Rebecca could not have been more attentive in helping us make arrangements for our stay. She replied speedily and reassuringly to any questions we raised beforehand and went out of her way to think through what would work best for our daughter's two young children. Everything was just as described - this is somewhere you can book with absolute confidence. The apartment is every bit as attractive and comfortable as it appears in the photographs and you can be assured of a warm welcome on arrival from Rebecca who provides all the essential information you need to help you settle in. Thereafter she struck just the right balance - neighbourly and always helpful yet discreet.
Somerville is a great neighbourhood - lively and vibrant with a real sense of community. You have more restaurants than you could possibly need - we particularly liked Pepe Bocca in Davis Square for a delicious informal lunch and L'Impasto on Massachussets Avenue - simple but deliciously fresh Italian food. The Pemberton Farms food market, just five minutes away, is a delight and will provide you with everything you need - not the cheapest place to buy provisions perhaps but the quality is excellent. If you have children in your party there are two great playgrounds within a few minutes walk and a wonderful old-style bowling alley even closer at hand which serves very good flatbread and pizza to accompany your game (or separately if you just want to eat there).
The Redline T station at Davis Square will take you to downtown Boston in around 15 minutes - buy a seven day pass if you're staying for the week. We enjoyed visits to the Acquarium, Science Museum, and the brilliant Children's Museum where this is also a walk with great views across the water. Don't miss Boston Common and Beacon Hill - Louisville Square and the surrounding streets are stunning.
Our thanks go to Rebecca and Richard for all you did to make our week so memorable.