I had the most wonderful three days at Hilary's. Hilary accepted my last-minute reservation right away, and gave me clear directions to her house.
I chose this place because she seemed so nice and interesting from the webpage, and also because, as other reviewers said, the house in in a great location. Both turned out to be very true! I had a wonderful evening talking with Hilary (she invited me to join her for some chili - yum) about her art, her work, her renovations on the house.. what a treat to get to know her. And on the last night of my stay she and her lovely (and smart, and talented) daughter, Hazel, were nice enough to take me to the movies with them. They really made me feel part, for a tiny little bit, of their life. During the day I was able to get a sense of Jamaica Plain (Centre st., the main ave, is very close, as is Jamaica pond) with its nice cafes, groceries and little shops. When I decided to go visit the Isabella Gardner Museum, Hilary showed me how to get there with bus #39 (it stops on Centre st., 3 blocks from her house). And indeed it was super easy and fast (and the museum is outstanding!).
I slept wonderfully in the bed and was happy to cook in their beautiful kitchen. Hilary, Hazel and Aggie are wonderful, interesting and respectful people (and dog :-) and I can only wish them to keep meeting lots of people that are as nice as they are. Have a great new year!