I was only able to stay a couple of nights, but I have to say I can’t imagine a much better Airbnb experience than Katherine’s place was. And as a couple first time visitors to DC, the space was exactly what we were looking for at a great price. We visited early November, 2019.
The location: The neighborhood is friendly. We didn’t experience any disturbances. There’s a range of restaurant options. The location is great for anyone planning to visit the National Mall. 5 min walk to the Metro where you won’t be waiting for more than a few minutes before being picked up for a 10 min ride to the heart of the city. $2 ride off peak and super easy. Biking and Uber rides are short and sweet too.
The parking: Katherine provided us with a visitors pass which allowed us to park indefinitely on the surrounding streets and we were able to park on the street directly next to the house almost every time we moved the car. Finding a parking spot never took us more than a couple minutes and never cost us a dime. But please pay careful attention to the street signs. Some spaces that look open are not parking spots.
The space: It’s a small two story guest house independent of the adjacent house; It’s very private. Everything looks modern and well maintained. The space is cozy, comfortable, and stocked with amenities. I would have felt comfortable spending multiple weeks there. The only caveat I could see is that if you are tall you may be hunched over at times due to the low ceiling height. I didn’t have much of a problem myself at 6’ 0” tall, but my head was only a few inches shy of the ceiling upstairs.
The service: Katherine is exactly what you would hope to expect from an Airbnb host — Communicative, courteous, respectful, friendly, kind and responsive, to name a few attributes. She made us food and travel recommendations and was always available when we needed her.