La Casa del Professore | House in Washington

PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING, ALL "READ MORE" EXPANSION LINKS, AND HOUSE RULES BEFORE INQUIRING.
When making an inquiry or submitting a request to book, please tell us a little about what brings you to town (or your reasons for booking), who will be staying with you, where you are traveling from, and what time you plan to arrive.
La Casa del Professore and SaltSugarFire Hospitality welcome folks of every color, creed, and walk of life and expect ALL of our guests to conduct themselves with kindness, consideration, and respect, regardless of your personal beliefs. We will not tolerate discrimination, hate speech, or violence.
This beautiful example of Eckington architecture was originally built in 1905 and completely renovated in 2010 as part of DC's early wave of restoration. It is Francesco's home and, while it has been transformed for guest use, it's furnishings and contents are his and bare the signs of being lived in and loved for many years. This is a home, not just a house.
• Large backyard with deck, propane grill, outdoor seating
• Two full kitchens with coffee, tea, cookware, Brita filter, microwave, spices, sugar, and basic cooking supplies
• 3.5 bathrooms (½ bath on main floor, 2 full baths upstairs including one en suite with standing shower, and 1 full bath in the basement) - natural/cruelty-free shampoo, conditioner, & body wash
• 2 x 32" + 1 x 40" TV with Roku devices for guests to sign in to their own streaming accounts
• Large primary bedroom with en suite, lo-profile queen bed, high ceilings, huge windows, a private workspace overlooking the neighborhood, and tons of storage
• Smaller second bedroom with queen bed, dedicated closet, and dresser
• Office/Study with built-in desk, full size bed, dedicated closet, and south-facing window overlooking the deck and garden
• English basement guest suite with interior access, separate entrance, and separate access to the under-deck patio and back yard
• 3 Queen Beds, 1 Full/Double Bed, 1 Double Convertible Sofa w/ optional memory foam topper (closet), 1 Twin Air Mattress
• Bed & bath linens provided
• Two stacked washer/dryers • Eco detergent and biodegradable dryer sheets
• Wifi throughout with booster packs available
• Multiple skylights & natural light
• Keyless entry & self-checkin
• Nest exterior security cameras
• SMOKE-FREE house
CUSTOM SERVICES AVAILABLE
• Jenna is the chef/owner of SaltSugarFire Private Chef Services with over 20 years professional experience and we've partnered with several local businesses and professionals to offer an ever-expanding menu of extra services**
• personalized cooking classes
• kitchen provisioning
• delivered meal kits
• private dining experiences
• concierge services
• beverage and mixology experiences
• in-home massage, mobile auto repair
• and more...
Let us know in your booking message how we can make your stay exceptional
• I've negotiated a reduced cleaning fee to ensure the property is clean for your stay and that rate is based on the assumption that guests tidy up behind themselves and complete a couple of simple checkout tasks (see House Manual). They offer a concierge level housekeeping service for the property so that, if they'd like, guests can gather their personal belongings, lock up the house, and leave without any additional checkout steps. This service is an additional flat fee of $50. Mention your interest in your booking message.
**subject to scheduling and product availability
GUEST ACCESS
Guests have access to the entire 3-story home and back yard. Guests may not access the backyard shed or the attic crawl space.
THINGS TO NOTE
• We do not offer early checkin or luggage storage on site but our next door neighbors offer luggage storage for a fee. Inquire with host.
• Beginning the summer of 2022, we will no longer provide paper towels in an effort to reduce waste (the hospitality industry is a significant contributor to our country is waste problem and DC, in particular, DC has a troublesome waste management system that must outsource all of its waste disposal to other cities and states). We provide washable kitchen towels. Guests are welcomed to supply or purchase their own, however, and may find partial rolls from previous guests in the apartment.
• For guests with allergies or sensitivities:
the owner has lived full time in the main and second floors with 2 very fluffy cats for over a decade. While we make every effort to deep clean and remove the residual pet hair, we cannot guarantee the house for cat allergy sufferers.
some pillows and duvets are down-filled and we use fragranced cleaners and air fresheners. We have down-alternative bedding and can accommodate fragrance sensitivities.
PLEASE NOTIFY us of your allergies in your booking message so we can prepare the house to accommodate your needs
• This nearly 200-year old, 2-story rowhome does not have zoned heating/cooling and may experience unbalanced temperatures during the hottest and coldest months. We provide a radiant space heater for the basement.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
Parking in the neighborhood is restricted for residential parking permits. We offer one free visitor parking permit for one vehicle to park on the street. Street parking is first come, first served and other parking restrictions still apply (details in House Manual after booking). You'll need to register for a ParkDC account and print your pass ahead of checkin.
For details on utilizing Metro Bus/Rail systems, visit the WMATA website. Loaner SmarTrip cards are provided but you can now download the SmarTrip app on your Android or iPhone, create an account, and purchase ride passes that can be used on all Metro systems. Skip the old, plastic cards and use your phone!
HOUSE RULES
• Guests must notify us if they feel ill or are diagnosed/test positive for the coronavirus or Monkeypox at any point leading up to checkin and for 2 weeks after checkout so that we can take the appropriate steps to protect our cleaning staff and future guests.
• No parties, events, "gatherings". If your visit is to celebrate a birthday or special occasion, please let us know in your message, even if you do not plan to host it at the house.
• Guests are not permitted have unauthorized visitors (anyone not included on your original reservation or otherwise approved in advance by your hosts) on premise.
• Number of guests listed in reservation must be updated and accurate prior to checkin.
• We reserve the right to refuse, decline, or cancel bookings by guests who are local to the DMV, including those from guests who otherwise meet our booking requirements.
• No pets. Because this is the owner's primary residence, we are not able to accommodate ESAs or assistance animals (the owner has two cats who will literally destroy the house if they smell another animal in their space)
• Third-party bookings are not permitted. The owner of the primary guest account booking the stay MUST be staying at the property.
• Guests must be at at least 25 years of age (children with their 25+ parents are welcomed)
• In accordance with the DC noise ordinance, noise levels must be kept under 55 decibels (the level of a normal conversation) between the hours of 10pm and 7am seven days a week. If we have to respond to a noise complaint by a neighbor or by law enforcement, you may be fined and your group removed from the premises.
• Guests may not alter, tamper with, or manually override the timer for the garden lights to extend their operation beyond the pre-set shut off time (10pm weekdays, 11pm weekends).
• Vaping and smoking tobacco or marijuana are NOT permitted inside the house. Guests who violate this policy will be fined (see House Rules). Guests may smoke in the back yard but must ash and dispose of their fully extinguished smoking waste in the provided ashtrays (NEVER on the ground, in the garden beds, or flicked over the fence) and empty the ashtrays in the outdoor bins out front at the end of their stay. In the District of Columbia, if you are over 21 years of age, you are legally allowed to smoke on private property, carry up to 2oz of cannabis on your person, and gift or donate (buying and selling is still illegal, as is smoking in public). That being said, please be considerate of the neighbors.
• Be sure to clean up after yourself and be respectful of our neighbors. The cleaners charge a reduced rate turnover fee to ensure the property is clean for your checkin and is based on the assumption that guests will be respectful of the space and upkeep during their stay. A traditional housekeeper's fee for this size space, including laundry and dishes, would be upwards of $350. Any extra charges incurred from the cleaning staff will be deducted from your security deposit.
• No confetti or glitter.
• Beer pong is not permitted.
• Do not sleep on the main floor living room sofa; it is not an appropriate sleeping arrangement and using it as a bed causes undue wear and tear.
• Do not send mail or packages to yourself at the Airbnb. Porch pirate package theft is a significant issue in DC and we cannot guarantee receipt.
• If you leave an item at the house upon your departure, we are happy to mail it back to you for the cost of shipping plus an additional $10 fee.
• Disclosure: we have exterior front and rear facing Nest motion and noise sensing cameras with recording capabilities.
Fees:
Steam cleaning the sofa if slept on - $125
In person warning for noise complaint - $50/visit
Unresolved noise complaint/removal from property - $500
Unauthorized parties/gatherings - $500
Unauthorized guests - $75/person
Pets on premises - $150
Smoking inside - $300-1000
Unauthorized late checkout - $50/hour
In person visit for failure to vacate the property - $75
Lockout - $50/visit
Lost Keys - actual cost of re-keying the lock and replacing spare keys
Missing Metro Cards - $10/ea

La Casa del Professore is located in Eckington. La Casa del Professore provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, TV, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This House features Air Conditioner, TV, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

La Casa del Professore has 4 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 9 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Eckington has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Eckington, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.