I stayed at Tom and Rachel’s for one month, and it was a phenomenal experience! I came to DC from LA and Tom was helpful and communicative from the moment I booked the place. The house is beautifully decorated and has a very welcoming vibe overall. The entrance to the basement isn’t at all creepy or dark, and the locks on the doors were very well thought out and made me feel extra safe. As far as the room itself goes, it’s very updated and clean and hardly feels like a basement at all. It’s open and spacious, the couch and bed are exceedingly comfortable, and the bathroom couldn’t be more professionally designed. One look around the room and you can tell that a lot of thought and care has gone into ensuring a wonderful experience for the guest. The kitchen has virtually everything you need, and I appreciated that the kitchen items were relatively good quality and not trashy. The fridge, dishwasher, stove, oven, and microwave all work perfectly and seemed brand new. There were great private washing machines that were easy to use. Although I never met Rachel, I did get the chance to meet Tom and his fantastic and welcoming group of friends during the 4th of July, which was great fun! I will say that if you’re looking to be as close as possible to most of the big tourist attractions in DC, Petworth may not be the best spot to stay since it’s a 20 minute Uber ride to the national mall. Personally I didn’t mind and I liked that I got to see more of DC as a whole. I highly recommend this for solo travelers such as myself or for couples. Overall I give this spot in Petworth 5/5 stars and would gladly stay here again. If you’re looking for the right mix of privacy and hospitality, this is definitely a fantastic spot!