The question is not if you should stay with Kathleen, the question is whether you'll be lucky enough to find the room available! My daughter and I spent 9 nights and could not have been more pleased. The room is as pictured. The bed was comfortable, the kitchenette well equipped, and the bath accommodating with two sinks and large shower. We especially liked the picture window along the back and large desk. Not to worry if you want to sleep in, there's a black out shade. Every part of the DC is easily accessible. Kathleen bent over backwards to help us connect with local restaurants and events. Her efforts turned an ordinary vacation into an extraordinary one. The accommodations are equally well suited to business travelers and scholars. We will make it a point to stay with Kathleen whenever we are in DC--if we are lucky enough to find her with a vacancy!!