If you're new to the city, you MUST stay with Cari! Not only the flat is in the hippest part of town but mostly because why hire tour guides when you have Cari? I say this and unfortunately we did not actually meet. Inside the magazine-perfect flat, you are greeted by a 2 flyer racks full of maps, sightseeing info, etc of DC along with some chocolate, bottle of filter water, and a bottle of red wine. I could go on but you get the picture.