The host, whom I did not meet, seems to be a wonderful and and very welcoming person. She provided a lot of very useful information. The preparation for the trip and the arrangements for my arrival were absolutely exemplary. The accommodation is in a very good location in Boston close to the nice parts of Beacon Hill and in the proximity of several metro stations. Despite its good location (with a lot of useful amenities in walking distance), the room I rented (Room B) is not affected by any significant traffic noise. In terms of quality of the room I stayed in, it is very basic student accommodation that would benefit from some redecoration. The pictures on the website were flattering. The room is next to a shared bathroom, which generates a certain amount of noise. The room has to be accessed via several flights of very steep, narrow and irregular stairs.