Graham responded quickly to our inquiries including directions to his place when we got confused. The English basement was newly updated and very clean and comfortable. The studio was well arranged to include a stacked wash/dryer and full kitchen( including a dishwasher) while still feeling like you had plenty of room to eat at the table or relax on the sofa. Since it was on the lower floor we could hear footsteps above us occasionally, but it was not loud nor kept us awake. We felt safe in the neighborhood and found it very convenient to eat at good restaurants, buy groceries, and use buses and trains to see DC.