This is a really cool house from the late 1800s and it's a gem. Robin and her son were very helpful; I wish I had more time to chat with them. The house is close to a great walking area, which really helped me wind down at the end of the day. The "room" is more like an apartment and the host provided coffee, milk and cereal, and even some bread and PBJ if I'd wanted to make a sandwich. I can't wait to make a return visit.
The only down side is I-93. I think it is impossible to find a time when it is not backed up. (Not the host's fault, of course.) Still, you can walk ~ 1 mile to the T or you can drive to downtown in about 20 minutes of you time it right. And if you want to visit UMass Boston or the JFK library, you're all set!