A great place for 1-2 travelers in a interesting neighborhood within walking distance of a Metro and the grand mall. Ruth was a good host who made a point of greeting me and later gave me a heads up when it was time for Daylight savings time. The place is a basement which means that it’s cool to cold but Ruth had provided a basket of blankets and two radiators. She also provided snacks, Metro cards to borrow and some breakfast items. The apartment is just by a road crossing so there is a fair bit of traffic noise in the living room. This lessens as you go through the kitchen into the bedroom. The bathroom was very nice. There are also pharmacies and different grocery stores close by as well as other interesting shops and eateries as you walk to the National Mall. So I highly recommend Ruth’s place to anyone visiting Washington DC.