Eckington 4BR/3.5BA | Private Yard + Deck, Parking

Welcome to La Casa del Professore (the professor's home)! This charming 4br/3.5ba 3-story rowhome is filled with character and comfortable, homey touches. Private back deck and large (for DC) back yard. Freshly redecorated for the last year! The convenient Eckington location is idea, whether you're visiting for work or to visit DC's many attractions. Two metro stops @ ~¾ mile walking distance and direct-to-downtown bus stops only 1 ½ blocks away. La Casa del Professore and SaltSugarFire Hospitality welcome folks of every color, creed, and walk of life and expect ALL of our guests to conduct themselves with kindness, consideration, and respect, regardless of your personal beliefs. We will not tolerate discrimination, hate speech, or violence. This beautiful example of Queen Anne architecture was originally built in 1905 and completely renovated in 2010 as part of DC's early wave of restoration. It is the owners' home and, while it has been transformed for guest use, it's furnishings and contents are theirs and bare the signs of being lived in and loved for many years. This is a home, not just a house. With plenty of square footage, this large rowhome is ideal for families, friend groups, and work colleagues that want space to spread out while being convenient to all of DC. Free street parking for one vehicle with visitor parking pass (See Where You'll Be section beneath the map). SLEEPING • Three bedrooms and 2 baths on the second floor - converted office with queen bed, cool-gel memory foam mattress, and built-in desk at the rear of the house overlooking the deck and back yard - Dragonlance themed middle bedroom with queen bed, pressure-relief hybrid memory foam-pocket spring mattress, large closet, and TV with Roku - large primary suite with low profile queen bed, firm Japanese style mattress, settee, en suite bathroom with shower, closet and dresser, and bay windows overlooking our street • One bedroom with queen and bath in the basement connected by an interior stairwell • Freshly laundered cotton bed linens KITCHEN & LIVING • Two full kitchens: The main kitchen is stocked with coffee, tea, cookware, water filter + fridge water and ice dispenser, built-in microwave, new plateware and cutlery, kitchen staples, and more... • The second kitchen in the basement is separately stocked with the basics. • Large dining room on the main floor with an expandable table and seating for up to 10 • Small antique desk with ergonomic office chair on the main floor BATHS • En Suite primary bath on second floor with glass enclosure and shower bench • Full bath with tub in second floor hallway • Kitty themed half bath on the main floor • Full bath with tub in basement apartment • Natural, cruelty free Ginger Lily Botanics Aloe Vero shampoo/conditioner/body wash • 100% Cotton towels + dark makeup washcloths • Plastic packaging free bamboo toilet paper AMENITIES • 45" Smart TV in the living room • 19" TV monitor with Roku device between kitchen and dining room • 40" TV with Roku device in middle bedroom • 45" TV with Roku device in basement living room. • Primary suite TV coming soon • Two stacked washer/dryers (1 set upstairs and 1 set in the basement) • Large backyard with deck, propane grill, outdoor seating • Wifi throughout with booster packs available • Skylight for lots of natural light • Keyless entry with Smartlock • Nest exterior security cameras • SMOKE-FREE house • Please notify us of any indoor allergies in your booking message La Casa del Professore and SaltSugarFire Hospitality are Green Nerds! • Municipal recycling • We provide cotton towels in place of paper towels in an effort to reduce hospitality waste. Guests are welcomed to purchase or bring their own. • SaltSugar Fire Hospitality offers compost collection service! Please notify us in advance if you'd like to participate. • All toiletries, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and consumables are selected with their ecological impact in mind. We use: • Plastic packaging free bamboo toilet paper • Ginger Lily Farm Botanics low fragrance vegan, cruelty free, plant based Aloe Vera soaps and conditioner • Plastic packaging free laundry detergent sheets by Clearalif & wool dryer balls scenting with lavender from the garden CHECKOUT Deep cleaning is not required but we ask some simple checkout tasks of guests: - no need to strip the bed(s), simply leave them unmade - load and start the dishwasher - place used towels in the laundry basket in each bedroom or leave in the bathroom(s) to prevent moisture damage to our hardwood floors - collect your trash into the provided house bins (empty ashtrays of your smoking waste into the outdoor bins at the front of the house, not the indoor bins) - make sure to return any borrowed SmarTrip cards, turn off lights and appliances, and close and lock all windows and exterior doors. ADD-ON SERVICES AVAILABLE • I've partnered with several local professionals to offer an ever-expanding menu of extra services** including concierge services, personalized cooking classes, grocery provisions (stock the apartment with fresh ingredients and fun beverages), custom meal kit delivery, private chef and beverage/mixology experiences, in-home massage, mobile auto repair, local excursion planning, and more. Let me know in your booking message how I can make your stay exceptional **subject to scheduling and product availability GUEST ACCESS Guests have access to the entire 3-story home and back yard. Guests may not access the locked spaces or the attic. INTERACTION This is the owner's home. We are welcoming Airbnb guests while they're in Italy for work. Jenna (owner/operator of SaltSugarFire Hospitality) will be your primary contact and lives about 20 minutes away. OTHER THINGS TO NOTE No parties, events, "gatherings", or unauthorized visitors are allowed on the premises. If your visit is to celebrate a birthday or any special occasion, please let us know in your message, even if you do not plan to host it at the house. • The entrance is accessed up a flight of stairs. • 3 of 4 bedrooms/sleeping areas are located up a flight of stairs. (Guests may not sleep on the living room sofa). The 4th bedroom can be accessed down several steps from the sidewalk OR by a narrow interior hallway. We have a twin air mattress + folding frame that we can provide by request and set up in the dining room for guests whose mobility limitations make stairs difficult but there is only a half bath on the first floor. Max number of guests remains 8 without exception, including children and infants, due to licensing and legislative requirements. • The garden is accessed down a flight of stairs. • We do not provide single use paper towels or napkins in an effort to reduce waste (the hospitality industry is a significant contributor to our country's waste problem and DC, in particular, has a troublesome waste management system that must outsource all of our waste disposal to other cities and states). Guests will find recycled cloth towels in the kitchen drawer to the left of the dishwasher. Guests are welcomed to supply or purchase their own paper towels and may find partial rolls from previous guests in the house. • We do not offer early checkin or luggage storage on site but our next door neighbors are occasionally able to hold bags for guests before checkin and after checkout. $10 for up to 4 bags/suitcases + $2/bag over 4 and $30/hour for late pickup/dropoff (you'll discuss the time frame in advance and this overtime rate applies in 15 minute increments if they must wait for you after your arranged times). • For guests with allergies or sensitivities: some duvets and pillows are down-filled and we use fragranced cleaners. We have down-alternative bedding and can accommodate fragrance sensitivities with advance notice. PLEASE NOTIFY us of your allergies in your booking message so we can set up the unit to accommodate your needs • This nearly 200-year old, 3-story rowhome does not have zoned heating/cooling and may experience unbalanced temperatures from floor to floor and room to room during the hottest and coldest months. The basement has a dedicated dual head mini split system. NEIGHBORHOOD The quiet, charming Eckington neighborhood was established in the 1880s and is adorned with beautiful Victorian style homes. It is perfectly located just north of the Capitol/Union Station within walking distance are lovely resturants, including The Pub and People Restaurant and Bar, The Red Hen, Boundary Stone Bar/Restaurant, etc. There are also a couple of convenient stores a short walk from the property. If you are traveling with children, there is a public park located 1.5 blocks away, with a public pool open during the summer months. GETTING AROUND Conveniently located 10-15 min Uber ride from Downtown DC and all major sites/neighborhoods. Easy access to local transportation - a bus stop (buses to Downtown DC) 1/2 block away and 2 Metro Stations (NoMa and Shaw) 15 mins walk away. Parking in the neighborhood is restricted for residential parking permits. We offer one free visitor parking permit for one vehicle to park on the street. Street parking is first come, first served and other parking restrictions still apply (details in House Manual after booking). You'll need to register for a ParkDC account and request a pass with your vehicle details ahead of checkin. For details on utilizing Metro Bus/Rail systems, visit the WMATA website. You can now download the SmarTrip app on your Android or iPhone, create an account, and purchase ride passes that can be used on all Metro systems. Skip the old, plastic cards and use your phone!