One week before our visit, Kara and Susan contacted us with clear instructions on how to find and get into the apartment we were going to stay in. Very punctual and helpful! Their home is on a quiet street in Tacoma. We drove in, and there was plenty of room on the street for parking. The two hosts came and met us in the apartment for a friendly introduction, and made sure we were comfortable and understood what was expected of us and what they offered us. This included a crash course on local places, explanations on how to get around, and recommendations in areas around central DC. Kara and Susan are kind and easy to talk to! Throughout our visit, they were readily available when we needed them and gave us privacy.

The apartment itself is very nice! The first door opens into a room with stairs up (to their home) and a washer/drying setup. Susan and Kara welcome you to use the washer and drying during your stay. The second door opens into a small kitchen, which moves into the living room. The living room is equipped with a projector and a Roku box for your entertainment. Though we didn't use it much ourselves, it is certainly a nice option for evenings or the low-key times of your visit. The couch is very comfortable! Off of the living room is the bathroom, and adjacent is the bedroom. There was also a closet in the back of the living room with extra chairs, fans, and other small items. All the appliances and fixtures in the apartment looked and worked great. No issues with anything! The mattress on the bed is very firm, which is what I like, but it is something potential soft-mattress-enthusiast visitors should know. A very nice place to stay! Certainly better than your average hotel room.

We got around primarily by tram and walking. Kara and Susan supply metro cards that you can refill at a kiosk any tram station. The apartment is a 10-or-so minute walk from the Tacoma tram station, which the red line runs through. The red line is actually great as it runs through a lot of major areas in DC, but the tram system is pretty simple and it's easy to find your way to other areas by transferring to other lines at certain stations. The trams are quick moving and they run frequently. Getting around is really a snap!

Overall, our stay was really great! Kara and Susan offer a wonderful place to stay that is close to the tram, which makes getting into DC a breeze. They are chill, reasonable, friendly, and responsible people, and you will not regret choosing to stay with them!