Natasha's description of her place is accurate but understates how nice the place is-- it's great! And even better if you like walking, as the walk through Rock Creek Park to the metro is really beautiful. (if you don't have a smart phone, try to obtain or download the NPS map beforehand, as the trail system can be a bit confusing without one). At night, the bus along 16th street would be a better choice, as the park trails to the metro truly are country paths; the walk from the bus to her place is short and through a very pretty neighborhood. You can also walk down Rock Creek all the way to the Potomac and the Mall, if you like.

The only downside of staying at Natasha's is that the place is an "attractive nuisance"-- it and the surrounding area is so nice that you might never want to leave to go downtown!