“Garden” apartments are traditionally English basement apartments but this one really does have a lot of light - two large windows in the living room, small window in the bedroom, kitchen and even in the bathroom, more like a first floor apartment. It's on a hill - about 12 steps up and 3 down to access the unit, which gives it privacy from the street. We were there in winter and with the windows closed it was really quiet - couldn’t hear any street noise despite proximity of a highway. Faces a nice little park, a block from Whole Foods and there are coffee shops in the neighborhood. Walkable to one end of the National Mall. Sparkling clean, comfortable bed, nice small kitchen and dining area, WiFi that works, big screen TV. Didn’t get to meet the hosts but they are very accessible. Will definitely try to stay there again on future trips to DC.