As expected from all the great reviews, Emily and Karl's apartment was very comfortable for our three-day stay. We particularly liked the living room set-up with a large couch and a good desk for computer work. The shower was large, and we appreciated all the different soaps and shampoos in large containers -- good for us, good for the environment. There were lovely snacks which tided us over to mealtimes, and a nice bottle of wine. At first, we were nervous about entering the unit via the alley, especially at night: we're not from D.C. and were unfamiliar with the alleys and mews to be found all over this part of the city. Once we got used to the location and the entry system, all was good! A friendly neighbor out playing with his grandchildren reassured us about parking nearby. Lovely neighborhood, lovely neighbors!