I stayed for quite a long time at Chris' house (almst two months) and I really had a great time. It was my first time to stay in the US for such a long period of time--and I really loved it thanks to Chris. I will miss it!

Everything was as promised. I spent most of the time working on my dissertation and the room and the house provided a perfect atmosphere for doing so. The house was quiet and the balcony was a perfect place to work & relax in the sun. Whenever I wanted I could go downstairs and talk to Chris and the other guests. My room featured a large TV with Netflix etc., so I had a lot of digital entertainment options to choose from as well.

Chris is a welcoming host, he was always helpful and provided great support, e.g., providing recommendations for grocery stores, subway tickets, barber shops etc. He knows the neighborhood and Washington DC very well.

All the other guests in the house were a perfect fit. I was very lucky to enjoy great company, also in terms of dinners and BBQs at Chris' house.

In my opinion, the location is great--the Shaw metro station is a short walk from the house and gets you everywhere in DC. I commuted to the University of Maryland, which was just a 20 minute ride with the metro. The neighborhood is absolutely safe and features a lot of good restaurants. If you want to go for a run, as I did during the weekends, the White house and the Washington memorials offer a great route and are easy to reach from Chris' house. Restaurants and bars are very close.

I will return to Washington DC in a couple of weeks and I would be very happy to stay at Chris' house again. Thank you very much!!