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Apartment in Silver Spring

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 395 reviews

Escape to a Sunny Apartment in a Quiet D.C. Suburb

Living Room amenities include a Smart TV and an Amazon Fire TV Stick. Fully equipped kitchen and cooking essentials. Lovely patio with seating area and herb garden. Comfortable bed and quality linens. Keurig coffee maker with coffee and tea provided. You have your own private entrance and patio area on an entire different side of the house so your experience can be as private as you like. The entire apartment which includes: washer/dryer, fully equipped kitchen and patio area. Your host will be available for anything you need during your stay. My daughter/co-host, Bernadette, a young D.C. professional, can also answer any questions about the D.C. area, restaurants and other cool places to go. The apartment is in a quiet suburban neighborhood with easy access to the Washington area. It's a short walk to the FDA. Downtown Silver Spring is nearby, with its many restaurants, bars, Fillmore music venue, Ellsworth Dog Park, and a movie theater. The National Archives, University of Maryland College Park and UMUC are just few miles away. A Ride-On bus stop is located on the same block as the apartment. A Metro bus stop is 5 minute walk. Silver Spring Metro Station is about 4 miles away. There are a few parking garages at the Silver Spring Metro Station if you choose to drive there and then hop on the metro. Free parking on weekends and holidays at all Montgomery County Parking garages (some lots and street parking may require payment on Saturday). You could also Uber/Lyft to the metro station or all the way into the city (great option esp if you're splitting fare).

Oct 19 – 26

G$19,626 GYD per night

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Apartment in Pasadena

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 550 reviews

Sea Dreamer aka Phenomenal Hospitality

Stunning sunrises free in a tranquil, riverfront, apartment with front entrance. Split foyer home, I am upstairs, you are downstairs. 2 separate bedrooms, one overlooking the river. Living room includes dining area, office space, comfy seating, and a massage chair!. Full bath, best showerhead, soaps, shampoos, and towels. Pull out sofa bed for larger parties. Kitchenette has everything necessary to cook with. BWI 20 min, 40 Annapolis, 60 to DC. Patio, fire pit, grill, deck and beach walks.

Feb 22 – Mar 1

G$19,729 GYD per night

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Guest suite in Laurel

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews

Whiskey Bottom Saloon by LLOYD SUITES

Whether you're a service member transferring to the area or here for business or pleasure, our 'Saloon' themed apartment is the perfect retreat. We're 25 mins from DC and 20 mins from Baltimore. Just a gallop to I-295, I-95 and Fort-Meade. Are you flying in from BWI Airport? We are only 15 mins away. If you would like to try your luck, we are 20 mins from Maryland LIVE Casino and Horseshoe Casino. Within walking distance is the famous Laurel Park Horse Race Track with live & simulcast races.

Nov 13 – 20

G$22,993 GYD per night

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Guesthouse in Glenwood

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews

The Caretaker's Cottage-Historic Roundabout Hills

The Caretaker's Cottage was built in the 1770s by Ruben Merriwether, and sits near the manor house where he and his ancestors lived at Roundabout Hills. An exceptional space with a fabulous full kitchen perfect for those who like to cook, it is truly a one of a kind place to stay. The house, where John and Fiona live, and the cottage are secluded and private, but close to all of the art, culture, restaurants and dining in the nearby towns of Frederick, Columbia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC.

Oct 26 – Nov 2

G$37,683 GYD per night

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Guest suite in Arnold

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 567 reviews

Old Bay Bungalow

This in-law apartment located in the lower level of my occupied home is just moments outside of Annapolis, mere blocks from the Magothy River. I enjoy inviting guests into the space, and take pride in treating new friends like family. Come rest your weary bones in your private retreat with its own separate entrance, relaxing sunporch, and stocked kitchenette. Reach into the fridge and enjoy cold soda or a local beer on me! Sit around our fireplace and relax. Settle into the Old Bay Bungalow!

Jul 19 – 26

G$23,422 GYD per night

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Home in Glen Burnie

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 397 reviews

Secluded acre near BWI and Baltimore

Secluded suburban acre 8 minutes from BWI Airport, 15 minutes from Baltimore's Inner Harbor and from Fort Meade, and 45 minutes from Washington DC. Private house attached to host house has 1220 square feet of cozy comfort--4 times the size of a hotel room! House includes 2 bedrooms (one queen, one double), 1.5 baths, living room, foyer, dining room, full kitchen, and washer/dryer. The one-acre lot has hundreds of trees and is great for pets. Level 2 charging station is good for all EVs.

Jul 25 – Aug 1

G$34,159 GYD per night

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Guest suite in Catonsville

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 470 reviews

Rollingside: Two-Room Guest Suite

Two-room guest suite with private entrance located in picturesque Catonsville, MD on a pre-Colonial road originally used for rolling tobacco to the harbor. Downtown Baltimore is 20 minutes away, BWI airport and Amtrak station 15 minutes, and our street is located on a bus route. Beautiful 3.5 mile walk to historic Ellicott City and an hour from Washington, D.C. Individuals and families with children are welcome, but the Airbnb member renting the property must be over the age of 25.

Aug 13 – 20

G$20,279 GYD per night

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Guest suite in Silver Spring

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 405 reviews

Private basement suite

Visit DC! Renovated basement w/ bedroom, en-suite bath, and kitchenette with private entrance available in residential Silver Spring. Home is one block to major bus lines, half a block to bike rental station, or 15 min walk/5 min bus ride to metro and is a quiet and safe but convenient location for your DC/ Silver Spring visit. UPDATE! Both metro stations near our home will be closed June- August 2024 due to purple line construction. Only bus service will be available for the summer.

Feb 27 – Mar 6

G$15,655 GYD per night

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Apartment in Crownsville

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviews

“River Sweet" Private Apartment

River Sweet has everything you need for a fun and relaxing getaway. Cozy and clean, River Sweet provides all the comforts of home, including your own driveway and entrance. You'll delight in privacy while enjoying a safe, waterfront neighborhood. A local mini mart and restaurant are close by. And, you are centrally located between Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington for fun excursions! Please let us know if you need a long-term stay. We would be happy to accommodate you.

Oct 21 – 28

G$19,434 GYD per night

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Guesthouse in Highland

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 264 reviews

Woodland Retreat

Welcome to our private woodland retreat! This stylish and secluded mid-century modern guesthouse is nestled on five acres in horse country in Highland, Maryland. Totally separate from our owners home, our guesthouse combines the serenity, privacy, and safety you crave with all the conveniences of modern life including: a full bath; kitchenette; internet; and a screened porch with access to our beautiful lighted and heated swimming pool and adjacent walking trails.

Jul 30 – Aug 6

G$26,745 GYD per night

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Tiny home in Bethesda

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 323 reviews

Middleton Cottage, near NIH; Free Parking Permit

Our newly updated charming guest cottage is nestled on a tree-lined residential street in the heart of Bethesda, just two blocks from the Bethesda Metro stop. A vast array of restaurants, clubs, shops, farmer's markets, bike trails, theaters, galleries, parks and more are a quick walk from our front gate. Guests enjoy relaxing in the backyard (which is shared with residents of the main house) and dinning on the patio. Self check-in is easy with a keypad.

Jan 8 – 15

G$23,948 GYD per night

Superhost

Guest suite in Highland

4.78 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

The whole first floor is yours in MD Columbia

Welcome to the American Dream! Our home(total 6000+ square feet) is set in a picturesque suburban neighborhood of the nation's capital. On our first floor, we have spacious two bedrooms ,two bathrooms , a private access, and a full complement of amenities just for you! we can have 6 quests in total! Our 1.6 acre yard is perfect for anything from a peaceful lounge to a pickup soccer game. If you have a family, welcome!

Jul 3 – 10

G$21,794 GYD per night