Alex's place was clean, cute, and had all the amenities needed for a short, weekend stay. The studio was on the lower level, but there appeared to be only one other apartment in the building. People entering the front door and going up the stairs could be heard, but it wasn't excessive. There was street parking for my car, and the T was a ten minute walk away, getting into Boston center in about twenty minutes. There wasn't much in the way of shops and restaurants within walking distance, but the neighborhood felt safe. We ended up spending most of our time in Jamaica Plain, Cambridge, and downtown, but this studio was a great jumping off point and lovely place to spend a couple nights. Overall, I would definitely recommend this to people visiting the Boston area.