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Top of the Town – with Parking

  • Washington
  • House

Stay in our warm, welcoming 1BR apartment nestled in the basement level of a beautiful victorian home in D.C.’s treelined and popular neighborhood, 16th St Heights. We’re conveniently located with the best of both worlds: easy access to the National Mall, Monuments and Smithsonian’s AND only 3 blocks from Rock Creek Park, the river!

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Bathroom

Rooms and Beds

Bedroom

queen beds: 1
2

Living Space

sofa beds: 1
1

Features and Amenities

Bathtub
Iron
Microwave
Air conditioning
Dining table
Coffee maker
Conditioner
Wine glasses
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
Essentials
Smoke detector

Rates and Availability

Taxes and fees are additional

Location

Reviews

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5
8/12/2025
2025.08.13
Positive: Clean Cute neighborhood Beautiful home Friendly owners Good price Quickly resolved the only issue we had which pertained to the city more and an event that was going to affect our free parking.
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8/12/2025
2025.08.13
Positive: Schön eingerichtetetes Souterrain-Apartment, alles geräumig für 4 Personen mit gut ausgestatteteter Küche und auch Außenplatz. Praktisch auch Waschmaschine und Trockner. Parken problemlos an der Straße. Negative: Alles prima, vielleicht noch zwei weitere Stühle für draußen
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5
7/17/2025
2025.07.18
Had an amazing stay, definitely book when you are in town!
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6/24/2025
2025.06.25
This was a good location for a small family. Basement apartment so there were some sounds from upstairs but the host explained they had guests over that weekend. Would be mindful to ask if you have young kids that get easily scared. Park nearby, walkable breakfast spots, corner stores, etc. and the location was clean overall. It’s possible I missed where they stated that the crib is an extra charge which I wish I had known so I could bring my own pack and play so just make sure to ask about what’s included and what’s extra.
Reviews for Top of the Town – with Parking
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5
8/12/2025
2025.08.13
Positive: Clean Cute neighborhood Beautiful home Friendly owners Good price Quickly resolved the only issue we had which pertained to the city more and an event that was going to affect our free parking.
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5
8/12/2025
2025.08.13
Positive: Schön eingerichtetetes Souterrain-Apartment, alles geräumig für 4 Personen mit gut ausgestatteteter Küche und auch Außenplatz. Praktisch auch Waschmaschine und Trockner. Parken problemlos an der Straße. Negative: Alles prima, vielleicht noch zwei weitere Stühle für draußen
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5
7/17/2025
2025.07.18
Had an amazing stay, definitely book when you are in town!
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6/24/2025
2025.06.25
This was a good location for a small family. Basement apartment so there were some sounds from upstairs but the host explained they had guests over that weekend. Would be mindful to ask if you have young kids that get easily scared. Park nearby, walkable breakfast spots, corner stores, etc. and the location was clean overall. It’s possible I missed where they stated that the crib is an extra charge which I wish I had known so I could bring my own pack and play so just make sure to ask about what’s included and what’s extra.
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5
6/18/2025
2025.06.19
This was a great stay for myself and team after long work days outside. Peaceful, private, and quiet.
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5
6/8/2025
2025.06.09
What a great place to stay when visiting Washington. The location was peaceful and quiet. The home was exactly as pictured in the Airbnb app. The pricing was super. The owners live upstairs and were very helpful. We enjoyed talking with them and they were so kind to invite my granddaughters to play in their backyard. I highly recommend staying at this location. The Uber into Washington ran from $12-$17. metro was about a 20 minute walk away. We will be back and look forward to staying in this location again.
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5
5/4/2025
2025.05.05
It was a great place for my family to stay while they were in town visiting!
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5
4/17/2025
2025.04.18
The location was great with lots of options and public transportation within walking distance.
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5
4/14/2025
2025.04.15
good location and very quite
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4/8/2025
2025.04.09
I would say pretty solid location, everything was within 15-20 minute uber. The place was freaking SPOTLESS. It was so nicely decorated, you could tell time was spent curating. Everything worked perfectly. My only complaint – it is someone’s basement at the end of the day. I could hear their whole conversation and bet they could hear mine. I also heard their foot steps all night.
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5
3/23/2025
2025.03.24
Great stay! Great communication and nice, clean place with easy parking which isn’t always easy in DC. Would definitely stay again!
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5
3/9/2025
2025.03.10
A beautiful stay! The apartment is well decorated and furnished, and there is a lot of space! Had a wonderful visit!
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4
1/4/2025
2025.01.05
Good location, cozy place
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5
12/14/2024
2024.12.15
pleasant place to stay at. definitely worth revisiting. spotless place, responsive host and good amenities provided
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12/10/2024
2024.12.11
Great place overall. Renter was very nice and responsive to toilet leak repair request and fixed it less than 24 hours. The upstairs noise was a little louder than expected per rental description.
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11/26/2024
2024.11.27
We loved staying at this home! The home looked exactly like the photos, was incredibly clean, spacious and felt homey. This would be a comfortable spot to stay for a long period of time. Yes, you can hear the tenants upstairs, but that is affordable DC living for you.
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5
11/16/2024
2024.11.17
A beautiful peaceful location that looked exactly like the photos. Host was incredibly responsive and the apartment is stellar.
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9/21/2024
2024.09.22
Great little spot – highly recommend.
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9/15/2024
2024.09.16
Would highly recommend this lovely apartment! My husband and I only stayed a few days but it was so comfortable and the area surrounding is lovely. Thanks to Home Sweet City for a wonderful stay!
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9/9/2024
2024.09.10
Beautiful place to stay while we had a little anniversary getaway!
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8/11/2024
2024.08.12
Logement très agréable, propre et joliment décoré. Nous avons apprécié le café excellent pour le petit déjeuner. Tout était parfaitement conforme aux photos et à la description. Je recommande ce logement pour toute visite de Washington.
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7/14/2024
2024.07.15
Very nice location with easy access to street parking. The rooms are clean and the decorations are stylish (the coasters look nice). The place is family friendly as well. Lizzy and Michelle are super supportive and communications are mostly up-to-date. Although the terrible traffics did cause some issues when we checked in, everything turned out to be beyond our expectations.
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6/20/2024
2024.06.21
It is great place to stay when you’re at DC. Only annoying thing on first day was internet which was not working at all. I couldn’t surf anything online. Next day host acted promptly and solved the problem.
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5/18/2024
2024.05.19
Great listing, clean, exactly as pictured
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5
5/2/2024
2024.05.03
Great place and really good location.
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1/23/2024
2024.01.24
Great location and very clean place. Highly recommended.
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12/25/2023
2023.12.26
The apartment was incredibly spacious, clean, and very well-stocked. The kitchen had everything we needed, including lots of spices and baking supplies. There was ample storage, plenty of street parking, and a short drive to downtown/restaurants. It was quiet, private, and a great space for 2 people. The hosts were very responsive, friendly, and very considerate. We had a great 2 week visit and would stay here again!
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11/30/2023
2023.12.01
Cozy and conveniently located.
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11/1/2023
2023.11.02
We really enjoyed our stay! 100% recommended.
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10/29/2023
2023.10.30
I just loved my stay here. The neighborhood is charming and borders Rock Creek Park, part of our National Park Service. The place, itself, was beautiful, spacious and very relaxing. I used it to get some work done and was super productive here. The family that owns the home are friendly, fun people. If you get to strike up a conversation with them, do. Should I need a place to stay in DC again, this one is at the top of my list.
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10/18/2023
2023.10.19
Quiet neighborhood, lots of space. Parking on the street is easy. Bed was comfortable and there was a ton of room in the living room for a kiddo. It’s a hike to the metro but worked for us since we were driving. The house was clean, but it is a basement so just know it’s going to be a little basement-y, but nothing off putting. There were a lot of windows too so that helped. Good spot for families and overall nice place for a stay. Would recommend.
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10/10/2023
2023.10.11
This place is amazing! I loved how the apartment was decorated; felt very comfortable and homey inside. The place is actually a lot bigger than I thought too! We rented the Lime bikes and biked into DC. It was about a 30 minute bike ride. The kitchen had literally everything you need to cook meals. Very well equipped! The bed was also very comfortable, I’ve stayed in a lot of Airbnb and I feel like a lot of them had uncomfortable beds. Parking was very easy, it’s street parking but the neighborhood is very quiet and there’s not much traffic. We parked right in front of the house. Over all this apartment was definitely one of the better airbnbs I’ve stayed in and I highly recommend to anyone!
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10/6/2023
2023.10.07
comfortable stay, responsive hosts, beautiful layout, peaceful surroundings, enjoyed our stay:)
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10/5/2023
2023.10.06
Most of the reviews are accurate. Here is the honest picture: Stayed mid Sept for a week. There are flies, mosquitos, and a smell in this basement unit. It was presentable and decently furnished and sized. No water other than tap. If you enjoy quiet, don’t stay here. Every morning at 6a you can here the people that live upstairs very clearly. It sounds as if they are in the other room in your unit. The noise usually continues until after 9p. You can hear running, loud noises (sounds like furniture moving), microwave, blenders, etc VERY loudly. I ended up leaving a day early because I couldn’t take it anymore. If those things don’t bother you, this place is worth a look and the host is responsive. They just need to fix some things to make this spot 10/10
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9/27/2023
2023.09.28
I really enjoyed staying here! Beautiful property, just like the photos.
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9/19/2023
2023.09.20
Most of the DC rentals are basement apartments, but this was the first one we’ve stayed at that didn’t feel like a basement. It was spacious, even for our family of four, and very cozy. The air conditioning works great, the sofa bed is decently comfortable, and the TV is enormous. The neighborhood is lovely and quiet, and though it’s about a mile from the nearest Metro station, we ended up renting scooters to shorten the trip. Super fun! Bring earplugs if you are very sensitive to noise, because you will hear the family upstairs early in the morning.
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8/31/2023
2023.09.01
Great apartment, comfortable and very clean. We would stay there again.
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8/13/2023
2023.08.14
Went to DC with my niece for a lil vacation. Hosts were very nice and responsive. Our flight was delayed by 6hrs so we didn’t get in until 2am. The hosts were very accommodating and understanding. Gave great recommendations for things to do around DC. The home is in a nice residential neighborhood. Very peaceful. However, the drive down to the monuments and other tourist things is about 15-30m depending on traffic. This is a basement apartment, so there is a distinct old smell. Steep stairs down and it’s very wet by the door. So you’ll experience mosquitoes and flies. The Kitchen is a decent size. Has everything you need . Just FYI, there were a lot Flies in the apartment. They like to congregate by the kitchen/living room/bathroom windows. So we killed a lot on our first night and throughout our stay. They are getting in somehow. Bathroom is older and no fan. Leave the window up. The water did not taste good. So bring bottled water. If you have allergies, bring a Claritin/Zyrtec
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7/29/2023
2023.07.30
the house is located in a private neighborhood but quite close to all attractions, we arrived late at the night and the street parking was easy to find, the unit was just as advertised and surprisingly more spacious than we expected. The host was very responsive and helpful for our requests, we appreciate that. Recommending to everyone who is traveling to DC.
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7/17/2023
2023.07.18
Great and comfortable place to stay!
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7/12/2023
2023.07.13
Nice neighborhood. Easy parking. Host was friendly and helpful. The unit was very very nice. My 2 small kids loved it. Nice playgrounds nearby. The couch was super comfortable and great for relaxing. Some noise from overhead early in the morning. Overall it was a positive experience.
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7/9/2023
2023.07.10
Great stay! The place was super well decorated
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7/7/2023
2023.07.08
A1 great
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6/14/2023
2023.06.15
I really enjoyed my stay.
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6/13/2023
2023.06.14
It was a wonderful experience. The home owners were friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The neighborhood was safe and clean. There was a great coffee shop a few blocks over and great food within walking distance. Parking is street only, but there was plenty of parking places. Only thing to be aware of is the street cleaning that happens every week, and there are minor parking restrictions. Signs are posted so keep an eye out for them. The property was great, the experience was great, and I would absolutely book there again.
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5
5/29/2023
2023.05.30
Nice place and the hosts were very responsive.
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5/16/2023
2023.05.17
Great place to stay and walking distance to the metro and some great food!
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4/27/2023
2023.04.28
We enjoyed the stay very much!
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4/23/2023
2023.04.24
I can’t say enough about this space. From the moment we stepped foot into the apartment it was SO clean, relaxing and safe. My son and I were in town to enjoy school vacation week and it was such an easy drive to downtown to get to all of the sights and museums. We were so happy we booked here because it truly felt like our home away from home. It was lovely to come back after a busy day in the city and unwind here. The hosts were so responsive and helpful! We can’t wait to come back! Would highly recommend to anyone considering this space.
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4/18/2023
2023.04.19
Our second time at this airbnb. Bus is at the corner so very easy to get downtown. Close to wonderful breakfast place. We enjoyed our time here. VERY clean and comfortable.
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4/18/2023
2023.04.19
I booked this property to attend a concert, meet up with a friend, and escape my life for a bit. It was perfect! the apartment was clean, so cozy and had everything I needed. The bed was so comfortable but I slept on the amazing sectional most nights because it was absolute Heven, and featured a huge smart TV! I’m vegan and Doordash had so many options. My host was extremely responsive and helpful. I will definitely stay here the next time I’m in DC!!!!
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4/10/2023
2023.04.11
It was great for our young family of five. Slumber party watching movies for kids and parents had own room. Kitchen was just right! Easy to get in and out and less than a mile walk to two different bus stations. Quick access to downtown!
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4/7/2023
2023.04.08
It was a great place to stay. The apartment was very nice and clean. We even visited with some of the neighbors and they were very friendly and helpful.
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3/21/2023
2023.03.22
Very stylish place in a great location! Exactly what I wanted in DC!
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3/20/2023
2023.03.21
This was the perfect spot to relax after a full day exploring DC. We loved the convenience of the dedicated parking space, how easy it was to get downtown, the beautifully stocked kitchen, and the overall peaceful and restful vibe. We will definitely look into staying here again for our next trip to DC.
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3/1/2023
2023.03.02
Exactly as the photos show, very clean! Comfortable bed, hot water, a very warm and cozy home away from home
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2/17/2023
2023.02.18
Hard to check in. I nedeed to go true to milions of question include face photo, photo of passport, secont time to confirm my age even I gave photo of my passport and “promise ” that I will not use they fluffiest towels to clean my shoes And absolutely not to make parties and many more rules and restrictions. I could to go on netflix and tv remote didn work and tv vlume was so low that I couldn’t hear the sound . I am 72 and my partner 64 so what proof I should give that I am eligible to stay in home sweet home.
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1/9/2023
2023.01.10
We enjoyed our stay with our infant, the host was very responsive. We were notified that our original booking had to be modified to another apartment in the same home due to a hot water issue. The apartment was very clean and spacious and the parking was very helpful. The alternative apartment was on the 3rd floor so if you have an infant it may not be convenient but we kept the stroller in the car and made it work since we had a short stay. Will recommend the location to family when visiting the area.
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1/5/2023
2023.01.06
The basement stay was not what we expect nice set up and but the owners kids were very loud over top of us every morning waking us up we turned our music up to block them out the owners came knocking asking us to turn our music down the water was cold our entire stay we had to wash with cold water at the sink and we spilled a little juice on a sheet and they want 75$ reimbursement when it could be simply washed this place is NOT recommended
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11/16/2022
2022.11.17
Thank you for the beautiful stay.
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10/31/2022
2022.11.01
Located in the heart of the city. Very nice neighborhood and house. It’s the basement so you will hear noise coming from upstairs but it was not bad.
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10/27/2022
2022.10.28
A very nice basement unit. Would stay there again!
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10/17/2022
2022.10.18
Lovely place and lovely hosts. Will stay here again 🙂
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10/15/2022
2022.10.16
Excellent location. The parking behind the house worked out perfectly. The apartment had everything I needed. I highly recommend it!
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10/7/2022
2022.10.08
Wonderful stay! Very accomodating, would come back any time!
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10/6/2022
2022.10.07
What an amazing place! Super clean and very nice. My family had a terrific time while staying here. Communication was A1. Highly recommend!
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9/24/2022
2022.09.25
The place was very clean and spacious exactly like the photos .overall very good experience ,would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to stay in Washington for couple of days.
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9/19/2022
2022.09.20
Rented it for my parents, awesome place, my parents had a great stay, and I love it too. The owners who live upstairs are amazing people, I definitely recommend.

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