I will definitely stay in the Cherry Blossom Suite the next time I'm in DC! The hosts were gracious in all our messaging and made sure I had everything I needed (we never met...you definitely get privacy). Loved the neighborhood. Felt safe walking around and also felt like I got an authentic "local" experience. Great restaurants a short walk away (Nuvegan, Call Your Mother Deli, Midlands Beer Garden were all awesome). The suite itself was immaculately clean and tastefully decorated. Very cozy and comfortable. Having access to a laundry room is a huge draw for me. You also get a mini fridge, microwave, coffeemaker, and plate/utensil set in the bedroom. I will say the floors and walls are pretty thin and you can hear people walking around and sometimes talking upstairs, but this honestly wasn't a problem for me. As a solo female traveler, I appreciated knowing that I wasn't all alone in the house. A steal at $40ish a night!
P.S. For transportation, I only paid $30 for a 3 day metro pass. No need for Uber! Safe and scenic 15 minute walk to the station.