I would like to heartily recommend S`s place to anybody wishing to spend a great time in Wash.D.C.. I felt wonderful at S`splace, I certainly felt very welcome. Although I did not spend much time "at home", because there was so much to see out there, I always looked forward to coming back in the evenings, along the beautiful quiet streets with the charming old houses and gardens full of flowers, with smiling and polite people. The neighbourhood is very safe and quiet, there is a university campus, an elementary school etc. Also, I really appreciated the closeness to the center and to transit (besides other bus lines, the X2 is just about 10 mn away, one stop to Union Station, and just several more to the White House, you can actually walk to the Capitol etc., or you can walk to Gallaudet University subway station). Simone was an excellent host, very kind, I had everything I needed. The apartment is very quiet and fully equipped (kitchen, umbrella, air-con, simply everything etc.). When I think of Washington D.C., I definitely think of the Mall, the monuments, the museums, the gardens..., but what always comes to my mind and what I will never forget is the beautiful quiet place at 1151 Neal Street, NE. A big thank you, Simone!