Old Town & Del Ray · Alexandria, Virginia

Historic homes in the heart of Old Town Alexandria

Stay local. Stay authentic.

Walkable, family-friendly homes near the waterfront, King Street and the Metro, ten minutes from DC. Book here and skip the booking-site service fees.

Our homes

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Where we are

Every home, on one map

Hover a pin for a peek, click to open the home. Pins show the block, not the front door.

Why book direct

Same homes. Same hosts. No middleman.

Bower & Kip has hosted guests in Alexandria for years, with a long run of Superhost stays and five-star reviews. These are the same homes you’ll find on Airbnb and Vrbo. Booking here means you deal with us directly, from first question to checkout.

Our homes are a fit for families, wedding parties, military visits, work trips to DC and the Pentagon, and longer stays.

No booking-site service feeAirbnb and Vrbo add a guest fee on top. We don’t.
Talk to the ownerMessage us directly, before and during your stay.
Hotel-quality basicsFresh linens, coffee and tea, bath essentials, fast Wi-Fi.
Self check-in, backed by GrantKeySmart locks, your code before you arrive, and GrantKey lockout backup 24/7.
Parking & petsFive homes have parking. The Madison welcomes dogs.
Flexible cancellationFull refund 14+ days out. Details
Explore

Plan your days in Alexandria

Events, restaurants, tours and the waterfront, from the city’s official visitor guide.

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For hosts staying with us

Every stay is backed by GrantKey

Smart locks fail at the worst times. GrantKey is the lockout backup we built for our own homes: it verifies the guest and gets them to the backup key, day or night, without a 2 AM phone call. Run rentals of your own? It works for yours too.

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Good to know

Quick answers

More on the FAQ and parking pages.

Are the homes walkable to King Street?

Yes. Every Old Town home is within a few minutes’ walk of King Street, the waterfront, restaurants and coffee. The Monroe is in Del Ray, a short walk from Mount Vernon Avenue.

Which homes have parking?

The Madison, Potomac, Lafayette, Tidewater and Monroe have private parking. The others use metered or time-limited street parking, with paid garages nearby. See parking by home.

Can I bring my dog?

The Madison is our pet-friendly home, with a fenced garden patio. Up to 2 pets, and a pet fee applies.

What if the smart lock won’t open?

Message or text us first. If you can’t reach us, text the property name to the GrantKey number on the sign by the door. It checks your reservation and tells you where the backup key is, 24/7. grantkey.io ↗

Can I check in early or check out late?

Often, yes. When the schedule allows we offer one- or two-hour extensions for a small fee. Just ask ahead.