The only reason this is a four instead of five is that there was apparently miscommunication with the renter before us, and the trash wasn’t moved into the alley for pickup :(. So we arrived to overflowing (literally) outside trash cans. Given the high temps they stank :(. My sister chatted with neighbors, and found that we could go on and move them into the alley. Otherwise we loved the place so much we booked it again for Christmas :). The location was perfect for us - quiet neighborhood, my sister could easily do her 30 minute morning walk and get to the Potomac, winding back through Old Alexandria. There’s a fabulous bagel bakery literally right behind the house!! Very dangerous ;) We liked having one entire suite in the basement - my brother was able to have his own space and not share a bathroom with his sisters ;). We sisters enjoyed having our own floor, and having a fourth bedroom to use as a suitcase storage area.Prior guests had left lots of spices, seasonings, etc for anyone who wants to cook. There were sufficient dishes and cooking pots. Good sized refrigerator.The laundry room is in the basement, and the washer and dryer hold a huge amount! Unfortunately there were wet towels and sheets in them when we arrived :(. We finished that laundry, but that’s really not how a stay should begin - another part of the four stars instead of five. I wonder if the cleaner was maybe new?We did NOT bring a car, but there is free parking on the street on the weekends.