Natasha's place was perfect - I only wish I could have stayed longer (I was only there three nights). The apartment is very cozy, was very clean, and had many very nice little touches like snacks and beverages, maps of the area, closet space, ironing board/iron. The adjoining rec room was perfect for the evening I had friends over - we spread out and felt right at home.
Natasha greeted me and helped me settle in, and was available if I needed anything. Her place is beautiful, in a quiet and lovely part of town. It was the ideal place to return to after a busy day of visiting relatives, seeing museums, and being overwhelmed by the wonderful restaurant choices in D.C. It was helpfully close to the Columbia Heights neighborhood I was visiting.
It might be difficult to get around from Natasha's without a car or bicycle as there is not a close metro station. That's the only potential drawback! Thank you Natasha for a lovely stay!