This place was great. The building is quite old but the unit itself looks just like the photos and the bathroom, kitchen, and appliances all look very new and the place was super clean. Like, the bathroom grout is mostly still clean level of new and clean. Water in the shower took a while to warm up but pressure and temperature was consistent once it got up.
Location is really convenient, right next to a small Target and the red line. It's not in the most shiny luxurious area of town, but we never felt unsafe. Would happily stay here again if visiting Cambridge/Boston.
Some FYIs / things to call notice to from description
– The staircase is a tiny curving Victorian-era one that is very narrow and the steps themselves are not long enough to fully fit an average adult foot. If someone in your party has a hard time going up or down even standard staircases you probably want to look for a different place.
– There is *technically* a coin-op washer/dryer in the building, but it isn't like, a private washer/dryer for the residents, but rather there is a laundromat on the first floor of the building.
– There is no tub, just a shower
– There is heat, but the entire building is heated to 67F (iirc) and cannot be modified. It is not an option to turn on heat in the unit year round – specifically only on during what the information binder called "heating season" so you may want to send a message double checking that the heat will be on when you visit if going in fall or spring. Similarly, the window AC units are only installed in the summer, not left in year round.
– You will be able to hear some noise from the other tenants coming and going as well as the street. It is not too bad since it isn't a major street with a lot of car noise, but if you're a very light sleeper it may be bothersome
– Mattress is on the softer side