We had a wonderful time at Kate and Andy's apartment. Although Kate and Andy live upstairs, we didn't meet them since they were out of town, but they made thorough arrangements which worked out perfectly. Upon our arrival we were greeted by a bottle of wine, snacks, and a resident parking pass. Kate and Andy have put a lot of love and effort into remodeling and updating their apartment, making it a pleasant and easy place to stay.

The location works either with or without a car. It is an easy walk from either the Alewife or the Davis Square Red Line T stops, and there are buses on both Rindge and Mass Aves. For a car, the hosts have a resident parking pass and, when they are not using it, a driveway. The hosts generously allowed us to use their bicycles when they were out of town, which allowed us to make good use of the Minuteman bike path which is just a few blocks away.

Either Mass Ave or Davis Square has many restaurant options. For groceries, although Pemberton Farms and Garden Center at 2225 Massachusetts Ave may appear from the front to be a nursery, it has an excellent grocery (better than the Whole Foods in Cambidge).