I stayed with Robert for 1 month upon moving to Boston from Colombia and his home was a home away from home to me. He made me feel welcome and was very helpful in explaining the neighborhood. He also offers kind and interesting conversation. Two friends came for one week and stayed in the studio, and they also felt welcome and had a lovely stay. Robert also helped me move out to an apartment in downtown Boston.
The description of the house is very accurate, this is a beautiful, comfortable and clean house. The room is lovely and has a beautiful view, specially at dawn in winter (which is 7 am!).
The neighborhood is worth getting to know it, as you probably would not go if staying in downtown. It has a variety of restaurants and coffee places worth exploring and the lake is beautiful. If the weather allows it, running around the lake is delightful.