We had such and amazing stay at La Gemma. Gina was great to work with from the get-go. We had some confusion upon booking and she was available and easy to communicate with to clarify. The apartment was clean, inviting and welcoming with little extras all around like soaps, chocolates and plenty of k-cups! We had once lived just blocks from "La Gemma" so feeling at home in our old neighborhood with our 2 year old was a treat. It is easy walking distance to restaurants, shops, playgrounds and the T. This place was particularly great for having a toddler with us because it was a first floor entry and we didn't have to take a stroller up flights of stairs (many places in the north end are older and walk ups). The spiral staircase down to the bedrooms is a bit steep for a toddler (which was not a problem for us because he was uninterested) but should it be a concern it's very easy to block entry to the staircase. We spent most of our time cooking, socializing and relaxing upstairs. We absolutely would book again with La Gemma!