Mingo’s tiny/micro house is a relaxing hideaway tucked into the Rock Creek Park area. My wife and I were just in town for the weekend, but we both wished our trip was a little longer just so we could spend more time in the tiny house!
Everything was pristinely clean when we arrived. Downstairs, there’s a small sofa, a television hooked up to wifi, two narrow closets, and two fold-up TV trays that were helpful as dinner tables. There is a full bathroom with everything you might need, and the water pressure was surprisingly good for a converted outbuilding! Also downstairs is the kitchen area with a well-sized fridge, a deep sink, a two-cooktop stove, and a washing machine that can hold about an outfit at a time. Plenty of kitchen space for two people to make a meal! There is baseboard heating downstairs and the building is quite well-insulated. It reached under 20 degrees while we were there and we stayed warm and cozy.
Up the ladder (and you will have to climb a ladder FYI) is the loft, where you’ll find the sleeping area. There are two very comfortable twin mattresses pushed together to make a large sleeping space. The bedding is soft and comfy. There are two small bedside tables with lamps, and stocked with books! Some notes about this area: I am 5’5” and could only comfortably stand under the highest part of the ceiling so don’t expect to stand up in the loft, and the ladder is a bit on the narrow side - I’m not a large gal but my hips fit the width of the ladder at the top so I thought it would be worth noting for others! I would also be sure to pack a sleeping mask if light in the morning bothers you - the sky lights are both gorgeous AND bright!
Mingo was very friendly and quick to reply to the messages I sent both before we arrived and during our stay. My wife and I brought our car so I can’t speak to walkability, but it was under a 10 minute drive to everything we wanted to do in DC, and a 30 minute drive across the bridge to Alexandria.
I would suggest this stay to anyone who wants a private, comfy yet modern stay in a small, well-curated space. My only critiques are minor - the wifi connection wasn’t great during our stay, the sofa downstairs isn’t what I’d describe as comfy (though I get it, it fits lol), and *technically* the listing says there is a king bed when there are two twins put together. Definitely nothing that would affect my rating or keep me from coming back, and the incredible ease of parking more than makes up for those minor things! :)