This is simply a great place. You have your own suite, kind of like an in-law suite, on the second floor and it is a great retreat. Has a view of the park behind the house so very calm and quiet. I just was happy to close the door and retreat. The house is on a wonderful block. You can take a [42} bus a few blocks away at 17th and Lamont and it will take you to the heart of downtown, passing the White House before ending in Chinatown.