Andy & Daljit's place is a true five stars!
The location could not be beat -- right in the heart of the South End, close to so many wonderful restaurants and bars, a fantastic playground right on their street, and just a gorgeous area of Boston. We're originally from the area, so can tell you from the view of someone who knows the area, this is a great location.
The apartment is more spacious than we expected, with two over-sized bedrooms and a generously sized main living space. There is plenty of space to put your own stuff, which we appreciated. But also the convenient touches of a home that is actually lived in -- like a full spice cabinet. Everything was clean and tidy. Andy & Daljit left notes out near anything you might have questions about. There were plenty of towels, blankets, etc. They even left out shopping bags, since MA now has rules regulating the use of disposable plastic bags. Overall the space felt very comfortable, and it was easy to settle in and make it feel like home for the week.
Communication with the owners was seamless. We had a minor issue when we arrived, but the owners were already on top of it, even though they were half way across the world at the time. They took care of the issue and made sure everything was set for us as quickly as they could. They were also very easy to communicate with ahead of our arrival and understanding of particular questions or requests we had.
The only warning I would give future renters is that the spiral staircase pictured in the listing is quite tricky to baby/kid-proof. Our daughter is 3 and we were able to talk to her about it being dangerous, but a younger kid might be harder and you might have to find a way to block access. There was one gate in the apartment, which we used to block off the stairs, but you may need to bring additional kid-proofing stuff. Not a knock on this apartment -- just something to be aware of.
We would highly recommend this apartment to anyone who is considering it. For us, it hit the right balance for an airbnb -- comfortable, but still very clean and tidy; right in the heart of a great area, but on a quiet, pretty street; very professional, but still personal owners (not some unknown management company).
Thanks for a great stay! We hope to come back.