The place is great - affordable, host is friendly, and it has all basic stuff - comfortable beds, good bathroom, and - most importantly - very close location to Central Square in Cambridge. If you are looking for some food options, the Middle East Restaurant is two blocks away (and the portions are both good, *and* big!), as well as a number of other useful stores. There is common area in the apartment, with a fridge and a tv, but we didn't use it; however it may be useful. Also - we didn't hear any of the neighbors or street noise.