John is awesome and very welcoming. I stayed here for four months. The room and apartment are clean, close to everything, walking distance to the beach (6 blocks, 10-15 minutes), public transportation (15-20 minutes to reach the metro expo line). I felt completely comfortable and at home at his apartment. John took care of everything I needed, each week I had clean bed sheets, a bath towel, and cleaning was done in the room. We shared dinners almost every day. I also had the chance of being there for Thanksgiving where John prepared an excellent typical dinner. The room is located near the front door so you could just do what you want to do without disturbing him. He was very respectful with me and concerning my personal space. You also have access to a good internet connection and Netflix! As a result, I could not have asked for a better stay because everything was perfect and it was consistent with what is written in the description (both the room and how John interact with his guests). We even went shopping with his car because I did not have one! John is very nice and has a great heart. Highly recommended! Thank you for everything.