Captial Retreat: an Urban Oasis

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Bethesda, Maryland

Pool hosted by

Chlorine

16 ft by 30 ft

3 ft to 8 ft deep

Outdoor

30 guests allowed

All ages welcome • No pets

Restroom available

Dedicated restroom available by the pool

Parking

Up to 5 cars on site. More options available.

Free cancellation!

Get a full refund if you cancel 3 days before your booking.

Where you'll swim

Exact location after booking.

Bethesda, Maryland•US

About the pool

Escape the city heat in this hidden Bethesda oasis!

Tucked away in the heart of Bethesda, Capital Retreat offers the perfect balance of city energy and serene escape. This luxurious, heated pool is your private oasis—ideal for intimate gatherings, sun-soaked celebrations, or simply slipping away from the DC hustle. With space for up to 30 guests, it’s where elegance meets ease, and every summer moment feels like a getaway. Welcome to your personal paradise—just outside the Capital.

Night lighting

Shaded area

Great sunlight

TVs

This space is great for...

Friend hangouts

Family gatherings

Celebrations

Corporate events

Photo shoots

Video shoots

What makes it special

Heated Pool

Pool House

This pool comes with a partially detached pool house with refrigerators and a wine cooler. There is also a full bathroom.

Shower

WiFi

Pool Toys

We have some fun pool floats for you to use!

55” flat screen TV with surround sound

Refrigerator drawers and freezer

Under counter refrigerator drawers and a freezer drawer to keep all your goodies cold ana cool on these hot DC days

Speakers

Bluetooth portable speaker provided!

5.0•62 reviews

Meghan (Meg)

This place is AMAZING! The pool is great and huge, and the highlight for us was having access to air conditioning and a beautiful …

20 hours ago

Daniel

Repeat Guest

Beautiful pool and communicative host.

2 days ago

Julia

5Family hangout

Thank you so much for a lovely time! Your pool is so perfect and all the amenities were greatly appreciated. You were a great host…

2 days ago

Andrew

5Friend hangout

Great pool, and great communication. Thanks!

6 days ago

Sunny

5Friend hangout

It was truly an oasis, so thoughtfully laid out and immaculate. Lots of gorgeous outdoor space, perfect pool temp, and the pool ho…

9 days ago

Sabrina

5Party / celebration

Dana was responsive and helpful. She is a great host and her place is beautiful, clean, quiet, although there was someone mowing t…

13 days ago

selma

Repeat Guest

OMG!!! This is the best birthday pool party for the kids. The photos don’t do it justice. All we did was order District Tacos for …

16 days ago

Jonathan

Repeat Guest

5Party / celebration

Always a great time at this pool! Grill was great and Dana is super communicative and helpful!

18 days ago

Brett

5Friend hangout

Just as described. A beautiful and.well-thought out setting. We had a great time. Thank you.

23 days ago

Hosted by DANA

Hosting since May 2022

Verified Host

62 reviews

Hi! My name is Dana. Having lived in this house for 13 years, I know how wonderfully hot summers in DC can be! Our pool in Bethesd…

Response time: Within an hour

Things to know

House rules

Third-party vendors

Alcohol

Smoking

Parties

Loud music

Nudity

Additional rules

A Few Notes to Help You Soak in the Serenity: • All guests under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult—safety is part of the luxury. • Little ones who aren’t potty trained must wear swim diapers while enjoying the pool. • We kindly ask that you leave the space as beautiful as you found it. Trash bags are provided, and bins are conveniently located by the driveway for easy disposal. • If you choose to enjoy adult beverages or other substances, please do so responsibly. Use is enti...

Space privacy

Very Private

Your own space, secluded from neighbors; may be visible to the main residence.

Safety & Security

Security cameras

Security camera/recording device in sight of the pool.

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