This unit was in a nice very residential area of DC with no restaurants or shops nearby other than walking a few blocks. It was quiet so if you want that in city life, that is good. I really wanted restaurants and shops really close to me. I also didn't know I was going to be sharing the apartment with another couple who surprised me when they rang the doorbell and annonced they had rented the place too.
Also, there was only one bathroom and we had to go to the lower level from where the bedrooms were to use it with no privacy at all.
Furthermore, there was a notice on the black board in the kitchen that asked us to do our laundry washing our linens and towels. Forget about that! I would never do it even if I had time that morning. If you don't mind sharing the bathroom, kitchen and living room, it's an ok and clean place. If you don't mind doing laundry on your vacation or business trip, then this is ok for you too. I don't know how I missed those key points in the description and confirmation, but I did and I was very surprised.