Everyone is looking for specific things in an airbnb. There are lots of factors that apply to everyone, like location, size, accessibility, basic needs, amenities, furnishing, finishes, host friendliness, etc. In addition, each person has their own particular things they look for in a place. Some need strong wifi, or good water pressure, or comfortable beds, or certain cooking supplies, lots of space or not too much space, you name it. Airbnb lists several factors, but I want to specify why I rated Lisa's place 3 stars. Many reviewers gave it 5 stars and I can see why, and other people might only give it 1 and they are all just looking for their own specific criteria in their place.
I have stayed in a very few airbnb's that tick every single box - some tick most boxes and are mediocre in others (4 stars) - some tick some boxes and fall very short on others (3 stars). A place lacking in the basic requirements would get 2 or 1 star.
Lisa's place was fantastic for location, and for size. We had a family of 5, with grown children who each wanted their own room, and a place that big is extremely rare in DC. The location is near so many things, walkable to many others, and was perfect for our 3 night stay for a college graduation. The plumbing was great, with plenty of hot water. The wifi worked consistently.
The parking pass was invaluable. It might be helpful to other renters to know that you have to print the pass out at the local kinko's, so if you arrive close to 8 when they close it might not be possible to print it. It's street parking, not a private spot, so during dinner/night life hours the parking is very tight. We eventually parked about a 12 minute walk away, and I couldn't be sure that the pass was applicable in that neighborhood, but the car wasn't towed or anything so it worked out.
Lisa answered my questions quickly and accurately. She told me where to find extra blankets since there was a cold snap and we got unexpectedly chilly since we hadn't thought to turn the heat on in May. It looked like every room had a window AC, which would be important in warmer weather, but we never needed to try them out.
I put three stars because there were areas in which the rental did disappoint. I had trouble sleeping on the mattress, partially because it was encased in plastic so it crinkled and felt slippery, and partially because it was just uncomfortable. I was happy to have hot showers in the morning to ease my back. Many of the light switches didn't work, and the lamp in one room consisted of a bare bulb hanging from a cup hook. I know that repairs can be expensive and difficult to arrange, but the number of deferred repairs gave the place the atmosphere of a well worn dorm. Even if the older carpet can't be replaced, it would be possible for a host to glue down a few replacement floor tiles in the bathroom, or hang curtains over the closet doors in the bedrooms, or caulk the sink if it's not possible to replace it. The downstairs bathroom looked quite new and finished, but the upper bathrooms were much more run down. I personally felt a little awkward in the space because there were folding chairs and tables and other objects next to the first floor bathroom that seemed like they'd just been set there by someone, and it said in the house rules not to open the basement door and also not to lock the second entry door, which was wrapped in duct tape.
The back patio was also a nice thing to have. We only got to go out the first night because of the rain, but it would be great in warm weather. There are lots of stairs, which should be pointed out to anyone with accessibility issues but we didn't care about.
Overall, if you want lots of space and a good location and aren't picky about beds, and don't plan to be there after dark when you need the lights working, it is an good spot to be. We found three good coffee houses within a short walking distance as just one example of all the interesting things to find nearby. I put all this detail in because the listing does tick all the boxes that airbnb asks about of working appliances, furniture, etc. But there are drawbacks that don't show up in those questions, and I think potential visitors ought to know about them before deciding to stay here and not at a nearby hotel.