Sylvia was a kind, thoughtful, and knowledgable host. We ended up having to go without water during a home repair issue that was beyond her control, and she was extremely apologetic and tried very hard to make sure we had everything we needed. She knew lots about the city, and the location is phenomenal. I checked on Zillow, and all the houses around were listed at between three and eight million dollars! It's also very handy to have your own parking area, and the grounds are beautiful. There's lots of dining nearby, plus it is within walking distance to the zoo, metro, and National Cathedral. It was also nice to have our own kitchen, and when one of us got food poisoning, Sylvia even made us fresh ginger tea! She is also very intelligent, cultured, and stylish, so you can really trust her recommendations. The bed is only a full-sized bed, though, so my feet hung off (I'm tall), and the apartment is decorated in Ikea furnishings, but it was still comfortable, clean, and a good value. Sylvia is such a sweet and thoughtful host, so she really makes the stay worthwhile.