We had a really pleasant stay at Irida's place. It was very comfortable for our whole family. With two teenage children, we really needed three bedrooms to give everyone their own space. Starbucks is a blessed 5 minute walk and there's a great bagel place a few blocks onward. The place is spatious, on a very quiet street, and a really good value.
For the day we spent in Boston, we drove to Forest Hills (about 10 minutes away) and parked for the day for $9.00... which saved us money and convenience over taking the commuter rail - which runs only hourly during the middle of the day and ends early.