This apartment was perfectly located for our trip, which involved us getting to downtown DC each day. The metro was a short (.75 mile) and pleasant walk through a friendly and safe neighborhood, and our downtown destination was only four or five quick stops away. We tried several of the host's local eatery suggestions, too, and would recommend them all ourselves.
A basement apartment comes with some noise, so if the sound of a water heater switching off and on is the sort of thing that bothers you, you should plan accordingly. (We hardly noticed it.) Be sure to bring sugar and milk for your tea and instant coffee, or prepare to zip out to get a cup in the morning.
We would definitely stay here again, and recommend it to others without hesitation.
Thank you, Nicole!