This was my first Airbnb experience and I'd have to say it was perfectly acceptable. The location was most important to me because I really wanted to be within easy walking distance to relatives who live nearby. It couldn't have been any easier. The area is delightful and remarkably quiet in the evenings. I was there from mid-week through the weekend. Saturday night there was a small party going on across the street and I was just aware of music, happily shrieking children and additional traffic, but it was very quiet in the third floor apartment. As a matter of fact, I was barely aware that there were tenants below, and can only confirm there were tenants on the first floor because I had a pleasant visit with her and her puppy downstairs one day. If there were people on the second floor, I never heard them. The accommodations were spartan, neat and comfortable. As the hosts were not present during the time I was there, we communicated exclusively through texts and email. I had travel troubles coming into Boston and arrived much later at night than I had anticipated. Shawn was responsive to all my hasty notes AND sympathetic. I really appreciated the automatic lighting on the porch and stairs.I was a pretty busy tourist, and regret that I didn't have time to even sit outside on the deck. I wish I had. It's certainly likely that I will be back in Boston and I when I do I'll be back in touch.