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Bright & Private English Basement • H St · Union Market · NoMa Metro

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Smart TV, books
Smart TV, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Washington, DC
  • Place, Gallaudet University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smithsonian Institution
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Union Station Shopping Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Washington

With a stay at this apartment in Washington (Northeast), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center. .This apartment is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Walter E. Washington Convention Center and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Capital One Arena.

What's nearby

  • Gallaudet University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Union Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • U.S. National Arboretum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Smithsonian Institution - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • H St & 13th St NE Stop - 6 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 10 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Daru - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Queen Vic - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lydia On H - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tony's Breakfast - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Bright & Private English Basement • H St · Union Market · NoMa Metro

Welcome to a light-filled, renovated one-bedroom English basement just 2 blocks from the heart of H Street NE — one of DC’s best neighborhoods for food, nightlife, and everyday city living.
Unlike most basement apartments, this one doesn’t feel like one. Nearly 8-foot ceilings and full-size windows and doors bring in real natural light throughout the day, making the space feel open, airy, and genuinely comfortable.
Private by design. The apartment has its own dedicated front and rear entrances, completely separate from the unit above. No shared hallways, no shared spaces — just your own private retreat in the middle of the city. Keyless entry means you’re never fumbling for keys or worried about losing them.
Your kitchen, your linens, your home. The apartment is fully stocked with kitchen essentials, bathroom amenities, and all linens — towels, washcloths, sheets, and blankets included.
The neighborhood is half the experience. H Street is 2 blocks away, lined with acclaimed restaurants, and lively bars. Union Market and La Cosecha — two of DC’s favorite food and outdoor hangout destinations — are a short walk away. And there 7 grocery stores within a mile if you’d rather cook!
Getting around is effortless:
• 🚇 NoMa-Gallaudet Red Line Metro — 12-15 min walk
• 🚌 City bus stop at the corner
• 🚲 Capital Bikeshare station 1 block away
• 🛴 Electric scooters available throughout the neighborhood
• 🚗 Free street parking right out front
• 🏛️ The Capitol Building is a scenic 1-mile stroll down Maryland Ave NE
A note on the neighborhood: This is real, living DC — diverse in culture, background, and nationality. I’ve called this block home for over 10 years and love it for exactly that reason. Guests who share that appreciation will feel right at home here. A few nearby H Street NE (2 blocks) recommendations:
• Maketto — Pan-Asian street food in one of DC’s coolest indoor/outdoor spaces; great for a casual lunch or dinner
• Toki Underground — DC’s most beloved ramen spot; expect a wait on weekends, but worth every minute
• Granville Moore’s — Cozy Belgian beer hall with excellent mussels and an impressive draft list
• Tapori — Lively Indian street food and tropical cocktails from the team behind Daru; think Mumbai markets meets Bollywood energy with dishes like dosa, momos, and inventive “Indian-ish” drinks
• Sushi Sato — Chef Tim Ma’s all-you-can-eat sushi spot with creative rolls, izakaya dishes, and Japanese-inspired cocktails; a fun night out right on H St
• Henceforth — A polished three-level brewery and wine bar in the former H Street Country Club space; housemade craft beers, natural wines, elevated bar food, and a rooftop patio
• Daru (just off H St on Maryland Ave NE) -- One of DC’s most celebrated restaurants — James Beard-nominated chef Suresh Sundas serves bold, creative “Indian-ish” cuisine like black daal with burrata and blue cheese chicken kebabs, alongside inventive cocktails. Named one of America’s best new restaurants by the New York Times.
Union Market & La Cosecha (~13 min walk)
• Union Market — DC’s premier indoor food hall; perfect for weekend brunch or an afternoon browse
• La Cosecha — Latin American market and food hall with a beautiful outdoor courtyard; great drinks and a festive vibe
Parks & Outdoor Spots
• Langston Golf Course & RFK Trail — Riverside trail along the Anacostia; great for a morning run or a scenic walk
• National Mall — A short ride away; open green space, monuments, and world-class free museums
• H Street itself — Sidewalk dining and street life at its best, especially on weekend evenings
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment offers books.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

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 parties or events. Violators will be charged an additional $75 for each unauthorized person.
Only guests included in the number on the listing are welcomed on the property unless approved prior to your trip.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number 5007242201014310

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
H Ne English Basement Retreat
H Street NE English Basement Retreat
H Street NE - English basement retreat Washington
H Street NE - English basement retreat Private vacation home

Bright & Private English Basement • H St · Union Market · NoMa Metro Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment is a nice, quiet, space with everything a couple of people (or perhaps max. four, using the couch as well) need for a short stay. It is kept very clean and appliances are modern. The location is about 15 minutes' walk from the closest restaurants on H Street. Street parking seems easily available--best in front of the nearby school, a block or less away. Note that the apartment is more than 10 minutes from the U.S. Capitol unless going by car or bus. The host was excellent, extremely responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxurious Rental that is hard to beat at its price. Multiple Grocery stores around the area >1mi away, Rental had everything needed for a vacation getaway. Would purchase again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful, and filled with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and quiet

The apartment was clean and comfortable. The host was very responsive when I had a question. Parking outside was plentiful. Bonus: there’s a park just around the block, which my kids loved. Brand new washer and dryer. Pull out sofa is just a fold down futon. Not terribly uncomfortable, but not a sofa bed. Overall, a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

Great location . Very clean apartment equipped with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Alan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fine garden-level apartment. As with nearly all apartment units/properties that exist for the express purpose of vacation rental, there are little things that a permanent resident would add or upgrade, but for a few nights visiting DC, this place was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci F.

Liked: Cleanliness

NE Washington DC Apartment

Exactly as described. Comfortable and sparkling clean. No exaggeration, the shower is great! Recommend Taqueria Al Lado down the street for delicious food.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crismael O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet DC Spot

We enjoyed a full month stay in this modern and equiped flat. The owner was a great communicator, friendly, helpful and personable. We had a pleasant, safe and comfortable stay. Super close to Gallaudet Univ and Union Market.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

J. Greg D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip to D.C.

Cozy, charming place with easy access to city (only 3 blocks from streetcar) and shopping & restaurants nearby on H Street. Much more comfortable than hotel, with full kitchen and separate bedroom. (We brought twin air mattress so all could sleep in bedroom, with kiddo on an earlier bedtime, and not convert couch.) Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our needs

We enjoyed our stay in this basement apartment. It felt cozy and spacious at the same time, had everything we needed, comfortable beds, a nice kitchen, and the best hot shower ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Perfect location. The apartment was wonderful. Ever thing you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic 1br apt with pull-out sofa for extra sleeping. Area was quiet. I would highly recommend this place. The only downside would be the stores and restaurants are a moderate walk. They are very nice however.

4/10 Poor

Blake S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointing Location

Property was clean and updated. Host responded in timely manner. However, I was extremely disappointed in the location. It was convenient to bus and streetcar transportation, but required walking through the less than desirable neighborhood. The area did not feel safe especially when walking. Might be better for those with a car. The property is VERY noisy when someone is in the unit above. A second set of towels would have been nice for our 6 day stay. Mosquitoes and gnats were also an issue in the unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our overnight trip

Small place that was perfect for two adults and a ten year old. We really don’t require much, especially for a single night, but the place was just as described.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara, Greensboro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was AMAZING! It was cute and cozy and everything we needed for our DC stay. We walked down to the nearby Bodega several times for groceries and everyone was so nice. It was great to be submerged into DC culture. This is a very vibrant, active neighborhood that is slowly being renovated and updated. There are old buildings mixed in with new but I think that is part of the charm. The apartment is quiet and has every amenity you could hope for. The renovations were done thoughtfully. The shower was great - lots of hot water and water pressure. The sofa was very comfortable to sit and sleep. My kids slept there and loved it. The mattress in the bedroom is WONDERFUL! My husband and I slept so comfortably. We wanted to bring it home with us. Transportation to and from this apartment was a breeze. I also want to add that the host was also amazing and accommodating for our family. She was informative about parking and extremely nice. I would HIGHLY recommend you stay here. It was fantastic and made or DC trip all the better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

short DC getaway

The property was as listed. Everything was new/modern. Shower was heaven. Parking was very easy around the block. Getting to the capital district was easy and I was surprised how cheap garage parking was downtown. We saw so many sights. Wholefoods was our go to for food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful place

This apartment was adorable and very accommodating for a small family traveling with with children.(ours are 9 & 10) parking close by was easy to find and the bed was very comfortable. We will definitely rent again if we are back in dc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita K., Greensburg, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect dwelling

Well-appointed, clean, roomy apartment for the three of us. Literally, a few steps from a metro bus stop and a bodega. The free trolley that takes you all along H St to Union Station is a quick, easy, flat, 3 block walk away. You can access Giant grocery store, chain restaurants, local eateries, CVS, Dollar Tree and many other businesses with streetcar stops in front of them. At Union Station you can take the DC circulator for a dollar to many different locations or get on the metro. The apartment is in a great, quiet neighborhood next to a school and the owner is amazingly helpful and accessible if you have questions. Wonderful stay with my 10 and 15 year old grandnieces.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry F., Powder Springs

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our daughter's graduation weekend in DC

We were in town for our daughter's graduation from GW so we weren't in the apartment that much. It had everything we needed and was very clean. We would have liked it the outdoor light to the apartment was on when we checked in because it is a basement apartment and we arrived after dark but other than that, we were happy with it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent spot

Great location, place was as advertised. Very friendly & communicative host. Well appointed. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

Everything was clean and all of the essentials were there. Other folks have mentioned the neighborhood not being the greatest, which I agree with, but we chose to just not walk after dark. The bus stop is on the same block which made it super easy to get around. Owner was responsive and pleasant. Highly recommend :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Place to Crash

Friends and I were in DC for a music festival and this was the perfect place to crash after a full day and night of dancing. Super easy to get rideshares to and from the event from here. Felt safe for it being in DC and we were out both nights until the early AM hours. The house was super clean and modern and perfect for our needs. We will 100% stay here again if we come down for the festival next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren, Charlotte

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely appointed, great alternative to hotels with easy access to monument area and all DC has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023