We were delighted with every aspect of Richard and Rebecca's beautiful and comfortable flat. We will stay here whenever we are in town! The atmosphere is warm and elegant; both adults (my husband and I) and children (we came with three) felt very much at home.

The decor is tasteful and lovely without being pretentious. There is a lot of light. The kitchen is easy to use and well-appointed, including an adorable espresso machine. The beds were very comfy, with nice sheets. The soaps in the bathrooms were yummy. Good books were available to read--my 12-year-old reread the Harry Potter series. The 10- and 7-year-old boys played mancala and chess.

The location could not be better--I felt very safe, Davis Square is a vibrant area, and you can walk to all sorts of things--mass transit, delicious well-made gourmet food (with a fabulous wine selection) at Pemberton's, Thai food, a bowling alley with amazing salads (a highlight for the kids!), pretty much everything you could want. And Rebecca is a thoughtful and lovely hostess--we felt cared-for but also had our own space. I give my highest recommendation--and I'm very picky.

We stayed an extra night because we were so pleased.