We stayed at the unit for a full two weeks, so we got to know the neighborhood fairly well. The location of the unit isn't perfect, in that it's several blocks to the nearest Metro station, but there's a bus stop across the street, and you can use the provided SmartTrip cards to take the bus to the Metro and transfer. In other regards it's a good location. There's many places to eat or drink within a mile or so of the unit, as well as a Trader Joe's and a Whole Foods. If you have a car (we did the 2nd week), there's always places available on the other side of the block with no parking time limit or permit needed. Joe and Inigo were very helpful and friendly.