I adored my stay at the Lion's Roar. I am an avid Airbnb'er and the hosts thought of everything. The unit is an English basement nestled in the historic Mount Pleasant neighborhood. It was steps away from the National Zoo (entry is free!!!). For being in the city and close to transit, it was a nice surprise to see all the pretty gardens and lush greenery. The pride of ownership in the community is evident. Neighbors were friendly and I spent a nice afternoon admiring the blooming peonies and looking at the pretty old houses. When it came to sightseeing, I had my choice of two metro stops Cleveland Park (1.1 miles away) and Columbia Heights (.7miles) which were both very walkable. There is also an easily accessible bike share and bus stop. I found it convenient to walk to surrounding neighborhoods, too. This trip I explored Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle (I'm told that Cleveland Park has a lot to offer as well). Having stayed in different mid-town neighborhoods, I much preferred to be close to attractions while, having a pretty and relaxing neighborhood as a home base. I felt very safe to walk around and explore as a solo female tourist - even in the evening. Finding the actual property was easy. The directions were thorough and the check in procedure was well organized. Lion's Roar is an English basement and is completely separate from the main house. Since the owners communicated things very thoroughly, I didn't need to contact them. But, it is nice to know that they are there if needed. I read the description about ceiling height and I am happy to report that I found the space comfortable (I'm 5'8"). I imagine guests that are a bit taller than me wouldn't have an issue, either. It was nice to know that I had total privacy. Everything was sparkling clean, fresh, crisp and bright. I could make meals easily and a coffee maker was most welcome in the morning. The refrigerator was handy for storing groceries and leftovers. A lot of care went in to the decor. The wall colors and textiles were high quality and very modern. I particularly loved the custom tile work in the bathroom, I covet the Spanish style mosaic tiles! The bed was comfortable and the plaster walls and historic construction equalled a quiet serene sleeping experience. There are a lot of great restaurants three blocks away, dinner at Beau Thai was a treat. I am also told that there is a pretty fantastic farmer's market on Saturday mornings. Also close by are a few smaller grocery stores, 7-11 for convenience and a boutique coffee shop. A large Safeway and Harris Teeter are a 10-15 minute walk for larger shopping trips. If you are in the mood, there are great bars and restaurants. The owners offered up a first for me: an Ipad loaded with reviews and suggestions for dining and activities (nobody ever does that!!). This trip I was...