As you read this review be aware that the host always responds to negative reviews with excuses and then warns future hosts not to book them as a guest. I believe he does this to scare away honest reviews. Here was our experience. I will start with the only three positives.
The host is very responsive and offers to help ameliorate issues. He says he wants to do everything to ensure a positive experience. The location is one of the best in DC, and I know the city well. He let us check in much earlier than the 3PM check-in time. I believe we checked in at 9AM. That was appreciated.
Most egregiously, the bed was wet near where my feet rested and near where my face was. My face fell off the pillow at night and I could not mistaken that it was wet. The bed was still wet that morning so I lifted the sheets and revealed a mattress riddled with urine stains, blood stains, and what appeared to be fecal stain. My girlfriend and I got our stuff, walked out, and booked another Airbnb never to return. This was the second day of a week long trip, and it was the last straw. I am long-standing Airbnb guest and have never asked Airbnb to refund me before. In this case, they did once I shared with them the documentation (photos) of the bed. Beware this property. I hope the host makes changes because he has an outstanding location. Before the last straw…
The first day we walked in to find no wifi for the network we were told to use. The host gave us his wifi information as he lived the floor above so we did have internet access. Problem solved.
The apartment smelled like mold or mildew. This is dangerous for anyone’s health over long-term exposure. The host suggested opening the windows and turning on the dehumidifier. Smell slightly reduced. Problem partly solved.
There were multiple signs of absolute minimal effort by the host—one-ply toilet paper, dust and grime in the corners and alongside the walls, and a leather couch that has minimal cushion. The front area next to the front door and the backyard were covered in debris. Simple maintenance will solve this. There was a sink extremely small and different than in the photos. To give you reference, the sink is about 6 inches wide and 10 inches long, shaped like a rectangle. You can’t fit a normal toothbrush on it. If you read this far, then you are free to make the decision to stay here or not. It is my honest review.