The location was PERFECT for our stay. Literally across from the Library of Congress, on the same block as the Capitol South metro stop, and a block from a Capitol Bike station ($20 for a 30-day membership). I loved that we could do things on the Mall and surrounding area and pop back for a rest in between activities. We arrived via train and it was an easy walk (<1 mile straight shot past the Supreme Court and Capitol) from Union Station. Based on other reviews, we brought some of our backpacking gear (camp mattress, sleeping bag, camp chair) which rounded out the apartment furnishings nicely for me and my two teens. The kitchen was sufficient for us making all our meals there for our week-long stay, and it was a short and pleasant walk to Whole Foods for groceries. The shower was lovely, the washer/dryer and dishwasher worked well, and the HVAC system kept up with the heat. We hope to stay here again next summer!