This is a generally a good and comfortable place to stay. It is about 10 to 12 minutes from the subway (on foot); and about 20 to 30 minutes drive to Harvard, and MIT. Boston is about 30 mins by car; or on the subway. This is a basement flat, and may not be to some people’s taste. It is nicely done however and is rather cosy. We had some problems getting into the flat as the initial instructions on how to and where to obtain the keys did not arrive on time. On arrival, we had to make a call to the host’s manager from our international phone to obtain these instructions, thereby incurring cost. After this initial mishap, communication was generally quick and helpful. We didn’t use the gym (except on one occasion by one of us) but it’s there and available for guests’ use. A nice touch. The bed in the small room could be more comfortable. Those from outside the USA may find the waste disposal unit in the kitchen sink a tad confusing. The host would be advised to provide some simple instructions on this. Shower is great. Overall, a good place.