The Bird's Nest is one of four apartments at Palisades Place with a queen bed and a single bed in a sleeping nook. This contemporary studio apartment has a layout that smartly accommodates four. The Bird's Nest's balcony offers the perfect place to relax under its canopy after a day on the town. Located in the beautiful Palisades, Washington's prime location near Georgetown, Bird's Nest offers quick access to downtown, the White House, museums etc.
The Bird's Nest has its own private entrance, is air conditioned, has WIFI, cable TV and comes with linens, towels etc. This studio apartment accommodates 3 people with a queen bed, a very comfortable sleeper sofa and double that is in its own special sleeping nook. It is air-conditioned and has its own washer dryer in a small walk-in closet, a full kitchen, dishwasher, coffee maker, and all utensils needed.
The balcony with its canopy is great for morning coffee or a cold drink after a beautiful day on the town.
Located in the leafy and safe and close in Palisades Neighborhood, Plush offers fine dining, casual restaurants, and regular conveniences, such as Starbucks, UPS, convenience store/deli, yoga studio, post office, and a pharmacy. For families with children of all ages, the public Palisades Community Center/Playground offers sport fields, tennis courts, a skate board area, a playground and for toddlers a seasonal waterslide, and is only a block and a half away. Within easy walking distance there are two convenience stores and a fine wine store, the local library, just steps to access to the beautiful hiking/biking Capital Crescent Trail and the historic C&O Canal (which can take you all the way to Pittsburg PA), the Potomac River, Fletcher's Boat House and so much more. Georgetown University, American University, George Washington University, Foxhall Campus, The French and German Embassy as well as Georgetown University and Sibley Hospitals are all within a two-mile-radius nearby.
Georgetown University, American University, George Washington University, Foxhall Campus, The French and German Embassy as well as Georgetown University and Sibley Hospitals are all within a two-mile-radius nearby.
Restaurants we suggest with some in walking distance:
Bistro Aracosia, rated 5 stars featuring vegetarian cuisine. Call for reservations.
Black Salt for Seafood, Recognized by the Michelin Guide rated 4 stars.
Mac Market Deli, (next to Starbucks), has a great Reuben Sandwich.
Blacks Coffee for breakfast, pastries, and coffee, 4 1/2 stars.
Kotobuki for Sushi and Japanese, 4 stars, a Palisades treasure!
Claudio's Table for Italian, 4.4 stars.
Et Voila for French, 4 stars. Call for reservations.
Kappo, for Japanese and Recognized by the Michelin Guide.
There is a Capital Bike Share on the corner.
The D5 and D6 bus lines will take you downtown and the M4 will take you to the Tenleytown Metro. Zipcar, Car2go, Uber and Lift are also easily available and in case you bring your own transportation there are reserved parking spaces available at the apartment as well as unrestricted street parking one block away.
We allow quiet pets, under 30 lbs. There is an additional fee for pets and all pets must stay with the owner when the owner leaves the home.
ESA and service animals are welcome with the appropriate documentation.
There is a non-refundable, $45 Rental Application.
5139 Macarthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20016
Apartment building
Studio-1 bed
In-unit dryer
What’s available
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What's special
Cable tvPrivate entranceCoffee makerWasher dryerFull kitchen
District law requires that a housing provider state that the housing provider will not refuse to rent a rental unit to a person because the person will provide the rental payment, in whole or in part, through a voucher for rental housing assistance provided by the District or federal government.
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Unit features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Washer
Heating
- Heat pump
Neighborhood: Kent
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Nearby schools in Washington
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Key Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Hardy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 7/10Jackson-Reed High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 5139 Macarthur Blvd NW?
5139 Macarthur Blvd NW has a walk score of 76, it's very walkable.
What schools are assigned to 5139 Macarthur Blvd NW?
The schools assigned to 5139 Macarthur Blvd NW include Key Elementary School, Hardy Middle School, and Jackson-Reed High School.
Does 5139 Macarthur Blvd NW have in-unit laundry?
Yes, 5139 Macarthur Blvd NW has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units.
What neighborhood is 5139 Macarthur Blvd NW in?
5139 Macarthur Blvd NW is in the Kent neighborhood in Washington, DC.