The room I stayed in was number 4 on the second floor of a triple decker. It had been beautifully renovated. The light was good and the gardens of Cambridge were just blooming. Magazine Street is a quiet residential street, and it's easy to walk the 10 to 15 minutes to the subway. Mark was very friendly and helped me navigate the keys in a way that was really helpful. I didn't use the common areas, but they seemed of a piece with the room. If you want a room in a house on a quiet, beautiful street, this is a lovely place to stay.