I was in Boston for interspaced job interviews so i hung at the place for over a week, at the best price in time. Hermina is simply cool, she is friendly w/o being intrusive, she's not a big talker, but has big eyes and a sunny disposition, the house is wellkept, rather free and trusting. The neighborhood has now a large Vietnamese presence, and if you are up to it, you can meditate at 5:00 am in the Buddhist Center across the street. At nite, the trek from the metro to the inn is comfortable, about 3 blocks, and largely safe, but there are a couple winos on the corner, that warrant being cautious, though not afraid. The House has beautiful floors, and the rooms vary from large to small, according to space requirements and budget, but they are al clean, comfortable and either cool or warm, as you please. The big plus is the washing, dryer machine. The kitchen is tea oriented, and there is an abundance of honey, and that description just about says it all. In sum, for its price, there is nothing charmer. Enjoy.