The neighborhood and local community are welcoming and quaint. The location is convenient for getting anywhere via metro. There are coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance. There are several keypad locks in the entrance to the foyer and apartment, which made our stay secure. The host provided ample towels and linens and space in the connecting hallway to store our luggage on our last day after we checked out, before our flight. We booked this unit primarily for the convenience of a washer and dryer due to the length of our stay; unfortunately, we had issues. When we arrived, I was surprised to see that the washer and dryer were several decades old. When we tried to do our first load of laundry, the timer indicated 2 hours for a small load. While my wife and I were winding down in the bedroom that night, I made sure to stay awake for when the wash finished. About 50 minutes into the wash cycle, the apartment began filling with smoke - the washing machine had started smoking so severely that I was afraid it would catch fire. I had to find a PDF manual online for the washer to get it to turn off, as the plug was unreachable and plugged into exposed wires in the back wall. I was unable to locate any fire extinguisher. Luckily our clothes didn't get damaged. I contacted the host, and while apologetic and willing to provide their extinguisher the following day, it took repeated proactive communication to figure out how we would wash our clothes. The host gave access to a washing machine in the unit next door a day or two later; however, the old washer was a hazardous and unsettling experience. The washing experience is unfortunate because the apartment was otherwise spacious and charming - including a large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, dishes/silverware, and A/C unit. The shower space was impressive and luxurious - one of the best I've used.