I am very, very happy at Cleveland House. Let's talk about why.
LOCATION:
It is situated about 0.4 miles from Connecticut Ave, right on the edge of the very wealthy part of Woodley Park that is home to rows of beautiful houses. There are only trees opposite the apartment complex, which provides a suburban, tucked away feel. At the same time, however, the metro and shopping on Connecticut Ave are still very close by. Cleveland House is also only 0.3 miles from Rock Creek Parkway which, for
...someone who hates driving through the city to get out of it, is very valuable (Rock Creek Park also has a very scenic running path, for those who enjoy the outdoors while being in the city). Finally, Woodley Park is just north of Dupont Circle, so that you feel removed from the feeling of downtown while not being too far away.
AMENITIES:
Cleveland House has a gym that is a small to medium sized (2 treadmills, an elliptical, a bike, an erg, an all-purpose weight lifting machine).
There is a very pretty, well-kept roof deck that my roommates and I have used countless times (there is a no-alcohol rule, but so long as you are not rowdy, you won't have any issues).
There is a parking garage where a tandem spot (one long spot that fits two cars, with one blocking in the other) costs $250. Split between two, this rate is about half the cost of most other places in the city. Guests can park in the garage for $10 per night.
Some apartments have a patio with access to a central courtyard, though mine does not.
APARTMENT:
My apartment has a washer/dryer in unit. I have heard that only a handful of units have this luxury. There is a laundry room for those who do not, which I honestly cannot comment on because I have never visited it.
The apartment kitchens and bathrooms are somewhat outdated, but as a young professional this really does not bother me. There is a dishwasher as well as all other standard appliances. They are in the process of upgrading the apartments, however.
STAFF:
Cleveland House has a 24-hr concierge (important for a young female professional like myself). The staff could not be more friendly or more helpful.
COST:
For 2-BR apts, they are somewhat expensive. What most people don't know, however, is that they have several converted 2-BRs that serve as 3-BRs AT THE SAME 2-BR PRICE. The third bedroom has a window and is 10'x11'. You would never know it wasn't supposed to be there, as there is still plenty of room in the living area.
Max of 2. Dogs & Cats Allowed.