This place is a GEM! My husband and I just spent a week here with our two boys (ages 10 and 9) and we absolutely loved the place! We’re already planning a return visit in the spring and considering getting the bottom unit since it is larger and we’d be able to bring my mom.
What we loved:
-The location: When we arrived, we were actually stunned to see the Capitol literally next to the house (we knew it was close but not THAT close). No direct view from the house but it’s literally right outside the door. Unreal.
-Ease of getting around: Aaron offers four metro cards fully paid and reloaded by him (the metro is just a block or two walk). Although we couldn’t take advantage of these on this trip due to a knee injury I had, we loved that every Uber (and we took many) arrived in under 5m! Coming from a place where everything is at least a 30m drive, we love traveling places where everything is a jump away. Nearly *everything* you’d want to see in DC is 5-10m away from the house.
-The house itself: Such a beautiful historic brick home with the quaintest little garden outside. The stairs were quite steep and the handrail low (fitting with the period of the home), so this would be important to note if you have mobility issues.
-House amenities: The washer and dryer allowed us to pack only backpacks for the week, which was grand! (First time since having kids so we’re feeling quite fancy and free! ;). Aaron provides laundry detergent, dishwasher liquid, Mrs. Meyers pump hand soaps, and Mrs. Meyers liquid dish soap. We loved this. There is a mini bottle of shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion but you’ll definitely need more so plan accordingly. We did a trip to Whole Foods our first day and stocked up on breakfast, snacks, and liquids the TSA doesn’t allow ;) We were grateful for the spray cleaner for the table and broom because #boys. Plush towels and bedding were great. Master bed was super comfy and our kids were happy on the sofa bed. They also loved Netflix at the end of the day. Yes, there is a train and street noise in the back but it’s a big city and we were not there to sleep in ;)
I don’t have enough room to write about all the amazing things about this trip, but can say with 100% certainty that we will be back and stay here. Loved Aaron’s tips before our trip and his responsiveness when we had a dead battery on our front door during the trip. Fantastic house, unreal location, and great hosts. Can’t ask for better.