Ellen was very gracious and helpful during my stay. She kept me up-to-date with some great things happening in Silver Spring and Takoma Park. The house is a convenient 1-15 walk to the metro and to all the restaurants in Takoma Park. There is plenty of street parking if you are driving - parking was no problem. The bathroom is directly off the bedroom, affording ample privacy. The room is smaller than it looks in the photo, but there is a decent closet, a dresser and a couple night stands - plenty for one person.