What a gem on the east side of DC. Haregewine is a very kind and attentive host--she checked several times to see if I needed anything, but everything was perfect. Her house is on an old, tree-lined street full of beautiful, quaint brick homes built into the long hill which the street is on. The street loops back onto itself, and in the evening I would see the neighbors out walking for exercise, sometimes with their children--if anyone has concerns about the location, this is a very safe and isolated neighborhood on a quiet street.
Haregewine's house was very clean and tidy. The description had said no shampoo or soap provided, but the kind host did have travel size soaps and shampoo new and sealed, in the shower for the guests--I point this out because I read the review that mistook this kind gesture as being every other guests' leftover soaps and shampoos that hadn't been removed--when in fact, it was a bunch of new products provided for those who needed them. The bathroom and shower look to have been remodeled recently, because even though the home is an older one, the bathroom has a cool removable shower head that can be handheld, and all the tile looked new and redone.
This is an older home and yes, the steps creak when someone walks on them, but also the walls must be finished in plaster, not drywall--because I wouldn't hear a peep of talking or any other noise from other guests once the door was closed. I stayed for 6 days while on a business project in town, and I was able to sleep really well each night. The bed in the room was very comfortable and must be pretty new.
Haregewine kindly checked on me several times during my stay to be sure all was well, and I appreciate her good communication. I had a great stay and would definitely come back again if the opportunity allowed.