My experience stay in Ricardo's home was great. Ricardo was an excellent host and made sure that I had everything I needed for a comfortable stay, including a mini refrigerator stocked with bagels, orange juice, coffee and tea. The basement bedroom/bath/sitting room with bar has a separate entry from the rest of the house, and is private. The house has been recently and nicely renovated. One can hear a little noise from footsteps above, but it did not bother me. The wooden interior structure and the noise is typical of older houses in DC.
The location was perfect for me as I was in DC to help my daughter pack her apartment which was just a few blocks away. The house is located in a rapidly gentrifying residential area of DC. Several nights I walked from my daughters house, and felt comfortable walking alone in the area.

There is a Capital Share bike station nearby and bus routes, but it is not near a Metro stop. DC residential areas require parking permits for street parking of private cars so there is no parking available here, as would be the case with most residential areas in DC. I used Uber to get downtown, paid $7 to $10 per trip, and found the service fast and convenient.

The basement rooms were private and perfect for my needs and Ricardo was a wonderful and gracious host. I highly recommend him and his property.