Derek's place is in the perfect location to Capitol Hill, close to restaurants and transportation but on a quieter more residential street. While we didn't need to use it, the kitchen would have been very comfortable to cook in and the living area with comfortable with plenty of seating and a big tv. If you are a light sleeper than noise from the upper tenants might be an issue on the weekend, but it quieted down by 11:30 and the weeknights were fine! We are definitely planning on stay here again, and Derek and Amy were so friendly and easy to work with, it was a pleasure!