Lovely flat, as described and pictured. Steven and Stephanie were great hosts. Email communication beforehand and during our stay - answering questions and offering advice - was prompt, helpful and friendly. They were willing to help us out by being adaptable, but obviously that's up to them in individual circumstances. They have provided everything you need & more; tea/coffee/long-life milk pods, breakfast basics (obviously nothing fresh, but there is an organic market at the corner of Lincoln Park), towels and washing machine/dryer. If you're British you have to try these - they're huge, efficient and quick compared to ours!
The area was perfect to explore Washington, 15 mins walk to Eastern Market Metro or if you like walking keep going to the Capitol building and beginning of the National Mall and see more on the way.
Our highlights:
Capitol Hill - the architecture and style of the different houses in the area. The Capitol building itself is scaffolded, but what a feat of engineering that is in itself! The building works on the Mall didn't spoil our enjoyment - its a huge space, walk round the bits they're working on. We loved the Smithsonian museums - the Air and Space museum in particular (and don't forget the Udvar-Hazy at Dulles Airport and see the Discovery space shuttle, the Enola Gay and Concorde). DC Ducks Tour was fun - pick up at Union Station. DC by Foot walking tour - the guides work for tips so ours was informative and enthusiastic - took us round the memorials in the Mall. Obviously you can do it on your own, but the additional information and history is interesting. The Holocaust Museum is a must. The Spy Museum was ok, but with more hands-on & less writing could be better. Pick the most interesting bits to you from the others - we found we didn't need to spend hours and hours in each one. Be prepared for security checks everywhere and don't carry food or even water with you into most buildings. PlanB burgers at the Navy Memorial are really good, so good we went twice!
We had a fabulous 5 days and can recommend Steven and Stephanie as hosts and the flat was a home from home to relax in after a busy day sightseeing.