Historic Eco Rowhome Near Union Station

We welcome you to our 3-story, 4br, 2.5ba classic DC rowhome with original hardwood floors, stunning architectural elements, and private courtyard. 10 minute walk to U.S. Capitol. Convenient to public transportation (Union Station, NoMa Metro, H St Streetcar, X2 bus, Capital Bikeshare), grocery stores (Giant, Whole Foods, Harris Teeter, Trader Joes, Union Market), restaurants and bars, and all that the lively Atlas District/H St Corridor has to offer. When making an inquiry or submitting a request to book, please tell us a little about what brings you to town (or your reasons for booking), who will be staying with you, where you are traveling from, and what time you plan to arrive. 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. Early 1900s row home with original wood floors and architectural details on a beautiful, tree-lined street a mile from the Capital building. A comfortable and unpretentious home base for families and friends. This listing is for a 3-story rowhome and includes 2 queen beds, 2 full beds, 1 twin bed, 1 twin floor mattress, a comfy leatherette chaise sofa with linens for sleeping, and 2.5 baths with private kitchen, dining, and laundry areas, two separate living areas, and a shared courtyard with seating, fire pit (see house rules below), and charcoal grills. Main Floor: - half bath - full kitchen - living room w/ 45" Roku TV - dining area w/ small bar height dining table that seats 6 - laundry room w/ stacked washer/dryer available for guest use Upstairs: - ROOM 1 : master bedroom w/ queen bed, 23" TV, Amazon fire stick, west-facing windows, and closet - ROOM 2 : large sunny bedroom w/ 2 double beds, skylight, and east-facing windows (no guest closet) - ROOM 3 : small bedroom w/ twin bed, east-facing windows, skylight, and reach-in closet - full bath w/ tub Basement: - 2 Queen Beds (beginning March 15th, we will be reconfiguring the basement area to include 2 queen beds vs the original one queen bed pictured and will update photos once the current guests check out and we make the change) - Separate living room w/ comfy chaise sofa and linens to sleep on it - mini fridge, 4-cup coffee maker, water filter, cups, and a few plates to make this space function like a separate guest suite, if desired. - Extra Twin floor mattress w/ linens - Compact three-piece bathroom with standing shower Outdoor Spaces: - fully enclosed courtyard shared with owner occupied Carriage House - front porch with patio seating and bench There are two units at this property. - At the rear of the property, there is a Carriage House garage and apartment, where the owner resides. When out of town, he rents the Carriage House apartment on Airbnb and these guests also have access to the courtyard. They DO NOT have access to the Main House. GREEN EFFORTS! • We have solar! This property has been outfitted with rooftop solar panels. • We are a waste-conscious property and endeavor to eschew modern consumerism. We believe imperfect things that are still perfectly functional should not contribute to the landfill (i.e. bleach spots, fading, and light wear and tear). When a linen is stained or damaged significantly, we donate towels and sheets to the local Humane Society and offer remaining items to a few local homeless individuals who help distribute them to those in their community who need them. As we replace with new linens, we choose organic cotton and other natural fibers whenever possible so they they naturally decompose/biodegrade or can be burned. • We pride ourselves on being active members of the local Buy Nothing and Freecycle communities, giving new life and a new home to like new and lightly used items. • 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 ash and spent charcoal from the fire pits and grills is collected (silver pail) and used to amend out garden soil every year, along with compost from our compost collection partner, Compost Crew. • All toiletries, toilet paper, and consumables are selected with their ecological impact in mind. We use: • 100% Bamboo or recycled toilet paper in plastic-free packaging • Ginger Lily Farm Botanics low fragrance vegan, cruelty free, plant based Aloe Vera soaps and conditioner • Clearalif (or similar) zero waste laundry detergent sheets • Wool dryer balls lightly fragranced with essential oils in place of polyester fiber dryer sheets or silicone based fabric softeners. Things to Note: • We do not offer early checkin or luggage storage at this property. Please do not loiter at the property if you arrive early as this encourages vagrants in the area to do the same. There are several luggage storage services available in DC; let us know if you'd like more information • The MAX number of guests we can accommodate is 12 (13 with an infant or toddler) but, for your comfort, we recommend no more than 9 adults. • For guests with allergies or sensitivities, some of the duvets and pillows are down-filled and we use fragranced cleaners and air fresheners. Please notify us of your allergies in your booking message so we can set up the unit to accommodate your needs • As a waste conscious property, 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. • This nearly 200-year old, 3-story rowhome does not have zoned heating/cooling and may experience unbalanced temperatures from floor to floor during the hottest and coldest months. We have fans in the second floor bedrooms for your comfort. • The neighbors are super friendly and like to unwind with music, a 6-pack, and a smoke in the evenings, particularly on weekends. They know you are a guest and will keep it down if you ask them politely. They're also long time residents of DC and know a ton about the neighborhood and city if you have any questions. Neighborhood: NoMa is one of DC's newer neighborhoods and derives it's name from it's location "No"rth of "Ma"ssachusettes (Ave). It's southern border is most notably identified by Union Station and the Northern border by Union Market, a burgeoning food hall reimagined from it's beginnings as a wholesale market, and Galludet University, the country's first and largest university for the deaf and hard of hearing that was originally chartered by President Lincoln. It is fast becoming one of DC's most densely populated neighborhoods and offers easy access to the rest of the city, the highway, restaurants, bars, and everything you need to live comfortable in your own neighborhood. Getting Around: Buslines: X2 and D8 lines take you to Union Station, downtown, & Children National/Medstar Washington Hospital; D4 line takes you downtown and to Ivy City. Metro Rail (~ 3/4 mile): Union Station is ~6 blocks walk; NoMa/Galludet Metro Station is 5 ½ blocks walk; the free H St Streetcar is 1 block away. Parking in the neighborhood is primarily 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 be able to print your pass ahead of checkin. Note: it is new system through the city and the only means of procuring a visitor parking pass for street parking at our property. 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! If you don't have a smart phone and would like to borrow a SmarTrip card, just let us know (I keep a stack on hand for all my properties).