I was going to DC to attend the inauguration and related events with two of my friends. We wanted a place close to the Metro (DC's public transportation), and possibly within walking distance to the US Capitol. We were also on a limited budget. Our intention was to stay in DC one night before the inauguration and leave later on the evening of the inauguration. After searching many AirBnB listings, I found Amy's place.
The pictures are very accurate. It's a basement apt that was immaculately kept, very sunny and very comfortable. Just a two block walk from the apt is the Eastern Market Metro station (or one block to the bus), as well as a variety of places to eat and shop on 8th St. When you walk up to the corner where the apt is located, there is an INCREDIBLE view of the iconic dome of the US Capitol (it was especially stunning to see at night). The apt was everything that Amy's listing describes it as, and she was extremely accommodating to me and my friends. We had varying arrival/departure times, and Amy was kind enough to meet us for our check-ins and store our luggage after our check-out times until later that evening before we left. She even drove me and one of my friends to a nearby restaurant where we were meeting up with other friends staying in DC before we caught our bus back to NYC.
Amy was extremely easy to communicate with and very quick to respond to our calls. She's also a very attentive, accommodating, helpful and informative host. She suggested places to eat that were just two blocks away, and the apt was perfect for our needs. I wish that we were staying longer, as it was such a comfortable apt in a convenient location, and the rates were very reasonable. There's also a full kitchen. If you're going to DC, and want a great place to stay that's close to the Capitol, check out Amy's place (it would be especially suited if you're looking to stay several nights). On future trips to DC, I will definitely check to see if Amy's place is available first!