This place is a gem! I will never stay anywhere other than Lara & Alex's place when visiting D. C. The neighborhood is nice and quiet, a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of downtown. It is quaint and very safe, we had no qualms about going for walks, etc. The neighborhood is also very welcoming to LGBTQ visitors, which was important for us.
We never actually met Lara & Alex, which is how we wanted it to be. You cannot control the temperature yourself. however I text Lara & Alex and they responded quickly and fixed the issue.
I cant remember if its in the listing, but the place has cable, which was a nice surprise for us. The wi-fi worked great too. Nice little kitchen, with spices, oils, and other cooking essentials available when needed.
I can't wait to return!