We did not meet Mikhail, as he was travelling when my family came to visit. I live in Boston, just about a mile from Mikhail's apartment. My family was visiting from Minnesota, so they stayed in Mikhail's apartment. They really enjoyed their stay there. The apartment is very clean and spacious, and Mikhail was very accomodating, making sure that we were easily able to access everything that we needed to, although he was not there when we were there. I would definitely recommend Mikhail's place for future guests who come to visit me in Boston. You will have more space and accomodations than you would at a hotel, at half the cost.