If your plan in DC is to see the big hitters of National Mall, be close enough to great food and downtown, this is the PERFECT place. We only needed to ride the metro a few times to places further out we wanted to visit and the rest of the time we were within walking distance or had scooters/bikes nearby for rent to ride. Two great AM coffee/breakfast places and plenty of nighttime fun places within 2 minutes. Trader Joes only about a mile walk away. This area was also quiet through the night for great sleep. The hosts were responsive, the linens clean and the price was right. Highly suggest the book if available!