I really enjoyed my stay with John. The room was as described, quiet, private, and I was never disturbed. It was clean, spacious, and basic, and I really enjoyed getting a peek at the extensive music collection that my host had. John asks for the door to the room to be left open when you're not there, as he likes to know when someone else is in the house, and I was happy to comply as I can understand the feeling of wanting to know if the stranger in your house is there or not. Other guests have mentioned that the space is cluttered, but I think this was just characteristic of a well-lived, well-loved home.

As many of the other guests have mentioned, John makes great coffee and even made breakfast for us one morning. He was a great host and very easy to chat with. I was in Cambridge for a wedding and found the location because it was close to the venue. It was very easy to get around once you become familiar with the MBTA, and John was kind enough to provide a CharlieCard to allow me to get around more easily. He was also very kind about giving directions and offering to pick me up from the nearest subway station when I arrived, which definitely makes a difference if you're new to the area and don't know your way around.