John is a very nice and highly professional host; he picked me up at the coach station when I first arrived in Boston, showed me the direction to his place and how to get around the town. He generally cooked breakfast and would share it with guests if you are up around 9 am. The place is in such a great location; a bit away from the hype, yet only 12 mins from Harvard square by bus and looks exactly as described and shown in photos.