We enjoyed our stay at 261 North Street #2. We are a professional couple with 3 children and the space was the perfect size for our family. There is a room with a single bed that was perfect for our 10 year old son and another bedroom with a queen was just right for our 7 year old twins. All three rooms had comfortable beds and were nicely decorated. The living room is small with not so comfortable sofas, but worked out just fine since we spent most of our time visiting the city. The kitchen had the essentials, and we had breakfast each morning at home & cooked two dinners over our week in the apartment. The location was great in the heart of the North End. We enjoyed the good food and treats of nearby Hanover Street. We walked all over -- the Freedom Trail, the aquarium, the USS Constitution, Fanueil Hall/Quincy Market -- and then off to the nearby Haymarket T station to go on farther adventures.

Pros: Trisha and Steen were readily available to let us in on our arrival and live in the apartment below if needed. Bedrooms were comfortable. Spacious lay-out. Vibrant neighborhood with lots to do and eat, and very accessible to the rest of Boston and beyond.

Cons: There were some household supplies that I had to buy in the first two days -- sponge, hand soap, dish soap, plug for the bathtub (so kids could use it for a bath). Parking -- we had a rental car. Lots are available in the neighborhood and by the waterfront, but cost is $25 overnight at least, and we had difficulty finding an available lot on one Saturday evening. Street noise and A/C can be a bit loud at times but to be expected.

Overall, the apartment worked well for us and we'd recommend it!