Title: Calm and Cozy Refuge from City Life - 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 # 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) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94430000/94425800/94425759/w910h683x57y0-c4ab4b23.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) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94430000/94425800/94425759/w908h683x58y0-aa1bcce9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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) - 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 $480 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&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 ![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. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena. White House and Smithsonian Institution are also within 3 mi (5 km). Georgia Ave. Petworth Station is 9 minutes by foot and Columbia Heights Station is 14 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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