• Queen bed - Glen Echo Retreat House

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2.7 miles to American University
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Utilities, Wi-Fi, laundry and claening service included in price.

Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Max Occupants Availability
1 Bathroom

Total Monthly Price

$1,850 / Bedroom
9 Month Lease
2 Residents 1/1/26
1/1/26
Total Monthly Price
$1,850 / Bedroom
9 Month Lease
* Price shown is total price including community-supplied monthly required fees. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Convenient For

  • Undergraduates
  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Glen Echo Retreat

Welcome!

I’m a university professor who enjoys hosting students, interns, and visiting scholars from around the world.

If you’re looking for a quiet and inspiring place to focus on your work or studies, this is it. You’ll have a spacious private... bedroom with an en suite bathroom in a 5,600 sq. ft. residence surrounded by park-like grounds on a 0.3-acre lot in Bethesda’s serene Glen Echo community.

Conveniently located less than a mile from the C&O Canal, Safeway, and local shops, the home combines the tranquility of nature with easy access to daily essentials.


Bedroom Amenities:
Queen bed with drawers
Large whiteboard
Dresser
Closet/Storage
Desk
En suite bathroom with shower
Locking door


Other House Amenities:
Private entry
Shared Living Room & Kitchen (coffee maker, toaster, glassware, plates, utensils, etc.)
Entertainment & Fitness: chess, checkers, foosball table, gym (treadmill, Swedish ladder, medicine ball, weights)
Outdoor Patio: Grill, fire pit, and seating
Laundry (washer & dryer).
This is a geothermal-powered home free from fossil fuels.
Cleaning, Wi-Fi, and all utilities are included.

Neighborhood & Activities:
Scenic walking & biking routes to Bethesda Row, Glen Echo Park, Clara Barton Historic Site, C&O Canal, and Cabin John Trail. Access to communal tennis courts.

Compatibility:
Quiet hours are from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
No smoking, pets, or large parties.

Lease Terms

Option To Renew

Lease renewal offered

Shared Housing

Rental License

  • Not Required/Exempt

Contact

Maria Alva

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace
  • Furnished
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Smoke-Free

Community Features

  • Close to Public Transportation
  • Fitness Room
  • Individual Leases
  • International Student Friendly
  • Near Bus Stop
  • Tennis Court

Laundry

  • Laundry Access
  • Laundry Room in Community
  • Washer/Dryer in Unit
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Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Intercom
  • Security Guard
  • Security System
  • Video Surveillance

Shopping Centers

Glen Echo Center Walk: 24 min Distance: 1.3 mi
Shops At Sumner Place Walk: 24 min Distance: 1.3 mi
Westbard Square Walk: 27 min Distance: 1.4 mi

Military

Naval Security Group Center Walk: 62 min Distance: 3.2 mi
Naval Observatory Drive: 11 min Distance: 4.8 mi
Central Intelligence Agency Drive: 17 min Distance: 7.2 mi

Transit / Subway

Friendship Heights Walk: 50 min Distance: 2.6 mi
Tenleytown-Au Walk: 57 min Distance: 3.0 mi
Bethesda Walk: 59 min Distance: 3.1 mi
Medical Center Drive: 10 min Distance: 4.4 mi
Van Ness-Udc Drive: 10 min Distance: 4.5 mi
Kensington Drive: 17 min Distance: 7.5 mi
Garrett Park Drive: 19 min Distance: 7.9 mi
Silver Spring Drive: 17 min Distance: 8.6 mi
4 Drive: 18 min Distance: 8.9 mi
L'enfant Drive: 18 min Distance: 8.9 mi

Airports

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Drive: 23 min Distance: 11.2 mi
Washington Dulles International Drive: 36 min Distance: 21.6 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

American University Walk: 56 min Distance: 2.9 mi
GWU, Mount Vernon Drive: 10 min Distance: 4.5 mi
Univ. District of Columbia Drive: 11 min Distance: 4.6 mi
Marymount University Drive: 15 min Distance: 6.7 mi

Parks and Recreation

Glen Echo Park Walk: 27 min Distance: 1.4 mi
Clemyjontri Park Drive: 14 min Distance: 6.6 mi
George Washington Memorial Parkway/Turkey Run Park Drive: 15 min Distance: 7.3 mi
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove Drive: 14 min Distance: 7.4 mi
Claude Moore Colonial Farm Drive: 17 min Distance: 8.0 mi

Schools

Wood Acres Elementary
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Westland Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Bannockburn Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
9
Out of 10
Westbrook Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Walt Whitman High
Grades 9-12
Public
10
Out of 10
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
9
Out of 10
Somerset Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Burning Tree Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Bethesda Elementary
Grades PK-5
Public
9
Out of 10
Langley High
Grades 9-12
Public
8
Out of 10
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Ratings

Car-Dependent

21

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

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Somewhat Bikeable

31

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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Calm

81

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Calm

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