I stayed in Michelle´s house for one month, the first in Boston before finding a permanent place. She is very kind and helpful. She gave several tips for transportation, for places to buy stuff and also to find a permanent place. She made nice breads and muffins and she gave me space to feel comfortable in her house. The description of the room and neighborhood is very precise and she provide a lot of information about Boston. What I don´t like in Michelle´s house is the basement, where the laundry is, it is a bit scary. The neighborhood is generally safe, but I wouldn´t go to Dudley station alone at night.