Everything was very easy and simple with Lexie and Graham. Very friendly , welcoming and helful. Accommodation was as described and shown - down-to-earth accommodation with a bit of character. Two subway stations about 10 minutes walk on a subway line that goes downtown and direct to the main sites (Capitol Hill, Smithsonian etc.). About 10-15 mins on the subway downtown. Great that there were subway cards in the apartment to use and leave back for others. Grocery stores (Target and Giant) 10 mins walk away and couple of nice restaurants (try The Coupe) within 5 mins. The Columbia Heights area is a neighbourhood in transition (positive trending transition :-)) so it has character and characters.