Historic house renovated for modern convenience

Boston, Massachusetts
$498 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This house was originally built in 1860. In 1900 the house was purchased and converted into a 2-family home to accommodate extended family. Today homes like this in Boston have been converted into apartments and condos. Retaining its original structure each room in this historic 2 address house has been renovated to offer all of the modern conveniences that make for a pleasant stay. House characteristics of that era like steep stairs and smaller room sizes could prove challenging for somevisitors, but perfect for those looking to fully experience the history of Boston. This upper unit has 2,200 square feet of living space divided into 12 rooms consisting of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, den/5th bedroom, porch, game room, large yard, outside BBQ with patio dining for 8 and off-street parking for 2 cars.

The house allows a maximum of 12 people. The standard sleeping configuration is to use the 4 bedrooms and the den as sleeping areas. However for added convenience and privacy the sleeping areas can be expanded during warm weather months into 8 distinct sleeping areas that include: 1) Master Bedroom queen size bed (with an EZ inflate twin in the closet), 2) Maple Bedroom full size bed, 3) White Bedroom full size bed, 4) Porch Bedroom full size bed, 5) Den full size and twin size sleeper couches, 6) Porch twin size bed (not heated so unusable Nov–Mar), 7) 3rd floor Loft twin size bed and 8) Game Room EZ inflate queen size bed (also not heated so unusable Nov–Mar).

Boston is America’s oldest city with the downtown area surrounded by 22 Boston neighborhoods. The property is situated in Boston’s “Brighton neighborhood”, which is the college neighborhood surrounded by Harvard to the North, Boston College to the South and Boston University to the East. This location is ideal as you are only 5 miles from downtown Boston and 200 yards from Brighton Center. Brighton Center is a quaint urban area with banks, a post office, library, restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, pizza places, ice cream parlors and more. Enjoy a Pats or Sox game with locals in one of the Irish pubs, have lunch in a pleasant courtyard restaurant, or take an after dinner stroll for some ice cream. Brighton’s lively center offers an authentic taste of life in the Boston area. The house is also within walking distance from a United Church of Christ, Roman Catholic Church and a Jewish Synagogue.

Boston’s public transit system, “the T” includes: subway, trolley, bus, rail and ferry options. A 3 minute walk to the “T stop” allows you to quickly get anywhere in the city, while saving you the cost of staying at a downtown hotel. If you rent a car or use Uber, it’s a 1.5-mile drive to the Mass Pike (I-90) that gets you to downtown Boston in 15 minutes and then anywhere else in New England.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • 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 First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2205 Sq Ft (205 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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Review Review

  • Paola M.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2026

    Stayed Jan 14, 2026

    Plenty of space and updates but it’s an old house and comes with the quirks of an 1860s house including a certain mustiness. Size, location, rooms to spread out and excellent host of course make up for it. Thank you!

  • Anne P.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2025

    Stayed Nov 23, 2025

    This turned out to be the perfect place for us to spend Thanksgiving with our family and friends. There was plenty of room for everyone, and the location really couldn't be beat. There are some cute cafes and brunch spots nearby, the public transportation was easy to navigate, and the off-street parking was a huge plus. Also, the hosts were extremely responsive. Highly recommend!

  • David B.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2025

    Stayed Nov 13, 2025

    The house was 160 years old but in good shape! The host was very responsive with any questions! You could walk to a lot of places from the house!

  • Jill M.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Second time staying here and it’s very nice and has lots of room for a family .

  • thomas a.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Oct 30, 2025

    Great location, walkable area

  • Matthew C.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    His home was great. It had everything our group needed and was as advertised. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back again.

  • Pamela L.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    This house was close to catching the public transportation. It was in a quiet neighborhood and had enough bedrooms for all of us to sleep. It was clean and the communication with the manager was wonderful.

  • Kimberly D.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed in this property during a five day vacation with three generations. We all loved the location and space the property had. Communication with the owner/manager was seamless. Will certainly look into staying at the property next time we are in Boston.

  • Jeremy M.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    Comfortable stay with 5 adults. Beautiful neighborhood with plenty of amenities within walking distance.

  • John K.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    We stayed in this upper unit when were in town for a family wedding and some sightseeing. It's a great location with nearby shops and a short drive to downtown. It was so nice to have room to park 3 cars in the side yard area and to have a private patio to relax. The bedrooms and other rooms are as advertised. Be sure to note that the basement laundry/game room with a sofa bed is a shared common area. The kitchen is updated with granite and had extra cabinet space and many supplies. The space is very clean, but a little worn as expected in a very old home. Their emailed brochure is a little outdated, so contact them with any detailed questions and they quickly respond. We would stay here again next time we have a family group visit to Boston!

  • Jane R.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    Great location and lots of room! Stairs could be a limiting factor for some but my sons had no trouble! Fantastic!

  • Matt U.

    Submitted May 9, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Great location to the BC baseball stadium.

  • Michael C.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 27, 2025

    The place was in a perfect location. Short walk down the hill to coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants and shops. Plenty of off street parking. Plenty of room in the house and fully stocked with what is needed. Some of the decor is a bit dated but it does give the place a homey feel. Would happily stay here again.

  • tatiana w.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    I loved the house and everything about it. The house is very roomy and accommodates. So many was great for my big extended family. The large table and the beautiful China settings were great for our little dinner party. The house has a lot of character in the neighborhood is very walkable and pleasant. Easy walk to a number of restaurants and cafes and little stores. Easy drive to places like the museums and the airport. The stairs can be a little challenging for older folks and neewly walking kids. The communication with hosts was great and while there were almost no problems but there was was resolved immediately.

  • Lori H.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 12, 2025

    We had eight of us total staying at this house and there was plenty of room for everybody to sleep comfortably and to lounge around the house. There is great outdoor space ample parking and the location was excellent to walk to nearby restaurants and shops. We had a great time and if we were coming back to the area, we definitely stay here again.

  • Mark W.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    Really great location and the right size for our group! We had a great time

  • Judith U.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 19, 2024

    GREAT

  • Jacob C.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    A group of 8 of us went to the Boston area for a Red Sox/Yankees game and to celebrate my brother’s 40th birthday. This VRBO was very accommodating for the amount of people we had. The walk to Fenway as about an hour (we could had ubered for 15 minutes though). The drive from the airport was also 20 minutes. The owner was very responsive to everything. 5 star experience.

  • Hugh O.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    Appreciate the ambiance, vibe and beauty this 160 year old home has. Nice new patio made available at back of property was wonderful. Location was great, easy rides to the Science Museum to hook up with the Duck Tour and to Fenway Park. Many restaurants within walking distance or a short ride.

  • Paul B.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    Beautiful, updated house. The kitchen and deck patio were great for family gatherings. The bedrooms and barhrooms are also beautiful.

  • Submitted Jun 2, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    Stayed here with some friends for our college reunion and it was perfect. Jeff was great to communicate with and we hope to be back in 5 years for the next Boston trip! Thank you!

  • Rebecca C.

    Submitted May 22, 2024

    Stayed May 17, 2024

    We loved staying together in a wonderful home with space for everyone! You must be fit as there are stairs to everything - to get in, to the bedrooms and back down for the bathroom as there is no bathroom for the 3 bedrooms on the top floor. The location is ideal! Walking distance to plenty of restaurants. The location to BC was what we loved - easy route to get there.

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