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Bed & breakfast in Washington, near Smithsonian Institution ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119147900/119147874/88f1ce8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119147900/119147874/0c28d448.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119147900/119147874/9352b58e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119147900/119147874/bf803fc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119147900/119147874/f73da7ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Cozy bed & breakfast in charming Washington with Free parking. provides laundry facilities and more. 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Bed & breakfast near Smithsonian Institution Cozy bed & breakfast in charming Washington with Free parking. provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Cozy bed & breakfast in charming Washington with Free parking. offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like internet access. 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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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy bed & breakfast in charming Washington with Free parking. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cozy bed & breakfast in charming Washington with Free parking.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cozy bed & breakfast in charming Washington with Free parking.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cozy bed & breakfast in charming Washington with Free parking. located? > Located in Northeast, this bed & breakfast is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gallaudet University, Smithsonian Institution, and Union Station Shopping Center. United States Capitol and National Mall are also within 3 mi (5 km). H St & 13th St NE Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Benning Rd & 15th St NE Stop is 7 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy bed & breakfast in charming Washington with Free parking. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 1 external review