We loved our stay at Tess' apartment! As a family, it was great to have a bedroom for our kiddo (with a door that closes), so we could put him to bed and enjoy some adult time. This apt also has a bathtub, which we didn't find at many other rentals. Great linens and the washer & dryer came in handy. Kitchen had everything we needed.
We loved experiencing the city like locals in an actual neighborhood, rather than staying in a hotel in the touristy parts of town. Very walkable neighborhood with restaurants and stores, easy walk to the Columbia Heights metro station about a half mile away (which is right by a CVS, Panera, Five Guys, IHOP, etc). We tried the pastries at Elle, we shopped at the corner bodega, and we got Thai takeout from Beau Thai as well as pizza delivery while we were there, all in the neighborhood and easy after a long day exploring the monuments. We would certainly choose this spot again!