Nothing could have prepared me for the experience I had at Reed’s beautiful Victoria Haven apartment. This was my first time using Airbnb to find a place to stay for a few days. I am from Australia and was on my first visit to the US when I stayed at Victoria Haven. I really wanted to find a good place to stay when I was in Washington DC and truly, I landed on my feet.

What was special for me was meeting Reed herself. I could not have asked for a more gracious, delightful, respectful and generous host. Nothing was too much trouble for Reed, whether it was providing me with things I needed from her own kitchen to make my stay more comfortable or introducing me to the best ways to get around the neighbourhood. The village of Takoma Park is great to walk around, with excellent restaurants (try Mark’s Kitchen and Soupergirl for cheap, nutritious meals), a Sunday farmers’ market and great shops – and the Metro is so close you are downtown in 15 minutes.

The apartment itself is very comfortable, warm and beautifully decorated. There is plenty of storage in the bedroom and the living area is a spacious and an elegant space to relax in. You have your own entrance straight on to the garden. While you can have as much independence as you want, you also have that lovely feeling that you are sharing a beautiful house that is cherished by its owner. The apartment is also incredibly good value, especially given the location and the convenience. I would highly recommend Victoria Haven to anyone. Thank you Reed for making my stay with you one of the highlights of my trip. I hope to be back someday!