I’ve never left a two star review on Airbnb and the only reason I give an extra star above just one is because the living space is decent.
In summary, with all the fees, you will pay over $200 dollars a night for this place so if you don’t want to read this whole review read this: just go stay at a hotel.
First, you will be charged a cleaning fee and then asked to clean the place. Verbatim from the host: “When you check out, please wash any dishes and put your sheets and towels into the washing machine and start the cycle (detergent is in the laundry closet).”
Second, you will be told that there is a parking spot for you. Exciting news in the DC area. Verbatim from the host: “For parking, please shoot us a message a few minutes before you do arrive so we can open the garage door for you.” Not a word more. Until you actually ask for the parking, which is when you’re told that there’s a fee along with some other details. Verbatim from the host: “Yes, we could accommodate that, but it’s in our driveway not a garage (although there is a garage door). Parking is $15.” Bait and switch.
Third, you will be woken up before the sun comes up by the stomping and screaming of children running around above you (you are in a basement), which will not be stopped even after you start to hear voices and footsteps of adults blending into the noise some time later. So if you like to sleep in or need rest, go sleep elsewhere.
My personal note to all the hosts out here. Just be up front with people.