Unless you get a permit to pitch a tent or park your RV on the Capitol steps, you'll not find a closer property to the National Mall. The Capitol looms over you from the garden gate: strollable to almost everywhere.
Travis and his wife were great hosts, responsive to requests, respectful of privacy and very friendly.
The property consists of a large living room with a kitchen at one end. There is a high table with three high stools.
Down the hall is the bedroom (very comfy bed) with a large closet (no drawers).
There is a bathroom at the end with a really great shower. Tucked away is a washer and dryer.
The area is very quiet and residential. It's a short drive to shops and restaurants. An Uber ride to most sights is about $8 when you're hot and tired.
The sofa-beds are perfectly adequate but you should grab the main bed if you've the chance. The air bed is easy to inflate with a built in electric inflation device.
Depending on how cosy you want to get, you may find the property a little small for larger families.
The flat is the lower floor of a family home. Travis has a very young family and the noise travels easily. Don't expect many lie-ins!
Overall a comfortable (as long as you've not drawn the sofabed short straw) immaculate basement flat in s wonderful location hosted by a helpful friendly family.
The outside space at the back is lovely. As a guest you just need to accept that young families are noisy and that's part of the quid pro quo.