Nora's space matched the positive reviews online. It is a lovely and thoughtful little space tucked between Davis Square and Alewife (about a 10 minute walk to either T station). The hosts have stocked the space with books of literature and poetry, and a wonderful writing desk in the bedroom. If you are a reader or a writer, the space is tailored for you, and you will probably enjoy the charm of being surrounded by such decor, as well as being able to read some Longfellow. The street is quiet and the neighborhood is safe. For the money, this is far better than a hotel room in the area and it offers more space and more amenities.
Only downside is nit-picky items. There are pipes that go into the wall in the bedroom and there is an open gap between the pipes and the drywall. In a garden level, this could be an access point for insects. I didn't see any for the entirety of my four night stay but it could be an access point. The shower rod had some rust. The bed has a support beam running down the center lengthwise. I could feel it when rolling around the center of the bed, but not anything that caused me to have difficulty sleeping. The window shades were thin. It's a garden level apartment, so not much light will come in to wake you in the morning, but they won't block out all light if that's what you need to sleep.
I give this space and the hosts 5 stars. It is excellent value with excellent hospitality. Nora provided a few snack items gratis: potato chips, Nutri-grain bars, and a bottle of Pinot Grigio. I only mention the tiny critiques to anyone who is looking for an absolute primo space. Nora's space is very close to that for the money.