Bertina was a great host for the 4 weeks that I stayed in her home as a transition into my permanent residence. From the moment I pulled in, her and her son offered to help move my stuff into the house and quickly gave me an overview of where everything was located across the three floors. Being new to the area, she was willing to answer any questions I had about the DC area. She provided me a space in her driveway to park every night after work and the bedroom was very comfortable. Equipped with a desk, closet, tv, and bed, I was able to make myself at home from the moment I moved into her house.

The neighborhood was quiet for the time that I was there. Her house is easily accessible from the major highways and around the corner from a metro station. Overall, this was a great first stay, and Bertina made my transition to DC an easier experience.