It was a pleasure to stay in Amy's flat, and be surrounded by her mother's lovely paintings (a mix of Edward Hopper landscapes and the colorful pallet of Paul Gauguin). Bright, and cheerful, nice space for a family gathering. Entrance and communication was easy and if you get a chance to speak with Amy and hear about her inspiring work, that is an extra perk.
The flat was very clean. I appreciated her flexibility with my departure time. The use of the washer & dryer was a big plus too. We stayed in the winter, and the heating was perfect with individual adjustable thermostat for the flat we rented. Very quiet & residential neighborhood (Huron Village) near Fresh Pond Reservoir for those who like to run/ walk, coffee shops, restaurants, second hand bookstore, toy store around the corner. Shopping plaza (whole foods/Trader Joe's/CVS/ Bank of America) a 10min walk. Buses into Harvard square in front of the house.
The flat is on the ground floor, so you hear the neighbors above, which might be an issue for a light sleeper, but the charm of the hardwood floors and cooking friendly kitchen and TLC that emanates throughout the flat makes it a very cozy and welcoming place to stay.