A family home in a great neighborhood, with easy access to downtown Washington, DC and the surrounding area. Perfect place for kids. Private parking with the option of using our car.
We're looking to swap with a family in Spain (ideally northern / western Spain) in the summer of 2025.
The space
There's a primary bedroom with a king bed, a kids room (two twin-size beds), a study, and an apartment in the basement with additional places to sleep. There's a small yard with parking. We are open to making our plug-in hybrid car available (with optional car seats) as well. The home has 3 full bathrooms as well as a half bathroom on the main floor.
Our bookshelves are stocked with books for kids and grown-ups alike. We have a dedicated art area for kids (which grown-ups can enjoy as well!). The TV on the main floor is a projector system - it's fun for watching movies, shows, and sports (and hides away easily as well). Our couch can transform into a "movie lounger" for family movie nights.
Guest access
Walking up stairs are needed to access any part of the home other than the basement.
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
Long term
Family
Relaxing
City
Culture
Accessibility
Accessible parking space
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
The Mt Pleasant neighborhood is a fantastic community - it was literally just named the coolest neighborhood in DC and one of the coolest in the world! (See article linked below) With a weekly farmers market and a lots of stores on Mt Pleasant Avene, everything is in walking distance. The National Zoo (free admission!) is also within walking distance. We recommend Purple Patch, the Washington Post's restaurant of the year - their breakfast sandwiches and ube ice cream are amazing.
Public transportation is available and it's an easy drive down Rock Creek Parkway to the major DC sights. It is also a block away from Rock Creek Park itself - one of the few places in DC with access to downtown and nature all in one.
There is a small playground two blocks away, and larger playgrounds at the school 5 blocks away. (Our home is actually in the neighborhood to the east of where the map shows.)
The nearby highways (and rail line) also enable convenient weekend trips to Baltimore, Richmond, Philadelphia, and even New York City.
Mount Pleasant is DC's coolest neighborhood: https://www.timeout.com/washington-dc/news/mount-pleasant-was-just-named-the-coolest-neighborhood-in-washington-d-c-092524
Getting to my home
It's easiest to arrive by car (and we have a parking space. It's also a 12 minute walk to the nearest Metro stop.
Nearest airport
National Airport (DCA) is only 20 minutes away
Getting around
Mt Pleasant Ave has wonderful shops just a 6 minute walk away
Map of Approximate Location
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Aaron
Family of four who loves books and game -- and visiting the National Zoo that's a short walk away!
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