Richard was a fabulous host. His apartment is homey and relaxing and best of all, very clean! Comfy bed, comfy furniture, well appointed kitchen and bath, lots of towels, two big screen TVs...we couldn't have asked for anything more.

And Richard is just a nice guy. Friendly, helpful, welcoming, flexible about our arrival and departure--the kind of host that makes Airbnb a great experience.

The proudly Italian neighborhood is charming--lots of family-owned restaurants and shops. Mangia Mangia, a small diner, was great for breakfast, and Benevento's served one of the best pizzas we've ever had. The apartment is within easy walking distance of the Freedom Trail, which we walked and really enjoyed.

There are only two possible negatives--and they don't reflect on Richard at all. 1) The apartment is near a busy street, and there was a little traffic noise that might bother a light sleeper. 2) This is a walk-up with a narrow, winding staircase. That might be a problem if you have bad knees or small children. This is the nature of every building in the neighborhood, though, and much of historic Boston--lots of steps!

We absolutely would recommend Richard and his apartment and would love to stay there should we be able to visit Boston again.

Thanks for a great stay, Richard!