We had a really nice stay in DC. The apartment was a great place to rest our heads for the night but not somewhere we wanted to spend too much time. That was ok for us because as travelers we are out and about for most of the time! Please see below for some pros and cons :)
PROS
- the neighborhood felt safe
- ample street parking
- close walking distance to shops and restaurants - we even stumbled onto a cute local farmers market!
- central location to get to all the big sites
- S was super responsive and helpful!
CONS
- basement level apartment = damp and dark (S did have a dehumidifier which helped with extra moisture)
- above the front entrance there was a bath of stagnant water which attracted mosquitos and other bugs which entered the apartment as we came in and out
- toilet seat was super loose making it difficult to sit on
- there was no top/flat sheet on the bed
- off street parking was a bit dodgy, the space was easy to find but it was dirty and unkept lots of debris and rubbish
Overall we had a great stay in DC we felt safe in our Airbnb and it was a great location. The things that matter most were covered.
Thanks S for all your help!