Nathan’s place is in a great location. It’s as close to the national guard armory metro stop as you could be. The street parking is also almost always available. Nathan called us the first week to remind us not to park on the street during the street cleaning. Unfortunately we forgot the second week and got a $45 ticket so please be sure to remember the street cleaning times. They will give you a parking pass to put in your car so make sure that stays displayed also.
They have lots of great amenities. We loved the standing desk. Nathan and his wife were really accommodating and let us check in and out early. They even hosted us for a little happy hour during our stay.
The shower was a little tricky to figure out and the temperature was really hot. Nathan and his wife helped us figure it out and even adjusted the water temperature. They also provided extra paper supplies when we needed it. We can’t say enough good things about how accommodating they were.
They do live above the unit with their two children. They mention the noise in their listing. You can hear people walking above the unit throughout the day. Our dog had a really hard time adjusting to the noise which made him bark way more than normal. Towards the end of our stay he seemed to mellow out more but if you are bringing a pet or if you are a light sleeper then just be mindful that you can hear the footsteps and children above.
For a basement unit the space had a ton of natural light. The kitchen worked great and there is a full size fridge. We did end up buying a crockpot off FB marketplace since we were staying for a few weeks. We also bought some cheap nonstick pans. The kitchen is fully stocked but the pans are aluminum so we were spending a lot of time trying to clean eggs or other food off the bottom. We were really impressed with all the kitchen gadgets and utensils they had including a blender, coffee pot, and lots of other tools. We didn’t find a can opener but never asked because we only had one can so it wasn’t an issue.
You cannot control your own AC in the unit. Nathan and his wife were really accommodating though so if you want it colder or hotter you can let them know. The TV has a guest Netflix account and other apps which is really convenient. The location is in a residential area but it is within a mile of coffee shops and other restaurants. There are also some great parks nearby. It is a great option on capital hill east and we can’t say enough positive things about how accommodating Nathan and his wife were during our stay.