Notes from the host
13th St Library House
This professionally managed 2BR/1BA English basement apartment features a well-appointed kitchen, comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to 5 quests, a full bath with tub, & private outdoor space. WalkScore of 91!
The 13th St Library House is home to a growing collection of books and plenty of cozy spaces to enjoy them. Our repertory continues to expand as we find new & more interesting volumes (much like community-based Little Free Libraries, we welcomed guest-contributions!).
Kitchen
• full size fridge with freezer, alkalizing water filter, & ice cube trays.
• standard size dishwasher w/ eco detergent
• electric stove/oven with kitchen basics
• coffee and tea station with kettle, French press, turbinado sugar, & local small batch coffee from OTHERS COFFEE (exclusively found at properties managed by SaltSugarFire Hospitality).
Living Room
• deep seat sofa easily becomes an oversized single bed (with linens and pillows)
• 50" Smartcast HDTV pre-loaded w/ streaming apps to log in to your accounts
• Bar-height work station/dining table w/ seating for two
• Wifi throughout via in-unit signal extender
Bathroom:
• Three-piece bathroom suite w/ tub/shower combo
• Cotton bath towels provided
• Makeup washcloths
Bedroom 1
• Split style KING bed with Kingsdown Prime Parkman Coil Cushion Firm Mattress
• 100% natural fiber bamboo lyocell & cotton bed linens
• Closet w/ hangers
• Dresser
• 32" HD TV w/ Roku device to log in to your streaming apps
• Access to private rear veranda
Bedroom 2
• Queen memory foam + pocket coil Comfort Rest mattress
• Natural fiber bed linens
• Closet w/ hangers
• Dressing bench
• Desk w/ chair
Private Outdoor Spaces
• Private front entrance
• Front portico w/ cafe table seating for 2
• Bike Rack in the concrete foundation for bike storage
• Rear veranda w/ seating for 4-5
• String lights in the veranda turn on around dusk & off for DC's Quiet Hours
The Rest
• The apartment is suitable for older kids (maybe 6+) but is not ideal for small children/infants, particularly those of napping age or who like to climb things. Younger kids are not unwelcomed but we want your stay to be comfortable & enjoyable & don't feel our space is well suited for the littlest among us. Feel free to contact me to discuss the logistics.
• Well-behaved pets are welcomed for an additional $30 cleaning fee, which will be requested after booking & charged separately from your reservation (see House Rules for pet-specific policies). Pet bowls for food & water, a pet blanket, dog treats, & assorted toys
• Ice cold central AC and heat with in-unit thermostat
• In-unit washer/dryer
• Iron and ironing board
The Library House and SaltSugarFire Hospitality are Green Nerds!
• Solar powered property
• Recycling
• We provide cotton bar mops/rags in place of paper towels in an effort to reduce hospitality waste. Guests are welcomed to purchase or bring their own.
• Compost collection service available! Please notify us in advance if you'd like to participate.
• All toiletries, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, & consumables are selected with their ecological impact in mind. We use:
- Zero waste tree free toilet paper
- Ginger Lily Farm Botanics low fragrance, vegan, cruelty free, plant based Aloe Vera shampoo, body wash, conditioner & hand soap
- Clearalif zero waste laundry detergent sheets
- Wool dryer balls lightly scented with organically grown herbs & botanicals from my garden
Deep cleaning is not required but we ask some simple checkout tasks of guests:
- no need to strip the bed(s), simply leave them unmade
- load & start the dishwasher
- place used towels in the laundry basket in the laundry room
- collect your trash into the provided house bins (empty ashtrays of your smoking waste into the outdoor bins at the rear of the apartment)
- make sure to return any borrowed SmarTrip cards, turn off lights & appliances, & lock the doors.
ADD-ON SERVICES AVAILABLE
• I've partnered with several local professionals to offer an ever-expanding menu of extra services** including concierge services, personalized cooking classes, grocery provisions (stock the apartment with fresh ingredients & fun beverages), custom meal kit delivery, private chef & beverage/mixology experiences, in-home massage, mobile auto repair, local excursion planning, & more. Let me know in your booking message how I can make your stay exceptional
**subject to scheduling and product availability
THINGS TO NOTE
• The front portico & rear veranda areas are private for guest use only but the owner, who lives upstairs, will need to periodically access the rear veranda to take trash/recycling out to the outdoor bins & the bins to & from the curb for collection.
• For guests with allergies or sensitivities, I use fragranced cleaners & air fresheners but I have cleaning vinegar to accommodate fragrance sensitivities. Please notify me of your allergies, preferably in your booking message but at least 48 hours in advance, so I can prepare the unit to accommodate your needs
• Well-behaved pets are welcomed with a $30/stay pet fee. Pets are not permitted on the beds. Do not allow your pet to relieve her/himself in the front yard; there is a grassy area a half block north of the apartment (bring doggie bags to clean up behind them). Our neighbors have two small & very yappy dogs so, if your pet is dog-reactive, we may not be a good fit for you.
NEIGHBORHOOD
This property is located in Columbia Heights, a vibrant & diverse neighborhood in the Northwest quadrant of the District. One of the city's most densely populated areas, it's home to a spectrum of residents ranging from the international embassies on 16th St to a long-time Hispanic community across the northern latitude all interspersed with a mix of creatives & international professionals. You'll be steps away from restaurants and bars representing cultures from all across the globe and surrounded by an eclectic & lively community of urbanites.
We expect our guests to conduct themselves with kindness, consideration, & respect and will not tolerate discrimination or hate speech.
GETTING AROUND
• This listing does NOT include on premise parking or a parking pass. Weekday street parking in the neighborhood is predominately restricted from 7:30a - 8:30p for residents with parking permits or limited to 2 hours for unpermitted vehicles.
• There are several unzoned stretches of street parking in the neighborhood. These spaces are first come first & may require an extra pass around the neighborhood to catch.
• There are a couple of lots & private spaces within 4-5 blocks available for a fee on SpotHero. Search "Petworth Meditation Garden" & select your date & times for availability & exact pricing.
• Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station @ 3.5 blocks; Columbia Heights Station @ 5 blocks/half mile.
• The 52/54/59 Bus lines a block west & the 62/H8/70 lines a couple blocks east
HOUSE RULES
• No parties, events, or gatherings.
• No smoking (of any kind, including vape pens) indoors. Smoking is permitted outside ONLY & all smoking apparatus must be ashed in the provided ashtrays, fully extinguished when finished, & disposed of in the outdoor receptacles
• No unauthorized visitors (anyone not included on your original reservation or otherwise approved by your hosts) on premises.
• Number of guests listed in reservation must be accurate prior to arrival.
• We reserve the right to refuse, decline, or cancel bookings by guests who are local to the DMV, including those guests who otherwise meet our booking requirements.
• If you are booking for someone else & will not be on site in person during the reservation, you must provide the name & phone number of the person you are booking for & all involved parties must sign a booking agreement. The owner of the guest profile remains expressly responsible for the reservation and its guests.
• There must be at least one person over the age of 25. (Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the hosts - please contact us).
• In accordance with DC's noise ordinance, noise levels must be kept under 55 decibels (the level of a normal conversation) between the hours of 10pm & 7am seven days a week. If I must respond to a noise complaint by a neighbor, the owner, or by law enforcement, you may be fined & your group removed from the premises.
• Guests are not permitted on the upper front porch or the deck above the rear veranda.
• Guests may not alter, tamper with, or manually override the timer for the outdoor lights to extend their operation beyond the pre-set shut off time. If you choose to turn the lights off by unplugging them (at the corner by the stairs), please plug them back in the next day.
• No glitter or confetti.
• If you send packages to yourself at the Library House, you do so at your own risk. If you notify us, we can keep an eye out for it and try to coordinate collection but cannot guarantee receipt
• Parking is NOT permitted in the alley beside or behind the apartment.
• If you leave an item at the house upon your departure, we would be happy to mail it back to you for the cost of shipping plus an additional $10.
• Disclosure: we have exterior front and rear facing motion and noise sensing cameras with recording capabilities.
Penalties:
In person warning for noise complaint - $50/visit
Unresolved noise complaint/removal from property - $500
Unauthorized parties - $500
Unauthorized guests - $75/person
Unauthorized pets on premises -$75
Smoking inside - $300-1000
Unauthorized late checkout - $50/hour
In person visit for failure to vacate the property - $75
Unauthorized luggage storage - $200/24-hour period - luggage will be considered abandoned after 24 hours with no contact from guest.
Lockout - $50/visit
Lost Keys - actual cost of re-keying the lock and replacing spare keys
Missing Metro Cards - $10/ea
