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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is DC, so being smart and well connected are usually a lot more "prestigious." What makes me happy about being "rich" is that we can give one-third of our income to our favorite causes and candidates. As a result, my DC is comfortable at the White House and the halls of power. I bet my DC knows more MoCs than the typical K Streeter. The behind the scenes tours at the Smithsonian and the zoo are really special.

Our lifestyle means Martha's Vineyard in the summer, Asia in the fall, a warm weather trip in the winter, and Europe for spring break. But, we prefer nice AirBnBs to $1000/night hotels and we only fly first or business on miles. Our vintage Porsche cost less than the Toyota SUV. Yes, we had a nanny when DC was little, but we shared her with another family so we could pay for a more skilled/qualified one than we could otherwise afford. We only hired a housekeeper after the spouse and I argued over the chores. Private school tuition isn't a big deal, but I prefer to have my own cooking for lunch rather than eat out.   We still get most of our books from the library than Amazon. I once had a very expensive watch but after losing it within six months, I've stuck to Timex ever since. Minibar and Komi are great, but I can't eat like that more than twice a year. I'm a regular at fast casual Cava and Sweetgreen.

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Nobody prefers air bnb (really?) to $1000/night hotel.[/quote]

The reality is a lot prefer it.  Not the studio flop pad with a futon, but 1000 a night air bnb gets a lot.  Multiple rooms in a beautiful home, private pools, use of yachts, security, privacy, etc.  [/quote]

That sounds nice. But do you own it (rather than Air BNB it?). That is what this thread is about. Not the wanna bes.[/quote]

Huh? You don't own the hotel either.

The poster talking about Airbnb is right. I spent $17,000 on a 2 month stay at an Airbnb last year. It was a penthouse apartment with a beautiful roof deck in Paris. So much nicer than just staying in some small hotel room - and probably cheaper in the end too. [/quote]

NP here. This sounds lovely. I would love to do this with my boys next summer. We usually stay at 5 star hotels but it would be more comfortable to stay at an apartment. Did your apt come with cleaning? How does that work? I would want housekeeping at least once per week.[/quote]

If it doesn't come with it (ask for weekly cleaning or more if it isn't advertised) owners will arrange it for lengthier stays. They want their properties cared for nicely.

Look at some of the offerings in beach locales where 750 a night hotels are "meh" and compare. You'll be surprised, especially the savings for families. [/quote]

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