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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Garden Apartment Retreat

Pick your own fruits and vegetables from our organic garden when in season. Monarch butterfly garden in the back yard. If you feel like a quick work out, there are free weights and yoga mats at your disposal. Kayakers, we have room to store your kayaks in the back yard. We respect your need for quiet and do our best to tip toe around upstairs especially between 8:30pm and 6:30am. Expect an apartment style amount of sound to carry down to you at other times.
The space
I spent the first 12 years of my life traveling between south east Asia and New Jersey every 2 years.
I know that traveling with kids can be challenging. I want to make it more fun for your family when you stay with us. Let me know what their favorite things are. Tea party with dolls? Beanie Babies? Legos?
The washer and dryer that we will share is in the basement. We will respect your privacy and always ask instead of assume that we can come down and use it during your stay.
We know that many individuals have multiple chemical sensitivities and do our best to use aldehyde free products. However, every now and then there is a sale on a favorite fragrant shampoo of mine and I put it in the basement shower. Please lmk if you do have allergies and I will remove it.
To respect the needs of everyone who stays with us, please avoid smoking on the property and using fragrances.
In the kitchenette area, there is an induction stove top, electric kettle, coffee maker, large microwave and full size refrigerator.
We also have a trampoline, slack line, Swurfer, and hammock in the backyard for you to enjoy.
Fish taco, Wild Tomato and Sal’s Italian are 4 blocks away.
Glen Echo Park is a mile from here.
Congressional, Kenwood and Avenel Country Clubs are within 2.5 miles from here.
NIH and the Bethesda Metro are a 15 minute drive from us.
We are close to both Tysons Corner and Montgomery Mall.
7 miles from Georgetown, 8 miles from the Lincoln Memorial.
Reagan National Airport is 11 miles away. Dulles International is 16 miles away.

Property manager

Carolyn

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 3 stairs to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: please dispose of cigarette butts in an ashtray

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets
Note from host: pick up after your dog.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Cabin John, MD

What's nearby

  • Congressional Country Club - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Westfield Montgomery Mall - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • National Institute of Health Campus - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • CIA Headquarters - 10 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Bethesda Center Station - 8 min drive
  • Rockville Station - 15 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Irish Inn at Glen Echo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ledo Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Matchbox - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fish Taco - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Apartment Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Garden Apartment Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Apartment Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Garden Apartment Retreat located?

Situated in Cabin John, this apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Potomac River, Bethesda Row, and National Institute of Health Campus. The Bethesda Theater and Westfield Montgomery Mall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Garden Apartment Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoughtful People
I had a delightful stay in a basement apartment in the owners' home. They are very generous and are great communicators. They did everything to make sure my stay was first rate. On my last evening there, they even gave me snack bag for the trip the next morning. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
C and O Travelers check this out.
If you want to cut the last day of your trip on the C and O a little shorter and then have a leisurely pedal to mile marker zero and the capital mall area, this is the best place we found and it worked great. The neighborhood is super bike friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place and hosts
We needed a temporary place to stay while we found a long-term renting. This place was great for us and more. Our hosts and family were really engaging, proactive and kind. The place is very comfortable. There were a couple of minor issues but they were fixed immediately. The family is lovely and have two lovely cats too. I would strongly recommend anyone staying here if coming to DC or Maryland. Thanks again to the family for helping us settling in!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lexi !.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute & Clean
The garden is great, host is amazing and will ensure you have the best time possible. Apartment was clean and exactly as described with anything you could think to need for entertainment. My pets were comfortable and so were we!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice weekend stay
The unit was very clean and pleasant. Always cool .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like home
This was such a lovely property. It is actually the whole bottom level of a home occupied by the owners upstairs. They were super gracious and kind. Even invited us to join them for dinner our first night there. The place was cozy, well-stocked and had everything we needed. And the backyard is surrounded by an amazing vegetable and flower/plant garden. We were able to bring our dog and there was plenty of beautiful neighborhood to walk in. Thank you to our host family!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient
Clean, comfortable, convenient, helpful communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Respite
This place was such a lovely place for my father to stay while my while he was getting treatment at Sibley Hospital nearby. The backyard was beautiful and the nearby walking trail was a wonderful way to end each evening. The host was very hospitable. We would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay
We had a great stay in Cabin John. The hosts were very communicative and friendly. The heating/cooling system is a little loud at night, but I had brought something to generate white noise and didn't have any trouble once I got used to it. If we were staying in the same area, we would definitely look to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

JIHAN A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick stay
The place was extremely clean, and the host was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANK P., Rockville, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Met all expectations with comfort !
The stay was excellent. Slept very well, enjoyed the apartment. It was well furnished and conveniently located to both downtown and suburbs. We were allowed to park in the driveway, off street, which was greatly appreciated. The entire apartment was well furnished and comfortable. The host family was pleasant and helpful. We would stay again !
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
The host was amazing. The space was just right for me and my daughter along with our two dogs. The house went above and beyond needed to make sure we were comfortable and add everything we need. Highly recommend staying here and I will be staying again if I return to the DC area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect and as advertised
Place was great. Big space, big beds. Nicely decorated. Great location. Hostess was very proactive in reaching out as check-in approached. She had great coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries there for us. Excellent communication back and forth
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

destiny f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasure and business and spiritual
The host and her daughters are magic and phenomenal. The property felt like a magical getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Great location. Helpful and kind hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Hospitality
The rental location was better than we could have imagined by providing quick access to the sights and sounds of DC and surround area. Communication between the host and us was top notch from the beginning. Our daughter celebrated her Sweet 16th birthday which ironically happened to be one of the owner’s birthdays as well. The hosts brought down Georgetown Cupcakes (amazing by the way) for our daughter. Even our mini doxies felt at home. The neighborhood was very delightful as well. While out walking our dogs we met many neighbors along the way that stopped to chat. This is a hidden gem out of the hustle and bustle of the city!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
A spacious backyard with lots of kid-friendly options with a patio area for chatting or eating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Excellent place, lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment
Very comfortable, relaxing place to stay. The patio was especially nice for morning coffee. Would stay here gain.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay! Great for events and friends.
This was an awesome location for us! We had friends over for a bridal shower, and it was a perfect setup. The living room is even bigger than it looks, everything is very high quality, the beds are very comfortable, and Carolyn was the kindest host!! She was the most accommodating host I’ve ever worked with. She was very supportive of having friends over, and even allowed us to extended the table to accommodate our group. 10/10 would recommend this stay — beautiful neighborhood, accommodating hosts, and gorgeous stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eclectic Hideaway
Meet our needs. Sort of like a college apartment. Very responsive hosts. Easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023