The Urban Sanctuary - Professionally Cleaned!

Modern, cozy and private 1 BD/1 BA English Basement in DC’s hottest neighborhood. Located in a historic row home on a quiet one-way street. Free street parking available as long as you follow the sign rules. Walk to restaurants, bars, and shops. Easy commute to tourist areas via public transportation or Uber. We live in the upstairs unit. The space *CLEANING: We are committed to the Airbnb Enhanced Cleaning program. The apartment is professionally cleaned in between each stay and also has personal sanitizing products such as antibacterial hand soap and sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, etc. *OVERVIEW: Walk score of 97! Located in the hot hipster neighborhood of Columbia Heights on a one-way street. Perfect balance of seclusion with amazing high quality restaurants, public transportation, groceries, restaurants with plenty of outdoor seating, and shops. Full kitchen, high speed Wi-Fi, laptop nesting table, and Smart TV. Perfect for business travelers and tourists. *CHECK-IN: Contactless 24 hour check-in. Combo lockbox for keys. No need to coordinate arrival. *SMOKE-FREE, PET FREE and DRUG-FREE: This is a 100% pet-free, smoke-free and drug-free apartment. No pets, smoking or drugs of any kind allowed. Any violation of this policy will result in the cancellation of your reservation and your removal. *NO PARTIES/GATHERINGS: Any violation of this house rule will result in immediate cancellation of your stay and removal from the apartment. *KITCHEN - Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, Brita pitcher, Keurig machine, etc. Fully stocked with coffee pods, cream & sugar, spices, tea, olive oil, breakfast granola bars, and basic condiments. Kitchen table with 2 chairs. *SLEEPING: Separate bedroom with full-size bed (58W x 82D x 48H). Sofa in living room easily converts to a full-size sleeper that fits 2 people. Fresh sheets, blankets and pillows. **Note: the sofa converts to a foam-like mattress and is not a traditional mattress which may not be ideal for a larger/heavier adult. It is ideal for kids, teens, and smaller adults.** *BATHROOM: Full bath with tub and shower. Stocked with towels and toiletries. Hair dryer. Iron and ironing board. *LIVING ROOM: Modern sectional sofa that converts to a bed. Large 42" flat screen smart TV with digital cable. *Wi-Fi: Fast WiFi with excellent capacity for virtual meetings and streaming. *LAUNDRY: In-unit stackable washer/dryer with detergent and dryer sheets. *KID/BABY: Pack-n-Play, stroller, baby toiletries, books, bath items, and toys. *BUSINESS TRAVEL: Strong Wi-Fi capacity for virtual meetings and streaming. Apartment is centrally located within DC and is 3 blocks from the metro. *TOURISTS: Tourist information provided along with suggestions for where to dine near the National Mall and the White House. 5 Metro stops from the National Mall. *PARKING: Free street parking available. Parking is fairly easy. Worst case scenario is that you will park 1 block away. *PROXIMITY: -5 great restaurants/bars within 1 block, 10+ more w/in 3 blocks -Bustling Diner/Bar/Wi-Fi Lounge, 1 block away -Bus line, 1 block away -Grocery stores, 3 blocks away -Trader Joe’s, short Uber ride -Metro accessible - 6 minute walk to Columbia Heights station (Green/yellow line) -3 Metro stops (7 minute ride) to Convention Center -5 Metro stops (12 minute ride) to National Mall, Capitol, Monuments and Smithsonian Museums -Capital Bikeshare station, 1 block away -For guests w/o a car it is easy to take Metro/Uber around and it is preferred over a car. SOUNDS OF THE CITY: Our home is a renovated Victorian rowhouse that was originally built in 1910. So you may hear the neighbors, a car, or us living above. Those are just the sounds of city life! SAFETY IN THE CITY: Sometimes we get questions about neighborhood "safety". This is tough to answer because we do not know how you would define "safe". However, we have lived in this neighborhood for over 15 years and it is our home and we love how walkable the neighborhood is with all of the eclectic restaurants and bars just around the corner. However, DC is a major city and you should be street smart and aware WHEREVER you are. You can make sure that you enjoy your trip by practicing good judgment. Do not play with your IT devices vulnerably on the metro, do not walk down dark streets alone at night, do not leave visible items in your car, be aware of your surroundings, etc. GENERAL: We love our neighborhood because everything is at your fingertips. Book your stay today! Guest access Easy self check-in! The apartment has a lockbox combo near the front door. You do not have to coordinate your arrival with us. Private and secure entrance/exit. Entire apartment all to yourself. We (the homeowners) live on the top two floors of the house and we have a separate living space. Other things to note *The sectional sofa pulls out to a full size bed with the capacity for 2 people. Extra pillows and blankets provided. *PARKING: This is the city so there are parking rules! No Parking during 2-hour street sweeping: MONDAY 9:30am-11:30 (March 1-October 31) TUESDAY 9:30am-11:30 (March 1-October 31) Check the street signs so you don't get a ticket. There is no fee or parking meters to park in our neighborhood. Please note that street parking is at your own risk and we are not liable should you decide to park on the street. Our home is a 100 year old Victorian. While it is renovated and modern, it doesn't not have a separate A/C meter in the basement. You can adjust the central A/C through the vents. There is central heat along with electric baseboard heaters that you can adjust. The temperature in the basement apartment stays constant and comfortable. Everyone leaves the apartment in great condition which we truly appreciate. Registration Details Hosted License: 5007242201001593