Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

The room we reserved was clean, comfortable, private, and spacious. Deena replied to questions promptly and provided local information. The home is in a lovely neighborhood. We were on bike and Deena provided safe storage. Close access to C &O Trail.

It's a great cozy place to stay as it says. The place is very close to the busline, which can take you to the train for the city. Howevr, I have 2 minor things: the path from street to the place where you stay is not ideal, requires climbing down the stones placed on the slope. Also, if you are a tall person, your knees might touch the bathroom cabinet while using the toilet.

It was a delight to stay with Carole. Carole is very welcoming and ready for a chat as schedules align. This bedroom is so peaceful, with everything you might need. The mattress, pillows, bedding, and towels all were of superior quality. Bus stops are easily accessible.

This was a great find near our family in Arlington. The room was clean and just as described. Will hopefully stay again next time we visit our family in the neighborhood. Thanks Michael!

Gabriela’s place was a haven amidst the bustle of DC. A quiet refuge, if you will. I found her husband and her to be friendly and responsive. There is a large grocery store around the corner from her place as well as some lovely restaurants. Do consider staying with them when in DC, it will be worth your while.

This a a great place in a very quite neighborhood.

Paul was very responsive to texts, and he and his wife were very accommodating. They had tea and coffee stocked as well as cream in the fridge. They also provided a jug of bottled water and cans of sparkling water. The last day they dropped off croissants so we wouldn’t have to stress about food on check-out morning. When we ran into them outside (they live upstairs), we mentioned a couple of things that would be helpful for future guests, and they immediately ran out and got them. We could hear some footsteps upstairs, but no voices or loud noises—they were very quiet and respectful of us being in the basement. We got to park our rental car in the driveway while they parked on the street, which was above and beyond. The beds and fold-out couch were comfortable with plenty of blankets and pillows. They kept the temperature nice and cool so we slept very well. This neighborhood is on flight paths for both airports so you will hear a lot of planes, but the location is worth it.

I’m grateful we had such a wonderful and thoughtful host in Ghulam.

My husband and I stayed at Mark's lovely apartment for four nights. We had a busy schedule and the spacious, spotlessly clean and comfortable lodging was very satisfying and relaxing for us. Many thoughtful amenities and even a big laundry room. We highly recommend! Thanks to our hosts!

Emi, thank you so much for everything! He was very helpful in everything, always very kind, and very clean, beautiful place and very quiet area, everything was easy, I🫶🏼 would stay again and recommend this beautiful place ❤️

Stayed at Erin’s place for a night and wish it was longer! The room is steps away from the restaurant I met with my friends at. It is situated near all that Del Ray and the rest of Alexandria has to offer. In addition, the bed was quite comfortable and the suite itself is quite luxurious.

Chris's place is in a beautiful, sweet, quiet neighborhood full of beautiful homes and a vibrant community. It is very walkable and we had a great time exploring.

Very responsive host. The side yard is very nice for people with dogs that travel. Location is very nice but DC traffic during rush hour can be rough but this can be planned for. Would stay again.

Trish’s place was very clean , cozy and spacious! She is a very polite host and we would certainly come back if visiting Bethesda again!

We enjoyed staying in Rodrigo’s unit. In terms of sleeping arrangements, I prefer a firmer mattress—the bed provided was comfortable and perfect for me. I was able to work from home and go for walks around the beautiful neighborhood. Rodrigo was incredibly friendly and greeted us in person.

Great home, very peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Easy access to trails/nature and the city. Looks exactly like the pictures and slept very well on the comfy bed. Highly recommended.

Our stay at Occaquan was peaceful, relaxing, and very much needed. Arriving to the parking lot was a breeze, only because if John's specific instructions to find it, that was very much appreciated after a long drive. Walking into the place, first impression, looks just like the picture. The very next thought, "how cute is this". From the beautiful window behind the couch with a lovely tree to watch birds in to the cozy feeling of being in a familiar place. This place is quiet, surrounded with beautiful historic scenery, and has many local shops and vendors to spend an afternoon exploring. We walked down to the park by the water way and learned some history while soaking up the sun and the breeze of nature. I absolutely recommend John's place for a stay. I know I will be returning for a simple, relaxing get away, once again! Thank you John for everything!

Willie's place was just as pictured- super clean and free of clutter living, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. We had an issue getting into the unit initially (code was not working) but I called Willie and he IMMEDIATELY answered and the issue was resolved in seconds. Location is great, could walk or an easy Uber/Lyft into the city or around the area. Also downtown Arlington has lots of cute shops. Less than 10 minute drive to the airport too! The only negative is that this is a four unit shared "house" and the stairs to get up to the unit, along with being on the top floor (old squeaky floors) it is very difficult to be quiet during the after hours (even with just walking in and getting ready for bed). Other than that, the stay was perfect and just as described! Thank you Willie!

Quiet location. Nicely decorated. Abaad was very responsive. I enjoyed my stay.

Tucked in the heart of Bethesda with a quiet charm that somehow still feels central to everything, this stay was a gem. Getting around was a breeze—whether by foot, metro, or last-minute snack run to the 24/7 CVS or 7-Eleven. The apartment itself? Immaculate. Fully stocked with everything we could possibly need—and then some. The internet didn’t blink, the TV was streaming-ready (a blessing for our nightly Netflix ritual), and we barely had to buy a thing beyond food. Rodrigo was the kind of host you wish all hosts were—attentive, responsive, and refreshingly clear with every detail. Winston, the building manager, was also incredibly kind and helpful. Bonus points for the cozy terrace, which turned into our favorite nighttime hangout spot. All in all, one of the most exceptional Airbnbs I’ve ever stayed in. Would come back in a heartbeat—no hesitation, no second thoughts, just pure comfort.

“Had a great stay! The place was very clean, well-maintained, and in an excellent location—close to everything I needed. Would definitely stay here again!”

Love this clean calm space-the balcony was wonderful. Mark was super responsive, checked in on us and we had everything we needed-especially in the kitchen. Great location for walking to restaurants and stores. Will definitely stay again!

Great place to stay. Close to cafes, restaurants, the metro. Ida’s instructions were great and the accommodation was exactly as described. We loved the accommodation and the neighbourhood and would choose to stay here again.

Great apartment! Sean’s apartment is very comfortable and tastefully decorated. It is completely quiet at night and the bed is good. There is a good vibe in the neighbourhood and the apartment is less than five minutes from a Green Line metro station that will take you directly to the best art museums in the city. Sean and his co-hosts are very helpful and responsive. I hope to come back to Washington one day and if that happens, I will definitely try to book Sean’s apartment again. Thank you Sean, Megan and Loren for all your helpfulness and a lovely stay!