I stayed at Heather's house for 3 nights and really enjoyed the experience.

The host

I met Heather only a couple of times during my stay. She was very friendly and helpful. There was one other guest during my stay, who was also very nice.

The house

This is an old row-house, which may or may not be haunted. When I arrived in the evening, the hosts were not there. Luckily the door had a combination lock, so I was able to enter using the provided code. I was the only person in the house for the first night.

The pictures show the house as being sterile. In my experience it looked more lived-in, but, nevertheless, very clean and tidy. Caution: there were two very steep stairs to reach the upstairs bedrooms, which may be a problem for less fit travelers with large bags.

The room

The room was large, clean, and stylish. It faced the courtyard and was very quiet. The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom in the hallway was shared with another guest room. I had trouble with WiFi initially, but it worked after I power-cycled the router downstairs.

The neighborhood

The house is located on a tree-lined residential street. This is quite an interesting neighborhood. There are many signs that it was very poor a few years ago: restaurants and stores with bullet-proof glass, some houses in disrepair, etc. But at the same time it looked like it was rapidly gentrifying. There were hip restaurants, houses being remodeled, diverse mix of residents. It felt very safe. I was especially impressed by the bike share station a couple of blocks from the house. With it I could easily reach any part of the city without worrying about public transportation and leave the bike at another station. All for $7/day!

Conclusion

In conclusion, I really enjoyed my stay at Heather's house. For me, the place I stay in really affects my impression of the city. This time I liked Washington much more than when I stayed at a hotel.