Mike’s place was perfect for our needs. The location is fantastic- a short walk to Harvard Square, and a short drive to downtown Boston. The apartment is very basic; the building is old and hasn’t been renovated in a while, and the furnishings seem to have come from a thrift store, but everything was clean and met our needs. There is an apartment above and below, so we sometimes heard footsteps, but that’s normal in a building like this. Electric heaters in every room except the bathroom kept us warm despite the cold snap. The kitchen had an abundance of some items (kettles, coffee makers, blender) but only two bowls and two spoons. Soap, shampoo, and shower gel were provided. Laundry ($3/load) was a bonus. Off-street parking was much appreciated; fortunately there was only one night when another person had a car too, since parking is in a narrow alley, and the first car in is blocked by other cars, meaning you have to text the other drivers and ask them to move, or may be asked to move yourself. Overall it’s a great deal. My only suggestion is that they improve security- The front door doesn’t always latch unless you really push it, and we came home to find other guests in the apartment upstairs must have not pushed it enough because it was open.