I had a wonderful time in DC for vacation. Everything was decorated so beautifully for the holidays. Adam and Jen's apartment was a great place to stay. The fridge and microwave were nice for reheating left-overs. They also left us generous amount of drinks and snacks. They were very kind and helpful when we had any questions. Their house is not too far from catching the Metro (subway) if you enjoy walking. I think it took us about 30 minutes to get to the Metro in the Eastern Market area-- a charming neighborhood with lots of shops and restaurants. There is also a bus called the Metro too, but we stuck to the subway. I would not recommend the bikeshare program. We tried it once and they required a $200 refundable deposit on your debit card to rent the bike. Also, you are charged in 30 minute increments. So, if you ride longer than 30 minutes you are charged and then again if you keep riding for 60 minutes and so on. Plus, you must return it to a bike station in 7 hours or you will be charged another fee. It was much more economical to purchase a week pass for the Metro (about $35). Lots of Metro stations around town and not too difficult to navigate once you get the hang of it. Although, we did have to ask lots of people during our trip for directions...which was actually much easier and more pleasant instead of staring at a map :) I would definitely recommend Adam and Jen's apartment. Just make sure to familiarize yourself with the area beforehand and research the transportation options for getting around town.