Positives: Susan communicated well before-hand. The unit has a great location near all the restaurants and bars on 14th. Comfortable bed, well-equipped kitchen, recently remodeled bathroom.
The main room is cluttered with six chairs in addition to the couch. The carpet needs a steam clean and there is dust on the fixtures. There are stacks of DC info and books that should be reduced. The furniture throughout is a bit random and has a hand-me-down feel.
I initially didn't want to leave this feedback in a review and first messaged this info to Susan. I received a response that seemed reactionary as she listed several minor issues she had with our stay, some of which we didn't do. She said there was a mark on the bedroom door and a paint gauge in the wall. I suppose it is possible that one of our bags bumped the wall. I have no memory of causing the damage and would guess that it's superficial; I will of course cover any damages that we are responsible for. She said the freezer had been left open... but we didn't use the freezer. She also mentioned that we needed to follow the "House Rules", but without any detail as to what rules we didn't follow.
Finally, she stated I should have asked her permission before moving any furniture. We visited with our one-year-old daughter; setting up a safe environment for her is paramount. When we checked-in, I folded up the four bar stools, moved two ceramic chairs to the back covered patio, and moved the coffee table to the side. All minor but necessary changes as they presented risks to a baby who is learning to walk. Susan wasn't there at check-in, but I did inform her of what I moved and why. She then asked if I could move the ceramic chairs inside, which I did. On check-out, I moved everything back to the original position.
To say that I should've waited for her permission to move a few chairs and a coffee table is ridiculous. My daughter's safety is more important than folding chairs, and it really frustrates me that a host would question that... especially as I communicated what I moved, why, and moved everything back before check-out.
This the first overall negative Airbnb experience I've had and definitely the first stay that makes me question whether or not to use Airbnb in the future.