I stayed at Patrick and Jen's place for over a month. It was a great experience. Patrick and Jen are very lovely and communicative. The place is amazing and it had everything I needed. I have absolutely no complaints. The place is also walking distance from some of the best restaurants in D.C. with easy access to two different metros. I would also actively rent bikes using the bike shares near the Marine Barracks, Potomac Metro, and Eastern Market to take lovely bike rides around the mall and VA. The area is definitely going through a gentrification period, but like any other place in D.C., as long as you are aware of your surroundings it's a great place to stay.