I loved the home - everything about it is lovely and warm. The hostess is helpful and accommodating and non-intrusive. The location was perfect - just a short distance from the Metro, shopping and restaurants. I hope to get back to DC in the near future and intend to stay at the Ivy Mansion when I do. more

I called the DC bed and Breakfast booking agents and gave them my top priorities: We wanted: 1. Very close to a Metro station; 2. Separate sleeping areas & 2 beds; and 3. our own bathroom. This place fit the bill perfectly. I snore and like to awaken early. My wife sleeps lightly, goes to sleep later and likes to... more

The hostess goes out of her way to welcome you and provide you with recommendations or anything else you may need. The house is beautiful and immaculately clean. This is definitely not an "anonymous hotel" experience because you do share a bathroom with other guests, but it is do-able - especially for the price! We enjoyed our stay very much. more

If you just wanted to stay in D.C. at a good friend's house for a few days while you explored the city, but didn't know anyone in D.C., then Ivy Mansion is for you! This is a no-frills, budget B&B experience; if a lavish, multi-course gourmet hot breakfast in a posh Victorian is what you're after, this is not the... more