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House • Chevy Chase MD United States
5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Beds
2 Bathrooms
Pets welcome
4 Car spaces
1 Car available
Primary home
Exchange types accepted
Simultaneous
Non-Simultaneous
Non-Reciprocal & Globe
Hospitality
Statistics
Listed August 2024
Views 343
General overview
The Gilliland-Bloom house was built in 1876 by Col. James Gilliland. He was originally from Pennsylvania, but decided to settle in Maryland after the Civil War. We live right next to a beautiful park and right down the road from the Audubon Nature Center which has trails, a native plant garden and a fabulous play space for children. Nearby sites include the National Institutes of Health, Rock Creek Park, National Cathedral, Phillips Collection, DuPont Circle, National Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Smithsonian, Potomac River, Billy Goat Trail. Nearby towns and sites include Annapolis, Baltimore, Gettysburg, Williamsburg.
The space
3 Bedrooms, 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Twin plus crib. We have everything you need for a baby or toddler.
Guest access
2 floors, one set of stairs, one step up to the front porch. Both the side porch and back porch/deck have steps. bedrooms are upstairs.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Romantic
Foodie
Relaxing
City
Hiking
Last minute
Good public transport
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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Neighbourhood
Our house is right next door to Chevy Chase Local Park which is a nice place for a morning or evening stroll. The grocery store and shops at Chevy Chase Lake are a 10 min walk. The bus stop is at the corner of Jones Bridge and Platt Ridge, a 2 min walk.
Getting to my home
The easiest way to get to our home (if flying) is to fly into Ronald Reagan Washington Airport and take the Metro rail to Medical Center. From there, it’s a 4 min taxi ride or a 25 min walk.
Nearest airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Airport - 10 miles
Dulles International Airport - 20 miles
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport - 25 miles
Getting around
The closest shops are at Chevy Chase Lake which is a 10 min walk. The closest Metro Station is Medical Center which is reachable by bus or walking. The Purple Line Light Rail is currently under construction and when open, will be a 10 min walk.
Map of Approximate Location
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Elizabeth
I am a retired radiologist with three grown children and one granddaughter (plus one on the way!) I love sailing and rowing and spend a lot of time on the water in Galesville and Annapolis. We also have a black lab named Tess who loves everybody she meets.
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