Ted is a great host -- a good-humored and generous guy, who is interested in running his place efficiently and making his guests super comfortable. He made check-in and check-out really simple and foolproof. He was available whenever we needed him, but totally unobtrusive.
The apartment is exclusively a rental; Ted lives upstairs. This means that the apartment is free of clutter and very clean and fresh. The building is relatively new and the apartment has been painted and refurbished very recently. The on-line photos represent the apartment well. It is light and airy and spacious. The furniture and apartment are in excellent condition. The beds are really good; there are plenty of high quality towels; the shower is good. The tv is big and Ted subscribes to just about every channel going. The well-placed desk in the living room makes it perfect for people with a job to do in DC, but, set in an alcove, it is not in the way. The kitchen is well-equipped; I even cooked dinner for 8 people with no trouble. When I discovered there was no potato masher, I told Ted, and he brought me one that very same day, an example of his commitment to making guests comfortable.
The neighborhood is friendly; I felt comfortable walking around. There are two playgrounds nearby. Ted got us a visitor's parking permit, so we were able to park on the street without worries and finding a place within a block was not difficult. There is no Metro stop nearby, but there are buses and, also, a Capital Bikeshare stand is a block away.
We, a couple, stayed in the apartment for a whole month and were very happy. When we return to DC, we hope to stay there again. Ted's place is a great place to stay for a few days or long-term.