The home is right in the middle of a very energetic neighborhood. There was a school nearby that had a playground for our kiddos to play on and a delicious restaurant right adjacent to the apartment. There was no washer and dryer but there is a laundry right behind the building and our host was super easy to get information from. She replied right away and was more than happy to help out and advise us on where to go and what to see. The place has a wider range of cookware than most places that I’ve stayed in and so many spices which I really appreciated since I usually end up buying those most trips and just leaving them behind. There are tons of local things to check out within walking distance like bakeries, dining, and markets. If your not into doing laundry there is a close fluff and fold which was priced just right to avoid having to lose two hours of our time. We dropped off in the morning and picked up after 5. Easy peasy! With Boston being a place that we will be visiting often we hope to be staying here on each upcoming visit!