We've been Superhosts for 7 yrs., renting out the English basement of the renovated 1914 rowhouse in which we live. The private flat is just steps from the Union Market District, exploding with new restaurants and stores. A professional team cleans between guests. Walk to the Capitol Building/22 min, Union Station/17 min, Metro/5 min. Featured: "Washington Post Magazine." Sleeps up to 3. Dog-friendly. For more on the area, look up the video, "NoMa Union Market. Be part of something bigger."

The space
Set in the city's historic Capitol Hill region, the flat (which sleeps up to 3 people and a dog) is an oasis located in a quiet enclave of a big city that brags a "Walk Score" of 94, "Bike Score" of 92 and "Transit Score" of 80 (as compared to DC's average scores of 77, 69, 71, respectively).

This 1910 rowhouse was completely renovated in 2014, debuting on Airbnb in 2015. The renovation and design in a neighborhood that is swiftly becoming DC's "it" neighborhood was chronicled in the Washington Post Sunday Home & Design Issue this April 2015. Look up, "She’d always wanted a rowhouse. Now it was the right time to buy and restore one."

GENERAL DETAILS:
• Sleeps up to 3
• 15-minute walk to/from Union Station
• 4-minute walk to/from Metro's Red Line
• Restaurants, bars and family activities easily accessed on foot, bike or by car (including taxis/uber/lyft)
• Dog-friendly

THE FLAT:
This 1910 row house was completely renovated in early 2015. At Cari's in the City, we provide an opportunity for our visitors to stay in either our 2-bedroom flat (see the listing "Cari's in the City - 2BD) or, the one you have chosen, a 1-bedroom flat, a completely private downstairs apartment with private access (so private, you may not even meet your hosts, unless you want to!).
• 1-BD with a queen-sized bed, full bath, closet and dresser.
• Coat closet in the hallway (with umbrellas for inclement weather).
• Full kitchen/dining area with oven/stove, toaster, fridge, dishwasher. Coffee/tea and snacks as well as a surprise treat left for guest's arrival.
• Mid-century couch in living area converts to a twin+ bed for 3rd guest. Note: 3rd guest requires an additional $25/night fee.
• Flat screen/wall-mounted TV with Apple-TV in the living kitchen area.
• W/D, including detergents and laundry extras (ironing board, iron, etc.).

THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
Capitol Hill's H Street Corridor, NoMa ("North of Massachusetts") and the Union Market District -- the three neighborhoods that surround us -- is an area rediscovered: for its history, its nuance, its tradition and its "neighborhoodness." The area has bragging rights to unprecedented change and improvement -- from new, award winning restaurants (such as Masseria, Maketto, Toku Underground, Ethiopiac), as well as much raved about food establishments (such as the famous, Ben's Chili Bowl), to redevelopments, such as the U-line (home to the first U.S. Beatles concert), Union Market and La Cosecha. And, all of it is centrally located on the Red Line while within walking/biking distance (there are two Capital Bike Share stands within a three block walk of the house) of The Capitol, Eastern Market, Gallery Place (National Gallery)/China Town (including the Verizon Center), Nationals Park and the Smithsonians -- though you won't want to leave the neighborhood!

FEELING AT HOME IN OUR OASIS IN THE CITY:
Guests will have a private entrance with a keyless entry, use of wireless internet (code provided), W/D, Apple TV. After a busy day of touring or conferences or both, putting your feet up in our spacious, beautifully decorated space will feel wonderful! We want all guests to feel at home! Guests staying for more than a week will be required to pay for a cleaning once/week. The cleaning company will clean the flat, including bathrooms and remove garbage/recycling. This additional $50 fee is a pass-thru cost to the cleaning team.

DOG FRIENDLY FLAT:
Bring dogs when and if you can! We have a list of fantastic dog walkers (should you be out for the whole day) and one of the best dog stores in the city is three blocks away, so Fido will have fun, too. There will, of course, be a dog-friendly fee ($75/dog for the length of your stay) in case of accidents/damage. However, we are 100% fans of all dogs!

PERKS:
• BIKESHARE: Free use for one of a Capital Bike Share bike (usage over the allotted 30-minute per ride will incur additional fees; in addition, those failing to return the fob will be upcharged).
• METRO SMART CARD: Not all Metro stations provide travelers with the ability to purchase disposable paper cards. Plastic cards must FIRST be purchased, THEN uploaded with money, forcing visitors to incur an additional charge for a card they may only use for the term of their stay. We provide plastic cards so our guests do not have to pay the additional fee.
• COFFEE (and tea): A French Press coffee maker, award winning, local-only gourmet coffee beans creamers and sugar are provided for our guests. For those who prefer tea, there is a selection of teas.
• COUPONS: Our local restaurants and coffee houses loves visitors. Each week different establishments provide us with discounts and coupons for our guests.
• KITCHEN: The full kitchen allows for home cooking (there are two supermarkets within a 8 block radius). Our local Giant -- a basic supermarket; Harris Teeter -- a regional upscale supermarket with a wonderful prepared food section as well as a wine and beer section. Brand new Whole Foods on 6th and H Streets.

TRANSPORTATION OVERVIEW:
Airports:
National Airport: 10 minute drive/ 30 minute Metro ride.
BWI Airport: 25 minute drive/30 minute MARC Rail ride.
Dulles Airport: 45 minute drive.
Railroad Station:
Six blocks from Union Station -- hub for Amtrak, MARC, VRE, Metro and a variety of bus systems.
Metro:
Redline. The most used line on the Metro system. 2.5 blocks from the NoMa/New York Avenue Metro stop. Six blocks from the Union Station stop.
Bike:
There are six Capital Bike Share stations within a 10 block radius. A bike 7-mile bike path, The Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT), one of the best off-road bike lanes in DC, is 2.5 blocks away.
Walk:
You can get to more than 10 of the top 25 major tourist attractions in the DC area on foot (30-40 minute walk) including: The Capitol, Smithsonians/National Mall, Eastern Market/8th Street, Navy Yard/Barracks Row, Nationals Stadium/SE Waterfront and Arena Stage, Union Market, H Street/H Street Trolley, Spy Museum, National Gallery of Art, U Street, China Town/Verizon Center.

HOUSE RULES:
There is absolutely no smoking of any kind tolerated. You will be greeted by a clean home with fresh linens. I expect you to treat your home away from home with respect.

Guest access
KEYLESS ENTRY:
Guests have a private entrance as well as completely private living space. We provide a keyless entry code on the day of arrival so check-in (after 3pm) is simple and requires rendezvous with hosts or key pick up. With the keyless code, individuals guests here with a group can come and go as they please since everyone will be able to share the entry code.
GUEST PERKS:
• BIKESHARE: Free use for one of a Capital Bike Share bike (usage over the allotted 30-minute per ride will incur additional fees; in addition, those failing to return the fob will be up-charged).
• METRO SMART CARD: Not all Metro stations provide travelers with the ability to purchase disposable paper cards. Plastic cards must FIRST be purchased, THEN uploaded with money, forcing visitors to incur an additional charge for a card they may only use for the term of their stay. We provide plastic cards so our guests do not have to pay the additional fee.
• COFFEE (and tea): A French Press coffee maker, award winning, local-only gourmet coffee beans creamers and sugar are provided for our guests. For those who prefer tea, there is a selection of teas.
• COUPONS: Our local restaurants and coffee houses loves visitors. Each week different establishments provide us with discounts and coupons for our guests.
• KITCHEN: The full kitchen allows for home cooking (there are two supermarkets within a 8 block radius). Our local Giant -- a basic supermarket; Harris Teeter -- a regional upscale supermarket with a wonderful prepared food section as well as a wine and beer section. In the fall of 2017 we will have a third supermarket, the well known national chain Whole Foods will be opening on 7th and H Streets.

Other things to note
CHERRY BLOSSOM SEASON 2023 will be updated in Feb/March 2023:
In 2022, peak bloom was in late March, which is on the early side. For planning purposes, its important to note that each year the peak bloom is different, some years in late March and some years in mid-April. Peak bloom depends on the previous season's winter weather in DC. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a month long, starting on approximately March 20 and running through approximately April 13.
To gauge your 2023 trip for Cherry Blossom season in DC, considering checking the National Park Service Cherry Blossom Bloom Watch or any of DC's local papers:
From a past season: "This year, if all goes as planned, more than 70 percent of the blossoms on the trees around the tidal basin will flower between March 21 and March 24. If it holds steady, these dates fall just within this year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival, which is scheduled for March 20 through April 13. It’s also earlier than the historical average, according to Cherry Blossom Watch. The average date for peak bloom between 2000-2010 fell right around April 1. Last year, peak bloom happened on April 5.
"NPS’s prediction could, of course, change (it usually does) depending on how cold or warm the weather gets as March goes on. Warmer weather will lead to a faster peak bloom, and colder weather could delay it."

Please note: Rooms are more expensive during Cherry Blossom season and throughout the city, rooms get booked up quickly.

MY GENERAL MISSION:
It is my mission to have visitors fall in love with DC. I will do everything I can to help make your stay comfortable, fun, enriching and to fill you with such a long list of things to do that you have to come back for another (many) visits!

Please note: There are steps required to access the flat; while a wheelchair cannot navigate inside the bathroom, the apartment itself has no internal stairs. If you have any special requests, please let me know so I can do my best to make your stay in the nation's Capitol even better!

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