This Airbnb room is really above hotel standard. Multiple towels, microwave, utensils, blankets, tons of cushions and even bath suit are provided. I got the room at a discounted price, so it was a nice deal. The building might from 1800 or 1900. I can tell the room is repainted and reinvented since the room is nice, cozy and new.
However, I didn’t rate it 5* since there are lots of hidden fees. After I reserved the room. The owner runs a background check on customers and let customers pay for it. As a landlord as well, I understand that there are different types of people, so background checks are understandable, but the owner should be the one to pay for it, not the customers. I don’t need this check, it’s the owner’s will.
In addition, the check-in video says you can street parking. That’s a joke! I lived in Boston for many years. Overnight street parking always requires resident sticker or you’ll get a $60 ticket. Don’t expect to park at 2-hour-limit visitor’s spots, since there are only very few of them, and residents always occupy them. The owner can provide a very tight parking spot and it costs $20/day which is not mentioned in the reservation information.
When the check-out day came, the owner was pushy and declared a $100/hr fee for late checkout. All the Airbnbs I stayed emphasize the check-out time, but never force a price on it. (I learnt from other reviews that this owner is really sensitive with money matters and doesn’t allow people to cancel reservations even they just booked for a few hours.) With all above factors I encountered, I think those reviews are reliable too.