We were mostly communicating to a friend of the host that then put us in contact with a neighbor that met us outside the door and showed us the room. This however worked out very well. Room was nice and clean! We stayed 4 persons here, so two of us had to use a fold-out sofa of medium standard. The location is quiet, it is primarily residential so if you are heading to restaurants/bars/shops you will have to walk for a little bit. We thought this was actually a bit pricey in relation to the location and standard of the beds, but then again this is maybe the average level of Boston.