We had an excellent time at Rachel's place. Her communication was excellent. We had everything we needed, and she made the process as simple as possible.
Accessing the place for check-in and check-out was super simple. We opted for an AirBnb instead of a hotel because then we can plan some meals from "home" base. It's fairly obvious from the pictures it's not a "cooking" kitchen -- and who wants to cook on vacation anyway, but something to keep in mind in that's your plan -- this is a tiny kitchen.
I LOVED having access to the washer/dryer -- it helps me pack more lightly and the in unit washer/dryer worked excellent.
The cooling unit is in the back bedroom, so the front room can get a little warm, and would be VERY warm if you closed the bedroom door. Please keep in mind, most of the days were in the mid-90's during our visit -- so, this is probably a non-issue MOST months out of the year. We gave the person who gets cold easiest the front room -- and it was perfect for her.
Overall, like I mentioned the place was PERFECT and Rachel was a total gem. The notes are just things to keep in mind, but did not deter from our visit to D.C. one bit.
A few things to note if you are considering this place.
It's really best for an individual(s) or a couple. Although, there is a bed and pull-out sofa the one bathroom is on the other side of the bedroom, so you have to pass through the bedroom to use it. This could not be ideal for say two couples or people who are a little more private with their bathroom/showering needs.
We used (lime) scooters for our primary mode of transportation, and there is a bike rack right outside the front door to lock them up or lock-up bikes. There is also an easy pick-up spot for Uber/Lyft. I would imagine parking would be a challenge if you brought or rented a car. The scooter ride to the Capital takes about 12-15 minutes, so walking would take much longer. I mention this because the description says it's within walking distance, which is technically true -- but, it would take most people quite of bit of time getting back and forth. We loved the scooters -- and if that's your plan get the 24 hour or 3 day option for the best rate.