This stay is fine when on a budget. It definitely has some wear (dinged tables, loose sink faucets, creaky floor boards, etc). But you get what you pay for, and it delivers in what you need. It is a shared space so be prepared to sometimes hear other people walking about. Shower are bathroom is in an okay and very usable state, and towels are provided. You must use the provided key to lock your private room from the outside. The lock from the inside doesn't seem to work. They provide a disclaimer about how the building is shared (directly on the other side of the bedroom wall) with a Mexican restaurant, and that you should expect some restaurant smells. However, I did not experience this at all in the morning or night. The room will get pretty hot overnight during the cold seasons due to the radiator. The listing is accurate when it comes to being in walkable distance to Harvard or MIT, within 20 minutes or so.