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We had the most awesome experience last night! Please thank all the staff and everybody in your establishment for us. It was amazing.

What an incredible (and eclectic) experience! Although we didn't stay as hotel guests (this would be quite an unusual experience for that - be sure to verify with the staff about whether your room includes a private bathroom, and during what hours visitors to the museum might be right outside your bedroom door!).However, just touring the house(s) as a "museum" was fascinating and well worth the visit. Although a bit away from the traditional Washington DC Mall visit, the "Secret Door Museum at the Mansion on O Street" is still a must see! Especially if you visit early (it's better when it's not crowded), and then lunch can be a few blocks away at the incredible Kamers (bookstore and) cafe!For anyone looking for something a bit beyond the "Archives and Smithsonian" (which are great reasons to visit DC!), this place is worth adding to your itinerary!Rooms: Very eclectic. Be prepared for a LOT of extra items (some might describe it as "clutter") in the rooms. Fascinating variety of items, many autographed or very unusual items.The rooms are excellently themed, providing a nice continuity to the items that are present, but removing items from the bathroom or closet so that you have space to put your clothes or suitcases away may be a surprise to some guests.Nearby activities: Be sure to visit Kamers (bookstore and) Cafe - only a fee blocks away on the other side of Du Pont circle.Walkability: The walk from a few Metro stations is perfectly fine on most days (a few blocks), but bad weather or extreme heat may make a RideShare (e.g. Uber, Lyft, etc.) more desirable for some.

My son and I explored the mansion for two hours. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the mansion and would recommend it to anyone who likes sleuthing around. I wasn't sure we would find any doors, but we were excited to count nine doors before we finally made our way back to the main floor (one we didn't go through as it housed a creepy doll and led into the depths of the eves...) The contents and history of the mansion are impressive. Thank you for this hidden gem! I am so happy we stumbled upon this during our final day in the DC area!

A very unique experience will be recommending to friends!