The Tidewater - Private Garden + Rare Parking

Alexandria, Virginia
$471 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

**Steps From Shopping/Dining - 2 Kings 1 Full - Private Garden - Free Parking** - Experience the historic Notley Shaw house in the heart of OldTown. Built in 1872, this home is full of history and character, displaying exposed wood beams and wide plank pine flooring. A fully outfitted gourmet kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and coffee station. Two king beds and one full bed, 3 SmartTVs w/ Netflix. Unwind by the fire pit in your private garden patio. Free Parking in Old Town!! Close proximity to shopping, dining, and historic landmarks make this home a true gem.

This historic 1872 home, with beautiful exposed wood beams and a mid-century modern aesthetic is all yours to enjoy. Located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, this property is the epitome of charm and sophistication.

✶Walk✶ to coffee, ice-cream, restaurants, shopping and more.

✦ 2 levels, 3 bedrooms (3 beds), 2.5 baths
✦ 2 king beds, 1 full/double bed
✦ Residential parking pad for 2 vehicles, plus ample street parking
✦ Garden patio with a fire pit and dining table
✦ Multiple TVs, ready for you to enjoy with your own streaming subscriptions.
✦ Complimentary coffee and accompaniments
✦ Fast internet
✦ Dedicated desk/workspace in master bedroom
✦ Seating for 6-8 at the dining table (service for 8-10)
✦ Centrally located to everything

What our guests love about our space:
-Professionally cleaned and sanitized
-Private garden patio with fire pit and dining area
-Easy self check-in
-Thoughtfully decorated with warm ambiance
-Secure residential driveway parking (2 vehicles)
-Blazing fast internet
-Centrally located to everything in OldTown Alexandria and just a few minutes from Washington DC
-2 king beds, 1 Full bed
-4k TVs
-Complimentary coffee/tea
-Washer/dryer
-Alexandria shops, restaurants, and more are all just around the corner
-Walking distance to coffee, shopping, and wine
-Minutes from public transit
-10 mins from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Some things to note about our space:
-Located just outside of one of the main arteries in Old Town. You may experience higher traffic volume during peak hours. You may also experience street noise while outside or near the front of the property.

-As with many historic Old Town homes dating back to the 1700s, you may notice slightly steeper stairs and floors with a gentle slope from centuries of settling. These quirks are part of the neighborhood’s historic charm and are common throughout local homes and shops. Rest assured, the home is well maintained, safe, and meets all standard safety requirements

1st FLOOR
-Half bath/powder room
-Living room with fireplace, 4k TV, and bluetooth speaker table
-Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, range, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, blender, utensils, service for 8-10, wine glasses, coffee mugs, pots and pans, serving dishes
-Dining room with table and seating for 8
-Privately fenced garden patio with flagstone, outdoor seating and dining area with a fire pit.
-Residential parking pad: Space for two average sized vehicle.
-Washer and Dryer
-Ample reading material

2nd FLOOR
-Master Bedroom 1: *accessible through Bedroom 2*-- King bed, ensuite bath with tub/shower combo, closet, 4k TV, and dedicated workspace

-Bedroom 2: Full/double bed with ample reading material

-Bedroom 3: King bed, closet, 4k TV

-Bathroom 2: Full bath with shower/tub combo

The entire home and garden patio is at your disposal.

Hi there! I'm Collin. I own/operate Bower and Kip Properties, a local short-term rental property management company in Northern Virginia. Our goal is to provide the absolute best experience for our guests. We want you to feel welcome and comfortable throughout your stay with us. We look forward to hosting you and showing you all the DMV area has to offer. Are you an owner looking to have us manage your property Feel free to send us an inquiry!

During your stay:
We are available to you anytime you need assistance via the platforms app. We try to make your stay as simple as possible. Should you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Welcome to the Nation's Capital!

Alexandria - Heart of Old Town ⊹ Minutes from D.C ⊹ Minutes from The George Washington Masonic Memorial ⊹ George Washington's Mount Vernon ⊹ Fine Dining ⊹ Micro Breweries ⊹ Coffee Shops ⊹ Bakeries ⊹ Public Transit (VRE/Metro) ⊹ Shopping ⊹Alexandria Waterfront

This property is conveniently located with access to multiple forms of public transportation.

Dash Bus: DASH is a local bus service that is free to riders. It travels all over Alexandria, but will not take you into DC. You can hop on the Dash Bus just a few feet from the front door in both directions.

WMAT Bus: If you were to take a WMAT bus which travels around Northern VA and DC, you would have to either use your phone, acquire a smartrip card, or have exact change on the bus itself.

Metro: We are located less than ¾ of a mile from the King Street Metro Station and a little over a ½ mile to the Braddock Street Station. There is a bus stop near by for the free Alexandria city bus (Dash) that runs directly to the Metro stop. {Trains: Blue and Yellow Lines}. It would take you less than 3 mins by car and probably 10-15 mins to walk to Braddock Station if the weather was nice.

Amtrak: Amtrak provides interstate travel and also has a stop at King Street. If headed north, the next stop after King Street is Union Station in Washington DC. Please check their website for schedules and available stops.

King Street Trolley: You’re about 3 blocks to King street to pick up the Trolley. The King Street Trolley runs every 15 minutes between Alexandria City Hall/Market Square and the King St – Old Town Metrorail station from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week, including holidays.

**There are also ample Uber and Lyft rides in the area.

Please just let us know if you have any other questions.
Thanks!
Laurie and Collin

This home provides self check-in through a smart-lock located on the front entry door. A code will be provided to you after you book with us.

Please remember that you're staying in our home, not a hotel. Please treat the space and our neighbors with the same respect you would show your own home.

If any problems arise throughout your stay, we will do our best to assist you as soon as possible. However, there is no one living on site 24/7.

Please note that profiles with a lower review rating of 4 stars will not be allowed to book utilizing instant booking. If for some reason the platform confirms your reservation, the reservation may be cancelled at the host's discretion. For guests with new profiles without reviews, these requests will be reviewed manually and are subject to screening before a reservation is confirmed.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellation policies vary by booking platform. For direct bookings and VRBO, credit card processing fees are non-refundable in cases where a full refund applies. Refer to the booking platform for full cancellation terms.

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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    At Least 80% Organic Food Locally Sourced Food Is Prioritized Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Playground
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Tile Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Jane H.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2025

    Stayed Nov 15, 2025

    Best location ever to spill out on foot and have fun in Old Town. Great to have a parking space, too! Really comfortable for six adults.

  • Mary Kay H.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Everything was great

  • Bob R.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    House has a nice layout, and cool temp despite very hot days. Parked 2 cars in back & walked everywhere. Stocked with coffee and cream, but also a nice coffee/breakfast shop right down the street. Great value & very comfortable for our group of 5 adults.

  • Gary W.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    What a wonderful space. We especially enjoyed the wonderful artwork and attention to detail on the decorating.

  • Lisa F.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Tidewater is a lovely historic home with lots of charm in a great location. The metro, groceries, and many restaurants are a short walk away. The house is located on a busier street but that wasn’t noticeable in the family room or the primary suite. In order to access the primary suite u do need to walk through a secondary bedroom. Not a deal breaker, just takes a little planning. Being built in the late 1800’s the house has some quirks. The floors and stairs have a slight tilt and the windows are single paned. The owners have done a lovely job with the hvac system to ensure comfort.It would be nice to have butter knives that aren’t plastic and the back yard could use some attention. Specifically a level walkway from the parking in back to the house.Communication with the owners and ease of access was phenomenal. I would stay at any of their homes again.

  • Joni W.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    We were looking for a convenient location and property that could accomodate my spouse and I and 2 adult children. This home worked well and was right in the heart of Old Town allowing us walking access to great restaurants and night life. It'e very eclectic in the decor that suited the home. Overall would recommend

  • Alan M.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2025

    Stayed Mar 27, 2025

    Very enjoyable and great location.

  • Trish T.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Mar 2, 2025

    We very much enjoyed our stay. The hosts had taken care of every little thing to make our stay easy and comfy. The house was exceptionally clean, and the hosts were attentive and responsive.

  • nancy c.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Feb 27, 2025

    Very speedy communication with hosts. Location was key for our trip, and esp thankful for the parking pad at rear of property, so didn't have to worry about street parking spaces. Beds were super comfortable and place was very clean.

  • Duana R.

    Submitted Dec 20, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    We were in town for our son’s wedding and needed a place where we could stay with our daughter, SIL and grandchildren. When we arrived the temp in the house was about 65. Temperatures outside were around freezing. Was communicated to owners. We turned the thermostat up to 72 and thermastat said it would take over an hour to reach that temp so we left and went to dinner. Came back and house was only a few degrees warmer. Went to bed because upstairs was warm. Got up in the morning and downstairs temp was around 62 and said that it would take 2hours to reach the setting of 72. I text owners and informed them that the house was entirely too cold and we would have to go to a hotel if it didn’t get warmer. It was early AM because we had a full day of wedding pics and activities. The downstairs didn’t warm So I went upstairs to take a warm shower and start getting ready. I turned on the faucet, pulled up the lever on the faucet for the shower and the entire faucet fell off. We vacated the house and informed the owners. We did not have the luxury of time to wait for repairs.

  • Mike B.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    The house is very nice and cozy! The kitchen had everything we needed and we had plenty of towels for the four of us which usually never happens. The wine was a nice bonus! We had a great time!

  • Nicole H.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 18, 2024

    This worked great as a location for a coworker and I to stay while in town for business. Plenty of privacy between bedroom/bathrooms. Cute house in great Old Town location!

  • Denise W.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    Location is great; 10-minute walk to the Metro; Close to Old Town Alexandria; Many places to eat. The Hosts are excellent and communication was great. Had a wonderful time; highly recommend

  • Stacey M.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jul 7, 2024

    We traveled up from SC for a quick two night getaway. We were greeted with a welcome note and a bottle of wine. Y’all the pictures don’t do it justice. Very comfortable for a family, keep in mind like many other row houses bedrooms are upstairs. A major plus for me was the king bed in MB, it’s a wonderful mattress. Not worn out! The MB which is top back room is large & has plenty of room for longer visits. The MB bed had sheets that felt better than any luxury sheets at a 5star hotel & extra (nice) pillows. Let me say this to all my FAN lovers. I had a “hallelujah” moment immediately when I saw the large tripod floor fan in the MB. The fan is heavy & blows!! It also has the best sound to sleep to. House was nice & cold when we arrived, the kitchen felt brand new. It was nicely stocked, had a wonderful stocked tea/coffee bar, Ice was stocked when we arrived, microwave is tucked underneath in cabinet, & a wonderful private fenced backyard which lead to private parking. We had plenty of room for our large four door Ram truck & another car if needed. Easy check in & the host was quick to respond to my question's about the neighborhood restaurants. I highly suggest, Tatte Bakery & Cafe. You won’t regret anything you pick to eat especially from the bakery & the GF menu is to die for!! It’s an easy walk to so many great places, cute stores, convenient stores & the local dining is some of the best in this area. We learn something new every time we visit. We’ll be back!!

  • Melanie F.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    The house was great! Enjoyed the decor and amenities. Everything was very clean, too. Location was great— Just a short walk to the downtown area.

  • Kendra P.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    It was a wonderful property and perfect for our needs. Walking distance to everything in Alexandria! Everything was beyond easy from check in to check out. We made such amazing memories here. Thanks to the gracious hosts!!

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