Derek was a great host, very responsive. Overall the apartment was a great value. The neighborhood does feel sketchy in some places, but as other reviewers have mentioned it was perfectly safe. The metro train is a good 15 minute walk from the apartment. The street car was convenient. The bus lines were very confusing from this location, but this has nothing to do with the host, but more of an FYI if you are going to depend on the bus. As with all places in DC, parking was a challenge but as expected in a large city.