I spent 3 nights at Kevin's place (BC room), which is super clean and convenient and in a safe neighborhood. I attended a conference at Harvard and needed a place to stay without having to pay for the horrendous hotel fees in Cambridge or Boston. Kevin's place was in a quiet neighborhood (albeit close to the highway and a construction site), but it was very quiet while I was there. I initially also wasn't sure I could walk to all the places I needed to go, but the neighborhood felt very safe so I walked everywhere. There are multiple coffee shops, a TJ, and other shops close by. It's also a 15 min walk down to the Charles for a nice morning walk or a 30 min walk to Harvard Square (there are buses around, but I never took them). All in all a great place to stay in a walkable family neighborhood. Note: There is a fridge and coffee maker, but no kitchen (or microwave). Didn't bother me, Kevin's place was/felt brand new, so I appreciated the cleanliness (room and bathroom). On top, Kevin has so many amenities in the BC room, it was super convenient in case I forgot anything.