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Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Overview of Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Washington, District of Columbia
  • Popular LocationWalter E. Washington Convention Center4 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Mall19 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhite House20 min walk
  • AirportWashington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)41 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 5
1200 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
    1 bunk bed
Common area
    1 sleep sofa/futon
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo

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About the neighborhood

Washington

Heart of Washington.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Washington D.C. apartment, you'll find Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena. National Mall and White House are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 4 min walk
  • Capital One Arena - 13 min walk
  • National Mall - 19 min walk
  • White House - 20 min walk
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • 7th St. Convention Center Station - 3 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 9 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Unconventional Diner - 1 min walk
  • Marriott Marquis Lobby Bar - 5 min walk
  • The Capital Burger - 6 min walk
  • Yardbird - 7 min walk
  • Rumi’s Kitchen - 6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley

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This elegant, historic (circa 1873) townhouse is located among other stately town-homes on a tree-lined street just 1/2 block from the new Walter E. Washington Convention Center off Blagden Alley. The property has a pedigree as the home of the first African American Senator to serve a full term in office, Senator Blanche Kelso Bruce of Mississippi. The 1200 square foot apartment recently underwent a full renovation. You will enjoy spaciousness, recessed lighting, modern leather furniture, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, dining seating for 8, laundry facilities, and a fireplace (no fires please for safety). The large bedroom has a queen bed, a bunk bed, bay window with desk, large walk-in closet with organizers. The full bath features bamboo walls and has a tub/shower combination and a stacking washer dryer.

AMENITIES
One-bedroom apartment accommodates up to a family of 5 (queen bed, bunk bed for 2, convertible sofa),
Work From Home! You will find a work desk in a spacious alcove and fast WIFI,
Updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances,
Central AC and heat,
Full bath with combination bath-shower,
Washer adn dryer,
Two 40" TVs.

TRANSPORTATION:
Metro Stops: Mt Vernon Sq-Convention Center – Yellow & Green Lines

LOCATION
The new Convention Center/Blagden Alley area radiates urban cool. You'll be just 5 blocks away from landmarks like the National Portrait Gallery and the National Museum of American Art. The White House and the National Gallery of Art on the National Mall are both an 11-block walk. If you are here for a concert or sporting event the Verizon Center is just 6 blocks away. You'll be able to run most errands on foot, not to mention walking to a variety of really wonderful and interesting restaurants and cafes (check out Kinship, The Dabney, All Purpose Pizza, La Colombe, Rogue 24, and Corduroy). There's also a Giant supermarket two blocks away if you'd prefer to eat at home in your peaceful space.
Do you like to shop? The CityCenter DC complex boasts a host of temptations, including Kate Spade, Allen Edmonds, Hugo Boss--and a Tumi store if you need additional luggage for new purchases! You'll also be walking distance from several popular downtown DC neighborhoods, including the lively Blagden Alley Historic area, Penn Quarter, DuPont Circle, 14th and U.
Blagden Alley residents embrace the historic roots of the neighborhood; the convenience of the new modern convention center and the Metro; and the chicness of this neighborhood.

TRANSPORTATION
You won't need a car. The Mt Vernon - Convention Center Metro is 1.5 blocks away. Union Station, nearby, is a transportation hub for the mid-Atlantic region. The station contains two train lines (AMTRAK; and MARC trains to and from Maryland). Also accessible are the Metro's Red Line; Metrobuses; the "Circulator" Bus; tour operators; rental cars; and bikes.

Property manager

Charlotte Perry

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number Long-Term+Only

Property is also known as

Freshly Renovated Historic Home Convention Center/blagden Alley
Freshly Renovated Historic Home Convention Center/blagden Alley
1635-92219

Frequently asked questions

How close is Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley to the airport?

This apartment is 6.8 mi (17-min drive) away from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but MGM National Harbor Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley to downtown Washington?

This apartment is 0.2 mi away from Washington.

Freshly renovated 1 bedroom in Historic Home- Convention Center/Blagden Alley Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ali S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great 3 months in Blagden Alley!
Great stay with responsive host and huge property!
Stayed 70 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great basement apartment in a hip neighborhood for food and proximity to metro/museums
Apartment was great for our family of 4 (2 teenagers) having plenty of space with nice kitchen and living room area. We were in town for a 5 day trip to be a tourist and visit museums. Shaw neighborhood is great for restaurants. Proximity to Metro Center Station is a huge plus for days you don’t feel like making the walk to or from the museums and monuments. Minutes away from CVS and seconds away from a liquor store were a plus. Fun fact is this is the Blanche Bruce House (look it up) and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1975. Overall a great home base for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blagden Alley
Overall, we had a great time at this property. Location was perfect and lots of good eats and coffee nearby. Liked the Blagden Alley walk, art, cafés and bars. Felt like finding a secret restaurant/bar that other people didn’t know existed. Unconventional Diner was great and I highly recommend. Also, All Purpose Pizza was great as well as Le Columbe Coffee and the Calico Bar in Blagden Alley; outstanding all around. Metro was right across Convention Center and convenient. The accommodations were clean and everything worked. Some of the furniture is not constructed well but the kitchen and bath were highly functional and clean. 5 stars for that! One thing I would have liked having is a cable TV option to watch all sports and channels (Sunday and Monday football could only be found in Spanish and many other options required paid access) for the “wind down” time in the evening. You will also hear people upstairs moving about at all times of night. First night was the worst with footsteps/walking back and forth above the back bedroom late at night but this got much quieter as the rest of the week went on. We had one evening where the owner’s 18yo kid elected to throw a social gathering upstairs on a Friday night that fortunately quieted down around 10:30. We contacted management and they were very responsive to this and gave us a credit for the hassle. Excellent communication and service the whole way through. Overall, loved the location and history of this spot (Senator Blanche K. Bruce living here) and the cool urban vibe found in the restaurants and bars. Thanks for making our stay in DC a great one.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect location
my teenage daughter and i stayed in the property for a week while i had a conference at the convention center. the location was perfect. the kitchen had everything we needed and a grocery store was a short walk away. we felt safe everywhere in the neighborhood. we did a lot of walking, but also enjoyed the metro being a block away, and a few times used Uber which was always quickly available and reasonable. we appreciated having a washer and dryer on site. also it was nice to have enough dishwasher detergent and laundry soap for the week provided. and both a dip coffee maker and keurig were provided (with coffee filters) the bed arrangement was fine for my daughter and I, a queen bed with a set of bunks in the bedroom. it would not work if you were looking for more privacy between beds. only small downsides -tap water had an off taste and there did not seem to be a working water filter -mattress on the bed was lower quality than the rest of the furnishings (it was too soft and you could feel the coils.) you could hear people on the floor above the bedroom, they seemed to be having dinner about the time we were settling for bed -my daughter did school work while i was gone and we could not get the lights above the desk in the bedroom to work these were all small things, we would stay here again for any DC trip, but especially if we were attending an event at the convention center
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy subway access
You don’t need a car with the subway so close. Good communication from Charlotte, but the broken ice maker wasn’t addressed. The washer did get repaired while we were there. The queen bed and bed linens need to be replaced. Terrible mattress and the bedcover has holes in it, the sheets and pillows are pilled…..just worn out. Location is good. Interesting history on the house. Cleaning lady was very nice. Charlotte checked in on us the second day of our stay to address the needed appliance repairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Van D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The location of the property is excellent. The apartment has all facilities as advertised and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay, walks to the Mall and easy metro travel to other museums. Some constructive comments: 1) We found the bed uncomfortable with the coils having not much lining on top; we resorted to using the duvet of the bunk as a mattress toping to get a bit more comfort. 2) We arrived late on Friday after-hour. Access information is excellent, except we found the bathroom door locked in the inside. I tried to call afterhour/ emergency number but there was just a recorded message and we did not receive any returned phone call for the rest of our stay. Fortunately my partner had a pin and managed to get the bathroom door opened for use. 3) Thirdly, we felt some freshening up of the apartment internally (eg. curtain washing, window cleaning) and some tidying of the building ground (some sweeping of the entrance steps, garden planting tidying...) would make the apartment much much more attractive and pleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming everything!
Charlotte was a Great Host! The apt was cozy & in great location ! I’ll definitely stay here again! Thank you 🙏🏼! Cheers!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, nice and clean
We loved staying at this location! It was clean, and close to so many activities. The only downside was whoever stayed in the unit above us liked to walk across the unit at all hours of night, and that was noisy. That being said, we would stay at this place again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to metro, very nice flat!
We stayed in this area of DC prior but having a nice large flat to stay in was wonderful! Well stocked with all you need, drip & Kureg coffee makers, full size frig, dishwasher, oven/stove, dishes etc… Very close to Metro ! One block away!! Many great places to eat close by and grocery store within easy walking distance. My only suggestions would be to have nightlights, floor or table lamps, refresh with new pillows ( beds were comfortable), and have sign marking flat outside door( we thought we were up the stairs) - this is ground or sidewalk level (lowest level of building but very updated & clean), outside entry could be more inviting. Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
This property is exactly as shown and described. The location cannot be beat, the shady, tree lined street is a welcome respite from the busy streets in the area. The manager was quick to respond to one request, I highly recommend this property and this host!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022