We really enjoyed our stay at Kara and Susan's place. The space was very comfortable, in a nice friendly neighborhood, and our hosts were very responsive and hospitable. It was an easy 10 minute walk to the metro which we used everyday. It only took about 15-20 minutes to get to most of the museums/monuments. The Takoma Park downtown area also had some nice restaurants and a well known drugstore. A grocery store was also within walking distance. All in all we were very comfortable for the week we stayed and would definitely recommend it.