Your room is large and sunny with wall-to-wall carpeting. There is a study nook in addition to the bed/sitting area, large closet, dresser, WIFI. Heat/AC. Furnished with antiques and contemporary furniture, your host's photography adorns the walls. The bathroom is shared. Linens and towels and blankets are supplied. Washers/dryers are on each floor accessed by stairway or elevator. All utilities included. Parking on-street is available 24/7. My dog Andy willwelcome you enthusiastically.

bbq picnic area, landscaped courtyard, permit parking on street

I’m interested in hosting adults who are students, professionals, visitors to Boston. For me, the duration of stay can be a summer month study course or a stay of several years. It's all negotiable. Who I welcome: people currently enrolled, or are enrolling in colleges and universities and professional schools; faculty; visiting lecturers; short-term project managers; medical professionals; business people coming to Boston for a variety of reasons in the private and public sectors

Condo porch, court yard

When you arrive,it will be my pleasure to familiarize you with the specialness of historic Boston, public transportation, shopping, touring you in all respects. Guests have 2 sets of sheets and towels and have the responsibility of laundering them. Each week, guests vacuum and clean their room.There are 4 washers and dryers in the building accessible by stairs or elevator.Each guest has 2 keys: One is for the building. The other is for home. If the building key is lost, it is the responsibility of the guest to replace it at the condo association rate of $50.In the kitchen, my guest can share my dishes, flatware. Separate pots and pans are for the guest. The microwave, oven, toaster are available for cooking. There is a cupboard dedicated to the guest. Limited space in the refrigerator can be arranged.There is a thermostat in the guest room. I must regulate it with the other thermostat in the living room for heat and AC. Your privacy will be respected if I need to check the thermostat. Please make your bed everyday and keep things tidy. I will do the same. When we walk around a small house a messy room can be seen from everywhere. We will be mindful of privacy sharing the bathroom and when walking around home. Andy is a loving and curious dog. He will want to be your friend and protector. He will also steal your socks or papers that are left on the floor. (He eats my socks, too, if I leave them out!) If you have a car, driving to and from Chelsea is easy and accessible to all of Greater Boston. There is plenty of free parking at the building. And, there aremany transportation alternatives - listed elsewhere.The rent has not been raised for some years making this homeshare a stellar opportunity in this market!Our building is a National Historic Property. This is not a "party house." Inviting guests for dinner or drinks is something we will plan with each other's privacy in mind.We’ll be mutually respectful and talk through any questions that may arise. References available upon request.