The former town of Salty port has still managed to keep its old charm alive. Its old town still preserves the red- brick architecture of the 18th and 19th century, the cobblestone roads, and the waterfront promenade of Potomac River. The old charm of the town is still kept original, claiming the honor of one of the best-preserved historic districts in the country. A stroll in the famous King Street is also not to be missed- to explore its boutiques and shops. The adventures of the countryside are not so far- you can reach Mount Vernon within 20 minutes by car. A stay in this city should be a combination of old and modern lifestyle. Check out this list of the best Vrbo vacation rentals in Alexandria, Virginia, which offer the best version of the city.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
1. Small hidden cottage close to downtown (from USD 123)
This adorable cottage can be truly described as the hidden gem of the city of Alexandria. The cottage is located centrally, very close to the old town. The cottage can accommodate four people, with a king-sized bed and a queen-sized sized bed in the living room. The equipped kitchen is located on the lower level of the house. The small and cozy dining area can accommodate four people. The outdoor area is full of trees and there is a private fenced yard with seating arrangements.
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The kitchen has everything you will need to prepare mealsNot sure how 3 or 4 people would manage Bed & bathroom upstairs/main floor and the kitchen is downstairsand we found the kitchen was stocked with almost everything we needed to prepare our own mealsThe property is in excellent condition with all the amenitiesIt was great to have all the amenities of homeCleanliness:
This place is very clean and neatThis was out first time using a vacation rental property and everything was exactly as describedThe Cottage is well-equipped nicely decorated and very clean Highly recommendedHost:
Jack is SO helpful & friendly and we loved NylaJack is a great host and his dog is sweet as wellJack was very helpful and friendlyThey made us feel very welcomeHe takes great pride in his rental and is so very helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
a great value in a lovely settingThe location of this cottage is in an extremely nice neighborhoodThe weber BBQ grill out on the patio is in excellent conditionWe felt very safe walking to the metro station in this upscale neighborhoodIt is a short walk to the Metro that we used to visit the sights in DC
2. Stylish two-bedroom townhouse (from USD 200)
The pet and family friendly townhouse is very conveniently located close to the historic center. The interior of the house is basic, with a combination of new and antique furniture. The living room, with the kitchen, is located downstairs. There is a small dining area for four people. Two bedrooms are located upstairs, with assorted beds or queen-sized and twin beds. The living room couch can be turned into a queen-sized bed extra sleeping space. Altogether, this house is comfortable for a group of six.
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the bathroom was first rate and the master bedroom spacious with a very comfortable bedThe furnishings were well chosen comfortable and attractiveThe kitchen was well stockedwe still had plenty of roomThe beds were very comfortable and the layout of the townhouse (especially the first floor) was excellentCleanliness:
The house was perfectly clean and very wellHost:
Joel was a great hostI knew I made the right choice Very welcoming clean and Joel was very accessible for any questions Even with 6 of us in a row houseDefinitely will recommend to other family members who will be visiting Wish we would have brought our dogWe felt welcome in his home Beds and home cozy and comfortable My husband pupthis wasn't always the case a few of the days we returned LuckilyRead more reviewsLocation:
So many restaurants in walking distanceAlexandria is a great place to walk around but if it got too hot or we needed a break from walking we could Uber anywhere in minutes Close to the Potomac and DCI felt very safe in the neighborhoodParking is easy and its a short walk to King StreetLoved the location of the Dog House
3. Rental in Alexandria's most historic block (from USD 324)
This charming Vrbo property was built by a captain named John Harper, in the year 1769. The house is located very close to the famous Prince street and old town. The old charm is very much alive in the house, with antiques, Federalist Period furniture which reflect the typical medieval décor. Spread over multiple levels, there are two bedrooms with a queen-sized bed and twin beds. A fully functional modern kitchen is attached to the dining area for four people. There is a separate living area with a sofa and an antique chandelier. A small patio comes with a seating arrangement to enjoy morning or evening tea.
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the kitchen and baths are modernThe house was very comfortable for four adultsOf all of the properties that we have visited over the last ten years through VRBOthe furnishings are beautiful and very comfortableCleanliness:
The second floor bedroom and bath are very comfotable and spaciousThe house had everything we needed and moreHost:
the owner was very accommodatingCheryl was so easy to work withCommunication is fast friendly and accurate Highly recommendShe provides everything a traveler needs while away from home and moreWe spent 4 days visiting the DC area staying in Alexandria Between the water taxi Uber and walkingRead more reviewsLocation:
Awesome house in a perfect locationThe house is located in easy walking distance to 80% of the bars restaurants museums and shoppingIt did not disappoint Best location everIts only a block away from King St andThe location is amazing just steps away from all of the restaurants shopping and historical sites that Old Town Alexandria has to offer
4. The George Washington townhouse (from USD 329)
The historic townhouse is located in the heart of the old town of Alexandria. The history of this house is related to George Washington, who had built this house only for his private use. Spread over three levels, the house offers a typical periodic feel with its hardwood floors, antique furniture and mostly with the statue of George Washington. The large living room has a dining area in one corner. The house has altogether three bedrooms with assorted king-sized and queen-sized beds. There is a small backyard to enjoy the bliss of the outdoors.
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The second bedroom only has one bedside lightThe upper level has the bedrooms and larger bathroomthe AC was a smidge challenged to cool the top floor -The furnishings including the beds are comfortable and the kitchen functionsThe reason for 4 stars is because the furniture is so uncomfortableCleanliness:
Washer and dryer were greatOtherwise this property was clean decorated nicely and had everything elseThe back (and main door) was very stiff and almost impossible to close (and open) without brute forceblankets in the broken ottoman Towels are older and not in the bathroomsthe drain in the sink in the upstairs bathroom sink is slowHost:
our host was very quick to respond to any questions we hadHe had a good laugh about thatwould also be useful So to concludethe beds were very comfortable and Tom the owner was very responsive and helpfulso that was very annoyingRead more reviewsLocation:
And George Washington Town House has location location locationThe house is located a block off the main street that runs throughout Old Town Alexandria - close enough to shops and restaurants but far enough away from noise and bustlethis property is in a great location (with very useful parking bays) but does need a little attentionWe enjoyed the convenient location just 1 block from all the actionWe enjoyed returning to Old Town at the end of a busy day of sightseeing in the capital
5. Historic home in the old town (from USD 549)
The house originally belonged to the era of the 1850s, located right on Queen Street. The hardwood floors, fireplace, and antique furniture are still featuring the old charm. The house has three bedrooms with queen-sized beds. This is a large living room to spend time with your family or friends, or you can use the family room on the lower level. The private patio in the backyard is also an enchanting place to spend time outdoors.
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Everything the other reviewers say is trueThe kitchen is well equipped and spaciousthere are no bedrooms on the main floor so stairs down to a bedroom or stairs up to the remaining 2 bedrooms and loftWe were delighted to find that that the home was "top of the line "The kitchen was very well stocked with potsCleanliness:
Everything was clean and tidynice decorated and had everything we neededThe home had plenty of fresh linens and the rooms were all decorated beautifully Would definitely stay here againThe kitchen and bathrooms were immaculate and they had the most amazing clawfoot bathtubsDon and Jaki's home was very cleanHost:
Everyone raved about the homewell laid out and had many small details that made enjoying the weekend easy-peasyThe property was very accommodating to have large family/friends gatherings yet also allowed us to spread out and have individual timeWe had a welcome bbq one night and a cocktail party another nightThe house was immaculate and well-stocked and the hosts were wonderful and accomodating - even calling before our arrival to see if we had any questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
Great site to walk to downtown easy in and out access to get to the wedding site at Mt VernonIt was conveniently located right near King Street which has several restaurants and shopsWell located for walking to King Street and Metrowalking distance to coffee shops(seemed to be the best)
A rich history
History is very important to the city, thus most of these Vrbo accommodations still reflects the old charm. You can expect to find antique furniture or the typical feel of the past. To explore more of the city of Alexandria and its glorious past, book one of these Vrbo rentals immediately.
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