Barbara and her husband are incredibly welcoming and accommodating hosts, and the apartment is perfectly stocked with everything you need to hit the ground running in DC! I stayed at Barbara's place as I started my new job and enjoyed a seamless transition to living and working in the city. During daytime hours you can hear footsteps from the house above, but at night it's quiet. The apartment is also walking distance from the metro, grocery store, etc. I would definitely stay here again!