This is a great little garden level apartment in a perfect location! We hope to return! It's 1 block from the Metro and easy walking distance to the Capitol, the Supreme Court and the east end of the National Mall. We even walked to the White House, but we like to walk. [Note: none of the government buildings were open to the public in late June except the National Gallery, which required timed entry tickets (free). Arlington National Cemetery is open - very moving to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and other sites there.] We felt safe walking home from the Metro at 10:00 pm (eyes open, of course, it's a big city) . Within 10-12 minutes' walk of the apartment there are a choice of restaurants, Trader Joe's, CVS, a little convenience store, Whole Foods and more. We were able to leave our car parked the whole time (parking pass included with the apt.) and do everything on foot or Metro. We did drive to George Washington's home Mount Vernon (27 minutes from the apt.) and that is a wonderful place to see if you have the time. The host John has thought of several nice touches which make it so easy to get settled and enjoy your trip to DC - from the welcome drinks & snacks, to the little bar table & 2 chairs in the front garden (watch the world go by with a coffee or glass of wine), to the Metro map & passes, to the area map to orient you, to free Netflix. And more! The apartment was clean. The bed was firm but not hard (we slept well). There are 2 window AC units which worked fine and the 'white noise' did not bother us. There is a trick to the shower so be sure to ask if there aren't instructions (we had to ask, and John responded promptly). Thank you John for letting us stay!! Really great place!!