My boyfriend and I stayed at Marina's apartment for 4 days and had a wonderful time. When we arrived Marina took the time to explain how the city was laid out, how best to navigate it, and some tips on using the public transportation. She also told us about the restaurants and grocery stores in the area. There was even a binder with a helpful map and several menus of area restaurants that delivered. The apartment itself was fantastic -- it was spacious and the kitchen was well stocked with cooking/dining utensils. But the best part was the location -- only 2 blocks to the Capitol Building and from there a scenic walk to the National Mall and all the memorials and monuments. There were also several restaurants on the corner of Marina's block. My boyfriend and I would spend the day walking or visiting museums, walk down to our block, grab some food from one of the restaurants, then walk the few steps to the apartment. My favorite was the Thai restaurant but there was also a Mexican restaurant and an American pub/café. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay here again when next visiting DC.