The place was just as described. The metro passes were very handy and the metro close. We went to a Nationals game and when it was postponed due to rain and we walked back to the house. It was about a 20 minute walk and easier then fighting the game cowd that was all leaving at the same time. There is a commuter train that runs right behind the house. It is a bit noisey but only ran from about 6am to 8pm or so (we were usually back later). I would say it was less noise then the street traffic we had in our Baltimore hotel (that was 24/7). This was a great house with a great location and we felt secure here.