My family and I stayed at Carolyn's Bed and Breakfast for just over a week this past summer, and we were really pleased with the location, cleanliness, quality of the accommodation, and best of all there was air conditioning! There are two bedrooms on the second floor (one room had a queen or double bed, and the other had two single beds). The bathrooms and bedrooms were nicely done up, and felt very warm and comfortable - like staying at a friend's home. Carolyn prepared simple, but very tasty breakfasts every morning - tea and coffee and fresh warm bread with fruit, yogurt and granola, and eggs when we requested them. She was very knowledgeable about the area and had a lot of great recommendations - especially for those interested in Boston's art scene.
In terms of location, this house isn't right in the center of Cambridge, but it is very close to a frequent and late-running bus route that took about 6 minutes to reach Harvard station. The home is also less than a five minute walk away from Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is incredibly scenic and well-landscaped (a must visit attraction if you enjoy gardens and great views of Boston).
Next time I'm in Boston or the Cambridge area I will definitely be staying at Carolyn's again. If you're looking for a 5-star hotel with 24-hour service, this is not the place for you. But if you want to stay somewhere comfortable that feels like home, then I highly recommend Carolyn's - she made us all feel very welcomed in her home.
