Loved staying at Jim's place in Cambridge and can't say enough great things about Jim! We were in town for a few days for the Marathon and the place was comfortable, very clean, and equipped with all the comforts of home (including a VERY nice coffee maker which is a real bonus when traveling!) Jim's recommendations for food and shopping were thoughtful and made us feel at home in the beautiful, quiet, residential neighborhood. The apartment is a lovely walk to grocery, food, and entertainment options. Do be aware that it's not extremely close to the T but is a manageable walk, bus ride, or Uber/cab/drive. We also enjoyed renting bikes to get around the city, and there is a bike drop location about 1/2 mile away. One of the neighborhood highlights is Paddy's - a small, old, simple bar, with the nicest locals. All in all, a great place to stay when visiting Boston when you don't want to be right in the fray but close enough to all the action.