I stayed with Nik and Molly for five nights over labor day weekend. Molly is the point person for all things airbnb and was prompt about approving my reservation request. Also, when I asked questions about the parking she responded in a timely fashion.
The place is tucked away on a side street in Jamaica Plain, a diverse and cool neighborhood in Boston. I previously lived in Boston and wanted to stay in the area because I like it so much. However, when I lived there, I was right off of Centre street, which is where all the restaurants are located. This place is probably about a 15 or 20 minute walk to that area. I found myself eating before I came back for the evening because it was easier than trekking the 20 minute walk each way.
As far as the place, it's very spacious. A typical old Boston style home. There are two decks that I enjoyed sitting on while I worked during the day. They also have a home office with a medicine ball that is super comfortable.
The day I got there was the first of two days of heat wave. Boy, it was hot! That was the moment I realized there was no central air in this place. Fortunately, Molly was great and brought an AC window unit that provided major relief. I don't think I would have been able to sleep without it. The room was spacious with a full size bed and desk and mirror. Unfortunately, Molly and Nik's neighbors are renovating their house so I was awakened at 7am each morning to drills and construction workers directing one another. They were pretty loud as I sleep with ear plugs, had a fan on, and was still startled awake. Light sleepers might want to confirm that the construction is finished before booking. Also, something important to consider for folks with mobility issues: the place is on the third floor with no elevator. Also, they have a no shoes policy, so remember to pack your house shoes!
The apartment has a shared bathroom, which was my least favorite part. The second and third day there was a hair in the drain, which was kind of gross. I also encountered a toilet that had urine in it one afternoon--not sure if they try and save water when guests aren't there.
I didn't cross paths with Molly or Nik much when I was there because I was away for most of the day, but they were always quick to respond to my messages. And Molly even bailed me out in a pinch when I needed to print the text for my presentation the following day. Nik has a brewery that I didn't get to visit but it's a 3 minute walk from the apartment. I'm sure other guests would be happy to partake. Overall, Nik and Molly were very accommodating and I think others would enjoy staying with them.