Cameron House Of Old Town Alexandria

The Space

All essentials provided to you: linens, towels, toiletries, coffee, etc.
Live like the "Hostess with the Mostest" in a home designed with entertaining friends & family in mind!
Fully-stocked kitchen, en suite dining room bar, beverage cart, books, board games & more
"Cameron Walled Garden" is the spectacular outdoor patio space with deep seating sectional for 8, gas fire pit, smart 65" HDTV, gas grill, fountain, dartboard, stereo & outdoor dining
High-end modern amenities
Home audio system available throughout the house, and built-in ceiling speakers in every room of the 1st floor
Living room with original 1870 fireplace (w plenty of firewood stocked!)
Lower level "Club Room" : a living area space with 60" flatscreen, full bathroom, and beverage fridge
Wine cellar at your disposal (for an upcharge)
Noritake porcelain service for 8 for more formal dining
Flexible check-in and check-out upon request

Cameron House will certainly become your home away from home in Old Town Alexandria! Cameron House is a handsome historic home, built in 1870 with no shortage of historic charm. Step back in time and enjoy its original fireplace, + 150 year old Heart of Pine floors, original crown and chair molding throughout this historic property. The home enjoys the unique vantage of a lovely brick sidewalk in the heart of Old Town. Cameron House is just one block from the Potomack River and only a block from world-famous King Street. Within just four square blocks of Cameron House, you will find over 50 restaurants, shops and historic pubs ready to welcome you.

Cameron House is designed for maximum enjoyment and entertainment. From the dining room that can seat 10, to the fully stocked wine cellar, her collection of silver and gracious place settings, lower level "Club Room", to the expansive walled garden where you open the kitchen's double French doors and the home flows directly into this spacious walled garden, making Cameron House the epitome of indoor outdoor living, with outside stereo system, 65" outdoor tv, dartboard and outdoor dining table.

Unlike many historic homes in Old Town, all upstairs bedrooms enjoy high ceilings. The Master Bedroom has its own Master ensuite bathroom with double vanities, and glass step in shower. There are USB outlets at the bedside and a 19th century Italian writing desk and leather topped table for your writing and business pleasure. The Master bedroom also overlooks the famous Carlyle Homes and Gardens - made even more famous with the PBS Series Mercy Street. On the same top level floor are two more bedrooms, and an additional full bathroom featuring a jetted jacuzzi tub. Both the Master bedroom and back bedroom have desk space workstations where you can catch up with work emails during your stay, sit with a good book, write, or simply surf the web to read about the next place you'll be visiting during your time in Alexandria!

Guests enjoy the home's modern conveniences like upgraded outlets with built-in USB and C ports conveniently installed on all the right strategic places throughout the home. Android Hubs in the living room and kitchen await your commands : "Hey Goog,le, where is the closest Thai restaurant in walking distance " Speakers connected to the hub are also featured in the upstairs bedrooms, allowing you to communicate easily throughout the three-level home.

The first floor features the living room, the Confederate blue dining room, bar, the Confederate Blue powder room, and kitchen, as well as a French door exit at the rear through the kitchen that opens up to the Cameron Walled Garden. The dining room has seating enough as is for a group of 8 (with table leafs available to accommodate up to 10). There is a Nespresso and Keurig machine, both in the kitchen (stocked with every flavor espresso, coffee, and tea) as well as a full-size coffee machine and French press.

In the lower level, we have the "Club Room" providing room enough for your entire group to spread out in the house and enjoy the big game or movie night on the 60" LCD. When not enjoying movie night, the Club Room, with its ensuite full bathroom (with shower), and closet perfectly converts into a private bedroom for two guests. The Club Room also features a full desk for work and catching up on your email.

Separated from the Club Room is the full size washer and dryer, and cedar closet. But, perhaps the best part is the full wine cellar at your disposal that is resplendent with a rotating selection of unique wines to be enjoyed at cost on the honor system (:

Every evening, for the city's Historic Walking Tour: period costumed guides feature Cameron House on their tour - pointing out it's unique crosses built into the eaves in 1870 just after the Civil War to protect the home against future ravages of war.

Curated antiquities and period art pay homage to Virginia's equestrian heritage Alexandria's central role in the Civil War, and as America's "Port City"- one of the country's busiest waterfront and shipping ports. In fact, the Potomac waterline used to be on Lee Street - just a few feet from Cameron House.

The Cameron Walled Garden is an extension of the home - open the double French Doors and enjoy the gurgle of the fountain. Friends and family can gather around the outdoor fireplace in the deep cushion 8-person sectional and enjoy a movie on the 60" outdoor plasma TV. Play a grudge game of darts. Or just listen and enjoy a glass of wine to your choice of music piped on the outside speakers (use your phone to connect to Cameron House sound system)

Guest Access

Guests will have fully private access to the entirety of this historic 4-bedroom townhome, comprising of 3 levels and an inviting private outdoor patio space and outdoor dining area at the back of the home.

The Neighborhood

Founded in 1749, Old Town Alexandria is Older than the United States, and was founded by Scottish and English settlers. Its streets, waterfront and stately homes are absolutely beautiful. Many are also a bit famous!

Located on beautiful Cameron Street, you will be immersed in the heart of America's history - just yards from the Cameron House is George Washington's Townhome, a few feet aways is the site where newly elected George Washington would be first referred to as "President", and just beyond is the historic Christ Church where George Washington's pew is exactly as it was over 200 years ago.

Cameron Street used to be the main street of Old Town Alexandria. The famous street is home to the historic Christ Church where both President George Washington and the Lee Families would worship.

We have one of America's oldest continuously running farmers Markets in front of city hall just a few blocks away, and gobs of historical sights from early colonial days, the American Revolution, and the Civil War. There's always something to do, see, and of course eat in Old Town!

Getting Around

Only 1 block from historic King Street and the FREE Trolley that will take you down to the waterfront or back to the King Street Metro.

OR only a 20-minute walk to either The King Street Metro or Braddock Rd metro stations

Uber and Lyft as well as numerous electric scooter companies operate throughout the area that allow you to rent them easily using their app on your smartphones.

There are also several Capitol Bikeshare stations within a short walk of our home.

Other Things to Note

If staying with a pet, there will be a pet fee ( 80 per pet per stay. If the stay is longer than 5 nights, an additional 10 per night per pet will be applied). Please give advance notice with description of pet.

Please note that quiet hours begin at 10 PM until 8 AM.