This was a fantastic stay during the summer for an internship. It was beautifully clean and looked just like the pictures. The kitchen was a highlight for me, fully equipped and beautiful. There was plenty of light and Deb thought of everything to make it comfortable. As she mentioned, you can hear movement from the above apartment, which may bother you if you prefer silence. There were also some small spiders and insects but that’s expected in a basement apartment.
As for location, you are steps away from a great grocery store and a bus stop that will take you to silver spring or downtown. A mile walk will get you to the red line. There are a number of parks and playgrounds in the area as well.
I couldn’t recommend this place enough. Lovely for a long term stay in the DC area. 10/10