This is a homey and instantly comfortable space to be in. The lack of a stove shouldn't slow you down if you're creative in your use of toaster oven and microwave and everything else is complete and functioning well. The space is actually pretty large and laid out to provide privacy within your party if you need it as the bedrooms are not adjacent to each other. The strip of restaurants at Dorchester and Washington are easily walkable and a supermarket and liquor store are at about the midpoint. We had Kapow Thai twice and Bred burgers and both were very good. The stairs to the 3rd floor are a bit tight but once you're up there it's worth the walk. For the price and location I don't think I could have asked for a better place.