Urban Oasis -- Dale's place in D.C. was outstanding. Located on a beautiful, tree-lined street in the heart of the city, this brownstone apartment was conveniently located and great for walking/biking to popular tourist sites, restaurants, and parks. We were there for our daughter's graduation and toured D.C. both walking and biking quite easily.
This modern home is fresh, light and bright, with comfortable beds and furniture, a well-stocked kitchen, and beautiful gardens in the entryway and back patio. Dale's home is upstairs, but apartments have no shared entrances and we felt very private during our stay. There are a few stairs to go down to enter the front door, but the unit itself is all one level. It was hot during our stay and the air conditioning worked great. The place was quiet at night, and we slept well. There is a large refrigerator in the galley-style kitchen and all appliances worked just fine. Kitchen has plenty of pots/pans, dishes, bowls, plates, utensils, and a very cute 3-seat counter that opens between the kitchen and living room. Kitchen is stocked with many cooking essentials such as olive oil, herbs/spices. Television in living room worked wonderfully and Dale has provided access to several viewing options.
Bedrooms (2) each have queen beds with private well-designed bathrooms. Excellent vanity lighting. Showers worked great. There are blackout blinds in each bedroom for privacy, and although this is a lower-level apartment, the windows are beautiful and provide plenty of light during the day. We had a family of 4 adults, two in their 20's, and all remarked at how nice this place was. It is a city apartment, so not overly spacious, however, it is beautifully designed and decorated, and Dale has made the most of the space and attention to detail is amazing. There are large closets, drawers, and plenty of room for clothes, luggage, and personal items.
Dale was an amazing host... he truly thought of everything and was exceptionally accommodating in making our stay comfortable. We've traveled extensively and often stay in Airbnb's and whole-heartedly agree the Dale is the ultimate "Super-Host." Dale was friendly, helpful, and responsive to all of our needs. We highly recommend and would definitely stay here again when in D.C.