This place is conveniently located on a quiet historic street a few blocks away from the main drag of Mass Ave surrounded by restaurants, cafes, and public transportation. The overall vibe and ambiance here feels just like home. Clean, cozy, and kitschy best sums up our experience. Colorful artwork and foreign tchotchkes fill up the living room space and the bathroom. This is a unique looking place and can be fun stay for young adults & starting out couples.
"Do whatever you want..." is how Ian our laid back & friendly host responded when we asked him about the house rules. It means no kerfu if we intend stay out late and we are free to use the kitchen cookware just in case takeout places in the area close early (usually between 9-10pm). Ian gets bonus points from me for being flexible and non-fussy which I often experience with other AirBnBs where the kitchen is often off limits to guests.
Our room was warm and inviting during the day with ample sunlight coming through 2 large windows, but it does get cold at night which is typical of New England weather. No complaints there because there 2 heaters in the room which kept us warm. Contrary to what previous reviewers had written, the queen sized bed was cozy and very comfortable. It was neither squishy nor did it creak. I believe our host fixed this problem shortly before our arrival.
We are grateful to have met Madhur (Ian's housemate) and enjoyed having intellectual conversations with him into the wee hours of the morning. He is a big coffee drinker and was kind enough to give us recommendations of his favorite coffee places in Cambridge on the day we checked out.
We really enjoyed our stay here and will reach out to Ian again the next time we visit Boston.