We spent a weekend with our two kids here and it was the perfect spot to explore the Mall and DC from. We loved that there was a playground a block away and it was only a 10 minute walk from the Mall and Smithsonian museums (even with 2 kids walking with us). The carriage house was totally private and on a quiet street which meant we all slept great too. It's a wonderful place for a family to stay and I've already recommended it to several friends.