Undoubtedly above expectations. I needed a place in a hurry for just a few days in the Bethesda area and Deena's place showed up as a very good price-value deal. Minutes after my reservation request I got a response. Before arriving I got all the instructions to access the property and once there a warm welcome. The basement area at Deena's place, where the room and private bath are located, is an independent level in itself with it own access at the back of the house. This is a beautiful and very comfortable house in the superb Palisades area in DC, so the feel is quite close to being a guest at a family house. Checkout was also seamless, I even stayed a couple hours beyond checkout time and Deena graciously didn't charge anything extra. I would definitely stay here again if given the opportunity.