The location is excellent with the Potomac Ave Metro station across the street and a nice grocery store, Harris Teeter, a block away. The cluster of restaurants and coffee shops are about half a mile up Pennsylvania Ave around the Eastern Market area. In between and all around is tree-lined residential with historic two-story row houses. In my strolls around the neighborhood, I saw a lot of mothers, couples and families walking dogs or pushing strollers. So, a stay here is living among the locals in a safe well-rounded area of D.C.
Access to the basement apartment is a little inconvenient because it is in the rear of the row house and requires a walk around the end of the row through an alley and then back to the rear of the row house. The entry is a little narrow and steep but well lit at night. The ceiling height inside is low and anyone over 5'10" would be hitting their head on the ceiling at various points.
The bathroom could use some vanity space and better lighting, but the kitchen was well-supplied with utensils and dishes except for the glassware with only wine and beer glasses. Also, the dryer struggled to do its job.
Overall, Beth's basement apartment is a good value for a stay in D.C. where easy Metro access is desired but in quiet residential setting.