My husband, 7 year old son and I stayed at Maggie and Pat's English basement apartment for four nights while touring some of D.C.'s famous sites. We were impressed by Maggie's quick responses and great communication. The apartment is super clean, and the washer and dryer comes in handy with a child in tow. The area around the apartment, Logan Circle, is diverse with lots of restaurants and shops. Occasional sounds of the nightlife can be heard inside the apartment, especially during the weekend. Our family is one of heavy sleepers, so it wasn't so much of an issue for us, but light sleepers may want to take this into consideration. Since Maggie and Pat live above the apartment we could hear footsteps and music sometimes, but since we were mostly out it didn't bother us. The apartment is two blocks from the U Street/Cardozo station (yellow line), and we felt safe walking around the neighborhood. Maggie and Pat are very friendly hosts, and they even stood in the street to save a parking spot for us!
We would highly recommend this apartment for a stay in D.C.