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The Guest Suite
Open floor plan studio with parking & easy access to Old Town Alexandria, Nat’l Harbor, and DC via public transit, or with your own car. Located in a quiet neighborhood, the suite house has its own outdoor deck with a private seating & dining area. Inside is just over 500 sqft and has a large couch, twin and queen size beds, kitchenette, full bath with tub and desk and chair for remote workers. Additional inflatable twin mattress available by request. Well behaved and house trained pets welcome.

Adorable English Basement on 15th St
Cute English Basement Studio Unit with One Queen Bed. The unit has exclusive and direct access to 15th Street and is a completely separate unit of the townhome. Enjoy a quiet studio with features like a tempurpedic mattress and a comfortable rest in a in a beautiful neighborhood. The place is a block away from the restaurants, cafes, steps away from Dupont Circle and U Street and also a 8-minute walk to the metro and 5-minute walk to Trader Joe’s grocery. A bike share station is 50 ft away.

DC Treehouse - Charming, private 1-bdrm ADU in DC
Come to DC to work or play but stay here to relax. DC can be a busy, loud, fast-moving city at times, but the space we've cultivated here is a tranquil escape from the commotion without having to leave the city. This private 1 bedroom accessory dwelling unit has a full bathroom, full kitchen, laundry machines, desk/workspace, dining table, and small porch with table and chairs for a morning cup of coffee or evening cocktail surrounded by trees. We're hosts focused on hospitality, join us!

Capitol Hill Carriage House
Nestled in the heart of the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, this beautifully renovated carriage house is the perfect home base for your Washington DC adventure. The house is decorated with modern furnishings and amenities to make your stay enjoyable. The kitchen is fully equipped with appliances and cookware and the bedroom boasts a queen-size bed, while the bathroom has a full washer and dryer. A short walk to nearby restaurants and shops, and quick walk to Metro make getting around easy!

Gorgeous Two-Story Guesthouse w/ Driveway & W/D
This spacious cottage is the perfect home base for families, couples, or professionals exploring DC. Start the day with breakfast made in a fully stocked chef's kitchen. Take a short walk to the Rhode Island Ave metro (Red Line), Catholic University, trendy Brookland restaurants, breweries, yoga studio, and grocery store. Rent a bike from Capital Bikeshare and hop on the nearby Metropolitan Bike Trail. At night, relax with a glass of wine around a cozy fire pit table on our cobblestone patio.

DC Delights: Capitol Sights, Eats, Museums+Parking
Stay in the heart of Historic Capitol Hill at this fabulous 2-level Carriage House, offering the perfect blend of charm, privacy, and unbeatable location in Washington, DC. 5 beautiful blocks from Union Station, you’ll be within easy walking distance to the Capitol Bldg, top-rated restaurants, parks, & everything the city has to offer—all while enjoying the quiet comfort of your own private retreat. Explore, work, or relax, this is the perfect home away from home for your next DC adventure.

Sunny, Stylish Carriage House with a View
Welcome to my private carriage house retreat! This stylish and quiet guesthouse with a blend of old farmhouse and modern features is a block from the heart of the Del Ray neighborhood. Separate from the owner’s home, the sunny second-floor guesthouse combines privacy, style, and convenience to nearby shops and restaurants. Features a kitchenette, stylish sitting and bedroom with tons of light, heart pine floors, bathroom with radiant floor heating, high-speed internet, and ample storage.

Two-story Historic Carriage House in Vibrant Area
Free standing, two-story, spacious carriage house with full kitchen, living room, dining space, bedroom, and 1.5 baths. Complete privacy. Located in a historic alley, 2-blocks from the metro, within walking distance of the convention center, downtown, City Center, and 14th St corridor. Reach numerous restaurants, cafes, shops, and other amenities by walking. If you do not want to be out in the city, there is enough room to spread out and relax. There is no parking at the property. No pets.

Metro Magic! Spotless 2-Level Guest House+Parking
Welcome to your charming two-level Capitol Hill escape! 1.5 blocks from Metro and mere steps from the US Capitol/National Mall, this gem offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Relax in a plush full-size bed with your own private bath and handy washer/dryer. Cook up a storm in the full kitchen, dine in style, or unwind on the cozy sofa bed. Stroll to award-winning eateries, quirky boutiques, and sip the city’s finest coffee. Free parking permit to keep your ride hassle-free.

Vibrant + Artsy - mins to NavyYard, CapHill, Dtown
1 bed 1 bath bright artsy basement unit with private rear (alley) entrance in colorful urban Anacostia neighborhood. Short term rental created to be your home away from home for however long you stay. Conveniently located 2 blocks to multiple bus stops, 1 mile from Anacostia Metro station, and a 10-minute ride to Downtown DC. Sleeps up to 5 but most optimal for 2 people. (Starting July 13, the space will only be available for up to 4 people as the yellow futon sofa will be removed.)

Carriage House Studio in the Heart of DC
Our renovated carriage house studio is located in one of DC's best neighborhoods, just two blocks from bustling 14th Street (Logan Circle), 17th Street (Dupont Circle), and U Street. It's close to downtown DC with the White House about a mile away and the National Mall close by! 14th Street is a two-minute walk and offers the best restaurants, bars, and shops in DC. Our studio is the perfect location for visiting friends, sightseeing, and exploring all that DC has to offer.

Sunny Capitol Hill Carriage House
This quiet carriage house is nestled in one of DC’s prettiest neighborhoods. It’s within walking distance to the Capitol dome, the Supreme Court, Libraries of Congress, the Eastern Market metro station, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and more. It’s a clean, modern, climate controlled studio apartment with a queen sized bed, efficiency style kitchenette, washer and dryer, and bathroom. It has its own entrance, separated from the main house by a courtyard.
Popular amenities for Washington guesthouses
Family-friendly guesthouses

Updated unit near Petworth Metro

Bright Cozy Guesthouse in Sterling

Downtown Falls Church, Brand New Studio Apartment

Private two story guesthouse in Takoma Park

Pristine by DC, FEDEX field &UMD

Renovated Basement with Private Entrance

Entire, private, cozy carriage house with parking

DC Garden House - Modern 4-Person Stay by Metro
Guesthouses with a patio

Nutrition Library Suite, Bethesda NIH Neighborhood

Charming Capitol Hill Carriage House

Casita Del Ray — Alexandria Studio Apartment

Lovely one bedroom w/a fireplace & outdoor space

“LOVE SHACK” alley guesthouse in DC’s HOTTEST AREA

New Private Guest House in Historic Area & Near DC

Entire 2-BR house with a padio

Hillier Cottage: Private 1br + Loft
Guesthouse rentals with a washer and dryer

Historic 2BR Rowhouse 3 blks to Capitol & parking

Beautiful New Apartment Surrounded by Nature

Spacious Guest House 10-15 min to DC

NoVA guest house

Garden Suite

Charming Studio with Free Parking & Private Entry

Urban Cottage,MD minutes from DC/National Harbor

Private Sunny Cottage with King Bed + Yard / Patio
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Explore 110 vacation rentals in Washington
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Family-friendly vacation rentals
20 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities
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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
70 properties have a dedicated workspace
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110 of Washington vacation rentals include wifi access
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4.8 Average rating
Washington stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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Washington’s top spots, include National Mall, National Museum of Natural History, and Nationals Park
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