A superb location with easy access to the centre of Boston and local restaurants. Lots of these are available within walking distance. Free parking at the side of the house is a big bonus too. The house itself provides a first floor sizeable living area which comprises of a bathroom, bedroom, kitchen with dining space. The kitchen has an oven, microwave, fridge etc. making it easy to prepare food should you wish to do so, plus there's a nice balcony to sit out on. The hosts live upstairs and work across the hallway. Most of the time all was quiet, but there were also times where it wasn't so quiet, but thankfully not often.
The house is without doubt a lovely property with lots of period features still intact, but it is crying out for a refresh and tidy up but that doesn't impact on your stay of course, just a comment.
Whilst the neighbourhood is quiet, walking on "Mass Ave" can be off-putting, homeless people hanging around etc. but we walked in to Boston centre and to Harvard with no issues and saw some lovely homes and districts.
Overall a great location in an ageing period home that is comfortable, warm with everything you need as a base to stay.