Lora was an exceptional host. My family of four visited Washington DC for the first time and we stayed seven nights. The space was perfectly suited for our needs and just minutes from a Harris Teeter so we were able to pick up breakfast items and a few snacks/water. Lora was quick to respond to all of my questions and also provided a list of helpful information for us to have onhand during our stay. The location is perfect - about a block or so from the metro. We had rented a car and there is a safe and private parking spot for the rental car but we chose to use the metro to get around DC, being so close to the station was a lifesaver after long days of walking. The neighborhood also felt safe, there were many people out walking their dogs in the evening, etc. We went to the capitol for the 4th of July celebration and after it was over the metro was packed full of people so we decided to walk back instead. It was about a 30 minute walk but we were thankful we were staying close enough to the capitol that walking was an option. My family travels a lot and we almost always stay in hotels, we were looking for a different experience on our vacation and we were more than happy with the experience we had at Lora's place.