Daughter and I stayed at Len's place for the Boston Marathon. I was a little nervous about renting from a host who is new and had no reviews, but Len proved to be a great host. He responded promptly to our communications and was ready and waiting for us when we arrived. He had even put some food and drinks in the fridge for us - above and beyond! The apartment is clean, updated, and in a nicely preserved historic building. It isn't large; I'd say it's comfortable for 2 people but might have been tight for more than that. There is a queen sized bed in a separate bedroom, and a sofa that turns into a single bed when some of the cushions are removed. Overall, it was great for the two of us.

The location was perfect for our needs. We were close to all the marathon events and also within walking distance of Fenway Park, the public gardens and commons, the Freedom Trail, Quincy Market, and M.I.T. We even walked to the north end. There are also "T" (train) stops within a half mile.

The only very minor thing that wasn't to our liking was that there was no coffee maker in the apartment. But Len did mention that we could contact him if this was "a problem" (we didn't), and he provided lots of high quality Starbucks instant coffee. Beyond that, I have no issues whatsoever with this place. Beautiful apartment, beautiful building, quiet historic neighborhood. It was a great Boston experience, far nicer than staying in an expensive chain hotel in the busy marathon finish area.