I had a great stay at Chonte's place!
First off, Chonte is so kind and welcoming! Communication with her was straightforward, which made it really easy to plan the accommodation side of my trip to DC. She was very accommodating to some last-minute changes to my schedule (including a delay to my flight which caused me to arrive to her place after midnight). She's also very knowledgeable about how to get around in DC and what to see, and was happy to chat with me and answer my questions.
On top of Chonte's friendliness, there are lots of other things that make this a great place to stay. Her place is very close to a couple of different transit options, which makes getting into the heart of the city (i.e. the National Mall, the Library of Congress, restaurants, bars, etc.) quick and easy. The DC Circulator (a free bus!) has a stop that's just a one-minute walk away from the door of the house. Alternatively, a 10-minute stroll from Chonte's place will get you to the Anacostia subway station, which is a link to points all across DC. (As a side note, Chonte gave me some good tips about navigating transit in the city, which I really appreciated!)
The room itself looks exactly like the photos. It's down in the basement, so you're still part of the house, but there's a good sense of privacy, and it's nice and cool. The room was very clean, and really cosy. The guest bathroom -- which was also spotless -- is attached to the guest bedroom. It has a large shower and tub, which was a real bonus after a long day of scanning documents at the library and walking around in 34°C heat (note: if you go to DC in the summer, bring sunscreen and a water bottle!).
Given the beautiful space, the proximity to transit and the warm welcome, Chonte's place was such great value! I would love to be able to stay here again the next time I come to DC.
Thanks Chonte!