Bruce's Brilliant Basement is an ideal stay for anyone, like myself, who will be in the northern DC or Silver Spring, MD area for any significant period of time. My commute to and from Silver Spring was easy with hardly any traffic, even during peak times. The Takoma Metro station is less than a mile away and roughly a 12-15 minute walk, for those who would be without a vehicle. Bruce clearly takes pride in keeping his basement clean and provided enough toilet paper, cleaning supplies, trash bags, etc. The bed is extremely comfortable and Bruce kept the basement at the perfect temperature (my stay was during February). Bruce is prompt with messaging and is a great source of knowledge for DC and the immediate area surrounding his home. Laundry is a challenge as there is no washer or dryer on site, but a quick google search will reveal numerous laundromats nearby and dry cleaners who will gladly help. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would encourage anyone to stay in Bruce's Brilliant Basement.