I enjoyed staying at Jon's place for a little over three months. The room receives a lot of natural sunlight and the bed is comfortable. There is a desk and wardrobe as shown in the photograph, as well as some drawers for clothes and personal items. Being in the loft space, it is also very quiet.

Most key kitchen equipment is available, a washer and dryer are provided in the basement, and there are common spaces within the house, including a living room and dining room, although most guests when I stayed tended to keep largely to themselves. Nevertheless, Jon and his guests were all very friendly and contributed to building a cordial atmosphere; I enjoyed living with all of them.

Jon asks that guests clean up after themselves; a policy to which everybody largely adhered but there were times when the kitchen and bathroom could have been a little cleaner. However, this depends upon personal expectations and I realise that I may be a bit more demanding than others!

The neighbourhood is quiet and residential, but with plenty of local amenities including a Safeway opposite and a Walmart a few blocks south. Takoma metro station is only around 10 minutes' walk away, as described in the listing. The Takoma and Takoma Park districts as a whole are very pretty and contain good, independent coffee shops and stores.

Jon is a really personable guy who shows an interest in all of his guests, whilst being respectful of personal boundaries. Although he is often at work, he is a great person to talk to when he is around the house, and responds to emails promptly. Thank you, Jon, I had an excellent time and would highly recommend your home to prospective visitors!