Great location, around the corner from restaurants, bars and grocery stores. Within easy walking distance to Dupont, Shaw, U Street, and even the Mall if you are up to it. Both the area and the immediate vicinity of the house are safe. The home is well lit, efficiently organized, with plenty of seating and storage space. The sofa bed could use some extra padding. We were there in the winter, and the heating works great, although with some background noise. Mary's place was stocked with all the basics for simple cooking, although there are plenty of great places to eat out, both kid friendly, gourmet and bars. We had a great time with our teenage kids.