We had a very pleasant stay at Chris's home in Columbia Heights. We spent four nights there in order to explore Washington DC for the first time. It proved right for us. The area was safe, well-lit in the evening when we came back after a day downtown and was convenient for the Metro, being ten minutes walk from either Columbia Heights or Georgia-Petworth. The area was quiet at night and the bed comfortable and so we slept well. Breakfast was basic but good quality - granola cereal, apple juice, milk, oranges and organic bread with butter and delicious homemade fig jam, as well as strawberry jam for the more conservative! There were also fresh organic coffee, organic milk and a selection of organic teas. There was a small oven/grill for making toast, a microwave and a small fridge/freezer.

Chris was helpful, meeting any requirements, ie more milk or sugar, but we had little contact with him as he did not appear to be around much - this seemed to be reflected in other entries in his guest book.

We would recommend Columbia Heights to anyone who is happy to be independent and doesn't need assistance in their travel or sight-seeing arrangements.