Penny was extraordinarily helpful, generous, interesting, and overall an excellent host. Her home (and the very private guest room) were beautiful, clean, and beyond comfortable. The view from our room was amazing, the bathroom was private, the room was spotless and the bed was perfect. The house itself is located on a quiet street that, although hidden from the hustle and bustle of Jamaica Plain, was somehow still in the thick of everything. Everything was within walking distance; the downtown area, the Jamaica pond, shops and bars and restaurants. It never took us more than five or ten minutes to walk to the public transportation stations nearby, and from there we could go anywhere.
Penny was extremely informative and knowledgeable about the area, and what places any out of towner might want to check out. We were only in town for 3 days, but heeding her advice we felt as if we saw very much the city of Boston in our short time there. She provides you with maps, a detailed booklet of info containing history and resources, and has a wealth of knowledge about the place she calls home.
Penny and her son, as hosts, were warm and inviting, courteous and respectful, and just genuinely generous. There was coffee waiting for us downstairs every morning and we were welcome to anything in the fridge. Penny herself was interesting and easy to talk to, and spent time talking candidly with us about all manner of subjects, from current political events to life in general. She was engaging when it called for it, but was extremely mindful and respectful of our privacy and personal space.
All in all, Penny helped to make our first trip to Boston (and first ever experience with air bnb) extremely enjoyable and memorable. Thanks so much for everything!
--Tiff and Evan