We really enjoyed our stay at Raian and Begona's apartment! There is a trendy corner restaurant that's absolutely perfect for a coffee and brunch, with some nice live music in the evenings. We were happy to be about a 15-minute walk from Shaw-Howard University Station on the green and yellow metro lines. The neighbourhood is overall calm, and if you like to walk, you can reach some lively neighbourhoods with restaurants and nightlife in 30 minutes on foot. As other reviewers mentioned, the one things that is a bit of a disturbance is the noise from upstairs, which would start at around 7:00 am regardless of what day it was (we would wake up to loud walking and kids playing). If you like to sleep in, this may not be ideal for you! Would also agree with others about needing more window coverings for greater privacy. Otherwise, this apartment is great value, has a pretty good location for getting around the city, is clean, and Raian and Begona are there to help if you need anything!