***GREAT LOCATION, NEIGHBORHOOD***
Quick Version Of Review:
Great Location
Decent Unit
Huge Bathroom
Private Entrance
Decent Natural Light Considering Subterranean Unit
Kitchen Is Functional
PLAN TO PARK IN A GARAGE IN ADVANCE
Host was accommodating and quick to respond
Long Version of Review:
We spent 3 nights. Our trip included a Friday show at the Kennedy Center, a Saturday at The Black Cat, and a Sunday show at the Kennedy Center.
The Old Ebbit Grill is always on my list when visiting DC.
No matter where we planned to go, every destination was approximately a 20 minute walk.
This of course speaks directly to our personal plans, but it worked out great.
Check out the happening little bar at the Ritz Carlton for a late night cocktail and delicious snack.
The entrance to the unit is through a private gate and down about 5 little stairs. This turned out to be a bonus feature; far better than a traditional building entrance and hallways with foot traffic.
Although subterranean, the windows are large enough to provide ample natural light. The bedroom has no windows (which is fine with me), and double French louvered doors. Close those doors, and you will have no idea what time of the day or night it is. This can be a good thing when catching up on sleep after an exceptionally late night.
PARKING IS A NIGHTMARE!!! We made parking reservations at a nearby parking garage months in advance. Depending on your situation; this may be the best thing for you as well.
We made a few real meals while staying at the property. I cooked meals from scratch that required a fair amount of chopping, sauteing, baking/braising. The kitchen has just enough of the basics that cooking was not a problem.
Dishwasher was present, and we ran it twice.
Freezer must be super cold. We planned to buy a bag of ice, but never got around to it. The ice trays froze so quickly that it was never necessary.
Julian, the Host, was attentive and responsive the 2 times that I reached out to him for questions and requests.
The bed was more comfortable than I expected. (On a personal note, the pillows are higher and fluffier than I care for)
There are ample additional towels and linens. Sponges, dish clothes, and dish towels are not ample. there was 1 dish towel, and that was it. A sponge or a couple of dish clothes, and a couple more dish towels would have been very useful.
What appeared to be a nice stacked set of front loading washer/dryer were present. We had no need to use them.
The pull out couch in the living room was terrible to sit on. The seat cushions begin to shift forward as soon as you sit down. While seated on the couch we had a hard time getting comfortable, and every 10 to 15 minutes we had to get up and push the cushions back into place. THIS WOULD NOT PREVENT US FROM RENTING THE UNIT AGAIN. We did not use the pull out feature.
For our trip, and our needs; this unit was a value for a number reasons. Less expensive than a small hotel room in the vicinity. Pleasant place to spend some time when not out and about. Kitchen saved us from spending money on every meal out.
Cozy, Clean, Close to it all.