We stayed at Clifford's place during a 5 day visit to DC. We had planned to go without a car for our stay and instead walk and use public transit, and were surprised when Clifford thoughtfully offered to taxi us from the airport on the 95 degree day we arrived, which we were so grateful for!
On arrival, the place was spotless, and just like the photos. The little basement apartment is so well-organized, comfortable, and stylish. There are no unpleasant odors (I always wonder, with it being a basement if it will smell like one -- it did not).
Every little detail has been anticipated. If you've forgotten to bring something (sunscreen, lotion), Clifford has probably already stocked the apartment with it. There was even a box full of ponchos and small umbrellas for possible rainy days (we ended up borrowing these one day -- just in case -- and were glad to have them).
Clifford showed us where the Target was a couple blocks down the road. Right in front of the Target is a bus stop that you can ride directly into the city (about a 45 minute ride) or you can trek just under a mile to the nearest Metro station (we did a little of both, depending on how tired our feet were). The area felt perfectly safe for walking, even on the nights we returned to the apartment after midnight.
Clifford was always responsive when we sent questions, and made us feel at home. We met his dog, who is a total sweetheart. We felt very welcomed, yet the apartment felt very private.
I can't imagine a more ideal stay and would highly recommend Clifford's place to anyone looking to stay close by to DC on a budget. Absolutely perfect!