Couldn't have had a better host for my first airbnb experience than Hilary and her daugther (and their dog). Immediately felt like home - Hilary showed me around the house and handed me an extensive and well prepared folder with maps, restaurant tips, excursion information, etc. It's been a pleasure to have her around for a chat.
I stayed in Boston and took part at the marathon in 2015 - Jamaica Plain was the ideal area for getting a good rest in a quite area of Boston but also to get to the city center in just 15-30mins.
A personal hint: Try out some of the local services, Jamaica Plain has to offer: grocery stores, coffee shops, ...
Looking forward to another Boston marathon in the upcoming years - and I'll definitely check out Hilary's place for availability first.