Garden Underground - private entrance, parking

Entire rental unit in Washington, District of Columbia

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Hillary
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Fort Dupont, near parks and metro

About a 5-min walk to Fort Chaplin Park and Fort Dupont Park, with the Blue/Silver Line metro within walking distance

Free off-street parking included

A private parking pad off the alley plus free street parking, so you never have to hunt for a spot

Hillary is a standout host

Guests praise Hillary for being responsive, accommodating, and quick to help throughout every stay
Welcome to Garden Underground. Cozy basement studio apartment with private entrance, queen bed, full bath, Roku tv, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee press, private off-street/free street parking, patio. Closest metro 0.5 miles, on the Blue/Silver Line. Capitol Hill/The Mall a 10/15 min car ride. Take a look at listing description and house rules prior to booking to ensure a great stay. Happy to host you!

The space
This is a basement studio in my DC townhouse in historic Fort Dupont- where DC proper meets outer-city calm. Be aware that Southeast DC is not as gentrified as other areas of DC. I consider my neighborhood relatively safe and know my neighbors. It is rare that guests report feeling uncomfortable, which has much to do with one’s level of worldly exposure.

Please note: this is a semi-detached townhouse, with my main home above the basement apartment. I do host other guests, one solo traveler at a time, in the main house. You may hear some footsteps, my young child occasionally (he is vocal in the morning), mild noise next door, and I sometimes but rarely host a friend(s) on the main floor. But, it’s a quiet, peaceful place to be, overall. I provide earplugs for the rare traveler who does not keep normal hours. FYI - we are up having breakfast on the main floor at 7:30 am on weekdays but leave by 8:15. I do work from home, but that's quiet time for me. On weekends, we're up and about by 8. We retire for the day to the top floor by 7:30 pm almost every night. So, there's little noise throughout most of the day.

A manual in the apartment will assist you further in restaurants, transportation, house rules, and things-to-do.

Guest access
There is a private parking pad off the alley that runs behind my property. There is also free street parking and what I find more convenient for my own use. It is unlikely you would be ticketed for out-of-state plates, as parking laws are not strictly enforced in this area.

My laundry facilities are not available to short-term guests. ONLY guests staying 1 week or more may use the washer/dryer. In this case, guests MUST 1) supply their own detergent and 2) not exceed 1 or 2 loads, if booked for 1 week. Also, guests staying for longer than 1 week are expected to provide their own toilet paper, soap & shampoo, coffee & tea once the supply I provide is exhausted.

Other things to note
There is a lockbox for the key. Please read the manual prior to your arrival for the code.

If you are traveling in a group of 3, take a look at my other listing in the same house as well: Zen Room - near metro.

Registration Details
Hosted License: 5007242201000078

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Wifi
Free parking on premises
HDTV with Roku
Central air conditioning

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Rated 4.83 out of 5 from 830 reviews.

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Quiet, unassuming neighborhood. Mostly middle aged families and retired couples. It’s largely residential, so although the metro is in walking distance there is not much else nearby. There is a no-frills corner store that stocks food essentials, snacks, beer and wine, and liquor. There is a grocery store about a 20 minute walk away.

Meet your host

Superhost
1,153 reviews
4.84 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Lives in Washington, District of Columbia
I love to travel and after buying my first home in D.C. have since opened my door to other travelers through Airbnb - welcome!

Hillary is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Heights without rails or protection
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm