Ana & Ryan were very accommodating with reservation changes and almost always quickly responsive. Cancellation and deposit policies more user friendly than other listings I considered, big plus. The place is as pictured or better. Location is conveniently close to Mass Ave, but it is very quiet, no traffic noise. Some repetitive low volume house noises that would not bother most people, but may bother light sleepers or those easily irritated.Perfectly imperfect, which made it homey, cozy, and comfortable. Very private, safe, quiet and clean. Bed and linens/towels were incredibly luxurious and comfortable. Drip coffee pot (my favorite) and wide selection of teas and honey. Thoughtful tiny bed side table against the far side of the bed--large enough for phone, glasses and water. Brita pitcher and Cutco knives/good size chopping board made me feel at home. Plenty of newish pots and pans and lovely plates/glassware to enjoy home cooked meals. It was a priority for us to maintain dietary routines and budget, otherwise would have sampled the many restaurant options with different price ranges and huge variety of cuisines in easy walking distance. Turning right (toward Harvard), Starbucks, a small deli/convenience store with fruit/milk/snacks and a very helpful and friendly Harvard Wine/Liquor store. Turning left, Walgreens @Linnaean and Porter Square T, with grocery, Target, Dunkin and much more--a manageable walk.
I am new to AirBnB and had an issue checking in due to my inexperience, lack of technical sophistication and perhaps late night travel exhaustion. The instructions were clear, but I was looking at the summary and not the details. Place was perfect for our needs, and we had a lovely stay once I figured out how to use a smart lock and got a sense of direction (too many wrong turns due to lag on Google Maps and difficulty seeing street signs). Rough start, great stay overall. I would highly recommend.