Bed, Bath and Beyond II in Jamaica Plain

An urban oasis in hip JP -- a very sunny room on a quiet residential street (with free parking) in a beautiful neighborhood near parks and green spaces, cafes and restaurants. Conveniently located just a 5 minute walk to the Forest Hills T stop, and 20 minute metro ride to Central Boston; 10 minute commute to the MSPCA hospital and 20 minutes "door to door" to the Longwood medical area. PLEASE FIRST INQUIRE ABOUT DATES BEFORE BOOKING IF YOUR STAY IS A MONTH AWAY FROM TODAY'S DATE, THANK YOU! You'll sleep on a double bed with a luxuriously thick and firm mattress. All linens are provided. Laundry facilities are in the apartment. Three infinitely charming cats may be available for cuddling. :-) PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to book the room for any period after January 1st, 2019, I would very much appreciate if you would first contact me rather than making a reservation via "Instant Book." This feature does not allow hosts any discretion in deactivating it for particular dates and, as a school teacher, I have holidays when I might be away and could therefore not host. In particular, PLEASE DO NOT RESERVE THE ROOM FOR THE MARATHON 2019 without first checking with me. With many thanks for your consideration! You're very welcome to use the kitchen for cooking; while it's smaller than many American kitchens, it is very well stocked and I'm happy to share it together with spices, oils, vinegar, etc The front deck is a lovely space for reading and watching the neighborhood's dogs pass below. I'll be very glad to help when and where I can -- to offer advice, make a cuppa tea, chat about one thing or another, to shepherd you to one place or another; at the same time, I am very respectful of people's privacy. Jamaica Plain is a culturally diverse neighborhood within Boston located in the ring of the "Emerald Necklace." Rich in parks and ponds, there is also a wealth of cafes and restaurants from which to choose. Hip and friendly, green and safe, with charming tree-shaded streets and 100-300 year old homes, and easy access to downtown, it's one of Boston's most popular places to live and visit, bike and run. The Forest Hills metro station is a five minute walk away. There's a free parking space next to the house. A bike is available for you to use! Breakfast foods are provided -- tea/coffee, yogurt, cereal, nuts and fruit. I'm a passionate vegetarian cook, so I may happily and spontaneously offer you something to eat, or share dinner with you, or you may ask for a meal for an additional modest fee. Please take your shoes off at the front door -- you can leave them in the foyer or bring them into your room. Out of consideration for the environment and other residents, please limit bathroom time to ten minutes in the early morning and evening time. (Thoughtful use of hot water is also appreciated, as it is heated by oil and so quite expensive.) I have a substantial library of guidebooks to Boston and the surrounding area, so no need to schlep yours along. I don't specify a check-in/check-out time, as travelers' needs vary; I always try my best to accommodate their wishes. "Check-in time" is when your room will be ready for you, but you are welcome to arrive early or late as you need to; you can always just collect your key, leave your belongings, and enjoy the city until your room is prepared for you. "Check-out time" gives me the chance to prepare the room for the next guest. It doesn't matter when you leave the apartment, but does matter when you leave your room -- please respect the time I ask, as I respect your desire to leave your luggage in the apartment so that you may enjoy another few hours or day in the city without it, which you may then return to collect before your departure from the city.