Washington DC is one of the most popular vacation cities in the US, with plenty for families to see and do. It can be an expensive place to visit, but one of he best ways for a family or group of people to save money is to stay in one of the many vacation rentals in DC.
Several websites make it easy to find the perfect vacation rental, allowing you to browse photographs of apartments and home, compare locations and make sure your rental has all the features you need. In general you can assume you will get a well furnished place to live for a few days or longer, along with heat and air, a bath or shower, comfortable beds and more personal space than most hotels would provide. And of course, your Washington DC rental also comes with a kitchen, and everything you need to prepare and eat meals in your temporary home. Look for comments and reviews from past guests that have been posted online, and the more popular vacation rental sites also let you contact the host of the property to ask questions.
Location is important when it comes to choosing from the many vacation rentals in DC. One of the most popular urban neighborhoods is Capitol Hill, an area of fine townhouses, which puts you within walking distance of the city’s museums and the Library of Congress. Other central neighborhoods to consider are Georgetown, which has long been one of the most desirable villages in the capital, and Adams-Morgan, an area known for its restaurants, cafes and bars.
If you want more space and perhaps a lower price on your DC rental, consider staying out of city, perhaps in adjoining Virginia or Maryland. The city’s efficient Metro system runs deep into the surrounding suburbs, meaning that you can stay in College Park or Vienna and still be in central Washington in about 30 minutes. The Metro is easy to use, safe and efficient and it makes it easy to stay somewhere perhaps a little quieter and with easier parking, and then take the Metro in to town each day.
Once you have found the perfect DC vacation rental, Washington has no shortage of things to do. You could spend weeks in each of the Smithsonian museums and still not see everything, and there are dozens of other museums and galleries around the city. A tour of the White House is an unforgettable experience, and the city has a full schedule of events and festivals, making a visit here memorable any time of the year.
