Location was great - we were close to the White House and about a 20-25 min walk to the museums. This apt sat right across from the Hilton, and is primarily an office building w/ multiple AirBnb units. Check-in was fine but it is strongly encouraged that you are tech-savvy as everything is Bluetooth lock controlled via August home app.
TBH, I was disappointed. I'm surprised no one mentioned how small the shower was - It's a stand-up shower no more than 30 x 30". We're not a big-sized family, but we all were surprised by how cramped we felt, esp if one was pregnant or disabled/needed assistance. The kitchen was functional but small - think dorm style. Beds were fine but the microfiber sheet made us overheat and we all wished there was a more breathable alternative on-site. Living space was nice but, given that we were a family of four (esp for a 2 bedroom listing), an appropriately sized dining table would've been better but it is what it is.
The most unfortunate thing actually happened during our stay - at 2AM, the fire alarm went off twice. We all evacuated, and the fire department had to come twice. We learned that it was a false alarm due to water overflow in the basement as it was raining heavily ... But the most surprising thing was another AirBnb occupant revealed the same issue of a false alarm happened earlier in the week. When this was brought to Douglas's attention, he stated that the original work status was pending. In events as such, it really highlights the downside of AirBnb where you're clearly housed in a commercialized short-term rental without a direct contact/management to address urgent issues (ie you're staying at a hotel without the benefits of one).
Overall, would I recommend? Depends on your priorities - If you want location, sure. If you want comfort and location, I'd probably fork over the extra money to stay at a hotel.