It's hard to imagine a warmer character than the one and only Michael. I know it's cliche to say so but I genuinely felt like I had known him forever as soon as we met. He will make you laugh and he listens with wide-eyed interest, and if you listen back, you'll probably learn a lot of things you didn't know. His enthusiasm for life is entirely contagious. The other housemates were great, too, laid back, interesting, welcoming and accommodating.

The house is truly in the heart of Capitol Hill and you can find almost anything you want (groceries, restaurants, nightlife, clothing stores, banks) within easy walking distance. In addition, the house is situated on a fairly low traffic street so there's no worry about waking up to honking, etc. If you will need parking, I would suggest checking with Michael first. Normally it's not a problem; it's just that there are many ongoing construction projects in CH these days which sometimes makes parking a creative exercise.

Overall, I had a fantastic experience here. I met some awesome people while getting a feel for the pulse of this beautiful city. Thanks, MT! Hope to see you soon!