Charle's has fixed up the basement of his home to accommodate travelers. There is a private entrance round the back, a kitchen area with coffee machine and tea kettle, a bathroom with small shower for guests to share, and 2 private bedrooms with double beds. It's located just a few minutes' walk from the Red Line (Harvard) and close to restaurants and shops. Charles was a very responsive host! He even shared a great way to get from the airport to his place from the airport via public transport: faster than a taxi during rush-hour traffic, and free of charge. Thank you!