I have stayed at a fair amount of long term Airbnbs both in Cambridge and all over the US, and can with full confidence say that Louisa and James provided the best experience I’ve ever had— and somehow done so even with a pandemic.
The Airbnb location itself is perfect, absurdly convenient. All shopping, errands, restaurants, outings, etc can all happen within a mile radius. The water is also a short walk away. Harvard is 10 min walk one way, and MIT 10 min walk the other way. Bluebikes and MBTA everywhere.
I really feel like the pictures downplay the size of the space. It is small, but very smartly furnished and considered. I didn’t find myself needing any more space, and the closet size ensured that. I cooked, worked, could have my partner over, all fairly comfortably. Even for being the middle of central square, noise was at a minimum from the street, and other guests.
Finally the highlight of the experience is Louisa and James themselves. There wasn’t a question or concern I had that would not be answered within 5 min max. They’re incredibly warm people, and as a young woman who often travels alone they offered another layer of security I did not realize I could get.
I stayed for 40 days and would gladly come back for another 40.