Northwest stay.A stay at this Northwest vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Howard University and 2 miles (3 km) of Smithsonian's National Zoo. Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Smithsonian Institution - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
White House - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Columbia Heights Station - 12 min walk
New Carrollton Station - 14 min drive
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
The Midlands - 7 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 11 min walk
Hook Hall - 7 min walk
Howard China - 3 min walk
Cafeteria - 9 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Modern 4BR Columbia Heights Gem Walk 2 Metro & Shops with Parking
Get ready to relax in this phenomenal 4-bedroom townhome in Washington. This amazing property features 1 king bed, 1 futon, 2 queen beds, 1 bunk bed, and 1 twin bed, perfect for families or groups of friends. With 3 bathrooms equipped with a shower, bathtub, and hair dryer, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. A great place to call homebase while you're away, we hope you enjoy your stay.
Property manager
Rakeb
Languages
English
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 5007262201001715
Modern 4BR Columbia Heights Gem Walk 2 Metro & Shops with Parking Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Jamalee B.
May 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The place was really nice and clean my only complaint was that we were not told that we could not park our vehicle in front on Tuesday night due to street cleaners. We got a ticket for 45.00…not happy about that.
Jamalee B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeffry J., Sacramento
May 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice for large group
Nice
Jeffry J.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Casey M.
May 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Was an excellent location for Howard University graduation
Casey M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
4/10 Poor
Rachel J.
May 8, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rough neighborhood, poor communication, few amenities… We won’t be returning.
The home was clean for the most part, although bathrooms could use a deep scrub. Kitchen was stocked but could definitely use a few more small appliances for convenience. The neighborhood is rough, but as others have said, street parking was always easy. NOTE TO FUTURE RENTERS: The street is not marked anywhere near the house but is closed for parking on Mondays. Beware: they’ll ticket and tow you. The owner should do a much better job with communication. I didn’t even receive check-in information until the actual day of our arrival and had to contact VRBO directly because the host did not answer my messages. The house is close to a bus stop, but it’s a rough area so we didn’t love that choice. It’s a 20-30 minute drive to any of the major sights. Furniture was run down and half broken. Our favorite things about the house were the comfortable beds and the amazing water pressure… haha! A grill would also really be a nice amenity to have.
Rachel J.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Raymond Y.
May 3, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pictures looked great until you show up
Host never gave us check in details and was unavailable when we called. We had to scramble to contact VRBO for help. After an hour of struggling, they managed to find a PIN for us to enter. Five hours after our supposed check-in time, the host finally reached me and bombarded me with nonstop international phone calls and messages.The host offered a complimentary first night for our troubles. We accepted the offer and stayed put. About the house, it was a total mess outside, with garbage in the front and back. Neighborhood was shady and it smelled like tobacco from time to time.The interior of the house looked better but there was a pair of dirty socks on one of the beds and a dirty sock under one of the bed. The unit looked modern but the place wasn’t properly cleaned for sure. The door to the backyard didn’t work properly. The unit didn’t have toilet paper, garbage bags and dishwasher detergent.The host had someone deliver most of the items but we were told that dishwater detergent was not included with the rental. How many people carry dishwasher detergent with them on trips??We promptly checked out at the end of our stay. Rather than giving us a complimentary first night as agreed, the host ended up giving us only a partial refund a week after the stay was over and that was after I chased after her. She then explained that I misunderstood her terms. An exhausting experience communicating with her for sure.If you want to try your luck, go ahead.
Raymond Y.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris G.
Apr 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place. Great Space.
Great experience staying at this place for a Spring Break trip for 2 families. Bus stops nearby were easy to use, Metro a 15 minute walk. Would definitely stay again on our next trip to DC.
Chris G.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
4/10 Poor
Kobie H.
Mar 16, 2025
Just so-so
We’re a family of six who stayed for three nights. It was spacious and mostly clean, but there were a few issues. The bathroom rugs needed washing, the pillow shams and comforters were dirty, there was a blood stain on the sheets, there was tons of dust under the bed downstairs, and the downstairs bathroom counter needed cleaning- not just a spot cleaning. The house looked just like the photos. I didn’t get any check-in or check-out instructions so I had to message. I never got a response to the latter so we did our very best. We didn’t like the neighborhood or location, but that was our fault for not doing more research.The street parking was surprisingly easy. The beds were comfortable and it was well stocked. It would be nice to have a recliner or extra chairs in the living area for additional seating. The bedroom downstairs is very lit up at night so something to block some of the light would be amazing. Wish I could rave about this place but maybe with some thoughtful improvement, future guests will be able to.
Kobie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amanda R.
Mar 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
Wonderful stay for a mixed family of 7 for Spring Break in DC!! The house was spacious, slept our group comfortably, and had every amenity we needed. The mattresses were extremely comfortable and there were multiple extra sets of linens for bathing. The house, built in 1906, has been beautifully updated. Each bathroom fully met our needs. Access to public transportation was very simple, just a half block to the metro line that took us all the way into the mall and museums. We were able to see all of the sights and have the full DC experience while coming “home” to rest easily each evening. Highly recommend for families!!
Amanda R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Allison S.
Dec 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Great location to get to public transit for a group that came without a car. Would book again.
Allison S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amie R.
Dec 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving in DC
Met up in DC for Thanksgiving with our adult children and their boyfriends. Picked the location because it was close to where the youngest goes to college. House was very comfortable and well equipped. Beds were great, loved having 3 bathrooms. Good location and there was always parking right in front of the house. Kitchen worked out well and we had a delicious dinner. Loved that the table was big enough for all of us! Overall a great experience.
Amie R.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Isabelle R.
Oct 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, spacious, convenient place to stay in DC
Everything was as it was shown in the listing pictures, and our host was very responsive to all of our questions.
Please note that street cleaning takes place on the house’s side of the street on Mondays, even if you have a permit to park there you will get a ticket and potentially towed, so you must park across the street or around back on Mondays!
Otherwise the house was incredibly accessible to several bus routes and the metro. This was a great place to stay for a DC visit, and I would definitely rent this property again!
Isabelle R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danielle B.
Sep 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, and spacious home
We stayed for 5 days, the home was very clean. The kitchens was well stocked, furniture and beds were very comfortable. We had fast responses from the owner anytime we had questions. Highly recommend staying here.