Paul was a great host: quick communication, met us right in front to show us the way into the apartment and all the amenities of the apartment, gave us a little "welcome sheet" that had a map of the area along with some great places to visit, and some history of the neighborhood!
The apartment is a charming, clean, small one room place with everything you could need for a simple trip. Kitchenette (includes heating plate, microwave, mini fridge, sink, basic utensils and dishes, plus some food products), places to store your clothes, bathroom amenities (fresh towels, shampoo, conditioner), TV (cable, on demand), climate control, and a garden! Our stay was comfortable, we felt almost like hobbits.
The Bloomingdale neighborhood is a mystery to me. The area seems like a mixture of classy yet with a history (and present?) of ghetto, so there were points when, I admit, I would've liked to have my pepper spray... just for my sanity (we had some nut approach us when we were walking to Right Proper brewing). However, I wasn't fully offset by location, because we're alive and well, we even checked out the local (and apparently renowned) divebar "Showtime Lounge".
The garden was nice, rather overgrown and wild looking, which I like. One word of caution: it was mosquito-y when we were there (that may vary with latest weather conditions and of course time of year), so bring insect repellant if you want to sit outside.
Access to popular destinations was pretty good. Whether you walk, take an uber, or public transportation, you can get to Union Station, Capitol Hill, the Ford Theatre, etc. within a relatively short amount of time.
I'd recommend checking this place out, it's like a little time capsule, and the host is marvelous.