Maggie and her husband were wonderful hosts. They were very attentive and helpful with suggestions. Their home was a charming mix of modern convenience in the bath and kitchen where it counts and the historic rustic quirkinesses of an old Washington row house in the heart of downtown. We parked our car on the street for our entire visit and were able to walk or take public transportation every where we wanted to go. We visited in December and the space was warm and cozy but they do have AC if the weather is warm. This is a great location if you want to make the rounds of all the famous Washington sites, Capital Building, White House, all the Smithsonian Museums as well as transportation on the free Circulator Bus to the all the famous monuments. Despite some wet chilly weather we had a memorable and learning adventure. We would love to return some day. One minor warning, you will need to be able to climb a slightly steep and narrow staircase with your luggage. We loved every minute!