John was very welcoming of us. He was always ready to help and answer any questions that we had, especially in terms of modes of transportation. He also recommended that we tried a few of the restaurants in the area. He even allowed us to stay past our check out time. He also offered us a slice of his daughter's home made Apple Pie.

The room was very comfortable and warm. The neighborhood is very safe, even at night. The place is about a 30-40 minute walk to Harvard Square. There's a bus that takes you to Harvard Square, but we preferred to walk.