Susi is a wonderfully warm, interesting, informative and helpful host who juggles several jobs and enjoys a good laugh at life. Her flat is as idiosyncratic as she is, being full of character, clutter, artefacts from her many travels, books, and three beautiful, playful cats. Somewhat chaotic! If you expect straight lines and minimalism this is not the place for you but it’s ideal if you’re up for mucking-in and going with the flow. My bed was really comfy and the shower was great (and I speak as one who generally prefers a bath). The flat, in a traditional clapboard house, is extremely well placed being only five minutes or so walk (uphill!) from the Orange Line and therefore very quick and easy to reach from the centre of Boston. I would have liked to explore more of the area roundabout had I not run out of time: it’s close to the amazing Arnold Arboretum and the beautiful area surrounding Jamaica Pond, part of Boston’s ‘Emerald Necklace’, and there are several eateries a walk away along Centre Street.