I am a local who had the good fortune to stay at Paul's place while my apartment was under construction. Therefore, I feel confident saying this apartment was very comfortable to live in. The ceilings are high and the space is bright and modern. Everything was clean and well organized.
The kitchen especially had thoughtful touches readily available for travelers getting ready in the morning (coffee, granola bars, cream and sugar) or coming home in the evening to cook (pots and pans, a brand new sponge for washing dishes, wine glasses for toasts). I was tempted to make use of all of it during my staycation just for fun.
The ability to come and go with the lock code was pretty liberating as well. Makes the whole check in and out process so easy! On that note, Paul was very responsive and polite. He was out of town so we were not able to meet, but he answered my questions promptly via the airbnb app.
I'll say as a local, the neighborhood itself is pretty hip. There are tons of bars and restaurants on H Street NE that are worth checking out. The street itself is quiet, but you're just a few blocks away from all the fun. You have two equidistant metro stations available, both on the red line.
That said, it's a great place to stay even if you never want to leave the house!