Ft. Dupont Garden Suite

1BR/1BA Basement Level Garden Suite near Ft. Dupont, SE DC. Free, un-zoned street parking. Less than 15 minutes walk (~½ mile) to the Benning Road Metro Station. 4.5 miles to US Capitol Building & east end of the National Mall/Smithsonians. This unit does NOT include a kitchen. When inquiring, tell us a little about what brings you the DC/the Airbnb, where you are traveling from, who will be staying with you (including any pets/ESAs/service animals), and what time you plan to arrive. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Ft. Dupont Garden Suite 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 1BR/1BA basement guest suite is located just over 2 miles from RFK Stadium, 4.5 miles from the National's Park, and 4.5 miles from downtown DC and the National Mall in the quiet, residential neighborhood of Ft. Dupont. It is the lower/basement level of the owner's full time home but the unit is completely private with its own dedicated entrance from the side of the house. While this suite can accommodate a MAX of three (3) guests, we recommend 2 adults for a more comfortable experience. Sleeping arrangements: • Bedroom w/ double Murphy bed • Bed & bath linens provided • NO KITCHEN • Free street parking (unzoned/unrestricted and abundant) • Private back patio with twinkly lights and cozy seating (coming Spring 2024) • Small dining area with seating for 2, mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and limited tableware • 40" TV w/ Roku for guests to log in to their own streaming accounts in living room • Three piece bathroom with standing shower • Basic Wifi throughout • Keyless entry, no app required • Nest doorbell camera at the front of the house and monitored exterior security cameras • SMOKE-FREE premises • Please notify us of any indoor allergies in your booking message ECO EFFORTS The Ft. Dupont Garden Suite and SaltSugarFire Hospitality are taking steps to reduce hospitality waste and be mindful of our environmental impact! • WE HAVE SOLAR! Rooftop solar panels generate more than 90% of our energy needs. • Municipal single-stream recycling • Zero-waste single-use products, including tree free/plastic-free packaging toilet paper • Cotton kitchen towels in place of disposable paper towels (guests are welcomed to purchase their own but we do not provide them) • Eco cleaning supplies and toiletries including natural aloe-based bath soaps by Ginger Lily Farm Organics CUSTOM SERVICES AVAILABLE We've partnered with several local businesses and professionals to offer an ever-expanding menu of extra services** including personalized cooking classes, kitchen provisioning, delivered meal kits, private dining experiences, concierge services, beverage and mixology experiences, in-home massage, mobile auto repair, local excursion planning, and more • let us know in your booking message how we can make your stay exceptional (**subject to scheduling and product availability) CHECKOUT Deep cleaning is not required but we ask some simple checkout tasks of guests: wash any dirty dishes (see dishwashing station), pile used towels in the bathroom, collect your trash into bins, and make sure to turn off lights and appliances and lock the doors. ACCESS Guests will have access to the basement via an entrance along the side of the house, private back patio, and back yard. One closet and one cabinet will remain locked for owner storage. THINGS TO NOTE NO PARTIES, EVENTS, or "GATHERINGS", or unauthorized visitors are allowed on the premises. If you are visiting to celebrate a birthday or special occasion, let us know in your intro message, even if you do not plan to host it at the house. • This is the basement level of the owner's full time residence. Laundry facilities are included. For longer stays, the owner will need to coordinate access to the laundry room. • The basement does NOT have dedicated HVAC or in unit control of the thermostat. We provide a floor fan for warmer summer months and space heaters for the colder winter months to supplement the whole-house central air. • Locked doors are not for guest use. • The owner shares her home with her sweet cat so we may not be a suitable place for guests with severe pet allergies. The basement is NOT pet friendly and currently cannot accommodate service animals/ESAs for their own safety due to aggressive neighborhood dogs. • Some duvets and pillows are down-filled and we use fragranced cleaners. Fragrance sensitivities can be accommodated with sufficient advance notice. Please notify me of your allergies in your booking message so we can discuss options to prepare the unit to accommodate your needs. • Early checking and luggage storage are not available. If the house is ready early on your checkin day, I will message you. NEIGHBORHOOD/GETTING AROUND Ft. Dupont is a working class, moderate income residential neighborhood located in the southeast quadrant of DC across the Anacostia River, a landmark... It is bounded by East Capitol Street to the north, Fort Dupont Park to the south, Minnesota Avenue to the west, and Fort Chaplin Park to the east. The 376-acre wooded Ft. Dupont Park (aka Ft. Circle Park on the map), once the grounds of a Civil War-era fort that was constructed for the defense of Washington against Confederate attack, is home to 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, community activities and events, and the remains of several of the original fortifications. .6 miles (~15 minutes by foot) to Benning Ave Metro Station 2.5 miles (~8-12 minutes) to RFK Stadium 4.4 miles (~15 minutes) to US Capitol Building & eastern end of National Mall/Smithsonians 5.4 miles (~20 minutes) to Walter E. Washington Convention Center 5.7 miles (~20 minutes) to National's Park 6.5 miles (~30 minutes) to Washington Hospital/Children's National 7.2 miles (~25-35 minutes) to Washington Monument 7.2 miles (20-30 minutes) to Catholic University 9.5 miles ( 25-35 minutes) to Lincoln Memorial 9.6 miles (~30-40 minutes) to Dupont Circle 9.7 miles (20-30 minutes) to Tidal Basin 11.6 miles (30-45 minutes) to Georgetown 12.7 miles (never less than 30 minutes, could take an hour) to American University