The location is good, there are many good restaurants and bars in the area. You can get to subway in about 15 min and to MIT in about 20 min on foot, which is OK. The place itself was nice, the room was clean and comfortable. The only slight issue was the bathtub, which was clean, but looked a bit beaten up. John as a host is great. He replies very quickly and will help you with the check-in and anything you might need. I would say that the place is very suitable for short stays, e.g. for a weekend trip to Boston. Overall I would definitely recommend John's place. You will probably not find many places for the price which are so conveniently located.