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The Crestwood House - Family Friendly Retreat with Private Backyard - DCA

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A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a large TV mounted on a textured wall, and a wooden staircase.
A spacious living area with hardwood flooring, a wooden staircase, and a view of the backyard through large windows.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and a patterned rug. A kitchen area with a bar and stools is visible.
An outdoor patio with stone flooring, a wooden fence, and a small shed in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Alexandria, VA
  • Place, Mt Vernon Ave
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Birchmere
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Ray Farmers Market
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Crestwood House - Family Friendly Retreat with Private Backyard - DCA

Outdoor area:

-Enjoy our large patio experience. Gather around the table for morning coffee, a quiet lunch or a BBQ dinner in a serene filled space that everyone can enjoy
-With a large table that seats 8 and overhanging lights it's a perfect place to gather for an after dinner drink

Indoor areas:
The home is great for families looking for spaciousness and a place to relax.
The quiet 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home features:
-Primary bedroom- featuring King Sleep Number bed for maximum comfort and full EnSuite
-2nd bedroom- 1 queen bed with a dedicated workspace and private bathroom
-3rd bedroom- 1 full bed with private bathroom
-4th bedroom- 1 queen bed
-There are 2 aerobeds (1 queen + 1 twin), as well as 2 couches, if additional sleeping space is needed

-Playroom: the favorite entertainment space for kids featuring a craft table with 2 chairs and a sofa to take an afternoon nap. Stocked with crayons, markers, and paper for endless fun.

-Sitting room with a 55 in Smart TV & 2 sided fireplace to enjoy a break from the main entertainment space. Enjoy a glass of wine, friendly conversation or a TV break.

-Gas fireplace, 2 sided for maximum ambiance. Not in use.

Amenities:
-Just around the corner, our guests have access to the eclectic town of Del Ray, “Where Main Street Still Exists” filled with shops, Farmers Market, and a community filled with health conscious people.
-Take a 10 minute drive to explore Old Town, Alexandria or take a quick metro ride to explore DC
-Reagan National Airport is an 8 minute Uber ride away for easy access in and out of the city

Included Features:
High Speed Internet and Wifi
Full Size Front Load Washer & Dryer
Linens, Pillows and Towels Provided
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Coffee Maker & Espresso Maker for the fancy coffee drinkers :) with Introductory Supply of Coffee & Sugar and Complete Custom Tea Bar
Dishwasher
Dedicated Workspace

What’s Nearby:
This property is conveniently located with access to multiple forms of public transportation.

Dash Bus: DASH is a local bus service that is free to riders. It travels all over Alexandria, but will not take you into DC. You can hop on the Dash Bus at the corner of our house, just a few feet from the front door.

Metro: We are located about 2 miles from the Braddock St Metro Station. There is a bus stop at the corner of our street for the free Alexandria City bus (DASH) that runs directly to the metro stop.

King Street Trolley: Though not accessible from the house, once you are on the historic King Street in Old Town, there's no easier, quicker way than the free King St Trolley to explore more than 200 shops, dining and attractions. The Trolley runs every 15 minutes between Alexandria City Hall/Market Square and the King St - Old Town Metrorail from 11 a.m to 11 p.m., seven days a week, including holidays.

**Lyft and Uber rides are plentiful in this area

District of Columbia - 5 minute drive/metro ride
Del Ray - 5 minute walk
Mt Vernon Trail - 10 minute drive - Enjoy the greenery on the walk/bike path that runs from Mt Vernon to DC
Reagan National Airport - 8 minute drive
Old Town, Alexandria - 10 minute drive
Masonic Temple - 5 minute drive

Traveler’s Advice:
There are TONS of year-round activities to do. See below for a few of our favorites.

Birchmere (10 mins) - legendary music hall
Smithsonians (10 mins) - 21 FREE museums and zoo
Torpedo Factory (10 mins) - Art Center located in Old Town
Mount Vernon Trail (10 mins) - 18 mile paved multi use trail that stretches from George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate to Theodore Roosevelt Island
George Washington’s home (20 mins) - Mount Vernon, VA

Additional Notes:

Your safety and the safety of our home matters. This property features exterior security cameras and an interior noise monitoring system.

No fireworks are permitted at any time throughout the year. $1000 fine

Must be 26 to book, no groups of young adults under 26 years old.

No Pets

No Parties, Events, or Gatherings outside those this in reserved party

Quiet hours 9:30pm-9:00am
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Birchmere. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 4.5 bathrooms in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 4.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 8 minutes by car from Washington Monument and 9 minutes from Arlington National Cemetery
As a guest of The Crestwood House - Family Friendly Retreat with Private Backyard - DCA , you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

No fireworks are permitted at any time throughout the year. $1000 fine
If checking in after 10pm, you must notify host prior to arrival.
Quiet hours 9:30pm-9:00am

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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The Crestwood House - Family Friendly Retreat with Private Backyard - DCA Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home- exactly as advertised. It was perfect for our family of 6. We explored Alexandria and DC over the Easter weekend. Perfect all around !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at the Crestwood House. It was like home away from home. Quiet location close to downtown, metro and easy access to DC. The host was wonderful and available with any questions we had. The home was stocked with all the essentials. We had a lovely stay. We would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an excellent place for a multigenerational family visiting DC.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautifully decorated and perfect for our girl’s trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home just waiting for a family to have a relaxed, wonderful time while feeling at home here. Location is amazing, close to Old Town Arlington and all the sites in DC. We loved it and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Crestwood house was fabulous. The house was fully stocked, super updated, and had everything we needed. The location was perfect for our family to travel around DC and close up everything. All the bedding was super comfortable and high end. We have stayed in many high end rentals and this house is now at the to of our list. We would definitely rent again and grateful for Erin’s amazing hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Not much was used due to it being a short stay, but regardless of that it was a beautiful house very well kept and cleaned. It was very well equipped with kitchen/bathroom and even bedroom essentials and other gadgets. The property manager is very responsive and very friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane Marie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It truly was exactly as represented, clean, neat, well-appointed, comfortable, with all the needed essentials. And the location was perfect! I would not hesitate to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mikaela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! The home was beautiful, spotless, and so welcoming. The host was wonderful and always helpful with any questions we had. It was the perfect place for our family to gather and make special memories. My little one especially enjoyed the playroom. Truly a 5-star experience and I highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Great house and amazing host!

The house was amazing. It was exactly what we needed for our work trip! We plan to return for more projects in the near future and will definitely plan to stay here whenever possible.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

McKenzie K.

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

Wonderful Family Retreat

My entire family loved our stay at this lovely home- we will definitely be returning! Thank you to the wonderful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

It was just great

The place was very clean and beautiful, we loved it and plan on coming back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristie L.

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

Wonderful home!

We had friends and family staying at this lovely home! Great location and wonderful set up. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Doreen B.

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

Great location, superbly furnished

My family and I loved this property. It was easy to locate and very close to all the sights we wanted to see. The owner was very responsive, knowledgable and very friendly. I highly recommend this house. Great place to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of the property was perfect, as it was a 10min drive to the train. The neighborhood was safe and quiet. The house was IMMACULATE and stocked well with essentials! Erin was a great host, all communication with her was pleasant and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Great House in Wonderful Location

We loved this house and will definitely stay here again if we come back to the area and it’s available. Location is great for Reagan Airport, Old Alexandria, Navy Yards and downtown DC. It was very comfortable and our girls weekend was Fabulous!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

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

Excellent Property

Great location and property. Exactly as represented in the VRBO website. Outstanding communication with the host Erin who checked in to ensure our stay met expectations. Very nice property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Betty W.

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

Crestwood House

Crestwood House is wonderful in every way. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiev T.

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

Everything you need and more

The property is just wonderful. The curb appeal is amazing. The home is extremely well done. It is decorated with attention to the tiniest of details. Our stay was relaxing and peaceful. There was room for adults, teens, and our 7 year old had plenty to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeriann L.

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

Clean and Comfortable

The Crestwood house was perfect!  The communication from the host was great and the cleanliness and comfort of the home was accurately described and met or exceeded expectations.  There were lots of extras that we really enjoyed like the playroom, basement, and outdoor space.  We would definitely book again.  
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

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

Stay-cation

Had to stay in a VRBO while our home was undergoing remodeling. Place was as advertised - clean, neat and well-stocked. Very responsive host. Would recommend staying here if looking for quiet Alexandria neighborhood. My teens especially loved all the games provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Absolutely Lovely

This lovely home exceeded our expectations in every way for our family gathering to celebrate our son’s wedding followed by a small luncheon for family and friends. The house is beautifully designed and thoughtfully equipped. An absolutely wonderful home in a quiet beautiful Alexandria neighborhood. Erin was a very welcoming attentive host. Wonderful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

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

Amazing House

This house was amazing from the moment we walked in the door. We were there for a weekend girls’ shopping trip. We really enjoyed staying in in the evenings because the house was so perfect. Coming from someone who stays in rental houses multiple times a year, I can say this was the cleanest, most beautiful house I’ve ever stayed in. We’re thinking of coming back to this area again just so we can stay in this house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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

Perfect for families

Our family of ten stayed at this fabulous home while in town for a wedding. This home was exactly as described and is open and well laid out. We were even able to bake for the wedding in the fully stocked kitchen. Erin was a terrific host who went out of her way to check in frequently to ensure our stay was everything we expected! The kids room was an extra amenity we didn’t know we wanted but was a great addition to our vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dallas V.

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

Great home. No regrets

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home! It was exceptionally clean, spacious, and located in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood—perfect for relaxing after busy days of sightseeing. The location was ideal, offering easy access to all the major sights in Washington, DC, and just minutes away from charming Old Town Alexandria. We enjoyed some fantastic meals there and loved simply walking around and taking in the historic atmosphere.Erin, the host, was incredibly helpful and accommodating. She provided great local tips and made the check-in process seamless. This home truly felt like a retreat for our family, and we would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025