Perfect location for short family break in Washington. We walked to the National Mall (slightly under 15 minutes) and had breakfast at Velo cafe which was in a hardware store and very nicely done. We only at the last minute discovered the fountain by the waterfront where kids could play and the swing seats out along the pier. Luisa responded very promptly even sending over someone to unlock a cupboard when I couldn't find the detergent. It is a basement flat so involves walking down a small flight of stairs but we managed these with a pram and young children.