Aaron Shipman House
Built in 1887, this Victorian Home features original wood paneling, stained glass windows, antique chandeliers, and a Victorian-style lattice porch. Furnishings include art nouveau posters, and Victorian antiques. This home has been featured on the Logan Circle Victorian Christmas House Tour and was also written up in several magazines. "The Washington Post" described the property as one of Washington's nicest. It was part of "Christmas at the Smithsonian" and is highly decorated during the holiday season. The National Trust also used the house for a Preservation Week Poster for Historic Preservation. Rated "Highest Quality" and "Best Value" by Frommer's Washington D.C. Guidebook and is included in 101 Great Choices - Washington by Jan Aaron. The house was also used in the filming of a television show for its Victorian interiors. The house features central air conditioning, color televisions and telephone in each room, player piano, antiques and beautiful garden. There are six guest rooms; one room has an antique queen-sized bed, decorative fireplace and a two person Jacuzzi. One room has a queen bed, working fireplace and a private bath. Two rooms have one queen bed and a private bath. One room has a queen bed and a private hall bath and there is also a very small room with a full-sized bed and a private hall bath. A fully equipped one-bedroom apartment is also available for family groups. The apartment also available for monthly stays.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- 10 blocks from White House
- 12 blocks north of National Mall
- 4 blocks to the Metro, Green line Cardozo Station
- 6 blocks from Dupont Circle
- 6 blocks to the Metro, 1 blocks from bus
- 6 blocks to the Washington Convention Center
- Airport
- City
- Downtown
- Nearest major city: Alexandria, VA (10 miles South)
- Directions to property:
The property is located at 13th & Q Streets, NW, but they do not accept walk in reservations and actual address is provided with confirmed reservation. - Nearest major airport: Washington DC, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan National) 5 miles
- Directions from airport:
Detailed driving directions are given when a reservations is placed.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 6 guest accommodations (6 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 95.00 and $ 195.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 105.00 and $ 265.00
- The rate for each additional person is between $ 10.00 and $ 25.00
- Other Accommodations: Apartment
There is also a fully equipped one bedroom apartment with a queen bed in the bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. The fully equipped kitchen has a microwave, stove, refrigerator and dishwasher and all dishes, utensils and pots and pans. Linens and towels are also provided The apartment features a working fireplace, color TV with cable, vcr, phone with answering machine, washer and dryer and a small patio.
Rates, Availability and online Reservations available on our website- Click the link above.
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Bath robes | Coffee/Tea facilities |
| Data port | Desk |
| Fireplace | Hairdryer |
| Hot tub/whirlpool tub | Internet Service |
| Ironing Board | Library |
| Microwave | Private entrance |
| Radio | TV |
| Telephone | VCR |
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| On Site | |
| BBQ grill | Board games |
| Piano | Washer/dryer |
| Wedding Facilities | |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Off Street Parking | Fenced in yard |
| Close to Museums, Monuments, Restaurants | Victorian Porch |
| Close to the Washington Convention Center | Working fireplaces |
Meals
- A Hot cooked breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8am wkdays, 9 am wkends
- Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
- Our signature dish is German Pancakes
Light fruit filled baked pancake. Served with fresh maple syrup or homemade orange syrup.
Policies
- Minimum stay required (2nt min, 3nt on holidays & spec events, 1nt possible if fits or last minute)
- Smoking is not allowed (Smoking not permitted in the house, but can smoke in garden)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Children are welcome (Hosts love children & have many toys, portable crib.)
- Limitations on childcare (Hosts will babysit if arranged in advance)
- Deposit amount required (A $25 non refundable deposit is required for resevation made more than 2 weeks prior to arrival. Reservations made less than 2 weeks prior to arrival, must be paid in full at the time of reservaiton.)
- Check in time is Noon-4 / 6-10pm and Check out time is 11am
- Cancellations:
Cancellations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and forfit the deposit. Any cancellation make less than 2 weeks prior to arrival can be refunded only for nights able to be resold. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Bed and Breakfast Accommodations, Ltd.
- Professional Association of Inkeepers International
- Washington Convention and Tourism Corporation
- Chamber of Commerce
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Steve or Kathy or Alan for Reservations
Charles Reed is a former Fulbright Fellow and law clerk to Supreme Court Justic Tom Clark and is a partner in an international law firm. His wife, Jackie is an avid antique collector and is involved in real estate development. They enjoy bicycling, antiquing, taking classes at the Smithsonian and traveling. - The innkeepers speak: English, French, Spanish
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Georgetown Historic District, Smithsonian Institution, MCI center/Washington Convention Center, National Monuments, Arlington National Cemetary, White House, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Summer Concerts, Kennedy Center for preforming Arts, Professional Sports Teams, White House, US Capitol, Folk Life Festival, Smithsonian Museums and Monuments, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts
Washington Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Washington, District Of Columbia.