"Oasis" is the right word. I used to live in Boston many years ago and couldn't pass up the fantastic location of this place (near Jamaica pond, near the arboretum, near cool shops & yummy restaurants, with a very pleasant short walk to the T). This top floor apartment is so cozy and peaceful. I was in town alone for business, but I enjoyed this situation so much that I'd like to come back with my husband & daughters someday so that we could have this as a cozy home base while we explore Boston as tourists. It was that nice.