This location is ideal. We loved being so close to Boston Commons and the subway stop. We didn't have a car during our stay and with this location, you honestly don't need one. The interior was very clean when we arrived and the beds were comfy. I love the exposed brick and the historic, urban vibe of the place. We are a family of 8, and with the 4 bedrooms, we had plenty of room. The only thing keeping me from giving this 5 stars are the neighbors, which I know is beyond the control of the host, but I can't give an honest review and ignore this. I expect some city noise, which comes with the territory, but loud parties 2 out of the 4 nights we were there made sleep impossible. The first night, the party next door started around midnight, with an overpowering cloud of marijuana wafting outside our front door and seeping into our apartment. At around 3 in the morning, when I thought it couldn't possibly get any louder, an argument erupted between a man and woman at the party, with screaming profanities and doors slamming. Finally the man was kicked out and proceeded to bang on the door, yelling, for about 20 minutes. My teenaged daughter was in tears, she was so scared. Interestingly, my kids who were in the 4th bedroom, farthest away from the entry door, didn't hear a thing. Or maybe they're just sound sleepers.
The next night, another party in that same apartment started around midnight. Once again, we were overpowered with the marijuana smell. Thankfully this time there was no fight, but the walls are not very sound-proof and music, laughter, and conversation could be heard all night long. A loud chorus of happy birthday broke out around 2 in the morning, which was more pleasant than what we'd experienced the night before, but not exactly sleep-inducing. The next two nights, it was quiet, and after two nights of no sleep, we desperately needed it. So, would I stay there again? If I somehow knew that the next door neighbors had changed, definitely. If not, I wouldn't take the chance.