This a decent jumping off point for your visit to DC, though it may be a bit far from the monuments for walking. There are free buses, and Union Station nearby though, so that should be of help. Jim and Kat are very helpful and respond rapidly when you message them. The basement apartment is roomy and has all of the amenities you'll need for a busy day of sightseeing. Great, overhead shower and a comfortable bed. One minus is the amount of noise coming from upstairs could cause problems for a light sleeper but it didn't bother my wife and I. Overall, this is a pretty nice place to stay.