[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # DuPont - Scandinavian Café & Garden Apartment Vacation home with kitchen, near Smithsonian Institution ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65410000/65401000/65400999/w1618h1071x0y5-d4019704.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65410000/65401000/65400999/7e8b3f04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65410000/65401000/65400999/54a1ac0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65410000/65401000/65400999/790d8fb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65410000/65401000/65400999/a73bcea5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the perfect blend of modern Scandinavian design and romantic ambiance at this Dupont Circle retreat. Step into the beautifully designed living space, complete with a curved concrete bar, tall stools, and two fireplaces. Unwind in the private patio with trellis lights or explore the neighborhood's many restaurants within walking distance. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - - Barbecue grill - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking available ## 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. ### DuPont - Scandinavian Café & Garden Apartment Serious cleaning protocol & disinfecting!! 100% walkability score. Next to Dupont Circle Metro and 5 blocks from Foggy Bottom. Fantastic entertaining space. Pictures tell all. Professionally designed. Four steps into modern Scandinavian cafe kitchen. Tiled terracotta floors. Blended stucco walls. Two fireplaces -- candles only though! Romantic private patio with trellis lights. Lots of windows. Great floor. Four steps down, Onsite parking available. Private Washer & Dryer. Pets are welcome too. The space Ideal for a few couples on holiday, GW family, or World Banker on extended work trip. Lovely private entrance just off 21st street. Amazingly functional living space with all modern amenities. (linens, towels, voice activated TV remote with many movie channels, utensils and cookware, private laundry etc.) You'll love it. Walk down four steps to the unexpected kitchen (more cafe than kitchen) welcomes you with a beautiful curved concrete bar and tall stools. Perfect for a starter course or drinks before you step into the heart of the apartment -- the blended stucco walls of the living room and blue terra-cotta sunburst in the fire place always get an admiring “wow!” from visitors. Step directly into your romantic private patio through a floor to ceiling glass door or nestle on one of two sofas with a good book while candles burn in the fire place. Come bedtime - retire to the master bedroom with a king sized bed and fire place. If you are not a couple and need the space just de-latch the bed feet in this room and you will have two single beds. The smaller bedroom has a terrific queen bed and finally the living room common space has two sofas that fold forward all the way and then flat back to give two more singles. The linens for all beds are in the large bedroom. Serious cleaning protocol & disinfecting!! Airbnb has partnered with experts in health and hospitality to create an enhanced cleaning protocol that helps support us hosts as travel evolves. We follow it religiously. Cleaning is a serious business for our family to be sure you are extra safe when you stay with us. Guest access You have full use of a terrific private patio too adjoining the house anytime you like... including a second larger gas grill. On site parking is possible too but it's first come first served so reserve right away - $25 a day (cash on arrival) Park on the left side. Contact us if you need to store stuff before checkin at 4PM. The small red shed is also our kids playhouse. If you have little ones - or a young spirit - please enjoy it and all the drive way toys, bikes, slides etc... too, as you like. Just keep a close eye on the children so they don't get hurt. Other things to note Transportation abounds. ============================================================= This is the ideal place to walk the city, as centrally located as you could ever want. ============================================================= We are also 1.5 blocks from the red line, and about 8 minute walk from the blue/orange line. ============================================================= Uber is great in DC too, and if you prefer to cab the St Gregory and Madera Hotels are a hundred feet away in either direction on NH Ave. and almost always have a cab line going. ============================================================= If you bring your own car we potentially have a spot available for you in our driveway at a rate of $25/night - much less than public parking in the area. Just contact us and reserve the spot right away... first come first served. ============================================================= Washington BikeShare is also only 400 feet away. Also there are electric scooters literally on every corner. It's a fantastic way to see the city. You can sign up for all the apps before you come to make it easy. Here is a list in order of my preference but they are all great. SKIP, JUMP, LIME, RAZOR, SKIP, SPIN, BIRD, ============================================================= Here is just a sample of what's walking close: - Wonderful Restaurants--1 block all directions - Dupont Circle Metro--1.5 blocks - Capital Bikeshare -- 2 blocks -- 3 minute walk -Foggy Bottom Metro - 4.5 blocks - 8 min walk - Grocery store -- 4 blocks to Trader Joes & Whole Foods. - Coffee shops-- 2 blocks in any direction to Starbucks :-) 3 blocks to Bagels Etc... best in DC! - Rock Creek Park -- 3 blocks -- (includes public tennis courts, amazing club-like public pool, basketball court, fields, a playground, and miles of running trail. - Kennedy Center--7 blocks - White House--8.5 blocks - Georgetown--10 blocks--12 minute walk - Lincoln Memorial--12 blocks--24 minute walk - Tourist sites on the Mall--12 blocks--24 minute walk - Drug store/pharmacy--2 blocks Strict Cancellation Policy Cancel up to 7 days before your trip and get a 50% refund plus service fees back. Property license number - 5007242201001455 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center ### 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![City view from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9660000/9658600/9658584/b6a1170d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Global Luxury Suites at The White House Downtown Washington D.C. - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 259 reviews CA $199 CA $394 total includes taxes & fees Oct 30 - Oct 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=9658584&PinnedHotelID=9658584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10900/10867/2a489cea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The River Inn Northwest - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 1,820 reviews CA $189 CA $219 total includes taxes & fees Oct 31 - Nov 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=10867&PinnedHotelID=10867&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25400/25341/db7092eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Dupont Circle Hotel Northwest - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 1,759 reviews CA $350 CA $406 total includes taxes & fees Oct 31 - Nov 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=25341&PinnedHotelID=25341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65550000/65548800/65548733/12a6ef07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hip & Elegant Apartment - "Supreme" Location Downtown Washington D.C. - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 23 reviews CA $216 CA $427 total includes taxes & fees Oct 27 - Oct 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=65548733&PinnedHotelID=65548733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110230000/110225700/110225668/a7887b4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mint House Washington D.C. - Downtown Downtown Washington D.C. - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.6 Exceptional 55 reviews CA $232 CA $269 total includes taxes & fees Nov 17 - Nov 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=110225668&PinnedHotelID=110225668&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74900000/74898400/74898384/b0947296.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2500 Penn, a Placemakr Experience Northwest - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 8.2 Very good 490 reviews CA $159 CA $185 total includes taxes & fees Nov 16 - Nov 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=74898384&PinnedHotelID=74898384&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19690000/19684700/19684606/31788c5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Apt. in Historic Home: Walk to Monuments, Museums & Convention Center. 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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 5007242201001455 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Dupont Scandinavian Cafe & DuPont - Scandinavian Café & Garden Apartment Washington ## 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%7C38.90699%2C-77.04623&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fX6INAwIRYRTlngKFNcjdyoubOo=) Washington, DC #### What's nearby - George Washington University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - White House - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - National Mall - 2 min drive - 1.7 km - Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km - National Museum of African American History and Culture - 3 min drive - 2.1 km #### Getting around - Dupont Circle Station - 6 min walk - New Carrollton Station - 15 min drive - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk - ‪Tatte - ‬3 min walk - ‪Balos Estiatorio - ‬2 min walk - ‪Ellington Park Bistro - ‬2 min walk - ‪Colada Shop - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is DuPont - Scandinavian Café & Garden Apartment pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at DuPont - Scandinavian Café & Garden Apartment? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at DuPont - Scandinavian Café & Garden Apartment? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is DuPont - Scandinavian Café & Garden Apartment located? > Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dupont Circle, Smithsonian Institution, and National Mall. White House and George Washington University are also within 1 mi (2 km). Dupont Circle Station is 6 minutes by foot and Farragut North Station is 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## DuPont - Scandinavian Café & Garden Apartment Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 18 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 8.4/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony U. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family tour Fantastic location. Good communication with the friendly owner who accommodated us with everything we needed. Easy walk to White House. Lots of shopping and dining in the neighborhood. Would stay again. ##### Tony U. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Duke L. May 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cool little place Stayed for a weekend concert and had a great experience. The space comfortably accommodated four adult men with plenty of room left to hang out and socialize. It’s in a fantastic location—just a short walk to a variety of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and more. Highly convenient and comfortable! ##### Duke L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Mar 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Eclectic property and great location. Excellent communications with host, who was super-responsive to a logistical challenge at the beginning of the stay. We enjoyed the design and homey feel of the place. It is not new or super modern, yet has charm and taste. Would stay again. ##### Paul Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Molly D. Apr 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### a weekend in DC with granddaughter The communication with the owner was very helpful- he researched a lot to the questions we asked about things to do with our 3 yr old granddaughter. The location was great. The place was eclectic and comfortable. some things didn't work as expected but it was clean and quiet and we found ways to work around. I would stay there again. ##### Molly D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Quetzal J. Nov 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### November Washington stay Great location, close to the Capitol Mall and Georgetown. Very friendly host! ##### Quetzal J. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### natalie b. Jan 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### People’s March Very convenient to every thing. Nice neighborhood. The host was great!! We enjoyed our stay. ##### natalie b. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally J. Nov 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location can’t be beat! This apartment had plenty of space and privacy for the 3 of us. The location was fantastic for walking to tourist spots, restaurants, shopping markets. Ted’s was a terrific host—very responsive to our questions and super accommodating. Another huge plus is that we could park our car right in the driveway. Very nice, safe residential neighborhood, but close to all the fun stuff! ##### Sally J. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### T D. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming, Cozy, and Wonderfully Memorable Stay This apartment was everything we hoped for and more! Beautifully decorated with such a fun and welcoming vibe — every corner felt thoughtfully designed, from the eye-catching artwork to the gorgeous tile floors. The layout struck a perfect balance: enough space to spread out when needed, but still cozy enough for quality hangout time with the people you're staying with. Cozy, cozy, cozy!The kitchen was incredibly well stocked, which made meals at home a breeze. And the location? Ideal! Tucked away just enough to feel peaceful and quiet, but still close to everything we wanted to explore.Our host was amazing — responsive, kind, and always a joy to interact with. Every communication felt easy and helpful, which made the experience that much better.We’d absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a home base that’s both relaxing and full of character! ##### T D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jolene M. Jun 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### DC bucket list Good location for walking and Metro. Variety of restaurants. ##### Jolene M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Work Trip This was perfectly located near DuPont Circle, my favorite DC neighborhood. Plenty of room to have a dedicated workspace during my stay too. Tedd checked in and was responsive even though nothing came up during my stay. I would definitely recommend. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lance F. Jun 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good 2 GO! This was easy and close to where we were working. Our host was amazing, and the place was clean and accommodating! Would absolutely stay again. Thank you! ##### Lance F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff M. May 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little spot! Host was outstanding!! Thank you Sir for your outstanding service and comfortable place. Would stay again! ##### Jeff M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth Sep 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This is a very large basement apartment with two bedrooms, large living room and a modest kitchen. Dupont Circle and many restaurants are nearby. It was pet friendly. The decor is to say the least unique and eclectic! ##### Kenneth Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John H. Oct 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend stay in DC This was our second stay in past 3 Months at this property. We had 3 adults so we stayed in the 2 Bedroom apartment. The location is perfect for our needs to be in both Georgetown and in DC proper. The beds are VERY comfortable and having a big living room is a huge plus. Tedd is an Awesome host. Communication is clear and easy with host. Would highly recommend this property to anyone who wants great location and comfortable accommodations. ##### John H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ronnell N. Jan 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute, but Cold! Here’s a draft review for your VRBO stay:---I recently stayed at a VRBO in Washington, DC, and while there were definitely some positives, a few things could have been better. The unit itself was absolutely adorable! I loved the decorations and the charming vibe of the space—it felt thoughtfully designed and very inviting. However, the heating system was a major issue. The unit was quite cold, and I had to sleep in several layers of clothes and pile on every blanket available just to stay warm. I reached out to the owners, who were incredibly kind and responsive. They assured me they would turn up the heat, but unfortunately, it still remained chilly in most parts of the unit, which made the stay less comfortable than I’d hoped. Initially, I was a little uneasy entering the property by myself through the back driveway, but I quickly felt safe once I settled in. The neighborhood and overall atmosphere were reassuring, and I had no issues during my stay. Overall, I’d say the place has a lot of potential, but the heating situation definitely needs improvement, especially for colder months. ##### Ronnell N. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Paige S. Aug 16, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Needs loving - but nice owners, great location We've stayed in VRBO rentals all summer, roughly half a dozen to date. For this one, we could have stayed in a hotel for the same cost in the same neighborhood, but chose this because it had 2 bedrooms. However, the space is basically a basement apartment and we entered to find a large chunk of peeling paint in the kitchen, dark rooms and decoration throughout, more peeling paint and missing mosaic tiles in the bathroom decor, a moldy tub and shower curtain, rusty microwave, and security bars over the windows and door... so our kid ended up feeling better sleeping in our bed anyway. The place seemed clean but we felt better placing all our food in the fridge in case it would attract any unwelcome small visitors, especially since the neighbor's entrance was overflowing with garbage (which can't be helped). By comparison, we stayed in a renovated 1800's urban apartment at our next stop in Cincinnatti which was very bright and well kept, and was a pleasure. I really hope the owners take some time to fix this place up since it has such wonderful potential with its location near Dupont Circle. As it is now, we would have preferred to share a room in a hotel instead. ##### Paige S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Steven L. Jul 28, 2022 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Disappointing If you're looking for a DC basement apartment in a great neighborhood with consistent air conditioning, this apartment will work for you. For us, a family of four who needed to use facilities such as a dishwasher, washing machine, bathtub, etc, (all listed in the listing) this apartment was very disappointing. We arrived to find dirty dishes, mold in the coffee maker, and a kitchen lacking in basics such as glasses (we later found them in the broken dishwasher) and a cutting board. Tedd was nice, and left the key for us in door. But when we tried to put the key back into the lockbox (his instruction was to always leave the single key in the lockbox), it was difficult/impossible to use. We couldn't reliably put the key in, knowing we would be able to lock it in and get it out at the end of the day. The bathtub didn't work for baths -- we needed to fill it using the shower and a piece of plastic from the kitchen as a stopper. Even basic things like the lamp in one of the bedrooms were broken, and there were few/no drawers/closets. Tedd was very personable, and we dealt with him primarily in relation to the parking. Be aware that by renting his parking spot, he may be parked behind you, so you can not necessarily move the car when you need to. For us, this apartment was uncomfortable and very disappointing, and we made a decision not to spend our vacation asking for help and trying to fix all the problems. Our time in DC was too valuable to us for us to spend it focused on our rental. ##### Steven L. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Paul E. Jul 4, 2025 ##### Paul E. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee W. Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very enjoyable Property was as described. Very cool, unique apartment. We stayed with our two adult children and we all enjoyed the property. Host was GREAT! Instructions all clear and communication quick. ##### Lee W. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morgan S. Jun 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint, Quirky and Charming! Great location and communication is great with the host. Place is a little old and the accommodations show it but it was still comfortable enough and served all of its purposes. Definitely recommend. ##### Morgan S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ranie Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Communication Disliked: Cleanliness ##### Ranie Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy Mar 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Timothy Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mark and Cynthia V. Oct 1, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Catfished The photos on the vrbo site were carefully staged. The smoke alarms were dysfunctional when we arrived. There is no fire escape. The door on the dryer falls off. The patio was tiny and looked unsafe; the overhead latticework was falling down. There were no flowers as in the photos. The grill mentioned in the listing was a crumbling charcoal grill. There were only 2 unmatched glasses in the kitchen and the dishwasher was not clean. Multiple pieces of the decor were damaged. There is no light on the steps down to the front door; we had to use a flashlight to find the key. The bathtub would only allow for showers. Tedd did respond quickly to our requests for smoke alarm batteries and more towels, but overall our experience was not what we had hoped for. With all the hidden fees tacked onto the listed price, we could have enjoyed a lovely stay at a nice hotel. ##### Mark and Cynthia V. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Edward B. Dec 7, 2021 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Shocked and disappointed I would normally not leave a review, but I was told by VRBO customer support team to share my frustrations. We can tolerate a wide range of accommodations, and we have stayed in some primitive places, but this rental was by far the least maintained, least cleaned, and most inaccurately over sold in the description. Individually, we could have overlooked the leak stains on the ceiling, the peeling ceiling paint, the unfinished nature of the basement apartment, broken doors, old moldy and stained shower curtain, unpatched holes in the ceiling and walls, duct tape wall repairs, thick layers of dust (this was the deal breaker), nasty condition of the kitchen and microwave, the state of the "private patio," old trash in the bathroom, the improperly stored paint (city code violation to store paint in a residential closet) , the lack of a reasonable functioning heating system ( we were given 2 small space heaters that were inadequate for the entire place) , broken dryer door, and so much more, but in total and especially because of the dust, it was no longer safe for my family to stay there. We called and texted the owner to tell him we were leaving , had to scramble to find a safe and clean place to stay during this Thanksgiving week, and the owner did not respond. Radio silence. Prior to starting the rental, he was responsive, helpful, and accommodating, but as soon as we had a major problem, he became unavailable. Instead of apologetic of remorseful, he ran away from his duties and responsibilities. Very frustrating and disappointing. ##### Edward B. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### thomas n. Sep 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great place is a good location. ##### thomas n. 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