Erin’s place was much better than I expected! We were a group of two couples and two babies under 9 months old. We were looking for a safe, quiet space for a Boston visit. The space was very comfortable and Erin offered so many amazing amenities for babies so we could travel light. There were TWO Baby Bjorn travel cribs with sheets (one for each baby!), an Ergo 180 stroller with rain cover (much nicer than the Britax one I have and has a great handle option that allows for the baby to be facing out or facing in), baby books, and lots of family friendly suggestions. There were umbrellas as well for general use since we forgot to bring ours and it rained quite a bit.
The rooms were clean and the bathroom had an added bonus - heated floors!! So nice for the cold weather! The two bedrooms were also on opposite ends of the apartment, which was so nice since the babies didn’t wake each other up. Kitchen appliances had no issues and easy to use. Yay for dishwashers and FREE laundry!
The area felt very safe and off of a street with a lot of walkable cafes and restaurants (we loved visiting Clover and 1369 Coffee House). There is a liquor store nearby to grab wine for movie nights while the kids are sleeping, and two Whole Foods within walking distance. There are a few bars as well a block away that offer great beer selections too if you want to go out but not have to uber/take public transportation home. The house is close to a bus stop that can take you to the T and 15 minute walk to Harvard. Strollers are easy to navigate on the busses and T as well! People were very friendly and if it was busy, we just carried the babies and folded up the stroller.
The only downside is that the house is quite loud if you’re not used to city living. There is street traffic at all hours and people walking around upstairs. If you’re used to city living, it’s normal noise, but if you’re from the country like us, it definitely was a life saver for the babies to have a white noise machine.
Erin was very receptive and quick with responses. We had a fantastic time and will definitely be interested in staying again.