We have a "first floor" apartment, but it has a fenced-in backyard area that is quite spacious (and has the added advantage of actually being a full story off ground level, which helps us feel more secure). The apartment is roomy, with a spacious master bedroom, den, and kitchen, and a good-sized second bedroom (plus two bathrooms!) The complex is very well-maintained. We're particularly strong fans of David, the building manager, who is both very nice and always very responsive to our requests or issues that arise (e.g., a broken door handle or such). <br><br>The building feels very secure, with electronic keyfobs required to access the main entrance as well as the garages. Having a garage in Cambridge, by the way, is a wonderful amenity. It's a short walk (10 mins) to the Harvard campuses and 15 mins to Harvard Square. Really had no problems in our four years here, and enjoyed it very much.<br><br>And most important for us, the complex is very, very pet-friendly!