I spent two months here over this summer in DC and this was a great listing! Dennis and Mariela were very personable and amenable to any needs I had as they arose, particularly regarding the thermostat. :)
Pros:
- Only about 5-10 minutes walk away from the D6 bus, which takes you directly into DC through Georgetown, Dupont, then downtown (with stops near Metro lines), so getting around DC is fairly easy from this listing.
- This is a beautiful, quiet neighborhood in a great area.
- Nearby restaurants (about a 8-10 minute walk) like Jetties or the cafes on MacArthur Blvd. were very nice.
- Within a short bus ride, there are several cafes, a CVS, a post office and UPS store, and a lot of great restaurants.
- Having a washer and dryer in the unit is incredibly convenient.
- Quiet hours were a big help for me, as I had to get up early for work and appreciated that the hosts implemented a policy to have everyone be respectful of each other in that regard.
- Lots of good refrigerator/freezer and pantry space for you to put your food.
- Very convenient check in, and the hosts are great about answering messages promptly if you have any concerns.
Cons:
- If you are someone who needs sunlight, be sure to spend a lot of time outside because this listing doesn't have a window in the unit. So if that's important to you, keep it in mind.
- The listing not having a stovetop or oven hampers the cooking options slightly, but if you're a short-term renter or love to eat out (and DC has a ton of great restaurants!) that might not be a big issue.
- The bus is a 5-10 minute walk from the house, so if you don't have a car and the weather is bad, be sure to prepare in advance.
- The walls aren't incredibly thick, so if you have neighbors who like to listen to music or talk loudly, that is something you will have to deal with.
Overall, great listing!