3 Best Vacation Rentals In & Around Downtown Washington DC

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Tenissa
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While you may not be able to explore every city and state across the United States, it is recommended not to miss the capital city, Washington, DC. If you do not visit Washington, DC, it will be like coming to England without visiting London or France without visiting Paris. Government buildings, such as the Capitol, Supreme Court, and White House, are among the attractions where you need to make a quick stop. Then, to enjoy an extensive collection of aircraft, there is no place better than National Air and Space Museum. Finally, spend hours at National Gallery of Art, which is renowned for its impressive collection of historical and contemporary artworks. If you’re looking for great places to stay, read on to learn about the best Vrbo accommodations in and around downtown Washington, DC.

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1. Historic, spacious townhouse (from USD 326)

Everything you need for a delightful stay can be found inside this spacious townhouse that is just steps away from the White House and National Mall. Featuring four spacious bedrooms, the townhouse is ideal for a large group of travelers. There are two bathrooms offered so everyone can enjoy their time to refresh without interruption. The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances and utensils and it has its own dining area. Wireless internet can be accessed throughout the house and you can enjoy watching the TV in three of the four bedrooms.

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33 reviews   Wifi Available
House 8 Guests 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 8
Minimum Nights: 31
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

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Amenities & Room:
the other option was stairs to downstairs bedroom
The 4th bedroom in the basement is undesirable
The living room area does not have a TV and
the furniture in this room is dated
The bottom floor was spacious and comfortable and accommodated our wedding party
Cleanliness:
House was nice and clean with plenty of space for our lab(s) personnel
and Kai was very helpful with
The townhouse is beautiful and exactly as described Walking distance to pretty much everything Steve and his team were very easy to work with
Host:
The owner communicated well and the house manager was responsive
memorials rented scooters bikes and had a blast
all of our questions Would love to come back
but the house manager responded and was quick to help us resolve these minor issues
clean and comfortable Owners are helpful and very kind
Location:
and we walked to the white house
Great house finely appointed and very convenient to a lot of great restaurants and bars in the Logan Circle area
Logan Circle location is quite nice and the street is very quiet
Perfect location with everything we wanted to see within walking distance and excellent restaurants even closer
the photos and description House has a lot of charm is
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2. Bright flat close to everything

Set on the 14th street, this apartment provides easy and convenient access to restaurants, shops and public transportation. Up to eight people can enjoy a peaceful sleep at night in the three bedrooms available. Travel light and do not bring too many clothes as you can use the washer and dryer that is provided.

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26 reviews   Wifi Available
Apartment 8 Guests 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 8
Minimum Nights: 0
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
please add locks on the bathroom door
i rented this apartment for my family and i it was the perfect size for 7 adults
the apartment is spacious with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable beds
Cleanliness:
the place was very clean and well kept
it was clean well organized and comfortable
the unit was spotless well equipped with all sorts of thoughtful household items (e
Host:
the owner of the property is very accommodating kind and professional
the property was clean well furnished and great communications from the owner before and one time upon arrival day
Location:
great location and character
this is a cute apartment in a seriously amazing location
the location is absolutely fantastic
easy walk to great dining
we loved the location and the apartment was fabulous
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3. Airy apartment in the heart of Dupont

Perfectly located in Dupont Circle, the apartment is only a short walk from George Washington University and World Bank. This apartment is superb for solo travelers or couples as there is only one spacious bedroom provided. You can also enjoy a bathroom that comes with a walk-in shower along with a kitchen, a cable TV with Netflix, and a video library. If you need the internet, wireless access is provided for free.

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7 reviews   Wifi Available
Apartment 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
The living room is comfortable
The kitchen is nice and modern
The apartment is much more charming than the pictures appear
The bed was very comfortable and
the bathroom/shower were also very accommodating
Cleanliness:
Very comfy bed Very nice clean place
The apartment was very clean comfortable and well appointed
but this didn't last long and didn't bother us too much Instructions concerning entry to apartment etc were all very clear and easy to follow
Host:
Ryan was quick to respond to all our inquiries
The owner was very accommodating to my early arrival and even allowed us to stow our luggage upon checking out since we were on a later flight home that afternoon
We were very thankful and appreciative of that
As for the residents upstairs not sure if the owner lives upstairs or not
I often travel to DC for work
Location:
This location was fun and within walking distance to restaurants and shops
It was in a great location close to metro station
Located on a lovely tree-lined street a mere 2 blocks from Dupont Circle
We had easy access to the Metro red line
The pic on line is does not do it justice Much nicer
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Stay for a couple of days to enjoy the capital city

If you want to discover the best of Washington, DC then you need to spare a couple of days because one day is simply not enough. Other than the attractions mentioned above, there are numerous other attractions that are worth visiting, such as Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument. Find the perfect base for your explorations through these Vrbo accommodations in and around Downtown Washington DC.

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Washington Tour Guide

Annie Leguennec

Annie Leguennec

<p>My name is Annie. I am a local Tour guide based in Philadelphia enjoying fully what the city has to offer with its deep history, street arts, murals, architecture, traditional food. black history, Farmer Markets, green space, a melting pot of neighborhoods and its great locals. I am looking for to welcome you and show you this incredible city where you will gain a better understanding of the city&#39;s rich heritage and its continuing legacy as the birthplace of the United States of America. Book my tour. Explore and learn about this unique city where you will walk on the footsteps of our America&#39;s founding Fathers. My tours are conducted in English, French and Italian.</p>

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Stephanie Eley

Stephanie Eley

I'm a graduate of ITMI, International Tour Management Institute and 17 years as a licensed Tour Director and Program Director. My expertise began in NYC and Washington, DC where I'm a licensed guide and has expanded to Europe, South America, Cuba and the Western / Southwestern National Parks of the US. I'd love to introduce you for a day or a week to Denver, Colorado and the 4 corners region of the US: Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona! Let's GO!! stepheley@gmail.com

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