Cleaning Fee/Health & Safety

CLEANING FEE: We do not ask guests to clean on their way out. The only optional tasks we request are placing towels in the bathroom and starting the dishwasher. Our cleaning fee is not something we profit from, it only covers a portion of our costs. We pay our cleaners $130 per per standard turnover (more for damages/excessive cleaning). Prices have increased greatly in our area but we have kept guest fees steady. 

SAFETY/SECURITY - hosts live onsite which is a comfort to many solo and other travelers. Our smart lock generates a new code for each guest at check-in which automatically expires at checkout. Hosts/owners are the only individuals with physical key access. While we have external ring cameras like every house in the neighborhood, we have no internal or internally-facing recording devices and clearly label all electronics. Our cameras do not capture anything a passerby on the public sidewalk would not.  Our maintenance and cleaning teams have been with us for over 3 years and are supervised while onsite.

The unit is equipped with fire extinguishers, fire blankets, two separate egress stairwells (front and rear), and nest smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that remotely alert owners of any issues. We have multiple emergency services within walking distance.

To date we have never had anyone on the property be the victim of any crime, petty or otherwise, and the neighborhood is considered one of the safest in the DMV area.  That being said, we can only control so much and always suggest people use appropriate caution in the area and be sure to keep valuables out of sight.