It IS a basement, so plan on that. (Not much natural light, a bit musty, and a few cobwebs for the tall people.) Great location; we loved being in a normal neighborhood close to Howard and Catholic University and many good places to eat and drink. Very communicative host. Off-street parking is a necessity for non-residents, and we were grateful to have it. It's on a busy street but we found it plenty quiet inside. The furniture is not fancy or new and the lighting is a little spare, but if those are not priorities, this can work for you.