Cordell's place is awesome. The location in Petworth is great; just a short walk from shops and restaurants and from the Metro. It's cute and had a lot of thoughtful touches, from a hair dryer to everything you could need to cook. There was lots of natural light, for a basement apartment, and the neighborhood was wonderfully quiet for a great night's sleep. I was traveling alone but it would be fantastic place to stay as a group; there's tons of space.
Cordell's mom met me at the door to hand over the keys. She was incredibly welcoming and hospitable, and went above and beyond; she brought me bottled waters from her house and even called someone to ask about restaurant recommendations, when I asked if she had any local favorites. Would definitely stay here again!