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Explorers Paradise Walk to Capitol!

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Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Terrace/patio
Interior
TV, offices

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Explorers Paradise Walk to Capitol!

Summary:
Relax in splendor while the city is right outside your door! Walk to the Capitol and return to luxury when you stay at our home sweet haven! Easy access to public transportation!

A parking pass is available and must be requested in advance, simply sign up, request, and print (BEFORE you travel)!

We are very family friendly and are happy to offer an umbrella stroller, infant carseat, high chair and bassinet for use during your stay. Available upon request, please send us a note!

The Space:
The property is equipped with full kitchen, internet access, home essentials, and a gorgeous shared patio!

We can accommodate up to 6 guests in the queen sized bed in the primary bedroom, and two full sized beds in the second bedroom. Lastly, there is a brand new twin sized sofa bed in the living room (perfect for 1 guests). Come, stay, and relax in our Home Sweet City!

Guest Access:
The entire home is available to you, it is not shared.

There is a family living upstairs. Please note that the everyday sounds and noises of family life (footsteps, stairs, kids playing, etc.) can be heard in both directions. You will undoubtedly hear them (and they will hear you) as they go about their everyday life.

The Neighborhood:
Located in the gorgeous and historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, you will have easy access to the major sites from the home!

Getting Around:
You are ten minutes from Union Station - DC’s hub of activity!

Other Things to Note:
We want you to make the most of your stay, so we've partnered with DC’s city tour company See DC Today to help ensure an amazing visit, at the best rate possible! Sit back and relax as the finest, most highly-trained and knowledgeable guides take you through the city, to soak up the surrounding history.

Feel free to give us a call to find out about the discounted rates we have secured for Home Sweet City's guests.

Interaction with Guests:
Questions? Queries? Please feel free to ask us! We are available to answer any and all questions before, during and after your stay!

Property manager

Lara Hawketts

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

~ Strict NO party policy. Please note that smoking of any kind and drug use in or around the property is strictly prohibited (this includes outside...

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number 5007242201000959

Property is also known as

Explorers Paradise ~ Walk to Capitol Washington
Explorers Paradise ~ Walk to Capitol Private vacation home
630ccc5108b88100336f68af

About the area

Map
Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • United States Capitol - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Capital One Arena - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Hart Station - 4 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 10 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dirksen Cafeteria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Union Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo & Bergen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ebenezers Coffeehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cups & Company - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Explorers Paradise Walk to Capitol! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Explorers Paradise Walk to Capitol!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Explorers Paradise Walk to Capitol!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Explorers Paradise Walk to Capitol! located?

Located in Capitol Hill, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Supreme Court of the United States, United States Capitol, and Smithsonian Institution. National Mall and Union Station Shopping Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Hart Station and Dirksen Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Explorers Paradise Walk to Capitol! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Police week

Great location, short walk to all Police Week events.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

comfortable and clean

well stocked and comfortable. easy parking. walked to all the sights, food, and entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip to DC!

Apartment worked perfect for our stay in DC. The listing was as advertised and is in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment in the center of the Capitol Hill neighborhood

My family enjoyed our 4 night stay here. Centrally located in a beautiful, walkable, neighborhood. Less than a 10 minutes walk to the Capitol and Union Station
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful DC Getaway

Our family visited DC for my oldest son's senior trip. The location was perfect, we appreciated the thorough guide of the city and the spacious stay. The condo is close to all of the amenities of the city! Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A win!

Wonderful ground floor experience, for a few friends to be together. Everything was provided making this trip super simple to pack clothes for and be comfortable. Very clean property and the beds were comfortable with fantastic sheets. The noise machines provided were used with gratitude. This spot had it all!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation celebration

Location, location, location We had a great time celebrating and exploring the city. The wonderful house was location prime to everything DC!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

DC

Very enjoyable visit to DC and just as enjoyable accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

We had an amazing time. Didn’t rent a car. Everything was within walking distance. We were very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great neighborhood, a little out of the way

Very nice, quiet neighborhood and property. Capitol is very close but that's about it. 10-15 min walk to train, 1 or 2 restaurants in walking distance, 1 corner market. So we had food delivered a few times. Comfortable space for our family of 4.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location, clean, responsive management

This property is in a great spot. The unit was very clean and welcoming. Two of the beds are very soft, the third bed and couch are firm. Kitchen had what we needed. Corner stores close by as well as some great restaurants: Nostra Cucina and Junction. We had a small maintenance issue and the management was very responsive and helpful. If there is someone in the upper unit you can easily hear walking around. If you are a light sleeper bring eye mask and ear plugs.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Ok for adults.

Three stars overall due mostly to the location & cleanliness. Two stars removed due to some false advertising & overall lack of warmth and concern for fact we were four adults with a toddler. What attracted us to this unit was seemingly friendliness to family with toddler. Not so. When I inquired about a high chair, pack ’n play etc. I was told that these were not offered & where did I get that idea? I sent a screen shot showing that these were offered in the advertisement. The response was that we could rent only the pack ’n play for 25 for the stay.One does not deal with the actual owners, but a service that they hire (City Sweet City). The unit was clean. It was in a prime location behind Capital & Supreme Court. Parking a vehicle was highly inconvenient. Not the fault of the owners. In DC you need to APPLY for a street parking permit. You have to list the make, model & plate number of the vehicle so you can print out the permit to set on the dashboard to street park without getting towed. IF you rent a vehicle as we did you don’t know this information until you pick up the vehicle. This required for us to search out a place where we could print out the parking permit. City Sweet City was not helpful. We were allowed to check in earlier after we asked that morning. Appreciated.Felt that our concerns having a toddler were sort of dismissed, but we were told to understand that a young family lived upstairs who might run around. They did. A LOT.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dondi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

DC trip

Great location and walked everywhere! Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick trip to DC

Overall, very pleased with our time in DC. The property was clean and comfortable. The property manager was incredibly easy to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at Explorers Paradise! Great location with an easy walk to the Capitol building. The unit was better than we expected and perfect for our family of 5. We would stay here again if ever back in DC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We enjoyed it
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Valetta Crawford

Excellent.

Excellent. My family and I promise to use your properties only. Excellent Location Your team members are great
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10/10 Excellent

Norman Taylor

I think you should know the upstairs tenants were very loud.

I think you should know the upstairs tenants were very loud. Small children running, the sounds of moving furniture, etc. I stayed at this property last year and did not experience sounds this loud. Your team was very responsive to my questions prior to our stay and during.

8/10 Good

Cristine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location! The location cannot be beaten!

Walking distance to the Capitol and the Mall. Download the Capitol Bike app and you will have inexpensive travel to all of DC's attractions. The four of us, two teen boys, husband and myself, stayed here. Our boys refuse to share a bed. One teen took a bedroom and the other took the couch/bed. My husband loved the mattress in the front bedroom, but it was a bit too hard for me. The bedrooms are spacious. The entire place is fresh and clean. Airconditioning worked well. Although it is a garden apartment, I never felt the place was too dark. They have bright lighting and natural lighting was nice. Check in was a breeze. Keyless entry was very convenient. I gave every category 5 stars except the overall rating. Why? Although it has everything you need this apartment lacks the extra niceties of a 5-star place. Some suggestions to lift this great place to 5-star: - A sitting/reading chair with a side table in each bedroom. When you want a quiet room while the tv is on your only choice is a bed to sit on. - Mirrors at average height eye level w/shelf in each bedroom. There is only one place do to your hair/makeup, the tiny bathroom. There was nowhere else I could blow dry and style my hair. One of the bedrooms had a mirror/shelf, but it was very small and it was on the wall so low it was useless. I'm 5'6". -Additional plates and supplies. There were 6 of everything, except when something had broken and not been replaced. I think there were only 5 plates, maybe it was bowls? - A set of plastic storage containers for leftovers. There were a few random storage containers of really odd sizes. When we cooked and had leftovers there really wasn't any good containers to store them in for the next meal. - New set of tongs. The supplied tongs were tiny and silicone tipped. There wasn't enough distance to keep me from getting burnt from snapping bacon grease and the silicone floppy tongs wouldn't grip the bacon. I wound up using a fork. -Wipes and a small vacuum. Being there for a week things get dirty and I wanted to clean up. There was a broom/dustpan, but those didn't work well when sweeping up bits of glass when a rootbeer bottle was dropped. I wished for Clorox wipes as well. -Dimmer switches. The canned lighting is SUPER bright. With the lights on it is as bright as NOON. It was hard to get my body ready to sleep with such bright lights. I longed for dimmer switches.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

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