Location, location, location! Great location! Convenient to two Metro stops, bus stops (even the DC Circulator), grocery store, restaurants, bars, parks, and even the Capitol Building itself.
Dick was very accommodating, especially with what turned into a late-night arrival when we got delayed elsewhere, and was always available, yet always gave us our privacy. Dick also provided great guidance on the area, parking, and even had a parking space in the back of the house he let us use.
The neighbourhood itself was very quiet, both day and night, predominantly residential, lots of families and kids around and a church across the street. Once we got our car off the street and into the secure and non-visible parking area behind the house, we never needed to use it until we left, due to how easy it was to get around without one. If you do park on the street, lock your car doors at all times. We made the mistake of not locking our car doors during our late-night check-in and someone got into the car, went through it, and stole some minor items, but didn't take any of the major things like luggage or laptops. After keeping the car locked the rest of the time while on the street, there were no more of those issues, especially once we got it off the street into the secure and well-hidden parking area behind the house.
The Air Conditioner worked quite well, even on very hot DC summer days, which we often capped off by using the grill Dick let us use while we were there, then kept up with our laundry thanks to the newer model washer and dryer in the apartment Dick also let us use.
Overall, great location and apartment, especially for the price, and we would definitely go back.