If you're thinking about booking this place, you should definitely do it right now! Here are some of our overall takeaways:
1. The place is exactly as it is pictured online. We were so happy when we walked through to door to discover that it looks exactly like the pictures! Also, everything was incredibly clean, and Milian had provided essentials and more! There is a nice keurig, which we took full advantage of, and basic cookware and home goods, which was really appreciated by us because we stayed in the apartment for 4 months.
2. The location of the apartment is incredible. The neighborhood is absolutely fantastic. It is only a 10 min walk from the U Street metro, very close to bus stops, and there are a ton of great restaurants nearby. Also, 14th street has plenty of grocery stores and dry cleaners to choose from, so we never felt inconvenienced while living in the neighborhood. Additionally, the Malcolm X Park is just a short walk away, and it was lovely to walk through during the warmer months. Adams Morgan and Columbia Heights are within walking distance. If you really want to, you can even walk from the apartment to the mall (we did it on numerous occasions on the weekends and found it quite enjoyable).
3. Milian is truly an incredible host. He was so helpful and attentive to everything we needed. He was always willing to go the extra mile to help us out, no matter the time of day, and was very accommodating to our cat. As an example, he let us send some things
for our via prime early (litter box and food, etc.) and placed them inside the apartment for us so that Remy would have access to essential items after a long day of traveling. Small touches like that really set Milian apart from hosts we have had in the past. Also, Milian responded to all of our questions with such celerity that we were truly blown away.
We know it can be difficult to know what you are getting into when you book a reservation, but trust us, this place will exceed even your highest expectations. In earnest, this was the smoothest, most enjoyable Airbnb experience we have ever had. If you want a great space in an amazing location with a consummate host, you absolutely need to book this apartment!