We had a good stay in this apartment – a long one, almost a month. It’s a spacious, comfortable place, with some very good features. There were a few things that we weren't crazy about, but they’re nothing serious. So if you want just a short overall summary, stop here. If you want details, keep reading.
The apartment is attractive and roomy. The dining table easily accommodates four people. There’s a second bathroom (no shower or tub) that came in handy for the two of us and would be even more useful for a family. There’s also a little alcove with a small desk in the rear of the apartment, which provides a private place to read or work. Unlike many basement units, the apartment has its own independently controlled A/C and heating system, which means that you – rather than the people upstairs (who are very nice, by the way) – control the temperature and airflow in your space. The kitchen works well and is well furnished, even including a George Foreman grill, and the Home Sweet City people supplied us with a few additional kitchen items that we requested. And outside in front there’s a small covered porch where you can sit and read or just watch people and cars go by, which is especially nice on a rainy day.
As for the few things that we weren't crazy about: The main bathroom doesn’t have enough space for toiletries; the only horizontal surface is the rim of the sink. (Some shelves could easily be hung above the toilet.) As for the bedroom, there’s a reading lamp on only one side of the bed but not on the other. Also, there isn’t enough horizontal surface space in the bedroom, only two very shallow wall shelves and some wire closet shelving that won’t hold small items. (A dresser would be a great improvement in this regard, but unfortunately the king-size bed doesn’t leave enough space for one.) The sofa bed in the living area was not very comfortable to sit in. Finally, the street – Rhode Island Avenue – is noisy, with not only heavy auto traffic but also trucks, motorcycles and emergency vehicles. Fortunately the noise doesn’t penetrate to the bedroom in the rear of the apartment, but it can be annoying when you’re watching TV in the main living area. None of these are major issues, however, and they should be less significant for people who are here for only a brief stay.