The place is as advertised, and the host is great. Neighborhood is fine (up and coming, you might say), with a handful of restaurants a short walk away, and a little neighborhood shopping center near the metro stop.
I used it as a long-term (2 month) base to explore downtown DC a few days a week. 15 min walk to the Metro and I could usually be on the Mall within 30-35 min after leaving the house.