Dawn was a great host with a cool house. The common rooms are good, and the bedrooms spacious. There's just one bathroom to share amongst guests, but I never had to wait for the bathroom during my time there. The house is located in an incredible part of DC, a residential neighborhood with huge houses that are straight out of the 19th century.

Dawn was kind enough to offer to pick me up the first day so I wouldn't have to lug my suitcase around with me, which was incredibly nice. She was open, a source of good knowledge, and helpful with getting me situated. We had some fun conversations, enjoyed watching Modern Family with her, and shopping Craigslist. She's a great host, and I'm looking forward to keeping in touch with her.

The house is convenient to 16th Street and the buses there. It is a bit of a walk to the metro, but it's managable. Area seems very safe. The top room is easily the largest space, but is also the warmest during the day. It is fine at night. (Based on early fall weather.)