Franks' place is the ground floor unit in a 3 storey wooden multi-family house, with Frank living upstairs. The apartment is comfortable and was ideal for my 4 week stay with great cooking facilities and more spacious than a studio. It's a few yards to the harbourside, and a 15 minute walk to the airport. The nearest Metro station is about a mile away but then its just 1 stop to Boston city. East Boston is a blue-collar area that is up-and-coming due to its convenience and harbour views but don't expect much in the way of trendy cafe's or restaurants. The ones there are are typically Italian or Latino and cater to the locals rather than tourists. There is KO Pies nearby, run by a bunch of Aussies keen to educate New Englanders on the delights of the aussie meat pie, and well worth a visit. There are great parks nearby and excellent jogging routes. Franks place would suit a couple but not a family as there's just one double bed. In terms of value for money, Franks is unbeatable and is a great place to base yourself for a Boston visit or a long-term stay.