This house is in a perfect location for any large group looking for easy access to downtown Washington, D.C. The house is an easy 5 minute walk to the Shaw-Howard University metro stop, and plenty of restaurants and a Giant grocery store are within 10 minutes walking distance. The private parking area adjacent to the property is invaluable, especially in a city like Washington!
The house itself was modern and updated, with newly renovated kitchen and bathrooms. The furniture was comfortable, and just the right amount for the size of the rooms. Linda and Ken ensured that the house was cleaned multiple times during our two-week stay, and that necessities including laundry detergent and dish soap were refilled quickly when requested. It was also wonderfully convenient that laundry was available on-site.
The house itself is in a developing area of Shaw, and feels safe at all hours of the night. New developments and restaurants around the location are creating a younger vibe than in other blocks in Shaw.
Future renters should be aware that the steps in the building are, as others noted, steeper than average (but this is what you should expect with a century-old rowhouse). Also, the upstairs can become hot in 90+ degree weather even with the AC running (although again, this is a common issue in rowhouses).
We will definitely try to book this location again if we need to return to Washington, D.C.!