The Bird House - Bus to Mall & dntn

My husband and I stayed in the Birdhouse for a week long getaway. We enjoyed the quiet and picturesque location of this apartment. The bus and subway system were easy and convenient to navigate from there. I was very impressed with the communication we received from Charlotte and the host prior and during our visit. We felt very well taken care of and comfortable in our home away from home.

Charlotte's apartment was quite nice. It provided us everything we needed for an extremely comfortable stay. It is convenient to downtown Washington DC and included a parking spot for our rental car! The property manager, Matthias, was very easy to reach with our questions and directions as needed. He was incredibly responsive. I would absolutely choose to stay in one of Charlotte's apartments again.

Highly recommended. The Studio was just as presented-- clean, and pleasant. The hosts were very helpful and terrific communicators who offered plenty of suggestions for things to do in the area, as well as transportation to DC. My daughter and friend stayed here and they couldn't say enough positive things about the studio and the experience with Charlotte.

Hi, I'm Steffen from Germany. I had a very comfortable stay in the Bird House. It's a small and pretty apartment. You find all what you need and the accomodation is very clean and cultivated. The landlord is very friendly and the communication between him and me was very well. I got many information about the environment and I had a contact person every time if I needed more information or help. I want recommend the Bird House all users of airbnb. Thanks for the nice time in Washington D.C. With best regards Steffen P.

Your bird house and its neighborhood is fantastic. Host was so kind, helpful and enjoyable to talk to. Loved the info sheet on area would have never know about a bus across street to the mall in DC was so much better than driving on confusing hwy traffic and high parking fees. Diane

My boyfriend and I had a great visit to D.C.-- in no small thanks to our hosts, Matthias and Charlotte. They were extremely helpful in providing information about the place itself, how to check in/out, and things to do/see in the area. The apartment itself is immaculately clean, comfortably furnished, and well decorated. We especially appreciated the full stock of kitchen appliances, linens, and detergent for the laundry machines; how many hotels offer a wine bottle-opener and clean clothes? We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to be back!

The Bird House was a perfect little apartment for us. It had everything we needed to have a really comfortable stay. The hosts even lent us a stroller for our baby which was so nice. It's decorated tastefully but minimally, is warm, has lots of conveniences like a fully equipped kitchen, extra towels, bedding and pillows, a nice shower, and just enough space. The neighborhood is also great - charming and useful. We made many trips to Mac Market and had a delicious meal from Et Voila. We would love to stay here again.

Our stay in the birdhouse was fantastic the Palisades is a really nice area totally safe and scenic and also convenient to get into town to sight see my parents even walked to the National Mall from the house! There was everything we needed from extra linen to any kind of kitchen utensil you could need and with shops and restaurants out the front door made for a very easy stay. Matthias was quick to respond to any queries we had and we recommend anyone to stay here.

It was the second time I stayed in an apartment of Charlotte. It was not the same apartment but this apartment met my expectation completly. And finally it was the best decision that I did. The equipment and the furniture are top. The neighborhood is very nice and quiet also. Every time when I come to Washington I'm gonna try to book an apartment of Charlotte.

My stay at The Bird House fulfilled my expectations. I think the best part, in addition to a great host, was that the bed was extremely comfortable and there was plenty of light (no basement place). The kitchen was stocked with high-end pots and pans, and the shower had great water pressure. Travelers like me care about these things a lot! The bus into DC takes about 15 minutes, depending on whether you're stopping in Georgetown or continuing in to the downtown area. I would definitely stay at a place hosted by Charlotte if The Bird House wasn't available.

It was a great experience stay at The Best of Washington, DC! Charlotte is so nice and friendly. The suit is so clean and beautiful. The location is so easy to get round in DC. YES, we will go back!

highest recommendations,

The Pallisades area which is just west of Georgetown is a charming, safe and quaint neighborhood. The unit Pallisades Plush was truly as it was advertised. The unit was immaculate. The facilities, including the kitchen & laundry were impecible. The queen sized bed was very comfortable. The list of "House Rules" which was emailed to us contained many valuable suggestions for sights and just getting around Washington DC. I will admit taking the taxi the first day from Union Station was a bit daunting as we left Washington DC. John & I were determined to use public transportation during our visit. As it turns out the D6 bus stop which is located across the street from the unit will get you to and from all of the Washington DC sites. It was reliable and the entire transportation system is clean & well run. We purchased Smart trip transportation cards in advance which are very convenient to use. We certainly had privacy and felt safe in the area. We would leave early and return usually after dark. Some days we would combine the bus route with the Metro to get us to our destination. For our return to Union Station we were confident enough that we used the D6 bus to take us & our luggage. The cost? For John & I to Union Station was $3. (The Taxi on the way to the Pallisades cost $30.) Again if you are arriving by Amtrak and purchased a sleeping car fare, you can check your luggage in the Aceola Louge in Union Station for free just by showing your Amtrak ticket proving that you had the sleeping car accommodation coming to Washington DC. For those driving an automobile, my suggestion would be to drive to a Metro station that has parking available and then use the Metro to get to your destination in Washington DC.

This comfortable apartment is as beautiful as it looks in the photos. Very well fitted with many thoughtful extra touches. The kitchen and bathroom are newly fitted and especially good. Situated in a quiet forested suburb, a car would be ideal as there is street parking, however it is also very accessible by public transport. We did not have a car but the bus route is a short walk and runs every 20 mins into Georgetown, Du Pont circle and Downtown. The owners are really hospitable and friendly, ready to help and give local maps and advice. We enjoyed our 4day visit, the choice of local restaurants is great, with Starbucks and shops also only a short walk away. It was like home away from home and we would love to return on another visit.

We enjoyed our stay in Charlotte's B&B very much. It was in a lovely area, very peaceful and quiet and felt very private as it had its own entrance and faced onto the back garden. The room and facilities were clean and comfortable and it was a nice place to come back to after a day's sightseeing. Charlotte is a delightful person and did everything she could to make our stay enjoyable and could give us some good tips about local restaurants and places to visit. We can highly recommend this B&B.

The DuPont Circle Retreat is exactly that! A wonderful retreat! One evening after walking miles, we were so hungry that we got Pizza from the place on P Street, got some beverages at a grocery on P Street, and walked the 1/2 block to the apartment and had the best relaxing dinner on the patio. We left on an adventure every day. The metro was easy to navigate, but frequently we just walked the entire way to our destination...the Smithsonian... the Kennedy Center... We felt comfortable and safe everywhere we went within miles of DuPont Circle. A wonderful stay, thank you! Charlotte was wonderful and extremely helpful via email prior to our stay, and our stay went smoothly. I would definitely stay here again, as the location was wonderful. The apartment was clean and comfortable.

Fantastic apartment! Very conveniently located. Will return next time we are in Washington DC.

great space and Charlotte and Denise were wonderful to deal with throughout the process

The bird's nest is a charming room in a nice, quiet residential neighborhood. The studio is in pristine conditions and very clean. The manager, Matthias, was very prompt in answering all our enquiries and helpful in accommodating our needs for our arrival and departure schedules. Overall, I think it's the perfect location if you have a car - if you depend on public transportation you should be aware of the fact that the bus runs every 20 (weekdays) to 40 (sundays) minutes, and that the ride into town (through some pretty neighborhoods) takes 20 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic and the destination.

Charlotte is a fantastic host. She did everything she could to help and make our stay enjoyable. She had also clearly done all she could to address previous guests' concerns. Our experience was so great though, theses additions were not necessary. The condo was very tidy and comfortable with enough space for our group (3 adults and a 9month baby). Friends of ours had stayed with Charlotte before and she lived up to their recommendation.

In April, this native Washiontonian went back to Charlotte P and AirBnB for a repeat booking in DC. Through Charlotte, I was introduced to another wonderful property in my favorite neighborhood. The Riverview home was incredibly special—spacious, beautifully appointed, gorgeous location and my host, Denise, was just wonderful— so thoughtful at every turn. Thanks to Charlotte, I always look forward to my next trip back "home"!