Elmar and Michelle are very lovely, genuine people. I was travelling by myself and they were so welcoming from the start. The room I stayed in was so lovely, and the bed was really comfortable and quiet. The house is located really close to the metro and to a bus service that takes you down to the National Mall. It is also close to a really decent coffee place (by Australian standards - so you know it's actually decent!)
Thank you to both Elmar and Michelle for making my stay in Washington DC so enjoyable and for making me feel so welcome!