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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Washington, DC
  • Place, Library of Congress
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Supreme Court of the United States
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, United States Capitol
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Washington

Located in Capitol Hill within a short walk of United States Capitol, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as National Mall. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Library of Congress - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eastern Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Supreme Court of the United States - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • United States Capitol - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Mall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Eastern Market Station - 8 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 17 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tunnicliff's Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪District Taco - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bullfeathers On The Hill - ‬10 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.

One Block to Library of Congress- Capitol Hill-English Basement

English basement studio of this newly rebuilt town house is in Capitol Hill Historic district. This efficiency basement room has one queen bed with one shower (full bath) and a sleeper sofa (full /almost queen bed), with all amenities you could need, including a kitchen, microwave, oven, dishwasher and washer/dryer combo. There are utensils, pots, pans, plates, knives and everything you will need in a kitchen. Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, iron, ironing board are also provided. Flat screen TV and internet connection are provided too.

Located just 3 blocks from the Capitol, 4 blocks from the Supreme Court, and a little more than one block from the Library of Congress, this property is in a very safe neighborhood with easy street parking. We will provide temporary parking permit for street parking if guests give us the tag number and state of registration before arrival. The Mall, Smithsonian museums, and other popular tourist attractions are within walking distance. In addition, there are two and a half blocks of a wide variety of restaurants, bars, stores and banks just one block away from the house.

Also just moments away, guests can find bus stops and bike share station to explore the city. There are also two metro stations (Eastern Market and Capitol South) only 3 and a half and 4 blocks away. Nationals baseball park is a little more than a mile away.

We take safety seriously. There are three different kinds of carbon monoxide alarm in the basement and fire sprinkler (concealed under round plates on the ceiling). People who want to be green can rejoice as Solar panels power the house. There is a separate thermostat for the basement for you to control the temperature. Entrance is separate from the main house and has keyless lock.

Thank you very much to the guests who stayed with us and gave us nice reviews.
If you need more bedrooms and bathrooms, check out Property number 920276 hosted by the same manager.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a fenced private yard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Absolutely no smoking (cigarette, pipe, cigar, marijuana, weed, vape e-cigarette) in the house. (Will charge $300 to clean the smell.)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20
Property Registration Number 5007262201002047

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Capitol Hill within a short 18-minute walk of National Mall and also 19 minutes on foot from Smithsonian Institution. You'll also find Union Station Shopping Center and United States Capitol less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is One Block to Library of Congress- Capitol Hill-English Basement good for couples?

Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.

Are there hot tubs at One Block to Library of Congress- Capitol Hill-English Basement?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is 6 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is College Park, MD (CGS), which is located 11.4 mi away (27-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at One Block to Library of Congress- Capitol Hill-English Basement?

Yes, every accommodation at One Block to Library of Congress- Capitol Hill-English Basement comes with a balcony.

One Block to Library of Congress- Capitol Hill-English Basement Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and absolutely wonderful host. Futon converts into comfortable second bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location and accommodations were top level! Family of 4 loved this place this weekend. We had walked everywhere we needed to go from this fabulous English basement and wonderful DC neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and property owner goes out of their way to accommodate
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora, Gahanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is a major plus! It's incredibly walkable to many attractions, shops, and restaurants in Capitol Hill. The proximity to the Metro and DC major monuments are also a huge convenience. The condo is well-maintained and well stocked refrigerator with eggs, milk, breakfast cereals among other staple items. I appreciated Peter communication about DC metro area, driving laws, parking, and overall communication was outstanding. We plan to stay in unit on our next stay. Definitely a hidden gem. 



Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan I.

Liked: Cleanliness

It had everything we needed.

Well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great local spot for visitors

The lot is definitely cozy, but that’s to be expected in D.C. Peter was very communicative with us. We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Small studio walking distance to all sites. I stayed with my daughter to tour DC. The host had great communication and provided milk and eggs. I would come back here with a party of two or maybe three
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renjini A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very

I stayed here with my son for 2 days and had a wonderful experience. The host was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. The basement apartment was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The location is great, close to landmarks in Washington DC. Highly recommended for short stays!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property manager was so responsive and was nice enough to accommodate an early check in for us. We really loved the location of this place. We had events at the capital building and it was about a 10 minute walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and compact

We enjoyed our weekend in this clean, cozy, comfortable apartment. The neighborhood is safe, quiet, close to restaurants and other attractions. We easily walked to it from Union train station upon our arrival. It is also close to the Metro station at Eastern Market. The host is very easy to communicate with and graciously allowed us early check-in. Our family lives in the neighborhood so we hope to stay here again the next time we visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location! Safe, close & stocked!

We loved this place! Stayed with our adult daughters for several days. Owner communication was helpful & informative. 5 minute walk to Library of Congress. Very close to a variety restaurants & shops. Very safe, beautiful neighborhood with ample street parking. Stocked with coffee, snacks, cereal, milk & eggs! Hotel room size but all the appliances of a studio apartment. Would definitely recommend and hope to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Randall R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Location

The location of this Vrbo is great for anything within walking distance of Capitol Hill. I rented this basement apartment for a short notice trip to DC, primarily for the price and location.The steps down to the only entrance were awkward and may be difficult if one is challenged by stairs. This place was SMALL but adequate for a single person on a short trip. The bed, kitchen, dining table were all located in the 300ish sq. ft. room with a tiny bathroom attached. The shower was as big as the other part of the bathroom. The bed was located at the foot of the basement stairs, which were "closed" by something that looked like cardboard. The ceiling was covered by foam squares that appeared to be for sound deadening. They may have helped with voices or television sounds, but I heard every step of the two in the room above. Thankfully they stopped walking at a reasonable hour.The kitchen was surprisingly well stocked. A few dozen eggs, coffee, snacks, etc. was a pleasant surprise even though I had purchased some groceries.Communication with the owner was very good. No complaints there. Location was perfect for what I needed. Neighborhood seemed relatively safe. I was very luck being able to park just a few doors down, but I don't think you could expect that. In the end, it served its purpose. I won't rent this place if travelling to DC again. A hotel would be better but were near triple regular price due to a historic event in that time period.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Nice capital hill location. Just a short walk to Capital, Supreme Court and library of congress. The neighborhood was very nice and has lots of options for food as well. Great host too!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy A., IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great neighborhood!

This property was close to where we wanted to be. It had most of what we needed and the check in/communication was phenomenal. The washer/dryer does not dry your clothes just so people can be aware. But it was a comfortable place for a couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Book it now!

We had an amazing stay at Peter's English basement! His communication was excellent from start to finish, making the entire process seamless. The space was extremely comfortable and impeccably clean—just what we needed for our trip. The location is unbeatable! My wife and I visited for the Bruce Springsteen concert and had a blast exploring local restaurants and bars beforehand. We even enjoyed the Eagles game at Tom’s Watch Bar, which was so much fun! On concert day, we spent hours at the Wharf soaking in the atmosphere. We can't wait to come back! Highly recommend this gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Q., Milton, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Location for Our Trip To D.C.

This VRBO was exactly what we needed. The Library of Congress was a quick walk away so getting to my training class was easy. The neighborhood was quiet and beautiful. We enjoyed taking walks in the afternoons to look at the historic homes. We went to many of the wonderful resturants close by. We spent two days walking to the Capital, the Smithsonians, etc... Everything was clean and cozy with plenty of coffee and snacks. Peter was clear in all of his communications and it was nice knowing we could reach out if we had any questions. This will definately be where we stay when we come back again. Thanks so much for a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Located in a quiet and safe neighborhood but within easy walking distance to some great restaurants and lots of DC sites (Capitol, Supreme Court, and LOC).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location!

Very clean property. Easy walking distance to the Metro, restaurants and Capital sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrislyn.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location in DC

It was a great experience. Close to restaurants and accessible walking to some of the east side monuments/places. Loved every bit of our stay. We will be back if we need to stay again. Communication was great and the host was very helpful and communicative.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness

English basement 5 stars

This was our second stay at the English Basement. Peter is an excellent host and very helpful. The place was stocked with milk, eggs, water, cereal and snacks. The AC worked well and was much appreciated during our heat-wave visit. The location is perfect for us. We walk a lot and were able to walk to a Nationals game, as well as monuments and museums. It is also close to a metro station. The neighborhood was safe and secure. We often walked home after 10 pm and never had any problems. We will definitely stay here again for our next visit to DC.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Everything you need. Awesome neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy P., Plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Apartment-Great Location

Our host was attentive to details. The apartment was well stocked. The location could not have been more convenient to Capitol and the Mall and restaurants and services
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location.

Great location, particularly if you want to visit the Capitol or try to attend a SCOTUS argument. Good communication with the host, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Clean, comfortable, well stocked with breakfast food, walking distance to capital. Host is very interested in keeping guests happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Can’t beat the location. Well stocked kitchen and very clean. Definitely will use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024