When I initially saw this listing, I was like, it is too good to be true- in terms of what the pictures show, price , location, etc. I contacted the hosts nonetheless, because the place I was trying to reserve was suddenly unavailable, and I was short on time. I was on the verge of calling a local hotel, but was so absolutely glad I did not. I cannot describe the difference between a hotel room and a suite at ROK (Residences of Kalorama).
The two hosts / owners, Arturas and Aaron, resolved the issue on the fly. I was traveling , which made it harder to find alternatives in case the plan fell through. Nonetheless, they resolved it and I made it to their place after midnight and was able to check-in. (easy, no hassle, no lockbox, no weird dark alley meet up, etc).
I was super tired but checked into the room and it was exactly like the pictures, but the pictures don't really do it justice. The place smelled so fresh and clean, and it was sparkling clean. The little touches, like cold water in the fridge, the snacks, the slippers, etc were all things that really were like cherries on a Sunday. How many cherries are too many?
The AC was great, exactly temp controlled on those hot summer DC days and nights. There was extra lighting, the style and comfort of the couch, chairs and bed were all high-end.
The owners are super responsive and are always on site. Their response times are unreal (fast) even compared to other Airbnb's I thought were decent, where the owners lived above. Although they do not live in the building, you can imagine the response time as if they were sitting just outside your door, and you stuck your head out asking for a new towel (with them handing you one in the same moment).
The owners / hosts are beyond super hosts because unlike other Airbnbs where people rent out their dingy basement, or their parent's rent-controlled apartment, Arturas and Aaron treat it like a business. I think they do an amazing job , separate and aside from the actual ROK suites.
I guess I lucked out because the place was so new, I was the 4th person to stay in that suite and it felt like it. I'm sure as soon as four hundred reviews are given the price will be even higher, and it will rarely be available for booking.
All in all- this place, the ROK, and the owners, should be the gold standard for Airbnb.
I can't wait to book there again (maybe I should just make up an excuse to myself).