Deborah is a gracious host, and the listing is as described. The room itself, I think, is nicer than what is pictured: the bed is larger than it looks in the photo, as is the room itself. It includes a closet, a mirror, a large desk, bookshelves with many books, and a television that I didn't use. The bathroom and kitchen are close to the bedroom, and I had pretty much exclusive use of the very clean bathroom. Deborah showed me where coffee and breakfast items could be found, and I enjoyed coffee outdoors one morning on a downstairs patio. For me the location was perfect: between Harvard and Porter Squares. The neighborhood is quiet, safe, and pleasant. I did not bring my car, and the walk to the subway (or to either square) was fine for me and quite enjoyable (many inviting shops, restaurants, and cafes along the way), but with luggage in tow the walk can be a bit taxing because it is probably about five city blocks or a quarter mile long. Most will have their cars, I imagine, so this shouldn't be a problem and, of course, one can always take a cab if one has a luggage. I am on a tight budget, so did not. Deb makes parking available for those who have cars, and I also noticed that Zip Cars are available at a nearby gas station if one needed something to rent for a few hours or just a day. Deb was very accommodating and let me leave my luggage at her home after checkout on the last day so that I could stay in Boston a bit longer. I would recommend Deb's place, especially if you want to be pretty close to Harvard Square for a reasonable price, and, as I told Deb, I would love to stay with her again the next time that I am in Boston.