Elmar and Michelle's place was wonderful! I have visited DC many times but had never stayed in the Shaw neighborhood. The carriage house was easily accessible to the Metro, a coffee shop, a grocery store, restaurants, and bars. If you are feeling up to it, the National Mall is about a 1.5 mile walk from the house and will take you through Chinatown. Elmar and Michelle were very responsive hosts and very welcoming! I enjoyed sitting on the balcony with a cup of coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evenings. I would definitely consider staying here again!