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Lovely backyard cottage with easy access to metro, shops, dining!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 367.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Arlington, VA
  • Ballston Quarter
    15 min walk
  • Fort Myer
    7 min drive
  • Arlington National Cemetery
    10 min drive
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    15 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovely backyard cottage with easy access to metro, shops, dining!

Enjoy this lovely1BR/2BA backyard cottage nestled among the old oak trees. Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the Virginia Square metro (with easy access to all that Washington DC has to offer!), Clarendon, and Ballston shops, as well as vibrant nightlife, this enchanting abode offers the best of both worlds: a serene sanctuary and city excitement, all in one. An amazing kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer, patio, and deck in a shady backyard, plenty of on-street parking and free Wifi complete the package for a perfect urban retreat.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Ballston Quarter. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from National Mall and 7 minutes from Smithsonian Institution

Property manager

Geneva Moores

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 725 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Lovely backyard cottage with easy access to metro, shops, dining! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage!
As former residents of the DC area, we were hoping to find a place that would feel like home. The cottage was perfect! The space, the location, the amenities and the little touches (chocolates on the bed ;) made our week long stay to visit family + friends simply wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabin B., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Cottage in Charming Neighborhood
The folks who own this little hideaway are good communicators, and provided us an impeccably clean cottage that is organized, intuitive to use/live in, and convenient to every amenity in Arlington with a 10-minute walk through an idyllic Rockwellian Arts & Crafts neighborhood. Hard to beat! Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place for our DC cisit
This backyard cottage was fantastic for our DC trip. The house was neat and clean with everything we needed for our stay. The neighbor was also great. A short walk to the metro made all of DC available to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home-away-from-home
Super clean and super cute! Modern and fresh with all the conveniences of home - and more! Plenty of parking available right in front of the house. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Honestly one of the nicest VRBOs weve ever stayed in. Great cottage in a very nice residential neighborhood a short walk from the metro. Lots of nice touches inside. The owner was very responsive when we had a question about the door lock. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Gem
A spot only the locals would know about! I absolutely loved this cozy comfy home (away from home) a little city and little country (in the city), yet a quiet oasis - elegant and simplistic, inclusive of the necessaries. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

It was great!
My rental car was stolen from me in downtown DC and they really helped me out and were very very patient as I went well over the checkout time and other guests were due to arrive sooner than later! They are awesome. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Fantastic cottage with lots of extras and little thoughtful touches. Very clean. Beautiful neighborhood. Easy parking and walk to metro. Definitely want to return. Great communication with Geneva. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
We had a lovely stay. The cottage was beautiful, very clean, and relaxing. The accommodations were top knotch and the place was very well stocked. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best rental we have ever booked
Best rental we have ever booked! Exactly as advertised. Incredibly clean and comfortable. Thanks Geneva!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan J., Coatesville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
I could move in! What a cute place - super clean, spacious, comfortable and nice welcome touches by the owners. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Cool Cottage
Could. Or have enjoyed my stay at the cottage more. Great location for those visiting DC. Owners were super helpful and responsive. I felt like I was with family. The place was clean and the surroundings are very peaceful. Couldn’t recommend more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend getaway
Geneva and Peter’s backyard cottage was wonderful. It was exactly like the listing and extremely clean. Parking is a breeze (and free!). They truly thought of all the little extras you may need - toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, makeup wipes, feminine hygiene products, etc. and a few little snacks and chocolates! The bed was very comfy, the only thing to note is that the bedroom does not get very dark if you are a sensitive sleeper.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis T., State College, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Lovely cottage, lovely stay! Clean, comfortable, perfect location, great host. My husband and I and our 5 year old stayed for one night. Ideally situated for a family. We frequent the area and would stay here again and again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura h.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice stay
super clean, modern cottage with generous amenities, in lovely residential area close to DC
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S., Carrboro NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful!
Our three night stay was all too short! This gorgeous cottage definitely makes the short list of our all time favorites. The property is beautiful, comfortable, and welcoming -- very clean & tranquil as well. The location was just about ideal for our needs. Baskets of snacks and spare toiletries were much appreciated too. Thank you Geneva & Peter! We recommend a visit and would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Could not have asked for better accommodations while we visited with our daughter. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Perfect getaway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rylee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
This place is a beautiful property tucked away so you feel like you have privacy and a quiet atmosphere to relax. The location is within walking distance of great restaurants and perfect for wanting to explore DC due to its proximity to the sites. The amenities were very generous as well with spare toiletries and snacks. We are grateful to have stayed here and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Little Work Trip
We had a fantastic stay at Geneva and Peter's property! The owners were lovely and very easy to deal with, always providing quick responses. The property itself was exceptional, even better than the pictures. With high ceilings and plenty of light, it felt spacious and inviting. It was very clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little oasis!
A relaxing and beautiful environment. Serene space that is perfectly clean. The little extras make it so welcoming. The hosts are very responsive to questions! I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig s.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect little place
This was a very nice little cottage in a beautiful nature setting. Very modern and clean, everything looks to be brand new. I will be returning for many more business trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
The cottage is a brand new structure in a great neighborhood, close to everything !! Our one night stay was perfect !!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

C B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
We had a great stay, in a delightfully comfortable cottage tucked away in the heart of Arlington’s walkable residential area. The cottage seems practically new, and is comfortably furnished—so enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick overnight stay
I cannot even begin to describe how welcome I felt while staying at this small little cottage. It was perfect!!! When I am giving the chance to come to DC again, this place will be my first choice!! I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024