Talk about hospitable! So many examples of why starting with Joel meeting us at the door, carrying up our luggage and playing ball with my son in the driveway. He gave us wonderful recommendations like where Whole Foods, TJ's, parks and good restaurants were.
It might seem VERY hot in the summer. It is Boston and they don't really have central A/C, so learn how to close off rooms and keep them cool when you're in them. They have a window unit in every room (except bathroom and kitchen), there are ceiling fans in the bedrooms that help too (we were there during the hottest 3 weeks of the year). I'm sure the winter would be much easier :)
Heads up to the higher maintenance women...there aren't many plugs in the bathroom and a tiny mirror, but I did my hair in the master bedroom. A little thing, but it is Boston, and if you didn't know, many apartments/houses are just old. We used to live in New England and know this.
They have plenty of games and Apple TV, which works just great. The kitchen is well equipped and they were so sweet to get my son some eggs and bacon he could cook! Joel even made sure I had some great local coffee!
I have to give them a huge compliment. My son has autism and major sensory issues. The single beds were not very comfortable when we got there. Jacklyn immediately ordered new mattresses for that room to make it comfortable. The master bedroom was similar (they were so sweet to order a mattress topper because my husband broke his tailbone). They are an accommodating thoughtful couple.
The Green line of the T is a good walk away, but not bad. It's an easy enough walk and gets you some great exercise! It's a safe neighborhood and just a 20 minute or so (depends on the time of day) ride downtown.
Jacklyn and Joel are great hosts. I would surely recommend their place if you were staying in Boston.