We spent a long weekend in Boston to attend my daughter's college graduation and could not have picked a more perfect place to stay.

Rebecca and Richard's place is elegant, warm, and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay and host a small gathering to celebrate graduation and Mother's Day. We especially appreciated the special touches that made our grandchildren feel welcome and comfortable--fun toys and books, a special sleeping area for the four-year old, and everything we needed to keep the baby comfortable. The collapsible tunnel provided endless entertainment for the children and the adults.

We loved the Pemberton Farms grocery around the corner. We enjoyed delicious prepared food and a wonderful selection of groceries and drinks. We had some great pizza at Flatbread Pizza and wished we had had time to bowl and have a few beers. We walked to Harvard Square, enjoyed some of the local restaurants in Davis Square, and took in the magnificent Boston architecture and landscapes. The kids had an adventure at the Alexander Kemp playground in Harvard Square. If you have little ones, don't miss it.

We rented a car because we had quite a few trips to the airport and back. Getting to and from the airport took about 30 minutes with easy traffic. For getting around in Boston, we made the short walk to the metro station red line which made it easy to get just about anywhere in the city with no worries about traffic or parking.

Rebecca and Richard were gracious, proactive hosts. Rebecca messaged us at all the key points: a few days before arrival, checking in from time to time to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed, and following up to see if we needed to make any special arrangements for parking on the day that we left. We had a few requests that were handled quickly, and overall we felt welcome and relaxed.