Michael is an amazing host! He was super communicative right from the beginning and during my entire stay. He was very generous, offered to share his groceries and Blue Apron meals for cooking meals and even checked to see if I needed anything from the store before he went grocery shopping. And having coffee waiting for me in the morning was a godsend! And the fact that he provided bathrobes made for a hotel-like experience!
The place is itself is awesome - big and clean and lots of light. The bedroom is very nice - I think the pictures don't quite do it justice - it's simply but nicely decorated, has great wood and a closet with a lot of shelf space - and there are two windows, one of which looks into the yard. And there's a half bathroom which is very convenient!
The yard is great - especially if you have a dog like I do - and the front porch is great for sitting out with a cup of coffee if the weather's nice. Michael's dog Cody is a sweetheart - very chill and mellow and got along great with my dog. And the location is great - just a half block from some shops and restaurants on Mass. Ave and a quick walk through the bike path to Davis Square which has tons of other food, drink and bar options (as well as the train station). I only got to stay a few short days but I'd definitely stay with Michael again on a future trip to the area.