As an exchange student, this is about as perfect as it gets! The room feels like a home with small trinkets, books, and posters for local sports teams. There was a small desk for me to work at, a closet for cloths, and even a fan for the very warm summer unfamiliar to a Scandinavian. The house is very traditional for New England and, likewise, wonderfully busy with trinkets and stories. I were allowed to use the kitchen, although I only really cooked a handful of times. Debora is the nicest person, and she made me feel welcome from day one, even though, her cat was sick which cannot have been easy. During my weekend exploration of New England, she was full of recommendations of everything from local stores and musicals to the cutest New England towns starting with P. The Location is great. Brighton is super safe and has shops and restaurants within walking distance. Otherwise, Kenmore near the center is a 20min bus ride away, and buses leave every 7 min.