Barbara's house was lovely - well furnished, very spacious, clean and with a good number of shared amenities. We really appreciated how welcoming Barbara made us, and her long email of travel advice for Washington was a nice touch. We felt at home and appreciated the good wifi, AppleTV and comfortable bed.

The only thing I'd advise people when deciding whether to book this house, is to Google the Anacostia neighborhood before booking. I did not always feel safe walking around the area, especially at night. Also there are NO SHOPS WHATSOEVER in the area or surrounding areas, neither are there any bars or restaurants. I found this very bizarre, and we had to go across the city to north of the mall to find grocery stores/places for dinner. Not a problem with the house or Barbara's hospitality at all, but worth considering.