Steve’s apartment was perfect for our four – night family vacation with 2 teen kids. The house is old but the apartment is completely renovated, modern, and clean. Eco – friendly and non-allergenic cleaning supplies used; The space and the linens smelled good. Great water pressure, soft and warm bed linens, comfortable mattresses, adequate storage for our stuff, Full kitchen, and unbeatable location.
Easy to get to everywhere we wanted to visit from Steve’s apartment. And a parking spot included (about 3 blocks away)– – a very valuable feature in Boston, But it is a very tight spot and I had trouble getting our Subaru into it so if you have a larger vehicle, don’t count on using it. Restaurants, convenience stores, Groceries, and shopping literally right around the corner. It’s also close enough to the Lynch family skate park for my teen kids to ride there on their own. I felt fairly safe walking alone in the neighborhood at night.
The heat and AC are loud when they are running, but they are very effective. if you’re highly sensitive, the sound might bother you. And speaking of sound, No construction anywhere nearby; I guess those reviews reflected work that has since been finished. It was quiet throughout our stay.
If you plan to do a lot of cooking while you are there, know that the kitchen contains the basics, but not much more. You will need to buy tinfoil or a baking sheet, for example; and there were no dish towels or oven mitts, but it’s a beautiful kitchen. You may want to ask for extra towels Before your stay; for four of us, we had only five towels, three hand towels, and a few wash cloths for a 4-day stay and should have had more available.
There is a coin operated washer and dryer in the basement – – We unexpectedly needed to wash clothes and that was a pleasant surprise.
We would definitely stay in Steve’s place again And hope to do so in the near future – – there is so much to do and see in Boston that we’ve already got a return trip lined up in our heads!