You couldn't find two nicer and more knowledgeable hosts than John and John! They're incredibly accommodating--how many people who invite you to breakfast or to get a book from their personal library--and very informed about the culture in Boston and the surrounding area. I would definitely recommend staying with them in the future!

Jesa and John are saints. Such nice people! The air mattress was surprisingly comfy, and they even mailed back something I forgot. I'll definitely consider staying with them again when I'm in BOS.

I had a wonderful time at Jesa and John's Place. It was a healing experience. I felt like I was at home away from home. They are very entertaining, generous and engaging. We had a good time cooking; trying out different dishes and everytime it came out really good. I can't wait to get back there one of these fine days.

My stay with Jesa & John was truly wonderful, they were very accommodating of my fortuitous late arrival, and it was a home away from home; I did not feel displaced even after 8 hours of driving and car trouble. Conversations over Jesa's delicious oatmeal breakfast was a great way to start the day, I ended up staying there until noon the next day whereas I would be up and out around seven if I was staying elsewhere. I greatly recommend them if you're passing by the area.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well this is most true when you meet John and Jessa who are very gracious, welcoming hosts. I reserved the "Sofa-isticated" room, had a wonderful night's sleep and awoke to a very healthy breakfast. It literally is a home away from home. I look forward to staying with them again on my weary travels to Boston. By the way, Pumpkin (my cat) sends a "Meow Out" to Humbert Kitty.

I cannot speak highly enough of these hosts, as well as their place. During my stay, I enjoyed a well-appointed room, privacy, and incomparable hospitality; all while being surrounded by interesting artwork and books on countless subjects. A+!

Pleasured to know both of you, Jessa&John. Both library and airbed is great, I feel at home during my trip at Cambridge&Boston (Of course, I sleep really tight every night at your place) I just return Bethlehem safely, two hours ago, all in all I rated you as 5 stars place to stay in BOSTON-CAMBRIDGE-SOMERVILLE area Thanks a bunch!

We stayed at jesa and john's house for 2 nights and really enjoyed our stay there. The house was cozy and comfortable. Most importantly, they are very warm and friendly hosts who provided us with very helpful advice on where the attractions are in Boston and how to get there. Thank you so much!!!

We stayed at jesa and john's house for 2 nights and really enjoyed our stay there. The house was cozy and comfortable. Most importantly, they are very warm and friendly hosts who provided us with very helpful advice on where the attractions are in Boston and how to get there. Thank you so much!!!

Reasons I loved staying with Jesa and John: 1. They are some of the most interesting, kind, down-to-earth people I could hope to meet in my life. 2. Their home is extremely cozy and colorful, like you want your own home to be. 3. They know every obscure places you could possibly want to go, even if you don't know it yet. 4. Jesa's restaurant recommendations are amazing. 5. Their cat is hilarious. 6. Their house is very convenient to the Boston area's awesome transportation. 7. They make me want to go back to Boston so I can spend more time just talking to them and following their recommendations. Thank you Jesa and John, I would love to see you again in the future!

Friendly and very accomodating. Will book again when in Boston.

This was a fantastic experience! Jesa and John are such a wonderful people - so attentive, so kind. Staying at their house is like being at home. My highest recommendations and I really hope that I be back to SunnyLibraryVictorian in the future!

We can't wait to stay at Jesa and John's again! They were warm, funny, helpful and generous to my twin teenagers and myself. They let us use their very well-equipped kitchen to make a gluten-free breakfast, they shared their own dinner when the pizza delivery guy was 2 hours late, Jesa gave us a private tour of her fabulous art studio and John shared an earbud and listened to "grunge" music with my son. We slept well, plenty of hot water, plenty of privacy, amazing library. After so many small kindnesses, we left feeling refreshed and ready for our next adventure. I can't imagine a better experience or more gracious and tolerant hosts. Five Stars!

Staying at Jesa and John's house was a delight in all respects. Jesa's breakfasts were tasty and healthy, our conversation with both John and Jesa was informed and edifying, and our room (in "SunnyLibraryVictorianHome") was warm and comfy! My wife and I will relocate to Boston this summer to attend Harvard, and so we stayed here in Somerville (a great neighborhood) for 5 days and 4 nights as we searched for schools for our children. Jesa and John's knowledge of the city as well as their personal connections proved to be immensely helpful both in our search and also in our enjoyment of a great city. If there is a better BnB in Boston, I am unaware of it.

Jesa and John are excellent hosts. Jesa helped me with Boston directions and cooked a delicious oatmeal breakfast. I enjoyed meeting them and it was wonderful to have such a restful place to stay during a hectic trip of many meetings--I only wish I had been in Boston for more than one night!

Thank you for a wonderful, restful night and a companionable breakfast. I'll be back!

Jesa and John are warm and congenial hosts, and my stay with them for two days was a pleasant one. If you love books, this is the place for you; the guest room has a library that has books on every conceivable subject. The neighborhood is laid back, has some nice coffee hangout places and if it wasn't so cold, I would have gotten to know more of it better. Jesa and John offer a very nice place to stay while in Boston or Cambridge.

I am so pleased and feel so lucky to meet this fabulous couple at Boston. Our last conversation was like this"Come back,Zhao" and a big hug! During my one week staying in Boston, I learned a lots of lots of cultural and art knowledge from John and Jesa, John 's a great Buddhism believer, he's telling me quite a lot about Zen and Chan, he loves Tang & Song Dynasty art in China,and also he's such a scholarly connoisseur who can tell the difference between varied genres which amazed me! And I was being able to see his pictures as a sailor printed in a magazine. Their life style is just perfect. Jesa has a big studio where I saw many of her drawings. Surrounded by the sea of their book collections, I had to admit that their bed is even comfortable than mine! There is no doubt that their cat is really smart even though I am not a pet lover, but I get along with him anyway. Far from my expectation, living in their house is actually a great experience in Boston, I am wondering should Lonely Planet include their house in many of these wonders?! More interestingly, I can't believe Jesa knew one of my friends. What a pleasant surprise to know this. Should I write a travel book named Small Planet? HUH Last but not least， we are friends now：）

((Due to my multiple booking at your place.)) Did I mention about the kitty, he is cute and interesting to be around with guest. If you like cat or would like to experience in a Victorian House, you should try to visit Jessa&John's place in Somerville. :d

Thanks a bunch.... Jessa&John, I really enjoy along the week that I stay in both Lib&air bed at your charming Victorian home. I highly recommend everyone to experience the warm-welcoming, if you plan to visit Boston,Cambridge area. The transportation is easy and there is many interesting restaurant to try close to the house. :-)

Jesa is gracious, lovely, funny, sensitive and a brilliant artist. In addition, she is married to one of the sweetest men, John Bailes, I have ever met. I love John and Jesa and enjoy visiting their wonderful, artistic, inviting home.

These are two of the finest, most interesting people I know, and I never miss an opportunity to visit with them. Their home is filled with treasures and art, is warm and comfortable, and a short walk to Kendall Square, MIT, and Central Station. Highly recommended.

not certain that i can do anything more than fully concur with the previous 2 recommendations. the bed is the most comfortable pull out i have ever slept on. the room is private and inviting and warm as pictured. and jesa and john -- love them. will be back soon (mid oct)

Jesa and John are a personable, convivial couple with a lovely house in a lively Boston-area neighborhood. My wife and I have stayed in this very room several times, and if our experience is any guide, you can expect gracious hospitality, outstanding cooking, and (if your schedule and taste permit) scintillating conversation. Highly recommended.

john and jesa are humble,, gracious, witty, intelligent and caring people and gregarious without ever leaping over either your need for privacy or their sensing of it. Be assured, you are in good hands, better than those of the insurance people.

Jesa & John are two of my favorite people in the entire world. Your stay will not only be wonderful, but an artistic & spiritual adventure as well. What more could you ask for? And such a BARGAIN!

John and Jesa are fabulous friends -- smart, aware, connecting. Each brings diverse experience, deep knowledge, good cooking, amazing art. Their home is comfy and quirky. And the food!!! I totally recommend them and would gladly have any potential guest contact me for details. Bob Nesson

John and Jesa are wonderful people with a great home. You can't find better hosts for your trip to Boston.