Location, location, location! Just minutes from Dupont Circle and the Metro, this apartment was a convenient place to stay. The street was quiet (construction next door is mostly complete) but walk three blocks and you're in the heart of the neighborhood and its nightlife.

Checking in was easy as could be with the keys waiting for us in a lockbox. The place is decorated in simple Ikea décor, with most of the bedding, towels and kitchen goods coming from Ikea as well, which means everything is serviceable.

The apartment is showing some wear, as many rental spaces do, and the owner says he'd like to do some repairs, but the apartment is booked through most of Oct/Nov.

There were many thoughtful touches, like reusable grocery bags and umbrellas stowed near the front door, and a laundry bushel in the bedroom closet to catch the day's dirty clothes. The washer and dryer worked perfectly, and allowed us to pack lightly.

The 2nd floor deck is lovely, and when we asked to use it for a post-dinner glass of wine, the owners were quick to say yes. But it is located directly off their kitchen, so we skedaddled back downstairs after a quick drink, since it felt like an intrusion on their personal space.

Our only other issue was the almost comical amount of foot traffic above us. It sounded like a child, clomping around in his dad's big shoes, back and forth across the apartment above, again and again, until we got the giggles listening to it. Note that we didn't complain; perhaps the upstairs owners don't realize how loud it sounds downstairs, and I'm sure they would have been gracious had we called to ask for more quiet. But since they kept hours similar to ours, the noise never disturbed our sleep.

With its great location this apartment is a very good value by DC standards. If you're looking for more space than you'll find in a hotel, we would certainly recommend this apartment.