Nicole's place was the perfect base to explore both Cambridge and central Boston. It's only about a 10 minute walk from Harvard Yard, and is surrounded by local amenities - like bars, supermarkets, cafés and the T (subway). It's also pretty huge, and was very clean. Nicole had left keys and a parking permit just in case we needed it.
It gets quite hot in the apartment (especially in the bathroom), but there are air conditioners that you can turn on if that happens.