Having never been to Cambridge, we had no idea where to stay. So happy we found Jimmy's place. It's in a great, safe, quiet neighborhood. The house is a duplex from the late 1800's with tons of character, great light and tall ceilings. Jimmy and his family live downstairs. He is extremely accommodating and communicative. Other than speaking with him and his wife outside, we were never aware of a family living below us. He provides a parking permit for the street, and it appears as though parking is never an issue unless it snows. However, to get around Cambridge and Boston, you'll want to leave your car and take Uber or Lyft. There were never any issues getting a car share. There are a lot of walkable options as well. Don't miss walking around Harvard and Kayaking the Charles!