First, Kelly was great with pre-trip communication. There's a lockbox out front which makes it very convenient as our check in was in the evening. The awesome clean/efficient DC Metro stop is right across the street. It's so convenient. Even with tired children, they can make it "home" from the subway after a day of touring. There is a puppy park/playground literally one block away and another playground one block past that one. The neighborhood is beautiful with lovely walks right around the corner. The Eastern Market is a few blocks away and my kids and I loved being able to go there in the morning for great bakery goodies and food shopping needs and the weekend flea market is really fun. So DC and cool to see it was started ny Thomas Jefferson! There is a great toy story by there and gelato ice cream. The Capitol area is just blocks away and the Mall is only a few metro stops away. The apt is so cozy! The fireplace was wonderful and Kelly alwasy kept the wood well stocked out back. There is a sweet sitting area out front which my friend and I enjoyed after the kids passed out early from all the touring/walking. Kelly was incredible with communication if ever I needed anything. The kitchen is perfectly stocked with cooking supplies and a Yes Organics food shop is around the corner which had great stuff especially for snacks for the day (which of course I had to throw out at the Capitol tour and the White House!...fyi read fine print for these tours!)
So I encourage ANYONE looking for a great place in DC to try and book this place. The bed was so comfortable that it was the best sleep I've had in ages...even with my two little ones I couldn't wait to sink in there. The laundry was great for me to have as well. There are no drawbacks at all...wish I could of stayed longer and look forward to coming back again (since I had a rained out ballgame and still have senate gallery passes to use!) if there's availability!