Location : Nearest bus stop was less than 2-minute walk and was served by many different bus lines. Buses usually came right away and the longest I waited was five minutes. I had to visit many different parts of Boston and Cambridge and the public transportation was very convenient.
House : It was very well-maintained and clean house. Grocery and basic shopping were across the street. The only catch was that there were no washer and drier in the house. Two laundromats were within walking distance (or better yet, for free dryers, a few bus stops away).
People : My roommates were university academics or in the medical field. They were courteous and traveled often and the apartment was quiet. The neighborhood was diverse and safe. Neighbors were friendly. The host was very accommodating.
Overall: Clean house with easy commute to downtown