We stayed for two weeks at The Residence. It was great. There were 4 of us, 2 in 20's 2 in 60's. Though the kitchen looks small, we cooked a lot and it worked fine. The oven/stove top is quite good. Loved having a washer/dryer. Made soups, stews, quiche, sausage and spinach (excellent nearby Polish sausage shop) and baked Christmas items. In advance I asked AAron if it was set up for baking and he delivered a bin with baking supplies (including a Kitchen-Aid hand mixer) the morning after we arrived. There is a Safeway about a 20 minute walk away, a Rite-aid with lots of grocery supplies across the street and an upscale market and deli (Glenn's) less than two blocks away. Close to Metro. Aaron replied quickly to my few questions (yes, there is a ton of very hot water, but need to let the shower run for a while first). Here's the downside. It is on the 4th floor without an elevator. Aaron met us when we arrived and helped carry up the luggage. Offered to carry down, but we left at 3:30 am so didn't take him up on it. On a day-today basis, the stairs were not fun. Since we grocery shopped we got tired of carrying bags up the staircase. Would not recommend for anyone for whom stairs is an issue. Otherwise, a really great place in a great location with accessible and friendly host.