John is a great host, and his place makes a nice base from which to visit Boston or explore the many magnificent sites in the state.

The apartment is in a quiet, safe, suburban part of Cambridge. It's near a bus and T (subway) station. I always went with the pleasant 5-7 minute walk to the T station.

The room is spacious with a desk and even a couch! The bed is a futon, which I'm used to sleeping on, so I found that OK. The Wifi is fast and stable, and the place is clean.

As a host, John is fantastic. He's affable and easygoing, but not intrusive. He's a good conversationalist and has an open and creative mind. Plus John makes you feel at home and offers guests things like coffee and bagels.

I think John is the kind of person Airbnb is designed for - an old school host who opens his home to travelers and genuinely wants to meet people from around the world. When you stay at his place, it's like crashing at a new friend's place.