Lovely basement apartment in a beautiful house in quiet, leafy, residential area of Washington. John and Manuel are very welcoming hosts who obviously take a great deal of care to make sure their visitors have everything they need to make sure their stay is enjoyable. The apartment is in easy walking distance of the Capitol and there is a regular bus service into the city from the end of the street. The nearest Metro station is 15 minutes walk away at Eastern Market - the Metro is very efficient and a great way to get about. We used the bikes provided with the apartment and they allowed us to see far more of the city than we could ever have achieved on foot (it was an exceptional 90+ when we were there in May) or on a bus tour. The city is geared up for cyclists with clearly marked cycle lanes - and its flat! It was enormously pleasurable to enjoy Washington this way and a very thoughtful addition to the facilities provided by John and Manuel. The apartment is very well fitted out, including a very good selection of reading material and a very, very comfortable and large bed! There are lots of restaurants around Eastern Market in 7th and 8th Avenue and several corner shops within walking distance of the apartment. We had a wonderful time in Washington and highly recommend this apartment. It was a very comfortable and welcoming place to come back to every evening after very busy and full days exploring Washington. Thank you John and Manuel for sharing your home with us.