I enjoyed my stay overall, as did my guest. The address was a few minutes’ walk from subway access, restaurants and other small local businesses, and was also right across the street from a dog park. A walk through surrounding neighborhoods yielded on-brand pockets of visual delight for Boston— blossoming vines stretching across brick out of their windowsill planters, coffees enjoyed in the open air out on cafe patios, and groups of friends and families communing in green open spaces and parks.
One highlight of my stay was the quietude and calm. Each day’s comings and goings seemed lighter in the company of flourishing houseplants, sunning themselves happily in the frankly ethereal cast of the skylights generously distributed throughout the large apartment studio. Drew proved to be a cordial, prompt communicator, answering requests and questions clearly, and with more patience than I’d perhaps earned. He provided comfortable towels and bedding; details and the presence of amenities attested to his capability and thoughtfulness as a host.