We were freaked out by a Lyft driver on the way to Laura’s place, but it was fine (just need usual street awareness). The room was beautiful: the bathroom has a skylight that, when the sun is up, makes the room look like the light is on!! The ceiling was unreal at 9ft, and was easy to get taxis. We were only there for a night, so can’t comment on the ease of bikes etc, but do not walk into DC!! We’re from the UK and hit all the monuments in the day while walking (the Lyft app played up on the way back so we couldn’t oil out and we didn’t want to wait around for the metro) and wouldn’t recommend it!!
Laura left a really detailed welcome guide and books that were so useful and interesting, and has great taste in art!!!