Pros:
-This Airbnb provides great bang for your buck if you’re looking for a prime location to stay in - walking distance to almost everything you could desire: restaurants, Quincey market, the aquarium, Charlestown, etc. Not to mention the space is located ON the freedom trail and less than a half block away from the Old North Church. If you’re looking for a great stay to truly experience and explore the history and sites of Boston, this place is perfect for you.
-Easy check in/out
-Very safe neighborhood
-Comfortable bed
-Small pet friendly with a great dog park a block away! (We brought our 2 small pugs with us!)
-Receptive host
-Clean bathroom, great water pressure in the shower
-Parking down the block - $37 per night which seemed reasonable for the area (mind you, it is down hill so be ready to haul your luggage and belongings up the hill.)
Cons:
-Be weary that the apartment is much smaller than the pictures make them out to be, bring your own air mattress if you have more than 1-2 people sharing the queen bed.
-There are several cosmetic imperfections not mentioned in the listing or in the photos: cracked, unsightly defects in the bathroom, kitchen, living room ceilings, the bedroom closet doors are broken/off the hinges and fall easily, one bedroom window is missing blinds/shades
-Kitchen is tiny (don’t expect to cook a full meal) without any tables to dine at (not even a coffee table)
-The couch is TINY.
-Walls are super thin as described; quiet hours are in place from 9p-9a, however, if you have loud/rowdy renters above you, you WILL hear every word of their conversations. Sarah was super receptive when I asked her to remind the renters above us of the quiet hours (they were up until 2:30am - if you’re a light sleeper, bring ear plugs).
-There is a second door in the main bedroom (yes it locks) that opens directly into the stairwell which was unexpected/not mentioned in the listing, and made us feel somewhat vulnerable not having known about it beforehand… hearing people walk past the bedroom just steps away from us at night time was a little unsettling.
-The main door to the building is located down a dark alley AKA Hull Street COURT off of Hull Street.
All in all, if you don’t mind the nuances of staying in an old historic building, the price and location definitely make up for the cosmetics. Hope this helps!