Location, location, location! This is the absolute best neighborhood of Boston to be in. You are central to everything, yet you are on a very quiet, beautiful, lantern-lined street. You are walking distance to so many things, including the esplanade and Charles River, where you can walk or run along gorgeous views.
The apartment itself is cute and cozy and has everything I needed. There is no oven, but there are 4 stovetop burners, a microwave, a toaster oven and a coffee pot. There is a dishwasher, but I never used it because I was just one person. There is no washer/dryer for clothes, but I had a good friend nearby, so I was fine for my 2-month stay. There is also a laundromat less than 2 minutes away.
I was there during very cold days (9 degrees F!), and the extra blankets and space heater came in very handy. During the normal winter days (30 degrees F) I did not need those extras, as the heat is good. The bay window lets in tons of sunshine. You can see the Prudential Building outside the window. You are moments from all the wonderful shops, restaurants and cafes of Newbury Street and Copley Square, many of which are still open, even during Covid. You can also walk over the Mass Ave bridge and be in Cambridge in 15 minutes.
Check-in and check-out were easy, and Michelle was always an email away. I hope I get another chance to stay in this wonderful city-oasis again someday soon!