This is an interesting review to write, so I want to be as factual as possible to be fair to the Airbnb owner. I reserved this Airbnb sort of last minute - Boston does not have a lot of affordable options, and it was close to where I was having a business meeting. We needed two rooms/two bathrooms and this seemed fine. The reviews mention a sketchy neighborhood but honestly it is fine - it is a neighborhood that is at the start of gentrification so there are old houses and some dodgy yards, etc. but you can tell the things are shifting there.
The reason I am giving 3 stars is the total lack of any charm, anything memorable, and what is clearly a rebuild done in cheap materials for investment purposes. Personally I love the Airbnbs that have personality and some life in them - this is not that. It is also details - nothing on the walls, basic furniture, no table side lamps (and cheap side tables - I did tell the owner about the lack of lamps and he did offer to bring one, which I appreciated), and even like the wrong filters for the Mr.Coffee maker (yeah, no Keurig) which is a small but also a big thing. Sums up the feeling of the place. There is also a feeling of minimal upkeep (broken siding door curtain, dirty walls, etc.). People have also said the walls are thin - they are indeed. Like a curtain lol. Cheap materials, sadly. The hallway smells toxic. Don't know what else to say about that lol - maybe either air purfume or a smelly carpet?? not sure but you will know what I mean.
Finally - a 10am check out time. Made me unhappy - this is the direction Airbnb is going where people are going back to hotels, frankly. 10am is not ok. Even one hour later at the standard 11 is better. I didn't even need a later check out, but knowing it was at 10 really bugged me because I have definitely had times where a check out closer to noon is so much more ideal.
There is good : the garage is amazing. If you are someone who has a special affinity for your vehicle for whatever reason, this is a good stay for you. It is a nice drive in garage with lots of spaces. I liked that the bedrooms were separated, and I thoughts the towels were good and the shower fine. Bed was reasonable and the pillows interestingly lumpy but I like lumpy for the most part so it was ok. There was some food items for cooking and just enough supplies for the stay (dishes, etc. and wine glasses - all that ). That was nice.
Owner is a great communicator also - I appreciated that. And I loved the clear instructions and guides, etc.
An elevator!! That is fantastic :) Very good for folks and I think would work great if you have any preferences for special needed accommodations.
So, three stars feels right - not memorable and sadly an investment property with no soul and poor construction/sad furniture and minimal comfort but also just fine if those things aren't of high importance.