Michelle and Elmar were perfect hosts and great at communication. I enjoyed our conversations over cups of Earl Grey tea: I learned about hydroponic gardening and what it's like to live in Sydney, Australia. The house is a "charming Victorian," as advertised, and a five minute walk to the Shaw-Howard Metro station. My room was on the second floor, in the back of the house, and it was very quiet. I loved the blackout "curtain,"; it almost worked too well, lol. The breakfast was tasty, especially Elmar's apple strudel, the coffee great, and the cats were gorgeous. Michelle really went above and beyond: on my first night she invited me to join them for a delicious vegetarian dinner (plus fish), made with Elmar's hydroponic vegetables, she helped me get an Uber, when I was running late for my train home, and even escorted me to the car with an umbrella to keep me dry in the pouring rain. It's a perfect place for solo travelers and I would definitely stay there again.