Great stay in a quiet residential neighborhood, walkable to restaurant, the metro, and everything you need in Cambridge, and if you want a longer walk, you can makeacross the Charles River into Boston in about 30-45 minutes. As in other shared places, earplugs come in handy if you are a light sleeper, since you can hear everything in the common area through the door and the number door locks to the apartment and every room beep. Still, a great deal for the price.