I came into DC for a work/friends combo trip, and the Rock Creek Hideaway was the perfect place to stay.
The location is fantastic – I was able to easily walk to other neighborhoods like U St. and Columbia Heights to visit friends; and it’s also a straight shot to downtown. But despite being right in the middle of the city, the house is basically tucked into Rock Creek Park – there’s a really nice, picturesque outdoor space and backyard right outside of the apartment where you could easily have people over for drinks or an outdoor dinner. The National Zoo is nearby as well -- if you walk downtown from the apartment, you'll likely go along the edge of the zoo -- which has some really nice views!
The living space was great as well – it’s a large and open space, but each area of the apartment (living/kitchen/bedroom and workspace) has a pretty distinct feel to it. All of the appliances looked and felt brand new; and I particularly appreciated the rain shower head (I’m 6’3, so it was really nice to be in a shower where there was still so much clearance above my head.) I had forgotten my shaving bag, but the shower was stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
I had to do a bit of unexpected after-hours work; and there was a spacious desk set-up that allowed me to easily plug in a bunch of electronics – laptop, cell charger, etc. The bed also was great – super comfy, and it’s tucked away so that if you were traveling with someone else who wanted to be watching TV or using the living/kitchen space, you could still sleep undisturbed.
The host, Bryan, was super helpful communicating in the run-up to and throughout the stay as well. He made sure I knew how to find the house and access the unit; had a detailed welcome binder with information about the unit and the surrounding area; etc.
Overall, a really fantastic experience – especially if you’re looking to be super close to everything DC has to offer, but still want to enjoy a chill vibe in a beautiful neighborhood. Will definitely look to stay here again!