Host was very nice and welcoming. He was very good about responding to texts, and he gave me some great tips about Washington D.C. Although I didn't have time to have a more extensive discussion with him, I think that he would be very interesting to talk to.
Pros: great location. It is a 20 min walk to the convention center and is a 5 min walk to the Shaw Howard metro stop. There is a good Middle Eastern restaurant right across the street. Neighborhood seemed safe. My bedroom had lots of storage space. There is a small table between the bed and the wardrobe not shown in the picture for eyeglasses, phone, etc. The room is a little small and crowded, but it has everything you need so this isn't a problem. I was by myself, but if a couple was sharing the bed, notice that you will have to crawl over your partner since the bed is up against the wall. The kitchen is well equipped, and it has everything you would want if you will be cooking (except a working dishwasher). The living room is large and has a big table for eating, talking, working. I wasn't in until later, so I didn't get a chance to talk much to the other guests.
Cons: The room and the house are VERY dark. You can't tell the difference between day and night. Part of this is the nature of a row house with windows only in the front and back of the house. However, the windows in the living room are have closed curtains and even with them opened, there is a large TV blocking the light. I was there mainly in the evening, but a little light in the am would be nice.
However, the real problems were that the shower head and the bed both need to be replaced. The shower head was spraying all over the place and the bed bottomed out and was shot. It was a little better sleeping close to the wall, but the first night the bed was uncomfortable enough to affect my sleep.