Just 1.5 blocks from the Shaw/Howard U. Metro, this modern English basement apt. with gas fireplace & high ceilings is a walkable spot to a gourmet grocery store, bars, restaurants, the Convention Center, and Chinatown. The home has exposed brick, Bosch appliances, heated bathroom floor--just 5 metro stops to the White House, the Mall and museums. The Shaw neighborhood is vibrant, constantly changing and full of diversity and young people. A great value with an experienced & DC-licensed host.

The space
STREET PARKING is free with a permit I provide. READ the "Getting Around" section about obtaining a permit in advance. NO CLEANING FEES charged.

Cozy up by the fireplace in the winter and enjoy the cool pad in the summer. Since this is a basement, please note my disclosures below in "other things to note." I personally refurbished this 140+ year-old property. This 625 sq. ft. apartment is comfortable with exposed brick.

I've priced the apartment competitively using the variable rates AirBnB suggests, based on the time of year. The actual daily cost may be higher or lower than the standard daily rate advertised, but you will always feel like you're getting your money's worth.

If you've used AirBnB before, you know you have to lower expectations just a bit as a budget-conscious traveler (but not too much with this apartment). I also tend to book up fast during peak seasons. Any dates that are grayed out on the calendar you see are booked by other guests. This apartment is a dedicated rental, 365 days a year. I can almost always allow guests to drop their bags after 12:00 noon, but the maid will need a 2-hour window to clean, which can be as late as 4 p.m.

Guest access
You will enjoy the fully-stocked kitchen with Bosch appliances. All of the high-end fixtures and appliances are new. The bathroom has real tile and heated floors, a heated towel bar and no fabricated materials. The apartment is fully-furnished with plates, dishes, silverware, pots, pans, etc. and private entrances. No one else can access the unit except the Airbnb guest. An outdoor patio (pictured) can be used, too.

Other things to note
There are detailed instructions of nearby attractions and house "how-to's" such as achieving the right temperature. Hey, it's a basement :) so I've left you heaters and fans. The HVAC is controlled by my phone app, since the the wall-mounted thermostat is in the upstairs, separate unit. If you are a super-sensitive to noise, or if you hate air conditioning in the summer, this apartment will NOT be right for you. The HVAC is near the bedroom, and it does make a slight humming sound, the same as a fan set on low speed. Almost all guests don't mind it, but there is the rare guest who does.

Registration number
Hosted License: 5007242201000426