My two roommates and I stayed in Alia’s basement unit for a month in between long-term housing situations, and we really enjoyed our stay! Alia was a very communicative but hands off host. She always had a super fast response time to inquiries.
Some things to note when booking this space long-term: It is a basement unit, so the lighting is not tremendously sunny. However, there are windows in the living room area, gym area, and in one of the bedrooms. There is not an in unit washer and dryer. The kitchen is not attached to the bar area and sink, so it takes some getting used to, and the wifi does not work in the kitchen.
Additionally, for those for whom stairs are not accessible, to access the unit you need go up a couple steps to get on the property and go down a flight of stairs to get to the basement unit. Those afraid of dogs should also note that there’s a dog that lives across from the basement unit that barks whenever someone passes by. However, it’s just a little sweetie that wants some attention!
We often heard footsteps from the main house, but this did not bother us at all. Nothing more than you would expect from having neighbors living above you. The unit is very spacious (the photos don’t do it justice!) and clean, and it's accessible directly from outside which is ideal. The neighbors were all very friendly, and it's super close to Rock Creek Park which was beautiful and perfect for walks.
The TV was big and had access to Xfinity cable, Netflix, and some other things we didn’t get to check out. A perfect space for movie nights! The gym area was great and private to our unit. The fridge and freezer were very big. Parking was in the alley behind the home and very easy and accessible.
Overall, we loved the space and would stay there again if we’re ever in need or a place to stay in the area!