Great location. Unlike most other reviews, I did not find the nightly noise from the bar next to the apartment to be disturbing at all. Also coming from NYC and used to the noise, but this was very minimal. However, construction on the backside of the building was a bit annoying, especially if you want to sleep in at all. Started before 8am on the weekdays.
The heat works great, however I would bring your own blanket (or maybe they can provide one in the future) for when you’re in the living room watching tv, getting cozy.
One perk was having a full kitchen. I would suggest if you plan on putting anything in the oven, grab some disposable, oven safe pans or tin foil from the CVS down the street. There are pots and pans, but nothing that can go inside the oven.
Great lighting (natural,overhead,lamps) throughout the apartment.
Also be conscious that this is an active, older building, so you will be hearing the upstairs neighbors throughout the day and night, along with people in the stairwell/hall. Didn’t bother us too much, until around 1am. Again, not a big deal, but something to be aware of if you are looking for complete silence.
Overall, it was a cute, charming place to stay and super close to the T train stations, Boston Commons, a lot of food (including China Town/Back Bay), and theatres. Felt like a very safe neighborhood to be in as well and we would definitely come back to this place.