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Rental unit in Silver Spring

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 418 reviews

Escape to a Sunny Apartment in a Quiet D.C. Suburb

Living Room amenities include a Smart TV and an Amazon Fire TV Stick. Fully equipped kitchen and cooking essentials. Lovely patio with seating area and herb garden. Comfortable bed and quality linens. Keurig coffee maker with coffee and tea provided. You have your own private entrance and patio area on an entire different side of the house so your experience can be as private as you like. The entire apartment which includes: washer/dryer, fully equipped kitchen and patio area. Your host will be available for anything you need during your stay. My daughter/co-host, Bernadette, a young D.C. professional, can also answer any questions about the D.C. area, restaurants and other cool places to go. The apartment is in a quiet suburban neighborhood with easy access to the Washington area. It's a short walk to the FDA. Downtown Silver Spring is nearby, with its many restaurants, bars, Fillmore music venue, Ellsworth Dog Park, and a movie theater. The National Archives, University of Maryland College Park and UMUC are just few miles away. A Ride-On bus stop is located on the same block as the apartment. A Metro bus stop is 5 minute walk. Silver Spring Metro Station is about 4 miles away. There are a few parking garages at the Silver Spring Metro Station if you choose to drive there and then hop on the metro. Free parking on weekends and holidays at all Montgomery County Parking garages (some lots and street parking may require payment on Saturday). You could also Uber/Lyft to the metro station or all the way into the city (great option esp if you're splitting fare).

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Rental unit in Silver Spring

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 260 reviews

Sunny Spacious Garden Apt DC Metro

Welcome to our home! We take pride in our beautiful garden surroundings. You would not imagine you are only minutes from the action of Washington DC! Your garden 1 bedroom apartment is fully private, with your own private entrance and parking. AMENITIES - Private entrance - Beautiful garden surroundings with Koi pond - Private Parking steps from your private entrance - Sealy Posturepedic Queen Mattress - Full sleep sofa - 55’ Flat Screen TV with full cable (HBO/Showtime/Cinemax...) - High speed WIFI - Bed and bath linens provided - Fully equipped kitchen facilities - Coffee Marker, Electric Kettle,Refrigerator, Stove/Oven, Microwave, Toaster, Dishwasher, Utensils, Dishware, Pots+Pans - Coffee and tea provided - Child Friendly - Fireplace - Access to Washer/Dryer in adjacent pool room - Beautiful safe friendly neighborhood - Lovely yard, koi pond and Private patio - Access to Gas Grill - Walking distance to grocery store and restaurants - Guidebooks, maps, Tourist Info provide TRANSPORTATION - K-6 Bus (directly into DC) 3 minute walk - 20 mins via car to Downtown DC and 25 mins to Baltimore - 5 minutes to Archives II and FDA - Less than 10 mins to the University of Maryland - QUIET, SAFE STREET OF HILLANDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD - CLOSE PROXIMITY TO DC AND BALTIMORE - 3 BLOCKS TO RESTAURANTS, FAST FOOD, WINE STORE, SAFEWAY, CHURCHES, BANKS AND CLEANERS

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Guest suite in Laurel

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviews

Whiskey Bottom Saloon by LLOYD SUITES

Whether you're a service member transferring to the area or here for business or pleasure, our 'Saloon' themed apartment is the perfect retreat. We're 25 mins from DC and 20 mins from Baltimore. Just a gallop to I-295, I-95 and Fort-Meade. Are you flying in from BWI Airport? We are only 15 mins away. If you would like to try your luck, we are 20 mins from Maryland LIVE Casino and Horseshoe Casino. Within walking distance is the famous Laurel Park Horse Race Track with live & simulcast races.

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Guesthouse in Glenwood

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 177 reviews

The Caretaker's Cottage-Historic Roundabout Hills

The Caretaker's Cottage was built in the 1770s by Ruben Merriwether, and sits near the manor house where he and his ancestors lived at Roundabout Hills. An exceptional space with a fabulous full kitchen perfect for those who like to cook, it is truly a one of a kind place to stay. The house, where John and Fiona live, and the cottage are secluded and private, but close to all of the art, culture, restaurants and dining in the nearby towns of Frederick, Columbia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC.

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Guest suite in Arnold

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 623 reviews

Old Bay Bungalow

This in-law apartment located in the lower level of my occupied home is just moments outside of Annapolis, mere blocks from the Magothy River. I enjoy inviting guests into the space, and take pride in treating new friends like family. Come rest your weary bones in your private retreat with its own separate entrance, relaxing sunporch, and stocked kitchenette. Reach into the fridge and enjoy cold soda or a local beer on me! Sit around our fireplace and relax. Settle into the Old Bay Bungalow!

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Guest suite in Catonsville

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 502 reviews

Rollingside: Two-Room Guest Suite

Two-room guest suite with private entrance located in picturesque Catonsville, MD on a pre-Colonial road originally used for rolling tobacco to the harbor. Downtown Baltimore is 20 minutes away, BWI airport and Amtrak station 15 minutes, and our street is located on a bus route. Beautiful 3.5 mile walk to historic Ellicott City and an hour from Washington, D.C. Individuals and families with children are welcome, but the Airbnb member renting the property must be over the age of 25.

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Guest suite in Silver Spring

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 424 reviews

Private basement suite

Visit DC! Renovated basement w/ bedroom, en-suite bath, and kitchenette with private entrance available in residential Silver Spring. Home is one block to major bus lines, half a block to bike rental station, or 15 min walk/5 min bus ride to metro and is a quiet and safe but convenient location for your DC/ Silver Spring visit. UPDATE! Both metro stations near our home will be closed June- August 2024 due to purple line construction. Only bus service will be available for the summer.

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Home in Hyattsville

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 226 reviews

Sunny, private apartment in historic neighborhood

Located in Historic Hyattsville, the apartment was a recent addition to our historic craftsman bungalow. Within minutes from University of MD, Catholic University and the Washington DC border, the apartment is quiet, cozy and very sunny with a private entrance as well as French doors leading out to a private patio. Located in a safe, family-friendly neighborhood with tree-lined streets, within walking distance to restaurants, yoga studios, coffee shops and an organic coop.

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Guesthouse in Highland

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 277 reviews

Woodland Retreat

Welcome to our private woodland retreat! This stylish and secluded mid-century modern guesthouse is nestled on five acres in horse country in Highland, Maryland. Totally separate from our owners home, our guesthouse combines the serenity, privacy, and safety you crave with all the conveniences of modern life including: a full bath; kitchenette; internet; and a screened porch with access to our beautiful lighted and heated swimming pool and adjacent walking trails.

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Tiny home in Bethesda

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 354 reviews

Middleton Cottage, near NIH; Free Parking Permit

Our newly updated charming guest cottage is nestled on a tree-lined residential street in the heart of Bethesda, just two blocks from the Bethesda Metro stop. A vast array of restaurants, clubs, shops, farmer's markets, bike trails, theaters, galleries, parks and more are a quick walk from our front gate. Guests enjoy relaxing in the backyard (which is shared with residents of the main house) and dinning on the patio. Self check-in is easy with a keypad.

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Guesthouse in Glen Burnie

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviews

Private 1 bedroom house

Just few miles away from Baltimore downtown, Ft Meade, NSA, Annapolis and Washington DC. Less than 5 miles away from BWI. It is detached one bedroom guest house with bedroom, full bathroom, kitchenette and living space. TV and WiFi !My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and pets. Private entrance, quite street, plenty of parking and close to everything! extra charge if you travel with pet - $25/pet. No parties.

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Cabin in Gambrills

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviews

Relaxing Cabin Get Away Near Annapolis & DC

This is a 1,000 sq foot open concept rustic cabin. There are 4 "rooms" including a fully equipped kitchen, a dining room, a family room with a TV for movies and streaming, and a bedroom full of windows. It is located down a 1/3 mile gravel driveway in the woods on 72 acres of land that has been dedicated in perpetuity to not being developed.