First things first— this place is great for a couple or a single person visiting DC for a short time. This place was clean, and was quite cool as soon as I walked in the door.
Maya allowed me to use the parking spot for the time I was there. The parking spot leads directly to a path that has an automatic light —in which you will find the private entrance to the featured site.
Upon walking in there is a small mini fridge to your right and the bathroom is directly to your left.
The bathroom was exceptionally clean and had a nice roomy shower. In the drawers are some other basic amenities including lotion, q tips, etc. there’s a basket with chips and granola bars and water and pop in the mini fridge. There are extra towels and blankets that maya provided if needed.
In the bed area there is a dresser with a tv on it and a nightstand and a desk. Some books to look at and a nice area to charge your phone or plug in a device next to the bed.
This is a good place if you planning to eat out most of the time. There isn’t enough room in the small mini fridge for bringing your own meal 2 days in a row. 2 or 3 take out boxes max. There is a microwave to heat up your food.
Bed was clean and comfortable. 2 good pillows each (4total) and a soft comforter.
Behind a closet is the washer and dryer. Maya did say we could have used it if we needed.
When I arrived inside, maya had given me and my fiancé a gift and a small handwritten note. She also provided her phone number to ask any questions about the city. She later checked in with me toward the end of stay to make sure everything was going well for me.
The metro station is a 7 minute walk exactly -if you are an active walker. 13 if you are slow walker.
You can hear the folks upstairs a little as they are walking. This is not loud, jumpy or even bothersome. Just a fact.
The area itself has an incredibly interesting history as a neighborhood of DC. The architecture and style & placement of the neighborhood,along with knowing some of the areas history is valuable. It will allow you to see Marshall heights through a different lens.
Overall maya was a superb host and I’m happy she gave us a comfortable place to stay so we can be in DC for the first time during the 20th anniversary of 9/11. I would come again if I was doing another trip to DC. If it were up to me, I would consider her a superhost.