This was my first time staying in a private room in a shared home so I had some reservations especially since I was traveling with my partner. However, once I read through John-Michael's detailed instructions and descriptions, all of my concerns were eased and I was able to relax. He gave clear boundaries as to what guests could and could not do which was appreciated. The room was clean and as described in the listing. There were plenty of clean towels, robes, extra blankets, numerous power outlets, a large desk, a fan, a heater, and anything else one could reasonably want in a private room. The complimentary bottle of wine and mints were a nice touch upon check-in, too. The bathroom was clean and the water pressure is tremendous, however, the water does get extremely hot. Nevertheless, I enjoyed my stay at John-Michael's house and would return when I am back in DC doing research.