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Bright Charming Guesthouse Close to Downtown DC

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Located near Washington Navy Yard, this bright, charming guesthouse puts travelers in a culturally rich area. Guests can relax in the garden, use the shared deck with patio furniture, or venture to nearby Lily Ponds Aquatic Park and downtown DC attractions.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Map
Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • RFK Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • National Mall - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • United States Capitol - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 15 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 15 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Deanwood Station - 13 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 14 min drive
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costco Food Court - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Lee's Seafood & Carryout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Bright Charming Guesthouse Close to Downtown DC

Bed & breakfast near Smithsonian Institution
At Bright Charming Guesthouse Close to Downtown DC, you can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Bright Charming Guesthouse Close to Downtown DC offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
  • Children's dinnerware and travel cots
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Porches or lanais, kitchens and kitchenettes

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Rules

Please do not access the Main Home as it is occupied. Both properties have their own separate entrances.
Smoking is not allowed in the house or yard. If you need to smoke, please do it outside on the street. Thank you!
As there are two houses together, parties are not allowed and noise levels should be down by 10pm according to DC ordinance.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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 510119000005

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Bright Charming Dc Washington
Bright Charming Guesthouse Close to Downtown DC Guesthouse
Bright Charming Guesthouse Close to Downtown DC Washington

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Charming Guesthouse Close to Downtown DC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bright Charming Guesthouse Close to Downtown DC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright Charming Guesthouse Close to Downtown DC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Charming Guesthouse Close to Downtown DC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright Charming Guesthouse Close to Downtown DC located?

Located in Northeast, this bed & breakfast is 3.1 mi (5 km) from RFK Stadium and within 6 miles (10 km) of Smithsonian Institution and National Mall. Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Union Station Shopping Center are also within 6 miles (10 km). Deanwood Station is 13 minutes by foot and Minnesota Ave. Station is 26 minutes.

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Reviews

Bright Charming Guesthouse Close to Downtown DC Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniela D.

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

Great Driving Distance to Downtown

Really an oasis inside. Clean, comfortable, convenient. Great to have microwave, refrigerator, laundry. Comfortable temperature, ceiling fans, AC units. Wonderful!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Maria Isabel L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not for elderly nor people with knee/mobility problems.

Definitely had great communication with the host. He sent someone over with clean sheets and more towels. The sheets were stained and looked as they had not been washed. The steps to the bedroom are extremely steep and the beautiful decor on the steps that attracted me to the place were no longer part of the home. Also the bars to hold on to climb stairs were loose and seemed scary to climb up down to bedroom. I limited my trips upstairs to sleeping and showering as did the other guests. Even my children found it hard to climb up and down. Also just simple lack of attention to detail. There was 4 guests and only one and half rolls of toilet paper. Also there was only like 4 large towels and we were staying for 3 nights. The neighborhood as well is definitely not a place to walk around. The transportation system to where all the monuments and such are was better with Uber especially if you have children and definitely would not travel at night without Uber. Also the guests or renters were in home and they were partying and very loud and it was on a Thursday night. The owner apologized and spoke to them but this was odd to have to share a space which included the backyard. In fact there was a sign that stated something about he chairs that should not be used. This made me feel uncomfortable and so I never even used the backyard because there were times someone was out there. Overall it would be a good place for adult couple but not really for families with small children.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anke R.

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

Good proximity to DC

It was what we needed at the end of the day after sight seeing in DC.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

convenient and comfortable to DC

The space was perfect for my weeklong work trip in DC. I had a car which was useful - though there is a metro stop about a 10 minute walk away. Communication with the host was stellar -- I (very stupidly!) locked myself out one night and the host was very prompt to reply.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Saabirah S.

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

Impromptu mini vacation

Decided on friday to spend a couple days in DC with family. The house is super cute, very clean and the beds were comfy. Everything we needed was there for a nice stay. The host got back to me with any questions within minutes and they are very nice. I loved my stay here. I have never been to DC so I know nothing about neighborhoods and this one can be a little scary. When I went to Safeway to pick up some breakfast the windows on the cvs right next door to Safeway were boarded up. It actually reminded me a few places in NYC. The neighborhood I stay in doesn't matter to me as much how the host interacts with with me. I would definitely stay with them again. The host made the experience very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Joyce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Good but slight inconvenience

We never received the key code on the day of our check-in so we had to call, and they informed us that the property was not ready. They were very responsive and put us in the other property on site for the first night. Everyone was very pleasant and responsive and both properties were great but ultimately it was very inconvenient that it wasn’t ready and we had to move after the first night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Nice place

We were visiting DC for 3 days. This was fine for our family, the boys slept on the couch/futon but older children/adults may find this uncomfortable. Amenities were fine for how long we were there. Bedroom is up a steep set of stairs so if that’s an issue I would not stay here. The metro nearby was closed for renovations but we drove to the capital heights station and parked there all day for $5 and rode the metro around town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracia K.

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

Nice place!

This is a great option to book with the home. Climate control is in the main home and that can be a pain. Also, the incline on the stairs is very very high. Older folks should not use the guest home. The stairs are pretty intimidating. Aside from that, perfect stay. I appreciate the property managers for their communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in, location

Stayed for DC sights

The property is very clean, probably not totally recommended for real old people because of the stairs. Needed dish towels for the kitchen. Need a shower caddy of some type to put your products while taking a shower. Convenient to downtown and convenient for loading and unloading.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Natalie S.

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

Generally pleasant

My two friends and I stayed here over the long weekend. Nhu was very helpful and responsive to and and all requests. The one main issue we had was with the temperature in the unit. The main house has access to the thermostat, but the guest house does not, meaning the guests in the guests house are completely at the mercy of the guests in the main house. For us, the downstairs was always cold (even with the space heater on) and the upstairs was incredibly warm. We closed the vents, opened the windows, etc, but didn't get to a stable temperature where everyone was comfortable- we were either sweating or freezing. Otherwise, the place was clean. I would recommend you to bring your own body wash as the shower is only stocked with shampoo and conditioner. I would also recommend to the property manager that having the guest house guests take out the trash and put it on the curb is a little much to ask. If you have cleaners come anyway, I would say have them deal with the trash because it felt like we were encroaching on the main house guests when we went to the trash cans on the side of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Excellent!

The place was very clean and comfy and beautiful and the owners obviously put in a lot of thought and time into designing the place and it shows. Very excellent, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024