This was a great location for what we were looking for, 10 minutes to Fenway, close to the water and a quick cab ride away from everything. I will preface this that we traveled with our 3 little guys all under 8, which is why this place for families does not get top marks. The place feels like a study or your parents library and is not really set up for young kids. Fish tanks, potted plants, valuable books are all over the place and we spent a lot of time getting it kid proof. There is also a lot of stuff in the house which makes it hard to get at home, no tables without stuff on it, clothes in the closet, no drawers.
The house was nice but not the most immaculately maintained. Older fixtures, broken tiles, priced together baseboards, wore coaches with small tears, made us extra cautious with little kids.
If it was my hubby and I and we were looking for a retreat close to the sights this would work well I just advise with kids.
The host was very welcoming, communication was great, and overall a good trip.