We did an instant booking {yaaay our first one!!} and did so on super short notice, Tania was quick to respond and totally understanding of our having just arrived and eagerness to get to the apt. She let us know the usual amount of time from booking to check-in but promised to let us know if we could come earlier- and she did! Tania is amazingly accommodating and we were incredibly grateful - it had been a long 2 weeks for us before we arrived.
Tania's place was so wonderful! It felt like home without feeling like you were laying on top of some other persons stuff :)
the apt is spacious enough to be very private if you're travelling w/others. I took the master bedroom and the mattress was quite firm which isn't the best for me, but was perfect for my companion so we switched rooms on our 2nd night. All was well then.
The back yard for the rear neighbors sits behind the windows of the master bdrm, they were hosting a yard party with a gorgeous fire burning so there was a nice aroma of bonfire that made me feel truly autmnish but there was very little 'noise' from the party -incredibly considerate neighbors.
The bathroom boasts a shower/tub combo should you want to soak after a long trip and the shower head gets great pressure -which I always want for shampooing/showering.
The drawers were stocked w/tiny shampoo/conditioner/body wash in several aromas and brands just in case you forgot anything -or just flat out didn't bring them.
Tania let us know there were a couple of beers in the fridge in case we wanted them and an espresso make and espresso pods and fixins in case we needed that caffeine boost :)
There's Netflix and a gorgeously large tv to view it on in the living room. Kinda fun seeing what the folks before you have been watching.
The apt skirts the line between minimalism and easy comfort. Not a lot of clutter, not bare to the walls either.
We found out the night before check-out that we'd need to stay over and asked Tania if it was possible to extend, she was quick to respond and let us know it would be no problem at all- she's a life saver!
We were close to Lechmere T station in case we wanted to public transit into the city, plenty of taxis in case we wanted to hail one, and street parking where we needed it.
There's grocery stores w/in walking distance as well as restaurants, bars, tiny shops and spots to sit and people watch.
be advised- there are stairs to get in and to get to the unit
I would have loved to spend a week and be able to soak up the city in this gorgeous little Cambridge neighborhood. Someone once told me "Inman Sq is a hidden gem in the Camb/Bost area" Tania's place proved them right for me.