Schaefer said amenities are sparse in the 37-room former convent. You get a bed to sleep on and a bathroom. Vacationers can also use the home's military exchange facilities, which include a lounge and a small store. The U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home Guest House is available for use by enlisted vacationers of all of the armed services, including active duty members and retirees and their dependents traveling with them, she said. The retirement home is in the heart of the District of Columbia at 3700 North Capitol St. NW, about 2.5 miles from the U.S. Capitol.
Parking is free on the home's grounds and mass transit is available outside the gate.