I don't know where to start. Clarence's place was AMAZING from start to finish.
Decoration/Cleanliness
The interior looks exactly like the pictures but 100 times better! Everything was so neat, clean and nicely laid out. The interior was decorated so beautifully down to the smallest touches! Did I say clean? The home was SPOTLESS! This has always been a concern of mine when renting AirBnB but of course that has heightened since COVID. I felt so comfortable when I realized how clean it was.
Parking
Parking is easy peasy. There is a reserved space on the side of the home just for the home and also extra street parking all around the house. No need for any type of pass in your car. Very important as DC parking sucks!
Communication
Clarence was excellent in communication from the moment I booked. We went over the house rules and were good to go. There was a little apprehension as I did book it to celebrate my little sister's graduation which Clarence expressed could clash with his no party policy. He gave me an opportunity to assure him that it was not a party which I appreciate so much as other hosts may have just cancelled the reservation.
Area
The area is really prime real estate if you are familiar with it. I am a born and raised Washingtonian (I literally live 3 mins from the AirBnb). Around the area is currently undergoing gentrification which I am super excited about! However, you are minutes away from multiple grocery stores (Giant, Safeway, Harris Teeter, Whole Foods), the Nationals Stadium which of course has a BUNCH of great food places surrounding it and a nice park/walking area along the Anacostia River, the highway is literally 2 minutes up the road whether you're going to VA, MD or just another part of DC. The bus stop is right there near the house which can take you to 1 of 3 metro stations if you would like to do public transportation.
Neighborhood
The neighborhood is SO QUIET. And again, if you are familiar with the area, you may think otherwise. The neighbors were very friendly.
Overall, I would recommend anyone looking to stay here to BOOK IT! I literally have no cons to staying here. Clarence was awesome and so was the home. My only gripe is that he doesn't have more properties in other areas (sad face). Oh, and if you are looking for a space slightly bigger, he has a 3 bedroom in the same area that pictures look just as amazing! I totally didn't figure that out until after I booked which sucked. But I am glad I know about it now! This is a hidden gem and you should book it NOW!