This is a fantastic residence in the heart of D.C. Carl is a most welcoming host and the place is filled with the accouterment of his many years of traveling the world. The furnishings of the upstairs bedroom in particular could have been directly transported from a Balinese village. The garden in the backyard is the perfect place for an afternoon glass of wine. The location is only a ten-minute walk from many chic cafe's and restaurants perfect for a day of rest from sightseeing. D.C. can be a grueling place to get around if one is without a car. But Carl's place truly lives up to its name as a quiet retreat in the middle of a large city. I cannot recommend this place enough.