Adam sent gobs of information about the surrounding area in advance. Before we ever left we knew what shopping was available, where to eat and how to get around. The apartment is beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. If you're visiting the National Mall area, this location cannot be beat! Adam provides prepaid public transportation cards, yet we did not need them and never used them. The Capitol building is basically next door so we walked everywhere! We cannot recommend this space highly enough. We have decided that we are returning to Washington DC for a longer visit and we will definitely want to stay here! The space is perfect!