#27150 Premium

Large family-friendly DC-area home walkable to the Metro; 25 mins to Union Station


House • Silver Spring MD United States

    9 Guests  
    5 Bedrooms  
    4 Bathrooms  
    Pets welcome
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal & Globe  
  Hospitality  

Statistics

Listed  January 2024
Views  628

General overview

We have a beautiful, new-construction home with a porch, back deck, great back yard, and friendly neighbors. We're across the street from an urban farm that hosts weekly picnic/music events during the summer. Yet we're only half a block to downtown Silver Spring and the Metro (red line, 20 min ride to Union Station and downtown Washington DC). 3 min walk to Whole Foods. Two different parks/playgrounds within 5 min walk. And in the middle of the largest Ethiopian community in the DC area which means fantastic Ethiopian food (among other great food options.) Did I mention the El Salvadoran taco/pupusa truck at the gas station on the corner?

The space

We've got a great house in a great neighborhood. Lots of friendly, open-minded, internationally-oriented people with porches who like to be outside and walk (rather than drive) when they can. We've also got super great and helpful neighbors on both sides and across the street. Our front yard is nice, but the backyard is really great for hanging out, playing sports, having a cookout, roasting marshmallows in a fire pit, or just relaxing.

Guest access

The house has 4 floors. Basement (1 BR with a queen-size bed; 1 sleeper sofa); 1st floor (kitchen, living room - open plan with secret door to the basement); 2nd floor (1 master bed/bath; 2 additional bedrooms) 3rd floor (loft space bedroom)

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
First aid kit
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Toys
Toys
BBQ
BBQ
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Bikes

Travel Styles

    Weekend
    Budget
    Family
    Sport and leisure
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    City
    Culture
    Good public transport
    Cross-country skiing

House rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets welcome
    No smoking

Allergens

    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Nearest airport

Reagan National (DC), Dulles International (Virginia side), BWI (Baltimore, Maryland)

Getting around

Easy walk to the Metro. Were open to letting guests use one of our cars (Honda minivan and Honda Fit)

Map of Approximate Location

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People Like Us Local Guide

Can meet up for coffee or hang out on our porch and chat. Maybe give a ride somewhere if needed. Offer advice on sightseeing, food, area travel, etc. Facilitate communication in Spanish, Japanese, or Korean.

Feedback

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Stephen

Family of 5 (2 girls 14 & 10, 1 boy 7). Have never done a home exchange before. My wife and I love traveling and have lived abroad pre-kids. Our kids are a little reluctant about new countries but we're slowly breaking them in. I'm a legal English professor at a US law school and teach students from all over the world. My wife is a long-time primary school educator. Did I mention I love playing ultimate frisbee?
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Desired Destinations

Jul 1 - 31, 2024 (Flexible)
"Seeking 2 to 3 weeks during July. Flexible on dates and length of stay."