This was a beautiful little space. Despite the small square footage, the thoughtful layout, vaulted ceiling and ample windows/skylights made it feel very open and comfortable. From my conversation with our friendly host Ben, this property was recently a temporary residence before being listed on Airbnb. With no previous user reviews, we decided to roll the dice for our 2-night DC getaway trip.
We had an overall good time despite some hiccups (somewhat expected from a new Airbnb property- lockbox code had been changed but not updated on the check-in instructions, door lock would not engage without moving the handle in a specific way, Wi-Fi password did not work for the Guest network, but by chance we were able to connect to the main network, etc.)
Unfortunately we encountered a serious recurring issue with the electrical wiring in the unit. The breaker was repeatedly tripped by minor power loads, rendering almost all of the outlets unusable.
To his credit, our host Ben was extremely responsive to my messages about the minor issues mentioned earlier as well as the power outlet issue. He reset the breaker and inspected the outlets with a voltage tester. However, once he left, we tried to charge a phone and a laptop and the outlets were once again without power.
At that point we gave up, figuring that the problem could only be fully resolved by some in-depth rewiring by an electrician. I counted 10 power outlets, but only 3.5 outlets (microwave was occupying half an outlet, and 1 outlet was in the bathroom) were reliably functional during our stay. None of the functioning outlets were near the seating or sleeping areas, so we had to run our 1 extension cord across the floor and be careful not to trip. This also meant that there was no working lighting in the bed alcove.
This Airbnb is attractive, conveniently located, and has great potential, but the electrical issue was extremely inconvenient and needs to be thoroughly addressed before future guests occupy the unit.