Everything was "ad advertised". The backyard was much nicer, more of an oasis, than I expected. South Boston has always had highly engaged neighbors who keep an eye on street safety. That hasn't changed. The area seems to have gotten a good scrubbing in recent years with more clubs, packs of college kids, and others promenading (club hopping?) at night on the weekends. I didn't have time to hit the beach off Columbia Parkway, but I did walk past. A hidden gem for the economy-minded traveler.