This is a splendid place--Amy and Jamie have put such care and kindness into every detail, and a lovely, clean sense of style, too! The location is wonderful--a pleasant residential neighbourhood close to the ocean, close to downtown. My son and I walked along the shore by day and night, walked in Beacon Hill Park, walked to Cook St. village, walked downtown. But it's also easy to get around by car.
Having two spacious bedrooms was perfect and almost unbelievable for the price. Lamps on BOTH sides of both beds, and real books too--honestly, I couldn't have dreamed it any better.
Very tall individuals might need to exercise caution here and there (e.g., in the shower), and if the sound of happy young feet at 8:00 a.m. isn't your ideal start to the day, bring earplugs. Personally, I enjoyed it. Best and friendliest alarm clock ever :)
As for interaction with the host family, it was notably friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, accommodating, and non-intrusive. Perhaps it's simplest to say I went on my way feeling pretty darn good about being human, which is not a constant state of mind these days and consequently all the more welcome when it arises. Thanks Amy!