Superb location for a Boston marathon runner and his family. Easy 15-20 minute walk to the shuttle buses early on marathon day, without having to build-in extra time for travel. And it was easier to meet after the race at the Airbnb rather than the marathon family meeting spots, which were crowded. Overall, this Airbnb is centrally located to the T and commuter trains for the marathon.
One thing to consider for older guests or guests with mobility challenges...the circular staircase might be hard to navigate. There is a toilet on the first floor, but the bedrooms and shower are upstairs and one hand pretty much has to be used to hold the stair railing. We didn't have a problem (as active 50-year olds) but it could still be a tricky staircase. The living room and dining area were comfortable and we spent most of our time there. The full sized kitchen was convenient for making meals and the grocery stores were a 20-min walk. We'll definitely stay again if we're back for another marathon.