We found Martin and Barbara's home to be nicer than advertised. Martin met us and showed us around and we happened to meet the housekeeper at that time. They were very responsive to all inquiries before our visit. We didn't need to contact them during our stay, but I am confident we could reach them easily. You are truly a guest in their home and they are incredibly hospitable! Martin left us with very gracious welcome gifts on the dining room table and left some small stockpiles of candies for the kids. The place was very clean and tastefully decorated. The kitchen has everything you need and more. You could crawl to the commuter rail station. The T lines to Boston are a short drive away. Dedham has lots of retail to offer and Jamaica Plain has plenty of restaurants to choose from. I do not hesitate to recommend.

For those with kids, there is a neat little playground at a school about 100 feet away. Note there are lots of breakables around so it may not be suitable for younger toddlers without doing some pre-emptive rearranging upon arrival.