We just stayed two nights after arriving from the UK. Our host David met us on arrival at Whitman house. What an interesting character who has a lot to say about everything. The best advice he gave us was see everything here that you can't see anywhere else. The room was very high quality but our bathroom was not en suite. That said although on the ground floor we never saw anyone else when using the bathroom. It too was of a very high standard. The water pressure could have been better but it was adequate and Robert and David both said it would be attended to. Breakfast, films an excellent free wifi were all available.
Would we stay again .... Without hesitation!

The 4 of us stayed there in sept 2011 for 3 days. We were on our way to wolfeboro NH for our friends wedding. The place was very close to the train station and to Harvard university. The rooms were clean and food was ok. David was a good host he told us where to go to see the places of interest and where to eat. It's in a quiet street had car parking spaces and felt safe at night. I would recommend it to everyone. We never got a chance to watch tv or his DVDs as too busy checking out Boston and the sights. We had lovely weather and a great time in the states. Thanks David from the londoner's.

We are a couple who met in Boston several years ago, and ended up getting married. For our honeymoon, we wanted to revisit Boston and see all the nice places we used to frequent. We found Whitman House online, and really liked both the description and the fact that they were affiliated with a non-profit organization 'Search for a Cure'. We stayed for a total on 9 nights. Originally, we were planning on staying 7 nights, but as everything in New York was completely full, we had to spend two extra days. David and Robert, the hosts, immediately arranged for us to stay in the extra room they had 'just in case'.
The hosts make you feel very much at home, engaging in conversations, helping you find your way around and eager to discuss their future plans for the B & B. All rooms have a flat screen TV, and they have an ample (>400) DVD collection for you to choose from. The rooms and the house in general is beautiful and everything is spotless. The attention to detail, such as having (charged) metrotickets waiting for us was wonderful, as was the extensive breakfast in the morning. The location is very central, walking distance to the Central Square T stop, a Whole Foods supermarket and various nice coffee places. Overall, we felt like we were visiting friends more than staying at a hotel/B&B, which is exactly what we were hoping for. If you prefer cosiness, a relaxed atmosphere and fascinating conversations over the sometimes sterile hotel rooms, this is the place for you!

Nice location, no noise, clean, nice bathrooms, excellent hosts.

The green room was near perfect, except that there is NO DESK in the room, although there is adequate space in the rest of the apartment. But if you like to work in your own room on a desk, do not take the green room.

I think it is a good deal at the price. One big concern was the breakfast. Because the hosts are so friendly, I did not feel like having to make them breakfast for me. Of the 4 nights I stayed there, breakfast was not laid out on two mornings, although I am 100% sure that it would be if I made the request. (this was during the breakfast timings). Oh, and yes, please look carefully at the bread before eating it. In my case, it had fungus on it, glad I spotted it. But this can happen anywhere I guess

My only problem was .. that the hosts are very friendly, it almost made me feel that I should not bother them for little things.

If you want to have nice conversations etc.., this might be the place for you. If you are looking for a no-frills stay, I would go for a hotel instead.