Maricel has a beautiful home, and she was a great host to interact with. I was staying for an extended period of time and she went out of her way (including speaking over Skype before hand) to make sure that I was familiar with everything that I would need to use during my stay. Beyond that, the apartment is in SUCH a great location! It is in a more residential area, but only a block or two from some of the best shops and restaurants. If you want to be able to walk to the National Mall and museums, this is a great spot (1-2 miles away). Plus, having a parking spot at the building (not on the road) was an unusual treat in D.C.! I can't say enough :)