David and Aisha live in a neighborhood of townhouses that are personalized by the residents with plantings and other decor that make it a very appealing place to stay and to walk around. The entrance to this comfortable apartment is especially nice, with bricks and green plants (even in wintry weather).
We found good restaurants conveniently located on 9th Street or a bit further on 14th, good coffee and a place to read or work at TCB at 12th Street, and easy access to the city via the Metro at Howard/ Shaw Station. Those devoted to fitness can walk a couple of blocks to a bike share stand, or walk the mile and a half to the National Mall / Smithsonian / White House / Capitol. We find Washington, D.C. a fascinating city to walk in, and the Shaw/Howard area feels friendly and livable.
The fully equipped kitchen would have served us well if we had not opted to eat take- out instead. We plan to stay here again.