Allen was a great host. We experienced no issues during our stay. We did not have the pleasure of meeting Allen, but he was always available via text/ the AirBNB app and gave us all the information needed about the apartment, as well as the check-in and check-out process.
He was able to secure a parking pass which saved us headaches. Please note: some of the streets near his apartment have street cleaning between 9:30 and 11:30 am on Mondays or Tuesdays. We had to move the car once to prevent the car from being ticketed/towed (and DC Parking Enforcement will do it in a heartbeat).
Columbia Heights is a neighborhood in transition, so walking in the neighborhood during the day is fine, but you need to be careful late night. Allen mentions this in the welcome packet. That being said, the two of us had no problem walking up the main thoroughfare at 2 AM. We also made use of Uber and Lyft during our stay.
The apartment is as shown in the photographs. There is a kitchen, living space, and bedroom. There is no dining area, and we didn’t want to eat in the living area, so we had our meals on the rooftop. That area is open for all residents, so long as it is not reserved. Allen was very responsive during our stay and let us know if the rooftop was reserved for the day/evening.
We made use of the kitchen, complete with convection oven and dishwasher. Being able to cook our own meals (and well as not having to wash dishes by hand) is a must-have. Allen’s kitchen was perfect for our brunches and the take-and-bake meals from the local grocery store. The bathroom was spacious and showerhead had a Bluetooth speaker (which was used throughout our stay). Toiletries are provided should you need them.
We were also able to do a quick load of laundry, thanks to the washer and dryer.
The bedroom was nice with a large bed. Very comfortable. The bedroom does face a busy street, so keep that in mind. Allen is courteous to provide disposable ear plugs for light sleepers.
The experience in Allen’s Columbia Heights residence was a positive one and I would highly recommend it to those visiting the area.