I will preface this by saying that I lived in various neighborhoods of Boston, Cambridge and Somerville for 13 years before moving for work in 2012. I was in town for business. I never had the chance to live in the North End and consider myself lucky to have stumbled upon this hidden gem of an apartment which brought me back to my prior life in the city and allowed me to feel a Bostonian once more. The apartment is perfectly located, right in the heart of the North End and its best-in-the-city restaurants, but just far enough off from the tourist bustle of Hanover St. so that it is residentially quiet. The proximity to Bova’s Bakery, which is 24 hrs, was a huge added plus except for (or especially to?) my waistline. It is also short walking distance to the T and various bus lines that allow one access to any part of the city and environs.
I will also say that the unit itself is very representative of how Bostonians live, reminding me of the apartment I used to live in on Phillips St in nearby, scenic Beacon Hill.
Finally, Richard is a really nice guy and dedicated host who genuinely cares about the experience his guests have in the apartment. Interacting with him was a pleasure.