[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Howard University ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94430000/94425800/94425759/w1024h572x0y56-45c7e92b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94430000/94425800/94425759/w1024h668x0y7-f1e76303.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94430000/94425800/94425759/w910h683x57y0-c4ab4b23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94430000/94425800/94425759/w908h683x58y0-aa1bcce9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94430000/94425800/94425759/w908h683x59y0-2555e485.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 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/ca4f33c5.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 $259 CA $483 total includes taxes & fees Nov 11 - Nov 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=108729726&PinnedHotelID=108729726&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22400/22318/7c428340.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion Northwest - 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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 Northwest, a neighborhood in Washington, is home to this vacation home. Union Station Shopping Center and Fashion Center at Pentagon City are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Smithsonian Institution and Smithsonian's National Zoo. Check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena, and consider making time for National Museum of Natural History, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Washington travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Washington.dx178318) [View more Vacation homes in Washington](https://www.expedia.ca/Washington-Private-Vacation-Homes.d178318-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - Smithsonian's National Zoo - 2 min drive - 2.2 km - Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 km - White House - 5 min drive - 4.5 km - National Mall - 6 min drive - 5.8 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 - ‪The Wonderland Ballroom - ‬7 min walk - ‪Harrar Coffee & Roastery - ‬6 min walk - ‪Sonny’s - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life located? > Located in Northwest, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Howard University and within 3 mi (5 km) of Walter E. 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