Ken and Chris's place is just two and half blocks from the Shaw/Howard U metro station, so I was able to get everywhere I needed to go easily. There are also many excellent restaurants within walking distance--check out Maxwell Park wine bar--as well as boutiques, grocery stores, a pharmacy, etc. The apartment is well laid out with room enough for one or two, and it should have everything you need for a comfortable stay. If you are a light sleeper like me, I suggest brining along earl plugs and an eye mask. The apartment's shades do little to block out light, and some traffic noise filters up to the fourth floor.