Jennifer was a fantastic host, going above and beyond our expectations with some homemade treats and a very welcoming environment. You can tell she has taken the time to think of all the little things that make our stay truly enjoyable. In addition to that, her communication was off-the-charts and she deserves full recognition of that.
Our family of 5 (3 younger kids), fit well into this space with some room to spare. The age appropriate toys were a bonus that kept our kids entertained when their normal toys have grown all too familiar. While some might see the lack of a television as a negative, it allowed us to better remove ourselves from the chaos of life and rely on streaming services (if we really wanted). We opted for reading and listening to the radio as the rain pitter-pattered on the roof. The skylights let in wonderful light and the decor was welcoming.
Additionally, it was great to have Jamaica Pond only about 1/2 a block away. It is a great walk or run to keep off the eating calories you might accumulate on vacation.
There are only two things that we would advise future guests on:
1) If you are taller than 6'-2" or so, the slanted ceilings might be a nuisance. Being that no one in our family is over 6', it was not a problem.
2) If you are used to a dark room, sleeping in (which we are not) and you are a light sleeper, the skylights might bother you in the mornings. Jennifer said she will be updating this, so this is merely an advisement in the interim.
All this said, we will DEFINITELY look up the availability of this apartment for a future stay in Boston.