Mercedes' ground floor apartment was a good home base for while I attended a conference at Georgetown University (10–15 minute walk away). She met me shortly after checkin, introduced me to the apartment and neighborhood, and took care of a few small issues — some ordinary seasonal maintenance was being done for both the upstairs and downstairs units, and a few items around the apartment needed new batteries.

If you want to explore the Georgetown area, this is a fantastic location. For venturing into downtown DC, buses are the main transport — the two nearest metro stops are about a mile away, but that was fine for me, since I enjoy walking and had beautiful fall weather during my stay.

Finally, a minor point that will only affect a few travelers: the apartment is mostly below ground level and has lots of exposed stone walls, which look great. However, I would caution anyone who has extreme sensitivity to humidity or scented cleaning products that you might be uncomfortable in this space.