Staying at Barbara's was a dream. Check in was easy, and the room was exactly as described. Comfortable and very clean.
Getting to Washington was easy, as the place is only a $10 Uber ride from the national mall. On our first day, we hired a bike from the nearby bikeshare station. Getting to town, there is a very well signposted bike trail. I would definitely recommend riding to the national mall at least once.
Barbara was always friendly, and was happy to provide us with tips on getting around and where to go. She happily let us use her washing machine and dryer as well, making our stay even better. We always felt safe, and had a great time. I will definitely stay here again.