maryland
House was immaculate and spacious. The place was a perfect retreat after a couple of long days. Nice neighborhood but close enough and convenient to town and events.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol K., Nashville, Tennessee USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly house in cool neighborhood
My husband and I stayed here along with our dog for over a week. We loved hanging out on the front porch and the back deck in the beautiful fall weather. The neighborhood was all decked out for Halloween and it was fun to walk our dog in the pedestrian friendly neighborhood and see all of the spooky decorations. We utilized the well stocked kitchen to make a roast, a pot of chili and brownies and slept well in the super comfy bed in the master bedroom. The Red Line Metro is about a 15 minute walk away or you can drive there and park in the lot on site. Takoma Park is a lot of fun with numerous restaurants and a Starbucks within walking distance. There is a Farmers Market on weekends which is a lot of fun. This is a great place to stay if you want to be within reach of all that DC has to offer, but want to say in a quieter neighborhood. We picked this home because it was pet friendly, but we would definitely like to stay here again even if we left our dogs at home. Thank you, Susan, for sharing your lovely home with us.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan DeBonis

Host profile image
I spent many years living in Washington DC working on national campaigns for child safety, sustainable agriculture, and fair trade. About 20 years ago, I was charmed by a man who loved the forest more than the city, and we moved to Hood River, Oregon on the promise that we would spend half our time on each coast. We now have a son in high school and spend most of our time in Hood River.

I love the Pacific Northwest, but I also love our special house and its adjoining little house, and our neighborhood in Takoma Park. Sharing our homes allows us to indulge my bi-coastal, country-city loyalties.

Why they chose this property

I'm excited to share our home with you. I bought this house when I was young and single. I paid for it by having housemates. We had a great time and many of us are still close friends today. With all the housemates, and all the friends visiting, and all the short-term stays, many people have enjoyed our home's welcome embrace. It sounds crazy, but you will know what I mean once you get there.

What makes this property unique

I also love the neighborhood. It's a quiet street, with many long-time neighbors. We've seen our children grow up, we know each other's pets. We shovel snow together when DC gets the big storms and then hole up in one of our houses to enjoy the stopping of time until the snow melts..
Through the warmer months, we love our front porch where we can look out onto the street, but also enjoy privacy because we are perched up high. It's a very pleasant walk to downtown/old town Takoma, where there are funky shops and wonderful restaurants. A mainstay of the town is the Sunday Farmer's Market. It's a sure place to run into someone you know.
The Takoma Metro can get you to Union Station in 10 minutes, Dupont Circle in 20. If you want to get to the Mall, you can transfer and be there in about 35-40 minutes.
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