My husband, our two daughters and I spent 3 days and 2 nights in Boston. We took an early flight and were in Boston around 6 am. Our host Jimmy contacted me a few days before to say that we can come earlier since his prior renters left the house the night before. It was very kind and thoughtful. I cannot praise more Jimmy's hospitality. The detailed explanations where to go to eat, buy food, what to do were provided in the message. We also found bunch of helpful information on the wall in the kitchen. That's how we found out about a bike tour. Jimmy contacted us a few times to see that we are fine.
The location of the house is very close to MIT - about 5-7 min and Harvard. The streets are beautiful, clean. The house is very nice. The host lives in the same house but has a separate entrance, so we saw Jimmy only one time, on the morning of our arrival. The apartment is nice, clean. We felt like at home. Everything you need to live comfortably was there: towels, soap, shampoo, plates, cups. Etc, etc. the stores were close by. Whole foods store was about 10 min walking distance.
I am a runner. Riverside a beautiful trail was about 10-15 min jogging distance.
Thank you, Jimmy, for your hospitality and cute warm house. You are a great host! Your house is on my list - the best places to stay in Boston.