I'm tempted to not tell the truth about this stay for fear the word will get out and Alex's place be booked 365 days a year and I won't be able to come back. His rental is unquestionably the nicest Airbnb apartment I have ever been to or ever heard of. In a converted, completely modernized full basement, the rooms are all very bright nonetheless, and extremely tastefully furnished and clean. There are so many niceties, it's hard to list them all. Most outstanding was the kitchen area, complete with Keurig, stove and oven, microwave, BIG refrigerator, and full-sized clothes washer and dryer. There is a sitting area in the public part of the apartment and the private bedroom is well appointed with a comfortable bed and plush bed linens and a modern television. The neighborhood is great and the Metro station is a short 2-3 blocks away. There are many great restaurants, bars, and coffee places within easy walking distance.
If I were you, I'd book this apartment the next time I wanted to visit DC. Just don't tell anyone else about it. I don't want to stand in line the next time I come back.