First of all, there was delay in our flights andf Emmanuel waited for us till 11 p.m. to receive us. Our rental car parked in front of his garage and not on the street.

Then the heater thermostat had some issue on Sunday morning ( of the New Year long weekend ) and Emmanuel immediately got someone to fix it the same day, after receiving our message. He understood our dependance on the heating in the house as this is our first Boston winter, and acted without any questioning.

There is a bus stop ( Bus #38 ) 1 minute from his house which we took to get to Forest Hills T-Station ( last station of the Orange line ). It took us 15-20 mins walk to the T-station on Sunday when Bus #38 is not in service. We used the Orange line to get to wherever we want rather conveniently. Boston T has weekly and monthly Bus & Train passes which is a cheap way to travel wihtout the high expenses to park your car in downtown.

Overall, the descriptions and photos are accurate and Emmanuel's house we are very glad that we made the right choice to stay in his house. Overall, it is a steal, if his house is available on the dates of your requirement. Definitely a host and a house you don't want to miss in Boston.