Mary and Peter were very welcoming! They gave us clear instructions as well as some helpful advice. The room and shared bathroom were very clean, and it was a great place to relax after a packed day (or three) of sightseeing. Mary's place is an easy 15-20 min bus ride from the city center (perfect if you're planning to get a Leap card), and you can take a line that stretches all the way to the airport (~70 min). There are a lot of restaurant clusters within walking distance, as well as some stores and shops. We didn't have much time to explore these since we were doing touristy things in the city center for most of the time, but it was a nice location if you do want a cross between a residential and a more urban area. I was traveling with a friend, but I often travel alone and would have felt very comfortable and safe here as a solo traveler. Neither my friend nor I are big breakfast people, but we do like to start the day with something when we travel, and the toast and whole fruit in the morning was appreciated! Many thanks to our kind hosts for making our stay so pleasant!