This is a very good location if you have a car and plan to travel out of DC proper—e.g., to the Maryland and Virginia suburbs or the eastern shore—or to visit tourist sites like Mount Vernon or Skyline Drive. The secure parking in the back is a special plus, and there is easy access to North Capitol (going north), New York Ave (going east), and I-395 (all other directions). There are a couple good restaurants close by—the Red Hen just around the corner on 1st NW is a standout—and others within reasonable walking distance. There is a convenience store nearby, but the closest grocery and pharmacy are a good 15-minute walk, as is the nearest Metro station (subway).
The host is well organized, a good communicator, and very responsive. Clear and concise instructions were provided well in advance. The Internet was down when we arrived but was promptly restored once I notified him. In all other respects our weeklong stay was uneventful.
The apartment is clean and spacious (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms); the kitchen is particularly well-equipped. As is typical of “English basement” apartments (i.e. half-underground), ceilings are low and there is not a lot of natural light. There is no dining table or separate dining area (so no dinner parties!), and the second bathroom in back while usable is quite small.
On balance, we thought this was good value for the price.