Ms Dotti is an excellent host and whenever I sent her a message the response turn around was quick. I got a chance to meet and speak with Ms Dotti on several occasions. The apartment is clean, quite cozy and accommodated my family of four. We thoroughly enjoyed the usage of the back patio and sitting on the front stoop. The location of the English Basement is in an ideal Columbia Heights friendly neighborhood. My 7 year old son actually met a few local boys around his age playing soccer at the school field just up the street and he had so much fun. The highlight was the easy walks to the Metro train station (which is the best form of transportation and accessibility to The Gallery Chinatown, L'enfant Plaza and downtown DC area) Howard University, Giant grocery store and Target on 14th Street. The restaurants in the area Meridian Point, RedRocks and El Tio Tex Mex were my favorite eateries and is just a block up the street. Ms Dotti I hope you enjoyed your Birthday and Happy Belated. PS thank you for the welcoming gift the Mimosas were great! I will definitely book again in the future!