Premium reviewer
This Airbnb home is a great value and is located in the absolute perfect location. Uber rides are quick and cheap to all local attractions and the metro stop is close by also. There is a small ABC store literally next door and a “Giant” grocery and Starbucks one block away. There are a large variety of food establishments close by also. Uber Eats and Grubhub also deliver to this location.
As for the actual accommodations, potential guests should be aware that this place is small. It’s a basement UNDER the beautiful pic that you see in the listing and there is no living room. You walk into a small room with a table and chairs. It’s not bad and you will adjust quickly but you should be aware. The tv is in this small room and is “air channels” only. There is an awkward white antenna pad that needs to be moved around to get even the most basic channel to appear and even then it will be digitized with signal blinking in and out regularly.
The location feels very safe. You will see kids walking to school and men and women walking their pets and babies. My wife felt comfortable walking to the store in the mornings.
The kitchen is more than sufficient as well as the bathroom. Water pressure is good and water is hot. Shampoo, conditioner and soap are provided as well as hair dryer. Washer/dryer are free and in the apartment, however the dryer does not heat well and drying times will extend into many HOURS. Detergent and softener are not provided.
The bedrooms are very nice, large and painted in a tranquil Sea Foam Green. The beds are comfortable, decent quality and sheathed in clean, crisp sheets with extra blankets. The “front” bedroom is right on the street so if your a light sleeper this could be an issue for some. The street does quiet down around 11pm. The back bedroom is more isolated however there is a strange small window up at the ceiling that goes into the bathroom. U can’t see through it because it’s high but the light from the bathroom comes through. It’s an odd little thing.
Temperature control is excellent. We stayed in the spring so used the heater and it worked beautifully. I did test the AC and it also seemed to work very well. No limits or restrictions placed on temp control!
Overall this place is an 8 out of 10. As with many Airbnb’s the devil is in the details or lack there of in the ad. A more accurate description in the ad would improve expectations and trust between guest and host. A small couch or futon in the “living room” and a few decorations (artificial plants and wall art) as well as some minor maintenance would make this a 10/10 and premium.
I would definitely rent this again simply because of it’s location. I don’t think you could find a better location in DC.