Terry is a good host - always there to answer your call.
The apartment itself is pretty clean and well kept, but it is also old and a bit worn... but hey... that's Boston. We were not prepared for how small it is, but that wasn't too much of an issue. With two girls though, we found that there was no place to lay out our things in the bathroom, so in that respect, I guess the size was an annoyance.
My daughter loved the charm of the spiral staircase but we both found it hard to navigate. You definitely can’t get up and down it easily if you are carrying things in your hands, so if you are considering a stay, just know that it will be difficult to carry items such as small suitcases or stacks of bedding from upstairs to downstairs and back again.
The downstairs bed for us was not too comfortable – could be a bonus though for those who prefer a hard mattress.
It's a little hard to figure out which exterior door to enter if it's nighttime when you first arrive – some are marked with silver numbers/letters but others have been painted over in a dark brown and can't be seen in the dark.
We stayed in August and there was a LOT of early morning noise from construction and birds… It was actually impossible for me to sleep in. Between the clanging and loud motors of construction vehicles, workers yelling, and the incessant bird calls, I was up at 7 am whether I wanted to be or not (I didn’t!)… so was exhausted by the end of the trip. But if you're a sound sleeper, this won't bother you. (My daughter slept right through it.)
The street itself is a challenge; Uber/Lyft drivers can’t turn around if they drop you or pick you up at the door… they have to back up all the way to the top of the block and maneuver backwards into traffic.
Lastly, a couple of blocks away when walking, you find yourself in a pretty sketchy neighborhood, which we were not prepared for. But to be fair, we had never been to Boston before, so this was a learning experience.
Regardless of the size, noise, and location, be assured that the apartment is delightfully and tastefully appointed. The decor is what attracted us to begin with, and it did not disappoint. The owner has lovely taste.