Miriam and her husband were courteous hosts who stayed in regular contact and exhibited great flexibility in meeting our arrival/departure times. The flat was in a quiet neighborhood that was a short walk (10 mins) from the subway line running into the centre of Boston. The flat was clean and well-maintained with a good shower and bed. Moreover, there were a number of welcome touches to make it feel more homely, and Miriam left us some snacks and water.