This is the perfect Washington DC home base! It's in a cute and quiet part of town, just what you need after a busy hot day seeing the sights! I had been warned the weather would be hot and miserable in August, so I was worried about the air conditioning in the home (would it be on all the time? would it be a window unit that cools just one room?) My worries were instantly alleviated the moment I opened the front door! The entire house is the perfect cooled temperature and we all breathed a sigh of relief each day when we returned. The house was immaculately cleaned, including all the dishes and pots and pans. We felt right at home immediately. Having a washer and dryer is vital for us while traveling-we only needed to pack a few outfits apiece and just did laundry throughout our stay. I packed all my own detergent and soaps and shampoos, etc, but the home was completely stocked. That was a nice surprise! There was even coffee (although I'm not sure if that bonus was supplied or if we just lucked out from previous renters.) The Roku tv was nice so we could still log on to our streaming services. The 10 minute walk to the Metro was convenient and a lovely way to start/end each day with the cicadas loudly chirping overhead. It was such a magical city experience for us (we live in the suburbs) and it felt like we were in an entirely different world. Alison was the perfect host, advising us on how to get around, and answering questions as they arose. I'm rating Washington DC as our most memorable vacation to date, and in large part, this is due to this lovely home Alison shared with us.