We had a wonderful time in DC, thanks largely to the hospitality of Meseret. We got into town late, but Meseret made sure we had what we needed to find the unit and get settled. Our son loved the pastries she left for us.

Her cozy basement suite, located in a quiet neighborhood, felt like a second home to us. Our children were able to lounge around in the morning, while we slept! And the fully appointed kitchen allowed us to make meals when we wanted to, rather than constantly eating out.

That being said, DC is a great town for foodies, and Meseret has two fabulous restaurants you need to visit: Ethiopic is an elegant restaurant, yet accessible enough for our kids to have a great time. The courteous and attentive staff made sure our inexperienced palates were well taken care of. Batter Bowl Bakery is located right next door. I'm a bit of a coffee fanatic, and they offer a fabulous brew of Illy coffee.

The unit is located about a mile and a half northeast of the Capitol, and about a 10 minute walk from the NoMa-Galladet Metro station. We didn't ever feel the need for a car, and walked and trained everywhere we wanted to go.

I would definitely recommend this unit for families, and will be looking to book again the next time we are looking to come to DC.