RECOMMEND 100%
Clean, comfortable, and well priced, this renovated 1880s Victorian was exactly what you see in the photos and read in the detailed description. It’s conveniently located in the Boston neighborhood of Dorchester, an easy and short ride into downtown Boston. (I bought passes for the rail/subway (MBTA) and for BlueBikes, and didn’t need a car even once.)
The house and garden were lovely, and my room was bright and cheery. I usually go for a private bath, but sharing in this house was never a problem. The bathroom always was very clean, as was everything else.
The real prize of this AirBnB are the resident-hosts (Aaron, Catherine, and Caroline), who have created a wholesome, all-natural, yet entirely unfussy, home to support their own pragmatically balanced healthy living. No one is forced to interact, and privacy is very respected. But the hosts are knowledgeable, helpful, and immensely likable. They bring a wide range of experience, expertise, and interests into any conversation … which guests can join at any breakfast or dinner (for a reasonable price).
The kitchen is a wonder, and well designed for producing country French-inspired meals served family style. The hosts like good food, and that’s what is served. I was traveling for work and ended up eating most of my meals with the hosts and often with other guests. It was a big time-saver, not having to research where to eat, and I avoided the inevitable disappointments of some restaurant meals. Every single meal I ate at “home” was tasty and ample. Every single one. Plus, it ended up being cheaper (I’m not a fast-food guy)
I cannot recommend this AirBnB enough. (I actually miss being there!)