Laura was the perfect host for our little stay in Washington. She provided really clear instructions on how to get to her house via buses and when there offered us advice on anything we needed to know. The room is very comfortable and spacious and surprisingly quiet considering it's fairly close proximity to the city center (about 20 mins). It's a little harder to get to at night and you do need to commit to cooking there or bringing food back though. I would recommend staying there as it's a great budget option for visiting Washington without the normal drawbacks.