Historic Beacon Hill Duplex -2 bed 1.5 bathrooms Condo -heart of Boston

Location was great! Lucy was able to get us a slightly earlier check-in, which was really appreciated.For a very old building, the condo was very cozy.

Fantastic location for World Cup Fans

Wonderful stay.

Second year in a row I've used this appartment. Prime location, walking distance to everywhere. I would not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone

A great tucked away place to stay with friends or family! Easy access to the train, trolley stops, food, and just a short walk away from Boston Commons or the Governor’s mansion. The spot is beautiful inside and out. Our group of four had an amazing experience exploring the history and catching a few games at Fenway Park.

Perfect location. Close to shops and restaurants in Becon Hill and Charles St, and to the Boston commons.

Checking in and trying to get access to the apartment was very difficult. We got there late and the lights weren’t enough to illuminate the lock box and keys. A light needs to be installed next to the box so it is possible to open it late at night. Also please make sure guests are aware of the spiral staircase. Elderly and families with young children might appreciate knowing that. The apartment was beautiful and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

Excellent stay, near to everything. The host is very accommodating, she’s going above and beyond to try get you anything you need, excellent communication. Overall, we had a great stay, thank you!!

Great place to stay when visiting Boston. We were staying for my wife running the marathon. Fantastic location to get to the Commons and all other areas you might need.

Great Stay! We traveled to Boston with our 2 kids, both under age of 10. This location was perfect, we felt safe and had all amenities we needed. We took the Train everywhere and enjoyed all history Boston had to offer. I would recommend to anyone.

The condo was in a great location! The pictures are as described and the condo was very clean.Lucy was very easy to communicate with and quick to respond.

Great location

This was a charming place right in the middle of everything! My son and I stayed and we both loved it!

The home was in a great location - we walked to everything. It was clean and welcoming. Very enjoyable.

Great location. Clean. A lot of security deposits. Tight spiral staircase down to the 2 bedrooms.

The property is ideally located in the heart of Beacon hill and unfortunately that is the only positive feed back we can share. Minimal guidance or manual on how to operate the heat which seemed to run high or not at all. The property is out dated, unclean, dusty with many spider webs along the ledge in the bedroom. The bedroom windows were drafty and the mattress on the bed needs to be replaced. It is shaped like a V sending bodies towards the middle in an uncomfortable, non sleeping heap of unpleasantness. This was not a restful experience. The entire space the host described as eclectically decorated is code for abandoned possessions from the 1980's and magazines from 2006. It felt like a uncomfortably cluttered home rather than an escape. Many of the kitchen glasses were dirty and the towels were old and scratchy. The property is extremely noisy and the wiring in the bedroom and lower bathroom were flickering due to faulty wiring. Please have an electrician look at the property. I believe it is a fire hazard. We would have left after the first night but our schedules were to packed with work to deal with the logistics of locating new lodging. The property needs a complete overhaul. We were disappointed and upset and extremely tired when we left with many nights bad sleep. The spiral stair case between floors is extremely steep and felt very treacherous to use. For all of these reasons we are giving a review of 1 star.

This place is centrally located within walking distance to many attractions

Comfortable and clean place in a great location.

Older building but updates were very good. Condo was very clean. We didn't meet the host. Unit has a lockbox for the keys. Location is very good.

The location was ideal. We basically just slept there when we we weren't out exploring the city. So we were happy!

Great location! We were walking distance to so many things.

We loved our stay. The place was a little difficult to find (in the dark). The location is such an easy walk to the T and lots of other activities. We hope to be back next year.

The location in Beacon Hill neighborhood is very nice. Close to restaurant and subway. The noise that was referenced in previous reviews did not exist. Getting the lock box open was a bit difficult. The apartment was clean and quiet. Toilet needed to be flushed when we arrived. Whatever.......

The property is in a great location central to many sites and walk-able if you enjoy longer walks. The house feels lived making it comfortable. The age and history is another cool factor. I would stay there again.

Historic location, very central, convenient to trains, and very walkable. Apt. is comfortable, quiet, and well equipped. Lucy was a helpful host. We really enjoyed our stay. Definitely would recommend!

Lovely appartment fantastic location

The property was just as described, but better in person. The location couldn't have been better, and we enjoyed the neighborhood and convenience.

The property was comfortable and had everything my family needed. The location can’t be beat! Perfectly located for walking to historical sites and close to the subway for more distant attractions.

This is the 2nd time we have stayed here - last time we were in Boston was 10 years ago. It was exactly as described. It met all of our needs. Perfect location. Check in & out process super easy. Excellent communication! Highly recommend! Will stay there again! 5 stars!

We had very little sleep for the three nights we were there because of the noise of the banging water pipes.The bedrooms were in the basement with hardly any natural light. To reach the basement you had to attempt a steep and narrow spiral staircase. Carrying suitcases down this staircase was perilous. The decor of the apartment was tired and uncomfortable. The beds and bedding were cheap. The bathrooms needed to be renovated.We liked the area but would never rent that apartment again.

The location was unparalleled. It was close to the T, Target, grocery stores, and Boston Common. The house is quirky. I would recommend earplugs to sleep as the house is noisy but I would definitely stay here again.

Well located within walking distance of much of historic Boston. Also easy to catch a ride share or the T. Well stocked with utensils, plates, and glasses. We thought the spiral staircase to the bedroom level was neat. While not the most up to date, everything worked and kept us comfortable.

The location of the property was great. We were able to easily navigate our way around Boston due to the central location of the property. The apartment does need some updating but overall it was charming.Unfortunately we were awakened each night by the constant loud tapping/dripping noise in our bedroom. In the half bathroom there was printed instructions to not flush toilet paper. That seemed odd to all that stayed in the apartment. Other than those two things we did enjoy our stay.

Location is fantastic with easy access to everything. Communication with hosts was great. Expect city noise in one bedroom and water pipe noise in the other, but both got quieter late in the evening.

This place was a disappointment. I should have looked at more reviews. The host was kind enough to let us in early. The beds were comfortable, but that is where the comfort ends. The kitchen floor was dirty. The oven didn’t work, and we had difficulty with the lock. The host did not respond to our concerns about the oven except to insult me for not reading broken oven related reviews from 9 months ago. I was disappointed with the property, the response from the host, and vrbo’s response.

Great location for a weekend trip to visit my son

This is a fantastic place. Quirky, clean and comfortable in an unbeatable location. The spiral stairs are steep and narrow so not for those with mobility issues. The plumbing does make noise but as Brits we all are used to old buildings with interesting sounds so no issue for us. We would definitely stay here again. Good clear instructions from owner.

This location was awesome, but the unit itself could use updates and communication with the property manager was non-existent. In the listing description the unit mentioned it's decorated with antiques. I would say it's more like clutter, between the VHS, magazines, DVD's, books, and stuff animals. Lastly the oven didn't work and when I reached out no one got back to me. I don't usually need a property manager but when they don't get back to you I have an issue with that. Especially when you can tell they put no effort into the unit itself. Understandably it's an old building with pipes and noises, but they use that's an excuse. Again it's a great location and if you're ok with no communication with your property manager if something goes wrong then this is the place for you. We will be visiting Boston again, but won't be staying here

The apartment was very clean and in an excellent location.

The location for city exploration is excellent. Keep in mind that this is a small apartment with realistic limitations in an older building. Look closely at other reviews which do talk about their concerns for limitations. For the four of us, seasoned travelers in our 70's, it worked out great ... we are adaptable!!!

Awesome location in Boston which was key as we didn't have a car. Very walkable to many areas of Boston, the park and the train station from the house. The house is a little outdated and the instructions for the AC were not correct, but once we figured it out it worked okay. We were there in wit was in the in the mid to upper 90s, so jtypical w

Good!

The only thing is if your a light sleeper you might have a problem the water pipes are very noisy. It’s an old building. For the check in process we were not informed that the look box was in a cabinet outside the door. I found it out of sheer luck and there are multiple lock boxes so we tried 3 and got luck.

Best location possible. Quaint and comfy. Only negatives are parking and laundry, but otherwise excellent experience.

PROS: The location of this property is great to be able to walk everywhere. CONS: You cannot put toilet paper in the toilets! You have to put it in the trash can. I just think that is nasty and gross. I did not realize that when I booked it, that would have been a deal breaker for me. For the price you pay for this property, putting nasty toilet paper in a trash can is ridiculous. Also, there were not enough towels for the 4 of us. No extra towels anywhere. There were no kitchen towels to dry dishes with. There is warning in the description about building noises and there definitely are! One night it was so loud that we were woken up at 1:30 am and didn't get back to sleep for several hours. Every night there were noises, some nights louder than others. One bedroom had the street noise - sirens, noise like skateboards going down the street, people talking, etc. If you are a light sleeper you will not sleep well. The spiral staircase is very narrow and would not be safe to carry suitcase down. Bring your own bath soap because there was not any provided.

The location of the place was its best feature. We were able to drop off our luggage prior to check-in since we had an early flight. The spiral staircase was challenging at times because of its narrow stairs. We found it was easier to keep our suitcases upstairs and bring down clothes each day, a large suitcase would be very difficult to take it down the stairs. The place was clean but the towels were fewer than we needed.but was resolved. We are currently communicating with the owner with sending us the item we erroneously left there,