Staying at Natasha's place was great! Natasha was very kind and helpful, she spent a lot of time checking us in and orienting us to the neighborhood which was fantastic.
The apartment is the perfect size for 2 people. It was clean and tidy with all necessary amenities including a kitchenette, washer/dryer access, TV and wifi. The entrance was private allowing us to come and go as we pleased. It was nice and toasty despite the fact that DC was in the midst of a record cold spell--she also did a great job clearing the snow. The parking was also an added plus.
The neighborhood itself was beautiful. Quiet and close to the zoo. It was about 20 minutes to drive to the national mall and traffic was generally not too bad. We opted to drive most places due to the snow and cold making the walk to the bus/metro less desirable.
I would definitely stay with Natasha again on a trip to DC--highly recommend!