Clare's place is great, it was an awesome place to stay during my trip to Boston. It is very well located 7 mins walk from the red line train, 20 mins from Harvard Square (or less if you rent a bike) and 5 mins from a Whole Food Market (very convenient).
Few issues were that you can't control the temperature in the apartment and that you can hear a bit the upstairs neighbor in the evening and morning.
The neighborhood is great, walking distance to lots of places. Clare has been an incredible host and very responsive to all my questions! Thanks!