Charming Urban Cottage
Richard's house is a beautiful old row house in a charming neighborhood of Washington DC. It is quite spacious, with three bedrooms, a living room, dining room, and kitchen and bathroom. (As is typical of urban historic houses, some of the rooms, including the bathroom, are on the smaller side.) All of the rooms are clean and nicely furnished, and everything in Richard's house is beautiful and interesting to look at. It is clear however that someone lives here, and so there are many personal items in the house, which you may or may not like. Caveats are that the stairs inside are a bit steep, and so may be hard to navigate for some. And the front porch, while a nice place to sit and enjoy the cityscape, could use some upkeep.
The neighborhood, called Glover Park, is just north of Georgetown. It is a quiet but also vibrant area with restaurants and stores nearby. Georgetown itself is a short walk away with all of its attractions. It is easy to catch a southbound bus downtown to the mall, while the National Cathedral is just north.
Richard was a lovely and attentive host, who responded promptly to all of our queries.