Count yourself incredibly lucky if you stay with Maureen and her wonderful family. In terms of basics first: This is a cozy, comfortable, sparkling clean and safe home in an incredibly safe and upscale neighborhood, with Metro subway access just 8 minutes walk and buses downtown a 2 minute walk. Considerable care shows in the rooms, which are both artsy decorated and super comfortable. So many touches with linens, towels, soap, shampoo and even toothpaste. For us, this was like visiting our favorite sister or cousin - not just comfortable but a house that resonates personal warmth and care. As Canadians visiting the USA, we were out of our depth when one of us became ill - and Maureen and her family went well beyond any host requirement in helping us understand where to go for medical, as well as simply being delightful, warm and compassionate people. Both Maureen and her husband are Pastors who "walk the walk." As a same sex couple, feeling somewhat out of our depth in travel to a major US metro, we lack the words to summarize how safe, comfortable and genuinely cared for - we felt at Maureen's place. We can honestly say that being guest in this home, and meeting this family, was one of the highlights of our trip.