This was my first time staying in a room in someone else's home. The layout of the townhouse afforded us privacy, though Penny made it clear that my sister and I were welcome to move about as we needed, and we felt very at home.

Penny provided breakfast items, including coffee, muffins and fresh fruit, which we enjoyed on her sweet back patio one of our two mornings.

The room is as described, with a lovely view through the tall windows and trees. The bed was very comfortable, the house and neighborhood were quiet and we slept very well both nights.

The house is located in a great neighborhood, full of shops and restaurants within an easy walk. Penny informed us of the art festival going on the weekend we were there and we were able to enjoy a bit of it. We wished we'd had more time!

We had a family member at Brigham and Women's Hospital, which was a very short drive away. The house is close to many Boston destinations, yet still reasonably priced.

Despite its central location, the townhouse is located in a little hidden area that you wouldn't otherwise notice (we thought we were turning into an alley when we first turned onto Penny's street). It was so great to be a bit off the beaten path, in such a bustling city - to be both in the thick of things, and have shady seclusion and quiet at the same time. I will look forward to staying in Penny's tree house, again.