Title: Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=94425759&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life Vacation home with a fitness center, 7-minute walk to Howard University ## Photo gallery for Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life (Washington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94430000/94425800/94425759/w910h683x57y0-50811cde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life (Washington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94430000/94425800/94425759/w508h683x258y0-9480395b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life (Washington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94430000/94425800/94425759/w908h683x58y0-aa1bcce9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life (Washington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94430000/94425800/94425759/w1024h572x0y56-45c7e92b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life (Washington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94430000/94425800/94425759/w910h683x57y0-c4ab4b23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Howard University, Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life provides a firepit, laundry facilities, and a gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1620 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Gym - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life Calm and comfortable house with beautiful decor. This house built in 1910, has a quaint front porch and back patio with a fire-pit for sitting and mingling no matter the weather. Perfectly situated north of Shaw, east of Columbia Heights, and south of Petworth, this house is a little oasis from the hustle and bustle of an otherwise busy city, while still offering accessibility to it. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Things to do - Gym ### 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 - Unit size: 1,620 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108730000/108729800/108729726/5aa92767.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2-bedroom bed & breakfast in amazing Washington with WiFi, fitness room Northwest - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Gym - Tennis court 6.8 3 reviews CA $255 CA $466 total includes taxes & fees Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=108729726&PinnedHotelID=108729726&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22400/22318/36860502.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion Northwest - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 8.4 Very good 1,579 reviews CA $171 CA $198 total includes taxes & fees Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=22318&PinnedHotelID=22318&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/538600/538542/13d7c856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington, D.C. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 5007242201000387 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.93087%2C-77.02249&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FpCBDYJfYMftL4Ne2oKNL4zZYw8=) Washington, DC #### What's nearby - Howard University \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Washington Hospital Center \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Rock Creek Park \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Catholic University of America \- 6 min drive \- 1.5 km - Smithsonian's National Zoo \- 6 min drive \- 2.2 km #### Getting around - Georgia Ave. Petworth Station - 9 min walk - New Carrollton Station - 14 min drive - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Midlands - ‬3 min walk - ‪Howard China - ‬6 min walk - ‪Harrar Coffee & Roastery - ‬6 min walk - ‪St Vincent Wine - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Wonderland Ballroom - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life? ### What time is check-out at Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life? ### Where is Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life located? ## Have a question? 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