First off, I'll say all of us, (three adults, one infant), agreed - our five days in Boston were significantly improved by staying at this apartment. Our hosts were gracious, and welcoming; we enjoyed our contact with them and appreciated their sincere efforts to share information and their help with negotiating details with our stay.
The apartment was exactly as described and was outfitted with everything we might need to make us feel "at home."
The neighborhood was wonderful. We did a good bit of walking. The homes were fascinating in their colors, style, elaboration and settings. We felt completely at ease walking to the T or for breakfast, walking to the pond or making a run to the drug store.
This was the nicest stay of all my visits, (which are many), to Boston.