(3) Steps from the Capitol and Monuments - Historic Brownstone WALK EVERYWHERE

As far as location goes this apartment gets a 5+ rating. It's just 2 blocks behind the capitol and the Supreme Court. Easy walk to the eastern market and numerous restaurants as well as a new Trader Joe's and there's also a couple of small family run little corner markets around the corner as well as a couple of small pharmacies. The mall and all of the major monuments, museums and attractions are all in walking distance and if you do need to ride instead of walk there's always a taxi just outside your front door. The check-in and out was simple and they let us leave our bags for a few hours after check-out. The apartment was very clean. I'd give it a 4 for cleanliness and I'm a sharp critic on cleaning. So from me a 4 is very good. I don't think I've ever given a 5. The apartment lay out is very odd. It's long and narrow which you can not tell from the photos. It has no outside light coming in so it is rather dark and dreary and depressing. Personally I like a light and airy feel and this was definitely not! There are lots of windows but they all look out on to a brick wall about four feet away and a fire escape ladder that looks like its original to the building and so rusted I doubt it's usable. None of the blinds on the windows worked properly so you could not open them to let in what little light there is. Blinds need to be replaced as well as some of the towels and bedding that were stained and thread bare. Tried to use the pull out sofa bed one night when my husband was congested and snoring but it too is old and needs replacing. So uncomfortable!! The bed mattress was also a little worn and saggy but doable. The kitchen was fairly well equipped but there again some items were missing or worn. I cut my lip on a chipped wine glass. There is no table to eat off of and had to use a bench they use as a coffee table in the living room. The bedroom had no dresser or television even though there's room for both. They could at least provide a luggage stand in the closet. The TV in the living room was difficult to use also. The apartment was quiet and the laundry in the basement was a plus. I know I probably sound like I hated it but not at all. It's just that with a little tweeking and upgrading it could be a fantastic apartment instead of a dreary ok apartment. Our friends stayed in the studio on the same floor and their only complaint was noise from the street and lack of kitchen supplies. So maybe next time we'll try one of the other units.

Easy access to everything on Capitol Hill. Comfortable sofa bed for extra sleeping space. Clean and modern kitchen. Bring your own wine glasses if you will have a visitor.

Enjoyed our stay at the flat due to convenience of location & parking in rear. Flat was disappointing with only views of close brick walls. Will stay again but in the two bedroom; sleeping was challenging with the bed bumped up against one wall. Sofa had large stains; needs cleaning. Kitchen needs some dishes; why have a diswasher if we have to wash dishes in order to have some for the next meal. AC did the job with the high 80's weather. Liked close proximity to a bodega & pharmacy. Overall, we'd rent again. Thanks.

We took the train in from Springfield, MA and walked to everything. Only a 10 minute walk from Union station and to the National Mall. Though,you may want to take a trolley or bus tour to see the monuments on the north side of Washington monument. The apartment was just right for two. At one point we had trouble getting in to the apartment. The batteries in the entry key pad were dead. We called Gene and he called us back right away and then was there to let us in and change out the batteries. I would recommend this pretty brownstone apartment for anyone wishing to take a stress-free, walking vacation.

It was perfect for our family and in a great location. Within walking distance of the entire mall! Loved it! Definitely will be coming back