The apartment isn't crowded with furniture/stuff; all the open space is very nice. We were 6 ppl, but seems great for larger groups (lots of towels, dishes, plates, glasses, extra chairs). We appreciated the shampoo, conditioner, soap in the shower and the good water pressure (note, there's only 1 full bathroom). We also made use of the washer/dryer (I suggest bringing detergent from home). We had trouble with the upstairs sink but I assume it will be fixed. The front door lock could use updating; and both sets of stairs, and some doors are creaky. None of us noticed/minded any street noise (but we're from NYC). There's a convenience store, and 2 diff markets nearby. There are 2 orange line Metro stations, each a 10 min walk. Not super far, but not exactly right there. There are also buses but you can only buy tix at Metro stations, some pharmacies, or on board w/ exact change (a bit annoying). Luisa/Billy were clear, friendly, and responsive; but check-in/out times aren't negotiable.