Historic Alexandria Home Named Hottest Property For Travel Bookings

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The hottest property for home-sharing isn't something that's newly built with state-of-the-art, modern amenities, according to one travel booking software site. In fact, the hottest property can be found in a community that predates the founding of the United States: Old Town Alexandria.

Eviivo, which provides software for travel accommodations, named Liberty House as the winner of its Hottest Property Award in the International Host of the Week 2022 awards. Liberty House is a historic townhouse at North Alfred and Queen Streets that can be found on booking sites such as Airbnb.

According to eviivo's website, properties that win the award "simply have that 'wow' factor." Applicants must demonstrate their property's standout appeal through design, aesthetics, architecture or amenities. Judges also look at the property's originality, its visual appeal, its innovation, its details, and whether it exceeds "comfort and cool factors."

According to eviivo, Liberty House dates back to 1860. While the interior was recently modernized, owners Cameron and Noelle Foster made sure to maintain historic character in the home, offering a mix of historic charm and modern amenities.

The Liberty House listing on Airbnb highlights Old Town Alexandria's walkability and location near transit, as well as convenience to King Street, retail, restaurants and museums. The property has two bedrooms, 1½ bathrooms, a fireplace with an original mantel, and private outdoor space. The listing describes Alexandria as a city older than the U.S. with one of the country's oldest farmers markets, historic sites, waterfront and restaurants.

Past winners of the Hottest Property award have included a rural property on Lummi Island, Washington; an eccentric getaway in Joshua Tree, California; a remote coastal home in Pistol River, Oregon; and a nature-centric yurt in Chatham, New Hampshire.