Jen's apartment was very clean and well appointed. She even left Metro cards for our use, which was very thoughtful of her. The neighborhood was residential in character and seemed very safe and pleasant. The off-street parking was located right in front of the apartment door and was more than adequate for our compact SUV. The closest Metro station was Brookland/CUA on the Red Line - a 20-25 minute walk or a short bus ride. The bus stop was about a block and a half from the apartment. There were several good restaurants in the vicinity of the Metro station. Overall, the apartment was a great location to use as a base for sightseeing in Washington DC.