Comments on: A Room in Washington, DC for Barack Obama’s Inauguration – Ten Ways to Find a Place to Stay http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/11/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/ A Washington DC insider’s travel guide that’s full of area information for both tourists and residents. Covers area attractions, activities, events, nightlife, memorials and monuments, historic sites, museums, the Smithsonian, site see Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:38:37 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Swampland - TIME.com » Blog Archive Can You Spare A Room? « http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/11/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/comment-page-1/#comment-1328 Swampland - TIME.com » Blog Archive Can You Spare A Room? « Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:13:40 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/#comment-1328 We've been reading all these stories about how hard it is going to be to find accommodations in DC next month. We’ve been reading all these stories about how hard it is going to be to find accommodations in DC next month.

]]> By: Marie http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/11/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/comment-page-1/#comment-1228 Marie Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:47:50 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/#comment-1228 Hard to believe what I'm seeing on local tv lately. People are renting places for tons of money. How sad. I had not known about this when I wrote about my sons apartment, (had pneumonia) and no tv for a couple weeks. Isn't it pitiful to see what people are doing. I'm so proud of my son. Turns out that when I mentioned it to my son, he said he already knew about it, and that some of his friends are moving in together that week, so they can split the money they make on the rental of 3 apartments. I grew up in DC and I gotta tell ya, it sure has changed. OK so I'm old, but I actually remember when DC yards ALL had gorgeous red roses in the front yard, and people hung out in their yards and talked over fences, shared "fixes" for their roses, and would swing on porch swings while watching their kids play ball in the streets! We ate together, no door was locked, and you gave of what you had, to whoever needed it. OK so it sounds like "Leave it to Beaver" BUT IT WAS REAL! Honest! I believe in making money, and you should rent out for those who would be proud to be at the "Event of the Year" but honestly, $10,000.00 for an Apartment that looks like a dump! So Sad, is all I can say. Humanity? Where are you? My son? Well, I guess all those years of teaching him to sometimes just share all that you have, DID indeed pay off, and this is one proud momma for sure. He rented his apartment to a family of 5, husband, wife, and three children. They have a huge family in DC and now the entire family will be here together for the Inauguration. Including daybeds for the children from the family. I must say, that this made my day, and I have one more thing to be THANKFUL on this Thanksgiving Day! My son is a MAN I can be so proud of. I pray everyone has a beautiful Thanksgiving! Blessings to one and all! Hard to believe what I’m seeing on local tv lately. People are renting places for tons of money. How sad.
I had not known about this when I wrote about my sons apartment, (had pneumonia) and no tv for a couple weeks. Isn’t it pitiful to see what people are doing.

I’m so proud of my son. Turns out that when I mentioned it to my son, he said he already knew about it, and that some of his friends are moving in together that week, so they can split the money they make on the rental of 3 apartments.

I grew up in DC and I gotta tell ya, it sure has changed. OK so I’m old, but I actually remember when DC yards ALL had gorgeous red roses in the front yard, and people hung out in their yards and talked over fences, shared “fixes” for their roses, and would swing on porch swings while watching their kids play ball in the streets! We ate together, no door was locked, and you gave of what you had, to whoever needed it. OK so it sounds like “Leave it to Beaver” BUT IT WAS REAL! Honest! I believe in making money, and you should rent out for those who would be proud to be at the “Event of the Year” but honestly, $10,000.00 for an Apartment that looks like a dump! So Sad, is all I can say. Humanity? Where are you?

My son? Well, I guess all those years of teaching him to sometimes just share all that you have, DID indeed pay off, and this is one proud momma for sure.

He rented his apartment to a family of 5, husband, wife, and three children. They have a huge family in DC and now the entire family will be here together for the Inauguration. Including daybeds for the children from the family. I must say, that this made my day, and I have one more thing to be THANKFUL on this Thanksgiving Day! My son is a MAN I can be so proud of. I pray everyone has a beautiful Thanksgiving!

Blessings to one and all!

]]> By: Jon http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/11/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/comment-page-1/#comment-1266 Jon Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:13:19 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/#comment-1266 Thanks for the ideas and offers of places to stay. $125 a night across from Union Station? That's a deal.... or perhaps a steal. A deposit and contract is probably the best way to rent a place. Thanks for the ideas and offers of places to stay.

$125 a night across from Union Station? That’s a deal…. or perhaps a steal.

A deposit and contract is probably the best way to rent a place.

]]> By: Marie http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/11/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/comment-page-1/#comment-1272 Marie Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:46:34 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/#comment-1272 My son lives across the street from Union Station, and only blocks from the Capital. He will be out of town the week of the Inauguration, and is thinking of renting his apartment out for that week. He doesn't mind anyone using it, but is concerned about how his apartment will be treated while away. Nice, large, spotless, 1 bedroom, with upgrades, so he wants it respected more than anything else. Any thoughts on what others think about how renters care for places rented this way? He plans on finding out what the standard rate is, and go from there. He has a really nice apartment, so I worry, like he does, that big parties and such, can destroy a place, and wonder if he should even bother. Your thoughts? He says he's not really out to make money, but that it seems a shame, not to let someone use it, since he won't even be here. Do you think a large deposit would be in order? He's charging $125.00 a night, and $850.00 for the week. (so far) My son lives across the street from Union Station, and only blocks from the Capital. He will be out of town the week of the Inauguration, and is thinking of renting his apartment out for that week.
He doesn’t mind anyone using it, but is concerned about how his apartment will be treated while away.
Nice, large, spotless, 1 bedroom, with upgrades, so he wants it respected more than anything else.
Any thoughts on what others think about how renters care for places rented this way?

He plans on finding out what the standard rate is, and go from there.

He has a really nice apartment, so I worry, like he does, that big parties and such, can destroy a place, and wonder if he should even bother.

Your thoughts?

He says he’s not really out to make money, but that it seems a shame, not to let someone use it, since he won’t even be here.

Do you think a large deposit would be in order?

He’s charging $125.00 a night, and $850.00 for the week. (so far)

]]> By: ben s. http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/11/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/comment-page-1/#comment-1271 ben s. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:22:43 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/#comment-1271 your hosting answer for the inauguration... your hosting answer for the inauguration…

]]> By: Mamacinda http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/11/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/comment-page-1/#comment-1291 Mamacinda Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:32:55 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/#comment-1291 Here's a bunch of inaugural info. http://www.obama-mamas.com/inauguration.html Here’s a bunch of inaugural info.
http://www.obama-mamas.com/inauguration.html

]]> By: Tami http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/11/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/comment-page-1/#comment-1268 Tami Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:55:32 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/#comment-1268 If anyone is looking for a place to stay for the inauguration or has a place to rent check out the site below. We are linking those who have space with those who need it. http://cheapinaugurationrentals.wordpress.com/about/ If anyone is looking for a place to stay for the inauguration or has a place to rent check out the site below. We are linking those who have space with those who need it.

http://cheapinaugurationrentals.wordpress.com/about/

]]> By: Jon http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/11/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/comment-page-1/#comment-1293 Jon Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:54:02 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/#comment-1293 Hopefully DC won't have a million people sleeping in the streets, the National Mall, the parks and Metro stations, the night before the inauguration. Besides, January in DC is a bit cold. Hopefully DC won’t have a million people sleeping in the streets, the National Mall, the parks and Metro stations, the night before the inauguration.
Besides, January in DC is a bit cold.

]]> By: iWalk http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/11/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/comment-page-1/#comment-1155 iWalk Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:40:46 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/#comment-1155 Very useful and timely tips! I think maybe some people still can't find a place to stay during such a special time, But maybe they'd glad to stay on street as Mac Fans waiting for the new iPhones! Very useful and timely tips!

I think maybe some people still can’t find a place to stay during such a special time, But maybe they’d glad to stay on street as Mac Fans waiting for the new iPhones!

]]> By: Christine Gilbert http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/11/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/comment-page-1/#comment-1204 Christine Gilbert Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:49:48 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/a-room-in-washington-dc-for-barack-obamas-inauguration-ten-ways-to-find-a-place-to-stay/#comment-1204 Jon, RE: #10, I bet you will get some interesting offers! Should we start the bidding? :) Jon,

RE: #10, I bet you will get some interesting offers! Should we start the bidding? :)

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