Marina and her family welcomed me into her house and from the beginning I felt like being part of the family. This was very welcome to me as I had just moved there and was glad to have people that would make an extra effort and help you feel at home. I warmly recommend staying at Marina's house, not only is her family very nice but the house is decorated beautifully and the neighbourhood in D.C. is also great and close to many attractions. Can highly recommend this place, particularly for people wishing to stay in D.C. for a bit longer.