the good:
- great location
everything is in walking distance
- it's quiet
no noisy neighbors
- huge fridge and a proper stove
- it's a cute studio
in theory a great place if everything was functioning and the prices would be more reasonable. 3.5 years ago I got a two bedroom for less
- easy check-in and check-out
very straightforward
- responsive
could not really solve much but they reply fast
the bad
- the price
it's not good value and I feel that people think Airbnb is an easy cash grab and minimal effort is put in place. It's DC in general but that doesn't make it better
- poorly insulated
there was a massive cold draft coming from the windows on colder days. someone came and taped them.
-there is no vent fan in the bathroom. the window almost fell out after I tried to open it. after they taped it nothing could be opened anymore.
- the dishwasher didn't work and the first repair attempt didn't work, so I declined more people coming. especially, when lengthy arrival periods are given
- minimal supplies. the company behind this Airbnb is very cheap and make excuses all the time. the reason that kids could eat the detergent tabs that high up on a counter is just laughable.
- the washing machines in the basement sometimes didn't spin properly and everything woukd be left dripping wet. it's not free so extra costs
I will probably get a hotel room next time I'm in town. I haven't had a great Airbnb experience in a while in this city