Sylvie is an excellent host -- very responsive and accommodating. Her apartment is stylish and modern, in an air conditioned building with security and an elevator. Close by are Metro stops, a great coffee shop (shout out to Beans on Fire) at a pretty park, and a wine bar with delicious food. Actually, lots of places with delicious food. The grocery next door is handy, too. We loved it, and were very happy with our pick.