Bernard's Dorchester apt. was a wonderful escape from a couple of tough business days in Boston. It is exactly as pictured, clean, spacious and private. Bernard was an attentive host, checking in at all the right times, never pushy or rude.

An additional bonus was the value Bernard's place offers. It appears that central Boston Air BnBs are pretty expensive. I cut my cost in half by staying 10 minutes outside of central Boston and actually prefer Dorchester's cultural mix - think Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.

I had a car and am familiar with Boston, so it was a quick 10 minute drive from Dorchester to the Boston Convention Center, and thus a 10-15 minute drive to Back Bay, the South End, etc. But there's a commuter rail stop close by that would take you to South Station and from there you'd pick up the subway to any major destination, like Logan Airport.

The only downside - to be fair - is the steps you need to go up to get into Bernard's house. This may not be a good fit for a traveler with a disability.

That aside, Bernard's Dorchester Air BnB is a nice, clean, affordable place to crash when visiting Boston.