This remarkably large and well lighted basement apartment with a great kitchen makes for a nice stay. Although you are greeted with trash bins, clutter and a few insistent flies, after you pass through the 3 security doors and metal bared bedroom window, your first impression is "wow they put a lot of work into this safe and secure place". The new floors are attractive as are the kitchen appliances and comfortable bathroom. I appreciated the well organized laundry room . I felt sorry for the owner that his recent interior remodeling has been a bit abused by careless guests banging their luggage against the walls and doors slightly defacing the living room and bedroom walls, and by leaning the chair backs against the living room paint. I was distracted by it The one large window in the livingroom lets abundant sunlight in but at the cost of a pile of aging construction materials hijacking your view if you don't adjust the blinds. The 3 European air conditioners with remotes give you impressive climate control. The stylish bedroom suite with a partial view of the front garden renders a good nights sleep and gentle sunrise. This is a 5 star location with 5 star restaurants within a 5 star 5 minute walk. I took my coffee to nestle into the little table and chairs under the tree watching the beautiful people walking their tail wagging dogs from early morning till late night. Your last impression when you leave in an instantaneously responding Uber will be "wow what an enjoyable affordable stay". This place can make you feel good about yourself and will be the first on my list for future visits to DC.