Title: The Smithsonian Vacation House - Walk To The Museums - Free Parking - Waterfront - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Smithsonian Vacation House - Walk To The Museums - Free Parking - Waterfront Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and jetted bathtub ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34880000/34879600/34879527/178c8500.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34880000/34879600/34879527/b562a6f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34880000/34879600/34879527/4150ee4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34880000/34879600/34879527/e0aaa2ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34880000/34879600/34879527/a18c2fbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Washington DC, Smithsonian Vacation House offers a spacious retreat. Unwind in this three-bedroom town home, with 2 full and 1 half baths on two levels, perfect for families or groups up to 14 guests. With off-street parking and walking distance to L'Enfant Plaza mall and metro access. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### The Smithsonian Vacation House - Walk To The Museums - Free Parking - Waterfront Why stay at a Hotel, when your entire family can stay in the center of the District of Columbia, only blocks from the National Air & Space Museum in the DC waterfront area for Much less! Absolutely wonderful describes this house, a spacious Three-bedroom, 2 full + 1 half baths, 2-level town home located in Waterfront/SW, Washington DC’s beautiful marina district. Just walking minutes from L'Enfant Plaza mall, metro, Smithsonian, museums, and the Mall, this home is close to I-395 going to Virginia and Maryland. Walk to the Cherry Blossoms, the fireworks on the Mall, and the WWII & Vietnam memorials. Boasting a fabulous location, the Smithsonian Vacation House is on a quiet cul-de-sac with off-street parking, yet it is in walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Don't delay, book today! We look forward to servicing you. This lovely Capitol Hill property offers the option of 2 levels featuring 3 Bedrooms with 2 1/2 Bathrooms or 3 levels featuring 4 Bedrooms with 3 1/2 Bathrooms to accommodate up to 14 guests! Contact us today for details! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car available - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby ### 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 - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30020000/30012500/30012448/ae5091f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Townhouse steps from the Wharf with private parking Southwest - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Tennis court - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 146 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=30012448&PinnedHotelID=30012448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111290000/111281800/111281754/c86c23b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 3-bedroom apartment with fitness room, WiFi in vibrant Washington Navy Yard - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=111281754&PinnedHotelID=111281754&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32720000/32710100/32710075/6788c0af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Prime Location & Pro Cleaned! 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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 ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Smithsonian Vacation House Walk Museums Free Parking Waterfront Smithsonian Vacation House Walk Museums Free Parking Waterfront Smithsonian Vacation Walk Museums Free Parking Waterfront ## 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%7C38.88107%2C-77.01891&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ova3PDi7sP4S_7A-fGlhNr1xdck=) Washington, DC #### What's nearby - National Air and Space Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km - National Mall - 11 min walk - 0.9 km - Nationals Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km - United States Capitol - 16 min walk - 1.3 km - White House - 5 min drive - 3.4 km #### Getting around - Washington Union Station - 8 min drive - Waterfront Station - 8 min walk - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe - ‬6 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk - ‪ZOOZ - ‬9 min walk - ‪Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse - ‬8 min walk - ‪Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Smithsonian Vacation House - Walk To The Museums - Free Parking - Waterfront pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is The Smithsonian Vacation House - Walk To The Museums - Free Parking - Waterfront located? > Located in Southwest, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Museum of the Bible, National Mall, and International Spy Museum. United States Capitol and Smithsonian Institution are also within 1 mi (2 km). Waterfront Station is 8 minutes by foot and L'Enfant Plaza Station is 8 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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