Upon our arrival, Sam and his dad greeted us at the door with fresh bakery for our enjoyment during our stay. (These baked goods were from their bakery -- Batter Bowl Bakery on H Street, and were AMAZING!) The listing was exactly as pictured-- contemporary and immaculate. The one thing not pictured in Meseret's ad was an exterior picture of their property-- this too, was pleasant, welcoming and contemporary, and while we were there, they were having landscaping work done which further improved the front facade of the property.

We stayed with our two children, and their was plenty of space. Sam and Meseret also supplied us with a crib and stroller, and cleared space in their storage shed for our bikes. (For anyone with children, our daughter enjoyed playing on the swing in the back yard, which was her favorite part about the stay!) We had also forgotten a toothbrush for our daughter and Sam and Meseret had stocked the apartment with spare toiletries so we did not need to purchase one. Having two children, our house is always full of toys and 'child friendly' furniture. Part of what made this stay great, was that the apartment was furnished in a fashion I would like if our children weren't so young. Staying here was a great balance of comfort and sophistication.

The neighborhood was great... from the atmosphere to the people. We went on daily walks/bike rides, and visited several of the local establishments. Neighbors and business owners greeted us warmly and made us truly feel like part of the neighborhood versus tourists. There were lots of great places with a variety of ethnic cuisines to try nearby (all within walking distance). Sam and Meseret's restaurant, Ethiopic, was one of these and was fantastic (also on H Street).

This property was close enough to walk/bike to the capitol/Smithsonian area without being too close-- convenient, but not surrounded by tourists. For travelers with children, there were at least two parks/playgrounds within a short walks' distance. The only time we used our car while there was to go to the National Zoo, otherwise it stayed parked on the street; Sam and Meseret supplied us with a parking pass for our time there.

This was an absolutely wonderful trip, and we had a wonderful time. Both the accommodations and Sam and Meseret were lovely. As first-time airbnb users, we could not have asked for a better experience! We would highly recommend this property!