HOSTS: I did not meet the hosts due to my busy schedule. Nevertheless, the communication was excellent and they were very understanding about my needs.
APARTMENT: The unit is in great shape, clean and comfortable. I was traveling alone, and it was more than adequate for a single business traveler – a couple would also be very well served. The KITCHEN is great. There is a small dinette set, a dishwasher, small refrigerator, stove / oven and microwave. There was a toaster and coffee maker. I used the coffee maker each morning with some Dunkin Donuts coffee that was kindly provided by the hosts. LIVING / BEDroom combination is comfortable. Though I am not much of TV person, for those who are interested, there is a flat-screen with cable service and a DVD player with a nice selection of movies. The host has also provided a small selection of reading material. Within the space there is an armchair, sofa and bed. The bed was quite comfortable with lots of foam pillows (yay! no feathers!) and a very cozy comforter. The BATHROOM is accessed by a folding door. It is small a small space, but has everything you will need. The shower has very good water pressure and plenty of very hot water.
AREA: The unit is located off Centre St. in the Jamaica Plain area. It was very well situated for my needs. Parking is a nightmare throughout the entire city of Boston–there is really no other way to describe it! This unit does not have off-street parking, so you will need to hunt for a space. There is a 2hr daytime / no-limit nighttime public lot off Centre St. with lots of spaces, about a 4 - 6 minute walk. Since I returned to the unit rather late each day, I found it easier just to park in the public lot and walk, rather than drive around looking for a space.
CONCLUSION: If the location of this unit meets your needs, you will find an inviting space that far exceeds hotel accommodations. Is there any reason to stay at a hotel when you can stay at a well-run AirBnB? None whatsoever…