Semi-Urban DC Visit

Description

This site is in the DC metro area (inside the beltway). At the time of posting, there are no other spots listed inside the beltway. I think everyone should have a chance to explore our capital city, so here is what I can offer. Please read carefully because, like many semi-urban areas, space is tight so there are some quirks and rules. (revised Dec 2019).
PARKING SPOT: two options: Street parking or we have been able to get a small to medium size RV (longest I have hosted if about 26 ft) in my driveway.
Important note: If parking in the neighborhood, please do not block driveways! Leave at least 3 feet of space between bumper and driveways.
There is on-street parking in front of my home. As noted in the tow vehicle space description, this is a busy, semi-urban thoroughfare and the parking lane is narrow! 7 feet from the concrete curb to center of white line and traffic. I recommend pulling your driver's side rear view mirror in. For safety, it would be best to plan to enter and exit your vehicle on the passenger side if possible. Despite daytime traffic, it is very quiet at night. Email if you have questions/concerns about what might work.
DRIVEWAY: There is a driveway at the side of my home. The driveway area in front of the house measures: width: 8 feet edge to edge (with flora on driver's side when backed in). Height: 10 feet to limbs (they are limbs so could be some wiggle room on height) Length: @ 26 foot max. Plan to back in! driveway is fairly but not perfectly level. Do not block a car in the driveway (without prior permission)! It is ok to park on the street in the neighborhood behind the house if time is needed to coordinate getting a car out of the driveway before parking an RV in the driveway. Please allows room for foot passage from the front to the rear of the house. Do not block the sidewalk in front of the house. We have been able to fit a "B plus" and C class RV's in the drive. Ground clearance has been a slight issue with one 25’ (dip from road to driveway). There is little width to spare. I have had mostly RV visitors and one very short travel trailer. It would be VERY difficult if not impossible to get a sizable travel trailer in and out of here. Sorry. Message me if you have concerns. Please advise if you will need to come and go in your RV while here. We will be “tandem” parked with the RV at the back. Most people heading to the city and museums park and take the bus or metro into the city during the period of their visit.
UTILITIES: You are welcome to hook up to water. There is a spigot with RV filter at the front of the house. (Even if you do not stay, if you are in the area and need water, you are welcome to get what you need from the spigot out front (hose compatible). Message me for details. (Safety note: Please do not leave a hose unattended and running across the sidewalk in front of the house. It creates a safety risk and is may be illegal.) The exterior electrical outlets on the house do not seem to be working. I have been able to run an extension cord from the garage at the rear of the house which will allow for lights and charging. It plugs into a regular household type outlet (with GFI). Please plan accordingly vis-a-vis *limited draw.* (15 amp)
AMENITIES: If you want to set up lawn chairs or barbecue, the back lawn is available. Remaining “low-profile” and quietly enjoying the neighborhood is probably the best idea. Let me know if you need wifi and I will locate the guest password for my service.
LOCAL ORDINANCES prohibit parking of full height travel trailers on residential streets. Sorry. For more detail, you can access the code here:
https://arlingtonva.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2014/01/County-Code-14-2-Motor-Vehicles-and-Traffic.pdf
SEASONAL concerns: In the winter months, please note that snow can be a challenge. It would be best to plan travel to avoid snowy periods if possible. Summer months can be very hot, even at night!
NEIGHBORHOOD: This is in a lovely, suburban/semi-urban close-in suburb of DC. There are nearby parks, playgrounds and multi-modal trails. Many suburban amenities with urban access. Although I find no ordinance prohibiting boondocking, it is probably not encouraged in this area, so visitors should plan for relative quiet/stealthiness. Safety is a subjective thing but I feel safe walking alone at night in this neighborhood. It is well lit and there is light, but active, foot traffic from early morning until into the evening. There is a McDonald's, a grocery and a 7-11 @ 1-2 blocks away. Numerous restaurants less than a mile away (with sidewalks). Other amenities are between the house and the metro.
TRANSPORTATION: There is a bus stop about three doors down. You can bus or walk @ 3/4 of a mile to metro. I recommend Metro if you are going into the city. It is a short and easy trip. Use wmata.org for local trip planning.
PETS: Not a blanket prohibition on pets but it's usually not feasible to leave them unattended for long periods. If you have a cat in your RV and the weather is moderate, that's no problem (both don't let them roam - not safe on this busy street/with local wildlife). Contact me if you have a special request.
IN CLOSING: Feel free to email with questions or for clarification. (Please do not be offended if my availability is limited. It's my demanding schedule and nothing personal!)

Access Road Conditions

My home is on a busy thoroughfare in a semi-urban area. There is street parking in front of the house and in the surrounding neighborhood. Street parking in front of the house is *very narrow* so exercise caution and plan accordingly!

Tow Vehicle Parking Details

Street parking (narrow)

Extensions of stay on a case-by-case basis. Message me if this is a concern.

Arlington, VA, United States of America

Suggested Local Attractions

Everything the DC metro area has to offer! It's hard to know where to start. Museums, monument, public facilities and attractions. There is a McDonald's and a grocery @ 1 block from this location. There are Planet Fitness locations not far away if you plan to use their facilities. (Closest is 2.6 miles.) In-bound bus stops 3 doors down. Metro rail is < 1 mile away - sidewalks the entire way.