The Homestead is located in Roslindale, a south-west Boston neighborhood. It is close to the Peters Hill section of the world-famous Arnold Arboretum, and very convenient to Roslindale Village and public transportation into downtown Boston. The Commuter Rail (Needham Line) to South Station is a 5-minute walk, the number 51 Bus stops outside the door, and all the bus lines in the Village go the MBTA Orange Line at Forest Hills.

The Homestead has a cozy atmosphere, old-world charm and is a retreat from the stresses of current technology. It is a non-smoking environment. In the summer, its dooryard garden blooms with clematis, roses and cottage flowers, while a back deck invites leisurely reading or quiet conversation.. The household includes 2 friendly cats, though they are limited to the first floor, away from the guest rooms: Celeste, a tortoiseshell, and Falafel, a purebred Himalayan.