The basement was perfect for my short stay, it was clean, had a comfortable bed and a nice hot shower. It could probably do with sprucing up a bit but that is reflected in the low price and didn't detract from my stay. It's situated in a lovely neighbourhood and the bus stop is about a 6 to 8 minute walk away. You have the option of using the main entrance and going through the house or you can use
your own entrance at the back of the house.
The bus from Union station took about 45 minutes. There's no subway nearby but the buses are regular. To get to the White House took under 30 minutes. There's a Safeway, a Trader Joe and a really nice bar called Breadsoda on Wisconsin Ave about 10-15 minutes walk. As my trip was short, I spent nearly all of my time in the main DC sightseeing area and my one regret is not visiting central Georgetown which was only a 20 minute walk away. As a short-stay solo traveller, I found Ray's basement perfect for my needs and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.