I had a wonderful time staying at Margarita's place. My room was in a second floor apartment, with its own entrance and kitchen. The kitchen has many of the things that you would need for a long stay, including a microwave, espresso maker, and oven. The room itself is amazing - quiet, air-conditioned in the summer time, and the bed is so comfy that I overslept more than once! I came into town to do research at the National Archives, and was able to grab the D6 bus to the City Center right around the corner from Margarita's house. At night, it was a short walk to meet friends for dinner in the trendy Eastern Market area. I would highly recommend Margarita's home for anyone coming to DC, and I look forward to staying with her again myself!