Ellen's listing was perfect for my needs. The room was spacious enough for me and and I appreciated so much the attached personal restroom. The WiFi ran constantly and helped to facilitate my job search and personal entertainment. Another key feature of Ellen's place was that she permitted me full access to her kitchen including creating for me my own pantry and refrigerator space. This differs from a lot of other listings on AirBnB where the host is glad to accept your money, but expects you not to cook or prepare meals in their home. Ellen welcomes you for real as another roommate. Lastly, the location of Ellen's place was good for my needs. Immediately out the front door as well as a few blocks to the right, city bus bus routes are offered while a pleasant 15 minute walk to the left gets you to a major train stop. All places in the DC Metro area are accessible from Ellen's house without a car. If one has a car, there is street parking out frontor around the corner. All in all, every need I had for transitioning to D.C. was met by staying at Ellen's and further supplemented by her sincere warmth, thoughtfulness, and advice.