We loved Mechaal’s apartment! He was very accommodating about check in when our flight details changed, and he was there to greet us and show us how to use the locks. He had the fridge stocked with milk, eggs, water bottles, and iced tea, and he had tons of breakfast foods available for us. He also stocked the bathroom with extra towels, and shower toiletries. The shower is a little short, but my husband and I are pretty tall and we didn’t have an issue with it.
The apartment is only a block or so from the T, which sells day and week passes for really cheap (compared to other public transport costs). Mechaal was friendly and quick to reply to any questions. He also left a detailed typed note in the apartment outlining some FAQs and emergency contact info.
Our only negative note is that the floors were a little sticky when we got there, so you might want to bring flip flops or slippers or something. There was a rug nearby that we put over the worst of it. It really wasn’t a big deal. Also, there are something like a dozen or so different air fresheners around the apartment, so if you’re very smell sensitive, you might want to ask him to not leave them out while you’re there.
Overall, it’s a great space to use as a base camp in Boston. The bed is very comfortable, the kitchen and bathroom are well stocked, and it is close to public transportation and a few restaurants. We would be happy to stay with Mechaal again! I’m sure that he will soon be listed as a “super host”.