Alex is a very courteous and helpful host, who was prompt in responding to questions even when the answers were in the online house manual. The location is within a few blocks of the T, and we used it to tour some colleges and universities with my high school aged kid. It's not super close to any food sources, but if you are willing to walk 7 or 8 blocks, there are good dining possibilities. The wifi was good and worked well from every room. If you want a bottle of wine, I suggest bringing it. The street parking was as described - we were there on a weekend, and there was lots of it only a half block away from the apartment. The apartment is recently remodelled, but the walk-up looks a little rough when you open the front door - the stairs haven't been finished yet. Don't worry - the apartment has been finished! I slept like a baby there, waking to a back bedroom view of the high rises of downtown Boston.