Studio Apt w private kitchen & bathroom; Queen; Beacon Hill; owner occupied home

Boston, Massachusetts
$259 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

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Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

This fully furnished studio apartment, in my 1860s townhouse, is located in the historic district of Beacon Hill and is smack dab in the center of Boston. Anything you need (food, pharmacy, hardware, shoe repair, parks & libraries) and want (boutques, jewlery, bars, gift stores) is near-by.

The studio is dedicated to short-term rentals i.e. the closet and such are empty, but cooking equipment, towels and linens (100% linen) are complete. It is a real queen-sized bed ie not a pull-out couch. The studio is an amazingly quiet room, and also sunny. There are two flights of stairs, see photo.

You will be steps away from the bustle and vibrancy of Charles St.--the Hill's main shopping street--on which there are excellent restaurants of various Zagat ratings (and costs), bakeries, cafes, bars (Cheers), small food stores, many liquer stores, even more indie boutiques, art, antiques & jewelry stores, gift stores, dry cleaners with laundry services, shoe repair, hardware store (honored with Best in USA award), pharmacy (friendly, helpful service) and even hospital/MGH nearby. Whole Foods is within one-half mile and Trader Joe's even closer. The Back Bay is close by, with lots more stores to spend lots of money. Go for a run along the Charles River, grab a bike from the convenient bike share locations, kayak on the Charles, or in the winter ice skate on the Common. The terrific Boston Athenaeum is on top of the Hill and Boston's largest Public Library (BPL) with historic Sargent paintings, is within walking distance.

Boston's subway system, the MBTA--affectionately known as the T--is within an easy walk. There is readible accesibility to: the Red Line (both MGH/Charles St & Park St); Green Line (Arlington St & Boylston & Park St); Silver Line, and both the Orange and Blue lines. Or rent a city bike.

In one word: location.

The studio is of small size, as are most Beacon Hill apartments, but has all the amenities that you need, including for staying in and cooking. The shower measures 30 X 30. One guest, from South America, thought it very small, while the next guest, from NYC, thought it not. Hopefully, for you, it is 'just right.'

This apartment is dedicated to my personal guests and short-term rentals, so you will find the closet and drawers empty. No need to push over my personal belongings! The kitchenette and bathroom are both fully supplied with everything you will need. There is: WiFi; TV with cable; room air conditioner; coffee makers; free lending library; hard wood floors with carpet; photographs and paintings along with other decorations to make you feel at home.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 200 Sq Ft (19 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near The Bay
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • movieswain 1.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 13, 2025

    This apartment was perfect for me. It was in a beautiful neighborhood right across from the park. Everywhere I needed to go was a short walk. The check-in pricess and instructions were on point. I highly recommended stating herr. Great for singles.

  • Matthew L.

    Submitted Apr 30, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    Property all as described. Fabulous location with shops, cafes, restaurants, and parks and tourist sites all within close walking distance.

  • Adrien O.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    Nice place, nice location to walk through Boston. Owner was nice and helpful. We recommend.

  • Catherine S.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    Janet's property is lovely and proved quite convenient as a base for our excursions. Located near scores of coffe houses and shops and just two blocks from the Public Garden. Recommend!

  • Adela P.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2023

    Stayed Jul 17, 2023

    I greatly enjoyed my stay in this unit. The owner was very helpful during my stay and the location was perfect. The only tricky part was that the shower is tiny and there was major construction occurring next door. Nonetheless, the location of the unit enabled me not to be disturbed by the construction at all.

  • Emmet T.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2023

    Stayed Jun 4, 2023

    I travelled for a one week work trip The location was great for me but Beacon Hill is is nice place to be regardless. Janet was lovely and very helpful. I was able to checkin much earlier than advertised as Janet was flexible. I travelled to the office each day so I was really just using the room in the evenings.

  • Lara W.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2022

    Stayed May 28, 2022

    I really enjoyed my week stay on River St. The room was great, quiet and air-conditioned. The bed was comfortable, fridge handy, and the location could not be beat. I could have spent forever walking a block to the commons, a few minutes to the train, and a touch further for the esplanade. The shower was very small, but fine for a week. The purpose of my travel was business, and coming back to the place after a 12 hour day at a conference was a welcome retreat. I would happily stay here again, great communication with the host also.

  • Virginia A.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2022

    Stayed May 23, 2022

    The apartment is very nice, comfortable and extremely well located. Janet has been a very helpful host, always kind and available. I totally recommend!

  • Maribel G.

    Submitted May 31, 2022

    Stayed May 17, 2022

    The property was great! The only thing I will say is definitely take Ms. Henkel’s advice and pack light. The trip up the stairs was harrowing with even a 35 lb bag. The stairs are very narrow and wonky considering they are spiraled and carpeted, but a very doable daily trip up and down. Other than that, this studio apartment is very nice. There was mild confusion with thinking the upstairs room was ours as well, but I think that was on us. It is only the first door you encounter that is yours. For the price, though, this was a very lovely place in a wonderful neighborhood.

  • Tess W.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2019

    Stayed Sep 21, 2019

    We stayed in Beacon Hill for 5 days in late September and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Janet is a wonderful host and made us feel very welcome. Her home is lovely and had everything we needed. We were surprised by how quiet it was for a central location and were able to get around all the main Boston sites very easily. Would highly recommend for other visitors to the city.

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