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Escape to a serene retreat in McLean, VA, where nature meets tranquility. Set on an acre surrounded by streamside woodlands and flood plains near the Potomac & GW Parkway.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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About this property

Private retreat minutes from GW P/way, DC, airport

  • A very private 4BR, 3.5BA retreat in the middle of McLean, VA, ten minutes and one traffic light from Georgetown, K St, 5 minutes from 495, 20 minutes to IAD Dulles, 15 to DCA National, 5 minutes to Tysons, 15 minutes to Old Town Alexandria.

    Drive down a private road near the Potomac and the GW Parkway, and you will cross a bridge and see the rancher, set on an acre, this lovely home is surrounded by around 10 acres of streamside woodlands and flood plain. Plenty of wildlife, including deer and fox, hunting owls, red tailed hawks, and heron.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Gym

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Guest is required to sign renter agreement. Security deposit required of $100.00. Minimum age to rent is 25.

No Smoking, no parties, no pets.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Pls advise species, breed and size. Charges apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Charges apply for gatherings over 10.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Charges apply for gatherings over 10.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in McLean, this holiday home is on a river. White House and Lincoln Memorial are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tysons Corner Center and Union Station Shopping Center. Smithsonian Institution and Smithsonian's National Zoo are not to be missed. Visit our McLean travel guide
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McLean, VA

What's nearby

  • Kimball Theatre
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Claude Moore Colonial Farm
    3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • CIA Headquarters
    4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Langley Shopping Center
    6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • McLean Shopping Center
    8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Tenleytown Station
    11 min drive
  • Rockville Station
    21 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cortado
    10 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza
    6 min drive
  • Neutral Ground
    6 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    6 min drive
  • Tachibana Japanese Restaurant
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private retreat minutes from GW P/way, DC, airport pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Private retreat minutes from GW P/way, DC, airport?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private retreat minutes from GW P/way, DC, airport?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private retreat minutes from GW P/way, DC, airport?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private retreat minutes from GW P/way, DC, airport located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Potomac River, Georgetown University and Tysons Corner Center. American University and Capital One Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Private retreat minutes from GW P/way, DC, airport Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very quiet in a great location. Easy parking and excellent communication with the host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great house in a secluded setting still close to everything. 5 stars!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday weekend

Property was exactly as represented; wonderful view from living room. Kitchen was well stocked and property was very clean. We all enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it highly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

va D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private property close to DC

We loved staying here. The property is beautiful and we did not know a place like this could exist this close to DC. Kids had a blast. Owner is very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Busy DC Days/Relaxing Nights in McLean

Perfect place to stay when visiting DC. We were about 20 minutes from downtown but felt like we were at a retreat when we were at the house. Loved sitting by the fire outside and listening/watching the wildlife. Saw all kind of birds & a buck and doe were grazing every morning. House had plenty of room for all of us. Grocery & restaurants nearby, we cooked most of our dinners at the house and had everything we needed. Cam is an excellent host and was available whenever we had any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family memories

We needed a place for 8 of us to be with our son who lives in Baltimore over the holidays. We choose this place due to being only 20-40 mins from DC with a variety of things to do. We had our son's two dogs with us and they had plenty of yard and space to move around. We were able to make a big Christmas dinner for 12 there and a few other meals at the house easily. Cameron was easy to get a hold of and help explain the pellet stove and stovetop. There are enough rooms and comfortable beds for everyone. A great space to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, peaceful location

Beautiful, peaceful, wooded location close to DC. We saw a fox right up next to the house. Lots of windows to enjoy the views. Interesting decor although house could use some updating. We did struggle figuring out how to heat various rooms and the staircase to the basement is tricky for the very young, the very old, and those with bad balance, but other than that the house was comfortable and worked well for our needs. Cameron was a wonderful host and went out of his way to make our stay great.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

geoff p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

McLean ba

Property has an amazing beautiful yard. Very secluded and a little stream running through it. Very quiet and relaxing. The house is very unique with abundant glass giving expansive views of the yard. The furnishings are comfortable with very nicely clean and new bathrooms. Bedrooms are comfortable and the beds are super comfortable I would highly recommend this property that is only minutes from the heart of DC. The thing i would improve would be newer gas grill on the deck
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home town vacation

My husband and I needed a place to stay in Mclean while our kitchen floors were refinished and Ranleigh Retreat was within a few miles of our house. Communication with the owner was easy and the house was clean and had a well-stocked kitchen which was a welcome surprise. The house is older, rustic, and located near Pimmit Run. The road leading to the house is wide enough for one vehicle and the bridge is rather narrow. That said, we had no issues getting to the property. We had a good stay and I appreciate the excellent communication with the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raye M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was welcoming, the house was spacious and amenities were plenty. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property in a great location! check-in/out went smoothly. very accommodating host and .. all around great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean interlor, quick and helpful response from the owner when needed, great yard for dogs
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you want to be VERY close to DC but also have the ability to relax in a wooded setting, this place can’t be beat. A week of sightseeing in DC can be overwhelming. The location of this rental gives you an opportunity to take a break and walk the C&O canal, hike in Great Falls Park or do some wallet damage at Tyson’s Mall. Nestled in the woods, the house is very clean with plenty of indoor and outdoor space for relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded but accessible retreat

We enjoyed our weeklong stay. The house was very clean and comfortable. The setting makes it feel like the house is in the middle of the woods but we could easily drive to various locations throughout Washington and Northern Virginia.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful setting close to everything

We loved the yard, setting and neighborhood for this stay. It was convenient to DC and many shops and restaurants, as well. The house had most everything we needed including for kitchen and laundry. The bed was comfortable and sleeping was peaceful.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shary N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, well-stocked, private location

Cameron was communicative and accommodating for our trip. The place was as promised, and the kitchen was pretty well-stocked. The location is fantastic, very private but still close enough to things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place

Good location, slightly off the beaten path. Plenty of room, bridge and driveway slightly intimidating at first, but you figure it out and it is a very nice place.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We visited DC for a few days and this house was in a great spot to be close enough to all of the sights in DC but far enough to enjoy the peace and quiet with a great yard for our dog to enjoy. Plenty of space for a family of 4 and my teen daughter appreciated having her own private bathroom. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Vijaya R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was good

The place was good. Well Stocked. Lot of trees and the the backyard was beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home near all the sites

Perfect place to stay in order to enjoy all the Nation's Capital has to offer. Private, scenic, yet, somehow, in the heart of everything. Cam did a great job with outline the check-in and check-out process. As well as, was always available for questions and help. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leona H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bucket list trip

Stayed a week in Gettysburg then traveled to McLean for a week to be near the DC area. Short convenient drives to Arlington, Steven F Udvar-Hazy Museum and the DC area. Beautiful home tucked away in the woods. Home completely stocked with essentials and then some! Great place. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous

We spent a week here and it was wonderful. The house is beautiful and so is the landscape. We woke up every morning to deer and even a fox in the yard. There is no fence in the yard and pretty steep drop offs around the property so be mindful of children and pets. Otherwise it was a great stay. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible stay, sad to leave

We absolutely loved this property. The home is located over a private bridge on an acre property. Check-in was flawless. The home was super clean. The house is a large ranch with plenty of room for family and entertaining friends. The deck is big and is located right off of the kitchen so it's easy to eat dinner outside. The home is very comfortable and well-appointed. The kitchen has high end appliances and the washer and dryer downstairs are new and large. The house is located close to many DC and Virginia attractions and neighborhoods. .
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Neal V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very nice place

We enjoyed our stay with a few hiccups. It was spacious and pretty set in the woods. The bridge leading to the driveway was a little scary at first. We went to the nearby Walmart to get groceries so we could cook while there. The grill outside looked like it had not been cleaned in a long time and the utensils next to it were all dirty and full of spiderwebs so we did not grill out the burgers we bought. There was no cookie sheet or pan to make our fries so we had to use tin foil and had to use tin foil for our pizza as there was a pizza pan but it was too big to fit in the oven. There was a tv in the main bedroom but it did not work. We killed 12 bugs during our five day stay. I know it is set in a woodsy area but that was a little much. The water pressure in the main bathroom shower upstairs was not great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House for Family

Home is located in a beautiful area in the woods with views in every room. Lots of open space inside and out with a cabin-like feel. Owner was very attentive and made sure we had what we needed. We were comfortable with our family there and the location is close to the airport and other amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022