So let’s get the bad stuff out of the way first. The stay was too clean, the bed was too comfortable, the appointments were too updated, and the location was too perfect.
With all of that said, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The communication with Sean was quick, easy, and helpful. Any and all status in DC will be on the pricier side, but for the location this is absolutely a steal. My wife and I walked from the heart of DC back and it took about 45 minutes, but the 5 minute walk to the Metro means you can get anywhere and everywhere you could possibly want to go in 15 minutes or less. Going in September seems to be the perfect time - warm in the afternoon, cool in the mornings, and chilly on the evenings.
The apartment was warm and inviting, exactly like the pictures, and had everything you might need. The logistics and basics of this place really make it stand out - it was in a neighborhood that felt safe, all appliances worked, the water pressure in the shower was great, and the bed was perfect to fall into after walking 15 (yes FIFTEEN) miles during the day. The only complain at all was that the internet, while easily accessible, was slow on both our phones and the provided TV (which had the streaming services you might want while away from home). While we weren’t there enough to really notice, had we brought our child and needed him to veg out in front of Netflix for a minute, or would have been a bit of a struggle. But that is to be expected in English basements, so we weren’t put out by it at all.
For those looking for an affordable place to stay in DC near to all you could ask for, this is the place for you. Personal recommendations include the National Nightmares Ghost Tour on Capitol Hill (which began a 10 minute walk from the house), coffee and a cinnamon bun from Ebenezer’s (which is a 3 minute walk from the house), and a nice fancy dinner at the Hay-Adams. If you want something incredibly expensive, go there and check out the octopus appetizer. It’s literally an octopus arm…
All in all, my wife and I have already talked about coming back and staying here for future trips. We couldn’t ask for more from an AirBnB, and can’t thank Sean and Emily enough for sharing their home with us!