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Private Retreat. Apartmnt in DC- 3 miles to the White House. Pets are welcome!

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

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

Private Retreat. Apartmnt in DC- 3 miles to the White House. Pets are welcome!

Private English Basement apartment in the scenic, quiet, safe, and upscale neighborhood of Rock Creek Park- one of the Best Kept Secrets in DC--just a few miles from the White House. A perfect retreat for a single person or a couple, with (or without) children, pets, and cars.

This very private apartment has a bedroom with queen-size bed, a kitchen/living room combo with a sleeper sofa, and full-size appliances. The apartment has a private entrance and a private patio. A semi-private big entertainment/game room with a pool table, a fireplace, foosball, and a 70" screen TV lounge area is adjacent to your apartment and can be used for your personal relaxation or social gatherings.

The value that stands out and makes the difference.
-- free 24-hour parking
-- free laundry
-- free pets' stay in the fenced-off spacious yard.
-- free SmartTrip public transportation 2 cards (metro and bus)

Ideal for a person or a couple with/ without children, pets and cars, who value their privacy and security, and it is just perfect for a romantic couple desiring a romantic retreat in the heart of the nation's capital.

The kitchen has everything -- from full-sized refrigerator, oven, and microwave to a Keurig and regular coffee makers, toaster, electric teapot, iron, and ironing board-- just about anything to make your stay carefree. Use of shared laundry room is free of charge.

PETS of all sizes are welcome to stay at NO extra charge. The place is a real paradise for pets as it is surrounded by a tall fence and pets can play outside in the back yard without a leash. The wooded park area with many hiking trails overlooking the creek is great for long walks. A neighborhood dog's park is within walking distance from the house.

Guests driving cars are welcome! 24/7 free public street parking and possibly a driveway parking are available.

TRANSPORTATION. The house is located between 16th Street and Beach Drive. 16th Street is a straight line to the White House and most of Washington's business and tourist attractions. There are at least 3 buses running one after another along the 16th street. Bus stop is within a 7 min walk from the house. Columbia Heights metro stop is several bus stops away.
The central location of the house and its close proximity to downtown makes Uber one of the most economical ways of transportation. In rush hour an Uber ride may cost less than a Metro ride.






Property manager

Natasha Spivack

Languages

English, Russian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 5007262201000812

About the area

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Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • Smithsonian's National Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Howard University - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • White House - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • National Mall - 9 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Van Ness-UDC Station - 3 min drive
  • New Carrollton Station - 18 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zeke’s Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ellē - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rue Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pho Viet Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lyman's Tavern - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Retreat. Apartmnt in DC- 3 miles to the White House. Pets are welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Private Retreat. Apartmnt in DC- 3 miles to the White House. Pets are welcome!?

As of Jul 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Retreat. Apartmnt in DC- 3 miles to the White House. Pets are welcome! on Jul 23, 2025 start from CA $190.12, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Private Retreat. Apartmnt in DC- 3 miles to the White House. Pets are welcome!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Retreat. Apartmnt in DC- 3 miles to the White House. Pets are welcome!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Retreat. Apartmnt in DC- 3 miles to the White House. Pets are welcome! located?

This family-friendly apartment building is located in the city center, within 2 mi (3 km) of Rock Creek Park and Smithsonian's National Zoo. Howard University is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away. Cleveland Park Station is 29 minutes by foot and Georgia Ave. Petworth Station is 30 minutes.

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Private Retreat. Apartmnt in DC- 3 miles to the White House. Pets are welcome! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gulnora

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment is very cute and cozy, though it is a bit smaller than I expected. However, the game room more than makes up for the size. It could use some cleaning, but overall, the location is fantastic, featuring beautiful architecture and plenty of greenery. The hostess is very friendly and provided helpful information on navigating the city using public transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn p.

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

From Russia with Love

When I say my stay was amazing, it’s still an understatement!!! These people were amazing, friendly, warm, and the place is to die for more amenities than mentioned for sure. I HIGHLY recommend! It’s close to everything and the neighborhood is top notch……Thank you for everything Natasha
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

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

DC stay

Great hostess! Very helpful giving info about the city. Beautiful area, close to nature trail. Very accommodating with out pup!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray L.

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

Wonderful stay.. Our dog loved it too!

Natasha's home was everything we expected and more... Very dog friendly and our guy had a great time at the park just down the road. Close to everything we wanted including the Metro and buses. Thank you!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

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

Evening fun

We loved our stay here. It was convenient to sight see in DC. Natasha was helpful in sharing with us how to access the metro since we are not from that area. My son absolutely loved being able to play pool in the evenings when we returned. So would love to stay here again the next time we return to DC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

What an amazing host!

Wow! This is such a nice area for people traveling with dogs. It’s clean and super close to a gorgeous parkway for walks with your partner and/or furry friend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marjorie P.

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

Comfortable & Pet friendly!

We had a comfortable stay at Natasha's place. We brought our furbabies as well and I really liked that this place welcomed pets. We also enjoyed the game room. Not the cleanest place but it accommodated everything else we needed. Thank you Natasha!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich D.

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

Dog Friendly and Quiet

This was convenient for us because we were visiting someone who lives in Columbia Heights. The apartment was well furnished and clean. Being able to bring our dog was a huge plus. The host is friendly and easily reached. A good choice if you have a car and want a quieter place (and especially if you have a dog).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

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

Graduation getaway

Natasha was a warm, welcoming host to me, my wife, 8 year old son, and our 3 dogs! We were all very comfortable, and the dogs loved the fenced in yard. We were a short drive from Georgetown, the White House, the zoo, and other DC attractions. We would come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

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

Quiet neighborhood, clean & safe accommodations!

We stayed here for my son’s graduation from American University. We needed dog-friendly accommodations in case our usual dog-sitting arrangement didn’t work out (in the end, our dog ended up staying home). Natasha’s place was in a quiet, safe neighborhood and the accommodations were clean and well-supplied with lots of conveniences to make it feel like home. The property is accurately described in the listing. A great value for accommodations in the District, especially since there is room to park your car. (Hotels charge $$$ for parking!!!) Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B., Keene, NH

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

Welcoming to us and our dog

The owners are fantastic hosts. They made us feel so welcome with our elderly lab mix. He was equally comfortable with the stay. The location is in a beautiful neighborhood close to the Rock Creek park. While we brought our dog with us for most outings, we were also able to let him stay comfortably behind when best for him. There are many thoughtful details that the hosts have added to the apartment. We would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ty S.

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

Thanksgiving Visit with Daughter

Small downstairs property 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and full kitchen stocked with many extras. Property allowed dogs, and the fenced in backyard worked very well for exercising the dog as well as the park with walking trails that was close. We had access to the game room with large living room area and pool table as well as 2nd bathroom. We were in DC to spend Thanksgiving with our daughter who lives in Georgetown, so this property was quite close to where she lives and works. Natasha was very helpful with details about the property, answered my many questions, and did everything she could to make our stay very enjoyable. We enjoyed our stay, and will stop again when we are visiting our daughter.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Jim A., Jasper, GA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Property needs work

The host was very gracious letting us change dates. Very pleasant to deal with personally. BUT 1. Shared driveway /gravel parking description was erroneous. Really meant Parking on street. With a 75 feet walk up a hill driveway to get to more steps. 2. Climb continued up several steps up a sidewalk that was not lit at night. Better have a flashlight. 3. Was redirected through backyard. Backyard walk is 12 inch pavers pathway in very slippery mud. Up and down a hill. Again no lights at night. Path was overgrown with trees and ivy that kept slapping us in the face. 4. Entrance at bottom of steps with no rail. Wall covered in ivy so you can’t steady yourself in fear of animals in ivy (snakes?). 5. Musty/musky smell in apt. Although it appeared clean, no sign of bugs. But BR had some mildew. 6. Plumbing issue upon arrival. Asked us to place toilet paper in trash instead of toilet. I did not, flushed waste first, then toilet paper, worked fine. Said previous guest flushed paper towels. After 12 years of VRBO my first negative review. Process was great. Facility needs work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

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

Vacation

The apartment was cute as it could be. We loved it. It was exactly as described. Natasha was so sweet. She was very helpful. Our dogs could run and play. I will definitely recommend this apartment to anyone I know going to DC. Thank you Natasha for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

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

What a beautiful spot

What a great little basement cottage to rest after walking DC all day. The nice quiet neighborhood with a beautiful park close by. My husband and daughter loved the pool table, it was a nice way to relax in the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisa M.

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

Comoda e servita di ogni cosa

Ci siamo trovati benissimo il posto è molto bello, in mezzo al bosco e con parcheggio che a Washington è difficile trovare. La signora ci ha messo a disposizione tutto quello che ci seviva.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fitzgerald S.

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

A wonderful vacation in Washington DC

I will recommend this apartment to anyone. It's very close to the Smithsonian museums and it's pet friendly. The neighbourhood is very quiet and safe. And if you love nature, this is the place. And if you are not planning to hit the road, there is a very nice entertainment room where you can play pool. Natasha, it was very nice meeting you and a big hug to Cocos (hosts Welsh terrier).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan J., Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

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

Great stay!

Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Excellent property

This is an excellent property. Great place to stay. Property manager responds quickly to questions. Easy to have groceries and food delivered. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

EJ H., NC

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

Great little apartment

From the moment my spouse and I arrived, we felt welcome. We got to D.C. with our dog and were immediately welcomed to the home by Ms. Spivack. She showed us the layout of the living area, bedroom, and the shared TV/pool room that added bonus to our small private space. There is a fenced backyard that our dog shared with her Welsh terrier, who eventually made friends with our dog (our dog can be aloof with other dogs!). The living room sofa converts to a guest bed, which is good for people bringing additional guests. The kitchen was perfect for snacks and making cereal in the morning. We parked in front of the house on the street and had no problem with traffic. This house is located in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood not far from the DC Zoo and a large park nearby. We walked our dog around the neighborhood and found it to be peaceful and soothing. If you find you need doggie bags to pick up after your pup, there are bags in the fenced backyard of the house. Overall, this was a great place to stay on our trip to DC and we highly recommend it to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Exactly as listed

Our hostess was extremely pleasant and helpful. The property is just what it advertises to be. The neighborhood is very nice. The proximity to Rock Creek Park was incredible. Our dogs also loved the fenced in backyard to play. It's a perfect little getaway for a couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., Dublin, NH

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

Excellent

Great place with easy access to DC. We loved our stay with Natasha and will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie N.

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

Great stay

It was a great dog friendly place which accommodated for my older dog. Nice hiking trails close by and my kids enjoyed the pool table so much that they were totally happy playing pool rather than exploring the city further.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Santo

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

Absolutely perfect

This was such a good stay! The host is super friendly and welcomed us to her home in person. The location was perfect for our site seeing trip being only 3 miles and change from the National Mall, yet still quiet and peaceful for relaxing. Comfortable bed and plenty of space for us! Would 100% stay here again and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T., Manhattan

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

Peaceful Retreat!

Natasha was a wonderful hostess whom gave us a very warm welcome and tour of the property! She provided all the basic necessaries in her cozy apartment. The apartment is located in a beautiful, quiet and safe neighborhood. Although the surrounding area is hilly, Rock Creek Park is enjoyable to explore. The surrounding area also has beautiful homes to look at as you walk through, and we met several neighbors that were all very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021