PRE-VISIT: We booked Sema's place for my husband's first trip to D.C. (my second). Marsh, one of the co-hosts, immediately reached out after our reservation was approved. We also received important info the week of our trip with the opportunity to ask any questions that we could think of. The communication was the best that I've had in my entire AirBnb history!
CHECK IN/VISIT: Our check in process was thoroughly explained and understandable, so we didn't have any issues finding the place or entering. All pictures were accurate, and the area was clean. I was super excited that there was a humidifier available. It snowed during our weekend, but the room stayed warm, thanks to the heating. The neighborhood has mostly 2-hour parking, but this was expected as Marsh gave us a fair warning prior to our visit. We didn't have any issues finding parking during the three days we were in town. The space is a short distance from the National Mall, which was a plus for us.
SUMMARY: Great space, even better communication. Close to restaurants/entertainment. Manageable parking. A well deserved 5 stars!