Wonderful place to stay if you're visiting Boston. My wife and I were visiting Boston and looking for our own apartment (moving there soon). Looking for an apartment is a stressful experience in so many ways but we felt welcome and at home at the end of the day staying here. We were greeted with wonderful pastries and homemade granola outside our door each morning. Fruit, coffee, milk & fresh squeezed OJ added to a full breakfast that allowed us to enjoy our mornings before embarking on a Boston adventure for the day. Unwinding at the end of the day was easy in a place as comfortable as this. Privacy wasn't an issue even though it's connected to the main house (top floor of the house; connected by a closed hallway/stairwell in the back of the house)
Decent location for exploring Jamaica Plain if you don't mind walking 5-10 minutes to start reaching the main shops. Right across from a T station to explore the rest of Boston. Truly a fun place to stay. Helen and her husband made sure we had everything we needed and continued communication throughout the stay to see if we needed anything.
The one critical note I would make is regarding the bed. It's a firm mattress for sure. Almost felt a bit like a futon. Just something to keep in mind if you're someone who is a restless sleeper or doesn't like firm mattresses.