Anna's apartment is in a GREAT location--Capitol Hill/Lincoln Park is a wonderful area and super walkable! The restaurants and shops of 8th Street and the Eastern Market area are so close, as are, the Capitol, Library of Congress, Folger Shakespeare Library, Supreme Court, the Mall and all the wonders that Capitol Hill has to offer. Nicely appointed, the basement apartment is clean and cozy. The bedroom is in the front of the apartment, but is incredibly quiet with no noticeable street noise. It has a king sized bed with a nice firm mattress and a wonderful blanket--providing just the right amount of warmth. The kitchen and sitting room are in the rear of the apartment. Nice sitting area with couch and tv. The kitchen has a single-serve keurig and a thoughtful supply of both decaf and caf pods. There is access to a full size washer and dryer in a utility room. We were there in late April and didn't need heat or AC. The temps in the apartment were comfortable. There was plenty of hot water in the shower and nice fluffy towels. Remember to bring your own shampoo, body wash, etc. There is a security system that can be armed when you are both home and away.
The checkin and checkout was smooth and contactless. Excellent instructions from the host who was happy to provide a temporary parking tag for the on-street parking (no off street parking as this is a residential neighborhood.). You will need to request the parking permit in advance. The host was very accommodating and helpful. They do live there and so you shouldn't be surprised if you do hear some sounds from upstairs, but it was never overwhelming or disturbing at times when you expected it to be quiet.
Like most of Capitol Hill, this basement apartment has steps going down from the front of the house to get in. The steps are tight and steep and are probably not good for anyone with mobility issues. A tall person would need to be careful to not bang their head when going up or down. This is an historic neighborhood with narrow rowhouse homes dating from the 1870s, so do not be surprised to see some exposed brick walls, pipes providing hot water for the radiators, and so on. The historic nature of the area makes it a real pleasure to stroll through the neighborhood with a cup of coffee from the neighborhood coffee shop, enjoying the beautiful architecture and front gardens of the Capitol Hill residents. Ending your day with an evening walk up to the Capitol is a wonderful way to bring the day to a close before returning to the apartment to get a great night's sleep.