Idyllic neighborhood! We felt safe, and it is absolutely beautiful for such an urban area. Now, you are still in a city, so make good choices, but there was always someone out running/walking their dog and I walked every morning to get coffee and loved it! We rode our bikes (even with our 8 yr. old) all over and there are several great parks nearby. The unit has everything you will need for your stay, and the hosts were extremely responsive and gave some awesome recommendations on where to go (The Wharf is a must!) As for the location to all things DC, it's perfect. The walk to the metro is about 18 mins., but then you are only 3-4 stops away from anything you could want to see. We fell in love with DC and will surely make another visit here again in the future!