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The Hip Strip – Stroll to Columbia Heights

  • Washington
  • Apartment

Welcome to The Hip Strip! Step into our beautiful and modern two-story home in the buzzing neighborhood of Columbia Heights – it is the perfect place for couples, tourists, traveling executives, professors & students alike, looking for a very central area to explore Washington, D.C. Just 2 miles from The White House & National Mall, a quick stroll to Howard University, 10 minute walk from Columbia Heights metro station and stones throw to the buzzing restaurant scene. Guests can enjoy all that the city has to offer.

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6
Guests
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2
Bedrooms
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2.5
Bathrooms

Rooms and Beds

Primary Bedroom

queen beds: 1
2

Pull Out Queen Mattress

sofa beds: 1
1

Second Bedroom

queen beds: 1
4

Features and Amenities

Extra pillows and blankets
Air conditioning
Dining table
Coffee maker
Conditioner
Wine glasses
Toaster
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
Essentials
Laptop friendly workspace
Clothing storage

Rates and Availability

Taxes and fees are additional

Location

Reviews

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5
9/6/2025
2025.09.07
Vše v pořádku
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5
8/14/2025
2025.08.15
Beautiful space
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7/30/2025
2025.07.31
Literally a home away from home – such a great townhome having everything you could possibly need. Super cute, clean and cozy. It was perfect for our one week stay in DC. The location is very accessible, close to downtown, and the neighborhood is nice and quiet. Great hosts as well, always responsive and helpful. Definitely recommend and would stay here again!
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5
7/21/2025
2025.07.22
This place is awesome. Even better than the photos and the descriptions. The place is relatively newly renovated with style and great amenities. The kitchen is fantastic and the primary bath shower is luxurious. Perfect for two individuals or two couples.
Reviews for The Hip Strip – Stroll to Columbia Heights
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9/6/2025
2025.09.07
Vše v pořádku
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8/14/2025
2025.08.15
Beautiful space
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7/30/2025
2025.07.31
Literally a home away from home – such a great townhome having everything you could possibly need. Super cute, clean and cozy. It was perfect for our one week stay in DC. The location is very accessible, close to downtown, and the neighborhood is nice and quiet. Great hosts as well, always responsive and helpful. Definitely recommend and would stay here again!
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7/21/2025
2025.07.22
This place is awesome. Even better than the photos and the descriptions. The place is relatively newly renovated with style and great amenities. The kitchen is fantastic and the primary bath shower is luxurious. Perfect for two individuals or two couples.
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7/10/2025
2025.07.11
Positive: We really loved everything about our stay. The house is well-kept, clean, and has everything one could need — and even more. The shower deserves a special mention — it was so nice that I now want the same one at home!
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7/9/2025
2025.07.10
We enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and well equipped. The neighborhood was quiet and felt safe. It is a 10-20 min. walk to the Whole Foods, subway, and restaurants.
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6/28/2025
2025.06.29
The place was clean. Host very responsive. It was what what it said on the ‘tin’. A comfortable place to stay. supermarket 8min walk, restaurants 15min walk.
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6/8/2025
2025.06.09
This was one of the best Airbnb places I have stayed in. It is beautifully decorated and with high quality amenities. You won’t be disappointed. Place is quiet and the fact that we can receive a free parking permit is a great addition
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5/31/2025
2025.06.01
We loved our stay. The house is in a wonderful location, is comfortable, has a great kitchen, and spacious bedrooms. The hosts were responsive and made planning, check-in, and check-out easy. Would highly recommend!
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5
5/28/2025
2025.05.29
Definitely the best airbnb I’ve lived!
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5/24/2025
2025.05.25
I visited with my husband and my in-laws. It was their first time visiting D.C. and we were attending a Howard University graduation. We were all blown away by the aesthetics and beauty of the home as soon as we walked in. The place was very clean, comfortable and cozy. The instructions were very clear for check-in and check-out. Of note, the WIFI password on the printed document in the home differed from the one in the welcome message and instructions, but we quickly figured that out. The location was in walking distance to the graduation location which was a plus! If I visit D.C. again, I would hope this place is available again! Thank you!
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5/13/2025
2025.05.14
Great place – perfect for myself, my daughter in law and grandson.
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4/19/2025
2025.04.20
Great house and location. Very close to Howard and walkable. You are in the middle of it so it can be a little loud at times. Beautiful inside
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4/16/2025
2025.04.17
Positive: Très spacieux et conforme à la description Negative: Quelques difficultés pour se garer mais rien d’insurmontable
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4/13/2025
2025.04.14
Well it felt like i never left my house and boom i was in DC as soon as i steped out of the door. Parking was right outside the house, the house is beautiful. Overall would recommend to anyone that are planing to go DC. Thankyou to the host for quick responses. Very clean and the neighborhood was great, cherry blossoms, filled the streets just like we imagined.
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4/11/2025
2025.04.12
Positive: الشقه ممتازه واكثر من رائعه كلشي فيها ممتاز وجميل مجهزه بكل شي الصور بالطبيعه نفس الصور فالموقع هدوء وما في ازعاج وقريبه من كل شي
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5
2/22/2025
2025.02.23
I loved everything about my experience
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2/18/2025
2025.02.19
Thank you for sharing you space and responding to our requests. The new water cattle is made out of black plastic. Reports have shown that black plastic should not be exposed to heat as it is toxic. Sorry but please exchange it, also you might want to get rid of your black kitchen utensils, thank you!
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2/1/2025
2025.02.02
It has a really well-stocked kitchen, is super clean, and is a perfect location for getting around the city. Would absolutely stay there again.
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1/17/2025
2025.01.18
Es un departamento cómodo
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12/26/2024
2024.12.27
Great unit (clean, comfortable, well set up) in a great location! The hosts were very helpful when we were sorting parking (at the last minute too, our bad), however they did not respond to a reservation change request I made for a month, until I cancelled it. Otherwise they were very responsive and friendly. I appreciated the property guide they compiled, very thorough.
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12/7/2024
2024.12.08
Stayed here while my daughter was checking out Howard. It was a fantastic location for this purpose. If my daughter chooses to attend Howard, I’ll definitely make this my DC home base.
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11/30/2024
2024.12.01
The space is conveniently located and the hosts are responsive/proactive. The instructions for accessing the space were clear and all of my questions were answered promptly. I didn’t have much difficulty parking in the neighborhood and the guest parking pass provided by the host was super helpful. The neighborhood was quiet and a great place to relax after a long day. I’d definitely recommend staying here!
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11/16/2024
2024.11.17
Really nice place for a long weekend visiting our son at Howard U. Easy walking distance to University and other restaurants. Hosts were really easy to work with. We will try to reserve again in the future:)
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11/11/2024
2024.11.12
Cozy spot! Great for couples looking to have a private and comfortable place to get away. Helpful hosts with quick response time, and truly an amazing listing.
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11/8/2024
2024.11.09
We had an amazing stay! The property was as described: clean, comfortable, and perfectly located. It is just a 15-minute Uber or Lyft ride to the White House and a 20 to 30-minute walk to 14th Street, where all the nice restaurants are located.
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10/30/2024
2024.10.31
Classic English basement apartment in DC. Entrance through safe alley- very typical for DC. Easy to get parking permit and park on the street. Clean and comfy. Amazing value!!
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10/19/2024
2024.10.20
Cozy and comfortable. Great communication and thorough instructions to get to the location. Stairs are a little steep, but wasn’t too hard to get luggage up and down. White astechic was nice.
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10/17/2024
2024.10.18
Great location and communication, place very clean, super recomendado.
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10/13/2024
2024.10.14
Gran estadía !
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10/8/2024
2024.10.09
The cleanliness and spaciousness of each room, the kind and helpful hosts, and the privacy of the location made this the perfect place to stay in DC. Thank you!!
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10/6/2024
2024.10.07
This place was great. Newly renovated, perfectly clean, no problems with hot water, quiet at night, comfy mattress and pillows, well-equipped kitchen
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9/30/2024
2024.10.01
Host was always responsive and assertive. House is clean and extremely comfortable. We had two amazing nights. Thanks!
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9/24/2024
2024.09.25
Great place to stay overall. The apartment was clean and had a nice, secluded feel. The entrance is in an alley, so like most spots in DC, you’ll see some rats around. I wasn’t thrilled about having to take the trash out myself, especially since I had to walk through the alley and around the block to get to the bins out front. Aside from that, the stay was great. The kitchen was well stocked with essentials, and there was even a Brita with cold water in the fridge. I would stay here again!
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9/14/2024
2024.09.15
Great location, easy access to downtown and had everything we needed. I would definitely book again!
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9/8/2024
2024.09.09
This place was absolutely lovely. Our hosts were very proactive and friendly. The place was very clean and very accommodating.
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8/24/2024
2024.08.25
The property is just as described. The entrance is a little secluded but felt safe and they provided great instructions on how to get there.
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8/16/2024
2024.08.17
This place was great. Everything was so easy to use and everything we expected
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8/1/2024
2024.08.02
This place is quaint and great for a single trip. It’s private and easy.
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7/30/2024
2024.07.31
Nice and clean. Had everything we needed.
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7/28/2024
2024.07.29
We enjoyed our stay with Home Sweet City. There was plenty of space in both the bedroom and the main area. The bathroom was very aestetically designed, especially the shower and sink. The kitchenette was well equipped, and the provided amenities were very nice. The full sized refrigerator, stove, cookware, toaster oven and kitchen knives were all nice to have. Free street parking was included, it just required a printed permit. It very quiet, which was also nice and allowed us to get much needed rest. The location was perfect if you’re trying to see the capitol mall area and other sights/museums. It was close enough to get places quickly by car, but far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist spots. Overall our stay was very comfortable.
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7/24/2024
2024.07.25
Overall, I had a great stay here!
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7/20/2024
2024.07.21
Everything was immaculate and the hosts were very responsive. Easy walk to restaurants and public transit. I would happily stay at this lovely location again.
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7/16/2024
2024.07.17
Communication was clear and responsive. The welcome guide even included local recommendations. I would stay here again.
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6/22/2024
2024.06.23
The apartment was very clean! I appreciate how quick responses came. Plenty of space to feel at home! The bed was a little hard but that is all personal preference. Overall great space. Good vibes! We would recommend and stay here again!
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6/18/2024
2024.06.19
Everything was nice. Host was very helpful and responsive.
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6/13/2024
2024.06.14
Se encuentra muy bien ubicado, tienes acceso a transporte público. Cuenta con todas las comodidades y está sumamente limpio
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6/8/2024
2024.06.09
Very nice space. Front entrance in alley. Neighbors standing out watching you enter the unit. Did not feel safe.
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6/2/2024
2024.06.03
Really enjoyed the stay. Very quiet in the unit. Nice and clean and very well set up.
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5/28/2024
2024.05.29
The Airbnb is beautiful. So clean and has everything you would need (except a wine opener). It’s a bit tricky to park. You need to find and print out all the required permits, we were on a road trip so we had to go find a printer somewhere, then you leave your car far away from the Airbnb in the rain and pray that it’s not street cleaning day, then walk through a back alley to get to the place. Once you are in, it is so nice. I stay in a lot of Airbnbs, and this particular one had a lot of cleaning requirements, considering you are charged for cleaning. There are instructions about stripping the bed, taking the towels out, emptying the garbages and finding the garbage cans out on the street to throw it out before you leave. We had to put the garbage bags in our car and go drive and find the front of the house to throw out the garbage so that was less than ideal. We had an amazing dinner at the little Italian restaurant right next-door, so I highly recommend that!
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5/17/2024
2024.05.18
A nice place to stay if you are planning on visiting Washington DC
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5/12/2024
2024.05.13
Comforting and cozy!
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5/7/2024
2024.05.08
Very nice spot for exploring DC. A comfortable place to come home to, and a very friendly host experience.
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5/2/2024
2024.05.03
This was the perfect place for our short stay. It had everything we needed was clean and organized and super cute. Check-in was very easy and our host was there to answer all pur questions.
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4/30/2024
2024.05.01
Great place to stay. The only limitation is that the entry is through an alley which makes loading/unloading and trash cleanup a bit difficult, otherwise it is a great place to stay in DC and the hosts are very easy to communicate with! Would recommend to anyone.
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4/25/2024
2024.04.26
Cosy apartment in a quiet location
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4/20/2024
2024.04.21
Good host, easy communications, the unit is beautifully decorated, recently renovated, fully up-to-date.
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4/18/2024
2024.04.19
Great stay for your buck. Convenient location to nearby stores and restaurants. Only 10 mins away from museums. Clean and with attention to detail in amenities. Host was very proactive from the beginning. I would stay here again in the future
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4/8/2024
2024.04.09
Great location, right size, clean, comfortable bed, perfect for staying near my daughter and having our own space at the end of the day. Easy access to public transport, U district, and general area.
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4/5/2024
2024.04.06
Had such a nice time at this location. The hosts are very accommodating and responsive. Highly recommend
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4/2/2024
2024.04.03
Great little spot with a nice kitchen. Bed and pull out bed were both comfortable. Hosts were always very responsive and helpful. Instructions for everything are very well explained. Very clean space. I was thrilled to find a weighted blanket in the closet! We would definitely stay here again.
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3/27/2024
2024.03.28
My partner and I stayed here for 3 nights for a work-related trip. It looked like the photos, it was spacious and worth the price. The hosts were responsive and accommodating when we wanted to extend our check out time. I would stay here again and definitely recommend to others.
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3/3/2024
2024.03.04
It was my first stay in Washington. Comparing to NYC experience, I totally satisfied, excited and happy of being in Washington. Very clean, organized apartment. Felt like at home .
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3/1/2024
2024.03.02
Great place amazing service.
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2/24/2024
2024.02.25
Great place to stay!
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1/28/2024
2024.01.29
Great location, comfortable and safe!
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1/19/2024
2024.01.20
House was really good. It had all amenities and even extra liquids for refillable bottles (soap, body wash, shampoo, etc). It missed a kettle, but they provided coffee machine (which was a bit dirty and difficult to clean). Important to note that there is a dark staircase in the apartment, which leads to another apartment above (this one is located in basement). Door was locked, but still we clearly heard owners of the place above. On the first day we had difficulties connecting to WiFi, so we contacted host company. After we contacted them, they started for some reason asking about our personal info, reason to travel, and after that demanded a deposit, because, “renter didn’t have at least one 5-star review”. They were asking for $500. We wrote a message back, stating that this has never appeared on the contract, and after about 17hrs full of stress they responded saying it was a mistake. We never wanted to contact host again, however, overall experience at this house was pleasant.
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12/17/2023
2023.12.18
Very clean ! Had everything we needed and the host was very accommodating
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12/10/2023
2023.12.11
Great place to stay. Looks like the photos. Street parking around the corner was easy and not an issue to find a parking spot. Clear instructions and responsive host. Can hear footsteps upstairs, but never too loud or disturbing. Easy walk to the subway and Ben’s Chili Bowl. Overall, quiet and a great place to visit. Highly recommend!
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12/2/2023
2023.12.03
Fue muy buena la experiencia, todo estaba limpio y organizado. Aunque, los closets estaban cerrados, y me hubiera gustado que estuvieran abiertos para guardar las maletas y la ropa.
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10/29/2023
2023.10.30
We really enjoyed our stay here! The space was even cuter in person and was impeccably clean and fresh. The location is ideal for walking the city and is also quiet at night – a rare combination! Highly recommend this spot for a cozy, convenient stay!
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10/25/2023
2023.10.26
Extremely clean and well appointed place. As described in other reviews. Basement so little natural light. Aside: if you want a parking permit you need to print it ahead of time. But first you need the license plate, which makes it challenging to get permit if you’re renting a car just before coming to Airbnb.
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10/23/2023
2023.10.24
I loved the location and the rainfall shower head. The apartment was large and very clean. The hosts were amazing too!
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10/16/2023
2023.10.17
It was a wonderful stay and the hosts were perfect
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9/18/2023
2023.09.19
What an incredible stay! Amazing location if your a tourist wanting to explore, great to bike to places. We were shocked at how much was provided for our use if we wished, from umbrellas to makeup remover wipes to condiments and seasonings. A beautiful and very spacious place to stay!
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8/27/2023
2023.08.28
Place was super clean and we were very comfortable. It was just what we needed for our visit.
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8/6/2023
2023.08.07
This was our second stay in this unit. It was clean and the communication leading up to and during the stay was great. We will definitely look for availability here again when we visit our son.
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7/29/2023
2023.07.30
My friends and I had a great staying in Home Sweet City. The place was clean, well equipped as described and location was great!
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7/2/2023
2023.07.03
Excellent location everything you could want is a walkable distance. Clean place.
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6/25/2023
2023.06.26
We had a great stay. The place was clean, cute, and had all the right touches to make it feel special. With our parking pass, we were always able to find a nearby parking space. We walked to many destinations, drove to some, and used Uber for others. This was a terrific stay! The hosts were communicative, friendly, and responsive. Would definitely stay here again.
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6/20/2023
2023.06.21
Cute, comfortable and pristine place to stay. I enjoyed my time and would consider staying here again.
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6/14/2023
2023.06.15
As a DC native I would happily stay here again. Private, VERY easy check in, safe neighborhood, and the perfect amount of space for a couple or one couple and a friend (what we did).
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5/27/2023
2023.05.28
I visited DC to attend my daughter’s graduation from Howard University. This spot is located a few blocks from the university and not far from the Columbia Heights Metro Station. And a parking pass was provided. So whether driving in or flying, if you are visiting for HU campus related events(move in, move out, etc.) I highly recommend this airBNB.
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5/14/2023
2023.05.15
Very clean and nice apartment. The host gave very clear instructions how to locate and access the apartment. Location was great, only like a 20 minute walk from downtown. Only like a 3-5 minute Uber if you don’t like walking. We were very satisfied with the location and would definitely re-book if we come to DC again!
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5/5/2023
2023.05.06
Had a lovely stay overall, convenient kitchen and other amenities, tons of space.
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4/27/2023
2023.04.28
Excellent stay at a convenient location.
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3/18/2023
2023.03.19
Great Spot!

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