I had heard a lot of great things about airbnb.com, so I was really excited to use it for the first time.

Reed was great in confirming my last minute request and was very helpful. We were confirmed to meet at 8:30pm, but she did not show up until 9:30pm (she said he got stuck at a previous appointment). If you are not used to a basement apartment, this may not be for you. I booked it during a typical DC hot and humid summer. The basement has a slight damp smell to it (I have a very sensitive nose), so the first night was a little uncomfortable. Reed was very apologetic about the inconvenience and did her best to resolve the situation (she brought in dehumidifier, air freshener and candles).