Value in real estate is often defined by the terms “location, location, location”. Jay’s place excels in this category. Its near Cambridge Street-side location provides an excellent an access point for Boston’s best restaurants, historic attractions and medical facilities (Mass General is across the street). Beacon Hill with the State House, Atheneum and Boston Common Chase are short steps away. The apartment is clean and stocked with the usual key amenities but is a bit tight space (This is to be expected in a space in an historic first-rate neighborhood.) In sum, it was comfortable and convenient for our party of three adults.
Like almost any neighborhood in Boston, street parking is a challenging proposition. Given the neighborhood’s high walkability rating plus the availability of quick connections to mass transit and Uber make leaving an automobile at home a wise decision.
If you must take your car, there are public garages available nearby. MA General’s Yawkey garage is less than a 10-minute walk from Jay’s doorstep. This was particularly useful to me because I had a doctor visit there and they validated parking for hospital visitors. My $30 charge for a two night plus of parking was very reasonable indeed.