We came for the marathon, and being able to walk to the shuttles to the start in the morning (~1/4 mile) then walk back from the finish line (~1/2 mile) was incredible. The apartment is clean, well-stocked with amenities, and close to everything: coffee, CVS, restaurants, sight-seeing, T station, shopping, etc. Kj's place made our Boston stay even better than we expected. For light sleepers, being right downtown does mean there is some street noise but we would absolutely stay here again ourselves and recommend it to any friends.