The decor in Marianne's home was even better than I had expected, it could honestly be featured in a magazine! Very spacious. She was a great host and made sure to check in with us to see how our trip was going. Jamaica Plain was a fun area to stay, we walked to the orange line (approx 10-15 min walk) that took us directly into the city (20-30 minutes) to explore the historic sites. Our second day, we mostly stayed near Jamaica Plain, walked 25 minutes to get to the Samuel Adams Brewery for a free tour. Several good restaurants in this area as well (Brassica breakfast sandwiches are highly recommended)! Overall, I thought this was the perfect location for what we wanted to do. Thanks, Marianne!