We had a great vacation in DC staying at Alex's place. The townhouse is well-suited for a larger family - we stayed there with my 3 kids and my in-laws, and my mom even joined for part of the trip, and everyone had space and slept comfortably. There are 2 floors, so it's easy for people to find their own space and some to sleep in while others get up and going. The kitchen is not brand new, but functions just fine, we ate breakfast and dinner in the townhouse, and ate lunch out at the museums. It is about a 7 block walk to the Metro station that we used to get down to the center of the National Mall and museums each day, but it is a lovely 7 blocks through a cute neighborhood. There is a grocery store within walking distance. The 2 deeded parking spaces with the unit were also very helpful. Alex was immediately responsive to any questions by phone/email. There is no air conditioning, but we were comfortable with the windows open and using the available fan.