This was my first experience with airbnb and first time in DC and I must say that Christine set the bar very high for future Airbnb's. My husband and I planned an impromptu getaway over Valentine's (our first getaway in over 5 years). Christine was able to accommodate us on short notice. The space is an English basement one bedroom one bath apartment in a gorgeous historic brownstone. It isn't large but it was perfect for my husband and I. It had a living room and beautiful kitchenette complete with everything you'd need to cook a meal. She also included tons of snacks, water, coffee, juices, spices for cooking, toiletries in the medicine cabinet and shower, books, iron/board, hair dryer, Netflix/Hulu, hangers, tons of fresh towels and linens and local guide books. She also included metro passes already loaded with some money that we took advantage of and then reloaded for the next guests. She even left us a bottle of sparkling wine for my husband and I to enjoy on Valentine's day. That was such a nice gesture and we loved it. She also obtained a visitor parking pass for us so that we could park on the street right outside the apartment. Parking in DC is darn near nonexistent and what is available is outrageously expensive. Being able to park our car right there on the street and leave it until we left was such a convenience and huge money saver.
For coffee lovers like myself, the kitchen comes equipped with a regular coffee maker, a Keurig (pods are in top cabinet) and a French press. I travel with my own coffee but it was nice seeing that even coffee was provided.
There is a stacked washer and dryer in the bathroom.
Info for future guests-this is a beautiful attached home. You can sometimes hear Christine and her family walking around upstairs and you can hear the neighbors. It wasn't loud and didn't bother us at all. I just thought I'd mention it in case others see the occasional noise as an issue.
Since this is a basement, there are I believe 4-5 stairs leading down to the apartment door. I am almost blind and had no problem managing the steps but I wanted to make others aware in case of mobility issues. Also, the furnace for the whole house is located in the bathroom. It was cold while we were there and the furnace kicked on several times every night. It woke me a couple times but I went right back to sleep. If you're a light sleeper and require absolute silence earplugs may help. Speaking of cold, the apartment was well stocked with plenty of extra blankets to snuggle with on the couch.
Location is superb! You walk out the door and can see the Capitol building from the sidewalk. We walked to the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, Whole Foods, several restaurants and the Metro just right around the corner. The neighborhood was safe, beautiful and quiet.
Christine was a wonderful host and her apartment was beautifully decorated with no detail overlooked. If I'm ever in DC again (which I hope to come back) I will definitely stay at this lovely place again.