Bruce and Heidi have a beautiful apartment. It is comfortable and tastefully furnished with high quality furniture. The kitchen is also top notch, and very well set up for cooking. Although we didn't actually cook, we used the kitchen a lot for simpler meals and snacks.
The hosts have carefully considered what a guest might need – and it is all there, including metro passes and a neighborhood parking pass that we borrowed while there – both very helpful. Bruce and Heidi were friendly, attentive, and communicative (even though I only saw Bruce once and never met Heidi). The hosts helped me with the only problem I had – I locked myself out. It was resolved quickly and kindly. They have set up a lovely binder for guests, which has information about the house, the neighborhood, and DC. It’s fun to know that Bruce calls DC his favorite city. I believe him and enjoy his enthusiasm.
The neighborhood and location couldn’t have been better for our needs. Capitol Hill is a historic district with beautiful homes, trees, safe and quiet, great for walking, two blocks from the metro and good restaurants on 8th Street, and within walking distance of the Capitol and the Mall (although, you can also take the metro). My husband, adult son, and I were visiting our daughter and her fiancé, who both live and work in DC. We saw a lot of the DC attractions, museums, neighborhoods, and we enjoyed some great restaurant meals. Ambar, very close by the Airbnb, is a special treat. It is unique and has fantastic food: Serbian/Balkan small plates with a superb chef. Ted’s Bulletin, also a couple blocks away, is informal, has good typical American fare, has something for everyone on the menu, including all-day breakfast.
It was so comfortable and relaxing to end up back “home” each evening at the end of our busy days. We stayed 6 nights. I can’t imagine that we could find a nicer Airbnb. We will return.
Thank you, Bruce and Heidi!