An excellent apartment with wonderful hosts. Teresa and her husband Reed have figured it out. They understand what travelers need, want and hope for, and provide it. Good reading light by the bed? Check. Stacks of tourist information? Check. Kitchen stocked with staples? Check. Helpful pre-trip suggestions (after you've booked!)? Check. New, industrial strength washer and dryer? Check. All the minimum requirements - good beds, clean space, working bathroom, heat, etc. - are more than fulfilled too.

We were surprised when we saw the space...for once, the pictures don't do it justice. It's a daylight basement with natural light in pretty much every room. We almost certainly will be back - a week's not near enough time to do DC - and will definitely use Teresa's place. We'll check availability and book the trip around it!

The distance from the mall isn't a big deal - several bus lines are within a few blocks. It can take up to 45 minutes from the Capital to her place on the bus at rush hour; otherwise its a a quick 20 minutes.

We loved it!