I spent 4/5 days in this location with 4 people—2 adults and 2 children. The place is in a great location in DC, the metro station is close by and there are many eateries in close proximity. The hostess left us linens (bringing your own would be better), code for Wifi, and a few toiletries for us to consume. Checking in and out was a breeze and there is a laundry room guests also have access to.
Despite this, charming wouldn’t be the first word I would use to describe it. There is a old smell that emanates when you walk in the building, so you know it’s an older building and repairs throughout could add a needed touch. What attracted me to this particular AirBNB was a painting that was posted on the photo online. To my dismay, the large artwork was not in the apartment. Instead, it was empty space. The couch was dirty with stains and upon pulling out the sofa bed, we discovered that the mattress too was filthy. Additionally, because I stayed on the 3rd floor with two young children, I received an email from the hostess stating that the guests on the second floor complained about stomping. While I wish I could do more, there was nothing I could do about poorly insulated and older flooring. As for the hostess, I was a bit disappointed as she was sure to let me know when other guests had issues (another time guests below smelled gas from the gas stove and I was notified), but she was very delayed in responding to me about operating the TV and when/where to dispose of the garbage. Therefore, for a five day stay, I had two big bags of garbage that I left in the apartment when I checked out. This, of course, was no fault of my own as the hostess didn’t respond to my inquiry (there is a sign posted in the apartment about trash pickup but that was useless). All that to say, if you are looking for a quick, simple place to stay, this location is perfect if you will spend lots of time out exploring DC. If you are looking for something more relaxing, cozy, or even kid-friendly, consider your options.