Mike's place was great for our weekend trip to the Boston area. There are so many local establishments to eat/drink/shop within a 10 minute walk. We were in for the marathon and the transportation into Boston was quick (the T stop is less than 10 minutes away right in Harvard Square). It's right across from the Charles River so we were able to see the crew teams from the window and even sit have our morning coffee by the river and watch. There's a local coffee shop/deli a couple of blocks away too.
The home was clean, well supplied, super affordable and check in/out was really easy. Mike was very responsive when we had questions or needed anything. The kitchen had everything we needed and some. There were plenty of blankets/towels. The beds were more on the firm side, which isn't that big of an issue. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. There are aspects that may seem dated, but when you look at the neighborhood as a whole, it is what I would expect from an older Boston area home. Nothing was dirty and we felt totally comfortable during our stay.
If I'm back in the area I'd definitely try to book again!