This location in Eckington was really central to the DC area. It is 1.9 miles (a 14 min drive or 50 min walk) from the National Mall. We rented a car to drive around DC and Maryland. But when we went to the National Mall we would just Uber since parking can be difficult there. For other areas in DC, we simply drove because we could usually find parking. The location is in a neighborhood with parking for its residents and guests all day. Exceptions are when it needs to be sweeped for cleaning on Wednesdays and Thursdays at certain times, which are indicated on designated signs posted on the streets. The owners did indeed provide a parking pass and we were able to find parking on the street everyday. Sometimes we did have to park a block away but that was rare. The neighborhood is relatively safe but streets were a bit narrow and traffic is moderate, so watch your kids when crossing.
The apartment is 3 levels, with the Air BNB located at the bottom. Since we were at the bottom, we would hear walking from above. Please realize that some noise from upstairs are inevitable when living on the bottom floor. It didn't really bother us too much. The owners do live above on the upper levels. The decor is clean and renovated. The kitchen is quite nice, we used it often. Basic cooking utensils were provided, but more supplies would have been nice to cook with. For example, ladles and spatulas would have been nice to have when cooking scrambled eggs or heating soup up. An Amazon Roku was available with some apps installed to watch shows. If you needed other apps then you should message the owner so that they can add it for you. An Amazon pin inhibits anyone other than the owners to download apps, which is an understandable security feature. Central heat and AC are provided at a touch of a button. It was hot in July when we went so we were happy to have the AC.
There is a stacked washer/dryer in the hallway closet. Which is a bonus for accumulated clothing. The rooms were minimal with bed stands, a lamp, a bed and closet in each room. The overhead lights in each room were a little too bright and harsh, and we wished that we could dim it. The owners might consider adding dimmers. We used the bedside lamps instead when we needed something dimmer. The window from the bedroom in the back didn't have much of a view (stairway and ladder). The bathrooms were supplied with shampoo, conditioner, and soap. Clean towels were provided.
We were able to stay in a more spacious place that had parking included in its price. If we stayed at a hotel, we would have stayed in a smaller space with an upcharge in parking. Overall, our stay was enjoyable. On a side note, we had a situation where our flight was delayed for a day due to weather issues. The owners were nice enough to accommodate us for another day.