Igor and Elena have done a great job with this basement apartment. We tend to eat out when we travel so the kitchen was perfect for us but it has everything needed to make full meals for 4 and plenty of counter space. Loved: The mattress on the queen bed; the heated bathroom floor and towel rack, and the large shower; the Nespresso coffee maker which had a nice assortment of dark and light pods; the automatic night lights in the kitchen area and hall; the flat screen tv in the kitchen area and in the extra bedroom.
The neighborhood is quiet and safe at night with a bus stop 1.5 blocks from the apartment and many good eateries, restaurants and bars within walking distance. Our favorite was Martin's Tavern for both breakfast and dinner but you will need reservations if you go after 6 pm. Catching the metro bus to DuPont Circle gave us access to all the metro lines. If you have a car, there is on street parking and the hosts will help you secure a parking pass. There is a Safeway and a good Turkish restaurant within a couple blocks. The entrance to the apartment is through a clean narrow alley next to the house. The flashlight on our phone was a big help as we kept forgetting to turn on the outside light before we left. The stairs down into the apartment are steep but the footing is secure and the lighting is excellent. We hope this apartment is available the next time we visit DC.