This was our first experience with Airbnb and it was a good one. We have only good things to say about the apartment and the owner. The apartment was clean. The bed was comfortable. The view includes the harbor and the USS Constitution just across the water. We were made aware of the winding steps and they were no problem for us. If you have difficulty with steps you might want to take that into account. The purpose of our trip to Boston was to see the historical sites of Colonial Revolutionary Boston and that is what we did. This location is perfect. The North Church (one if by land . . two if by sea ) was only 219 paces from the door. We walked to all the locations on the Freedom Trail. We explored all the sights from the Boston Common to Bunker Hill. Added to that we were in the North End and the Italian district with great restaurants, and bakeries. During our stay we took the T to Cambridge, watched the Regatta on the Charles and toured Harvard. Another day we went to some of the Boston fine arts venues. And of course we had to take the ferry ride to Salem. The ferry docked a few blocks from the apartment.
We were pleased with the communication with Paolo. He provided us with detailed directions and helpful hints including the best ways to get from the Airport to the apartment. The local contact, Ralph, was very accommodating and helpful. When our flight arrived later than planned, Ralph gladly adjusted his schedule to meet us at the apartment.
If we come back to Boston we will see if Paolo’s place is available. Clean, comfortable, affordable and well located.