This furnished rental is situated in Shaw, a hip area just northeast of the White House. These days, the zone offers theaters, trendy restaurants, indie boutiques, a diverse bar scene and quirky, historic alleyways. The Lincoln and Howard theatres host a range of musical artists and are why the area is known as “Black Broadway”.

The dining and bar scene in Shaw sizzles, with new spots continuously opening up on 7th and 9th Streets. Over the weekend, locals wander around Blagden Alley and Naylor Court, both designated by the National Park Service as historic districts. Shaw is served by the Green and Yellow lines of the Washington Metro.