Our stay at Rachel's apartment was a great experience. She and her husband went out of their way to make sure that we had a perfect stay (even getting a drying rag for us). One has easy access to the nearest Metro line (the red line at NoMa) which provides a good link into downtown Washington and to Union Station. The flat is equipped with all the amenities one needs to do a bit of cooking and washing (especially after some hot and humid days in DC). The apartment really offers all you need for a stay in Washington.