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Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, books, stereo
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Experience the perfect blend of elegance and artistry at The Frosted Castle At West End. This historic 130-year old Duplex Brownstone building offers a unique luxury daylight suite on two floors, complete with a separate entrance for ultimate privacy and convenience. With world-class restaurants, pubs, shopping, Metro nearby - you're just steps from it all.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown

Welcome to "The Frosted Castle At West End", an historic 130-year old Duplex Brownstone building, professionally restored with elegance and theatrical artistry. Your Luxury Daylight Suite is located on the First AND Second floors of this 4 level building. Guests have complete privacy and convenience, with a separate entrance from the rest of the building. Voted as the Best Location in the city, this unique home is a "Walker's Dream" in Downtown Washington DC, located near The White House, Georgetown, museums, National Landmark Sites, world class restaurants, pubs, eclectic shopping, The Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro Rail Station, George Washington University, The World Bank, GW Hospital, 3 grocery stores, The European Union headquarters, the jogging/biking trail along the The Potomac River, the public library and nearby parks!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: smoking allowed outside in the private courtyard.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 2,150 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed
Parties must be requested & approved in writing.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside in the private courtyard.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 2
Note from host: Parties must be requested & approved in writing.
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, 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 5007242201001235

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic Gothic Victorian Brownstone Steps White Georgetown
Historic Gothic Victorian Brownstone Steps White Georgetown

About the neighborhood

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Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • George Washington University Hospital - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • George Washington University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • White House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • National Mall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Foggy Bottom Station - 4 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 15 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef Geoff's West End - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Devon and Blakely - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rasika West End - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown located?

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of George Washington University Hospital, George Washington University, and Kennedy Center. Smithsonian Institution and National Mall are also within 1 mi (2 km). Foggy Bottom Station is only a 4-minute walk and Farragut North Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Historic Victorian Duplex Brownstone Downtown, Steps To White House & Georgetown Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an extended family of seven people, from grandparents to grandkids, stay here for about five days. The property easily accommodated everyone and was very user friendly, with a great kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms. The host Anand was a pleasure to work with through the whole process. The location in downtown DC is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra D.

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful house, very clean, comfortable and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JulieAnn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Great location. Lots of thoughtful touches throughout the unit. Even my kids were impressed! We had a lovely experience and owners were kind and welcoming. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time here. The place was well equiped and was close to everything we wanted to do. Parking at The Ritz Carlton was very convenient and allowed in and out privileges.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an awesome place! Great location for starters. The host was so friendly and welcoming and the home had EVERYTHING you would need or want. We’ve never stayed in a VRBO that offered so much! The coffee bar was a pleasant surprise and providing fresh creamer for us coffee addicts was super helpful! The snacks, muffins, all of it! If you forgot to pack any toiletries, they had it available. Everything was super comfortable including the beds and very clean. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod P.

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

6 nights in DC

Outstanding lication. Eveeything you want in walking distance. Property exactlt as advertised and very fully equipped. Host lives on property and excellent, with orientation and being available. i highly reccomend. rod
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

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

Great Location and Wonderful Property

We are so glad we stated here. Such a cute place in between Georgetown and the Mall area. Clean and well stocked. The owners were incredibly nice. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob and Julie S.

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

Great Visit to DC

Kind hosts, well-stocked, great location from which to explore varied interests with three college-aged kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

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

Best way to stay in DC with family!

We had a mini family reunion and 4 of us including 2 people 75 stayed here. The property is beautifully furnished with each room having a theme and bathrooms and kitchens are fully appointed with everything needed. Excellent location. They offer use of a wheelchair which we requested thinking we wouldn’t need but we did, saving the second day for one of our group. Thanks so much for a great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

brenda t.

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

Wonderful Washington trip

The house was all they said and located in the middle of everything the host was great had a wonderful time
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful property with incredible amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Amazing location

This is a great place to stay and enjoy DC. The property is beautiful and very well maintained. The host was gracious. Walking distance to most things we wanted to do and ride share drivers were always there within minutes. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana R.

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

Great Location

This was the perfect location for us to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy A.

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

First Time DC Visitors

The home was incredibly clean and well equipped with everything we could want or need - even providing a wheel chair for our 80 year old mother. Location was prime and the communication with the owner was 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

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

Great property

Just as advertised - nice property, great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Thank You

Excellent location. Very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth b.

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

Beautiful property, fantastic location

This is a beautiful VRBO and I can highly recommend it. The location is perfect. We walked to the Mall on two separate mornings and also through Georgetown. Very easy to get Ubers to Adams Morgan, home from dinners, etc. The VRBO is well stocked with coffee and snacks and toiletries and the hosts are very responsive and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

A Jewel in Foggy Bottom

Terrific property! In the heart of Foggy Bottom. Fully stocked kitchen. A range of toiletries in each bath. Each bedroom beautifully appointed. Our host, Anand, very responsive. We would return in a heart beat. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

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

Had a great time!

Had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Great Location

The apartment was very nice if a bit small for our party of eight. Convenient location near the Metro for DC sightseeing. The hosts were very generous in providing beverages and snacks for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

High by marks

Nice house. Great location. Very professional owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige L.

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time at this location highly recommend to anyone area. The host was very attentive and provided all information needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

One of the best VRBOs!

The location of this property is unmatched, you can access all of DC area from here. The hosts are top-level helpful and caring. Place has everything you could need. The property is extremely unique and comfortable. If possible, i will stay here whenever i am in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

Beautiful property, great hosts

I booked this on behalf of my parents + aunts who travelled in from S Korea. The property was so spacious and they loved the decoration. Anand and Lisa were very communicative throughout and even met my parents out front to walk them through rverything when they first arrived. My family enjoyed the location and ability to walk and get around without a car. They would definitely stay here again if they visited DC in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artur P.

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

Great Stay

We loved our stay. The house was very nice, clean and perfectly located in the heart of downtown DC. The house was exceptionally well equipped with all amenities you can think of. Anand, our host, was very nice and knowledgeable. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023