Sarah's loft room was absolutely adorable and a cozy and whimsical place to stay on my short trip to D.C. The loft is located northwest of Union Station and the National Mall, but close to other interesting sites like the Washington National Cathedral, so keep in mind that depending on where you're headed you may have to take transit. (if you do, definitely get a bus pass over the subway, much more convenient!) The Adams Morgan neighborhood is incredibly cute and it's only a short walk from Sarah's quiet, residential space to the bars, cafes, and shops of 18th/Columbia. I would highly recommend Tryst Cafe as a place for a meal night or day, or just a coffee and a laptop charge.

Both the sleeping (upstairs) and lounging (downstairs) spaces of the loft are incredibly spacious and are more than accommodating for 1-2 persons. Sarah is incredibly gracious and offers great amenities like a mini-fridge, coffee maker and electric kettle, microwave, and a few snacks if you get peckish in the night. The bathroom is right next to the bedroom and also stocked with extra toiletries for guest use if you forgot to bring something. There are other rooms for rent on the second floor, but I didn't feel I was disturbed by the other guests at all. The room is clean, light, and airy and overall incredibly pleasant. Sarah was very helpful and flexible in making my arrangements and her dog Buddy was also a very kind host, not at all obtrusive.

I only have one minor note. There are no curtains on the windows-not a huge problem for me but I can imagine someone like my mother panicking. The area is very residential, so the odds of someone seeing you from the street is somewhat low, but there is a dog run right outside and it was very populated with people each morning (who will also cause a bit of noise if you're super sensitive). The loft offers more privacy if you want to take your stuff up the ladder, and of course you can always use the bathroom as well.