Alan's place is great if you're looking to get away from the "tourist" crowds. The Shaw neighborhood is becoming a true hot spot in DC so lots of restaurants and bars are in the area. If you're looking for a traditional restaurant that all the tourists go to, you're out of luck. Tons of original places and cute cafes.
The house is super close to the Metro and that's the only form of transportation my boyfriend and I used. Heads up, they're doing work on it, so some lines are down on and off. Not something anyone can control but if you're looking to use the Metro as your main means, give yourself a lot of extra time.
The house was exactly as described. Super clean and everything had instructions on it. Alan was very organized and it made our experience that much easier. There's even a regular sized stove and ridge if you plan on cooking at the apartment.
Overall, I would definitely stay again!