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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Place, Pierce Reservation
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Fenway Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Boston

Located in Boston (Mattapan), this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Northeastern University and Boston Museum of Fine Arts. .This vacation home is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Copley Square and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Fenway Park.
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What's nearby

  • Pierce Reservation - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Boston Common - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Copley Square - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Fenway Park - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Harvard University - 20 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Central Ave. Station - 7 min walk
  • Boston Morton Street Station - 18 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Mix - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Morton's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stalex - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Le Foyer Bakery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Boston's Best Vacation Home

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience, this cozy Boston-area home offers a welcoming retreat for both short and extended stays. The space combines warmth, functionality, and accessibility, creating an ideal environment for travelers seeking a comfortable place to relax while remaining close to the city. Located just 15 minutes from Downtown Boston and the Seaport District, the home provides easy access to some of the area’s best dining, shopping, entertainment, and business destinations.

Guests will appreciate the practicality of the location, with restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés, and public transportation all within walking distance. The property is also conveniently situated near Interstate 93, allowing seamless travel throughout Boston and surrounding neighborhoods. Whether you are visiting for business, vacation, medical appointments, or family gatherings, this home offers the perfect balance of quiet residential comfort and city accessibility in one convenient location.

accessibility is also a key feature of the house. The house can easily be accessed by public transportation from and to anywhere in the city. Guests whom desire to experience Boston to its fullest, can arrive at the airport and with just 2 transfers, can just the train directly to the house.

This is your home away from home.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen makes it easy to prepare your meals. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR460948, C0012017856

Boston's Best Vacation Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leah B.

The host was great. Very quick to respond to messages. This home is old but charming. We did see some gnarly centipedes so an exterminator is needed or do as we did and relocate them outside. The downstairs bathroom looks updated but no lip on shower stall makes water go all over the bathroom floor so be careful you don’t slip and fall. Laundry is in the basement which has very steep stairs. The home is easy to find and seems to be in a decent area. Grocery store is close by as well as the train station. All in all we loved our trip to Boston and can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara C., Omaha, NE

Liked: Cleanliness
a summary/list of nearby restaurants,etc. would be helpful. Host was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Margherita B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean and as described. We would have liked some more towels as we were 5 people and there was only one big towel per person for a 3 day stay. The kitchen was equipped with enough dishes and utensils. It had a Ninja coffee pot and a Nespresso machine with pods. I didn’t see the basement . We didn’t use the patios of the outdoor space. It was nice to have a driveway.The neighborhood was ok. There was a stop and shop near my and a little cafe called Milkweeds which was delicious. There was about a 25 minute drive to city if Boston
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H., Graham wa

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was great. Victor was super easy to contact & replied in a timely manner. Everything was cleaned when we got there. Beds were comfy with extra pillows & blankets if needed. Could not think of one complaint if I had to. 10/10 would stay here again if ever visiting Boston.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was nice and clean. Nice central location for us as we went North to Salem and South to Carver. Host was very responsive to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lainie C., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was fine for what we needed. Very bare bones. I was surprised that there was no laundry detergent since use of washer/dryer was mentioned. Thankfully there was a grocery store a short walk away. I did not like going down into the basement for laundry. The kitchen didn't have much either. The towels were thin. Other than that we were comfortable and we were in walking distance of the train which was nice. And when we needed the heat turned on the owner responded quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a wonderful stay a few minutes from the trolley.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Close to Mattapan trolley that connects to trains and buses. House is exactly as pictured. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was conveniently located near the trolley (approx. 3 block walk) which took us to the trolley then subway to downtown area of Boston, so we could leave our vehicle in the driveway (which has a nice L-shaped driveway). The 3 bedroom / 2 bath house was roomy and comfortable for four friends. Large kitchen with plenty of ‘appliances’The host was quick to respond with questions about the house / the area…. We would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Listing is as described. Very pleasant time in Boston, and a lovely place to come home to each day we were there!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eric E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice interior, good kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou T., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Boston-Mattapan

Wonderful host & house. Victor was quick to respond to questions and got the propane refilled in no time. The little touches like coffee pods & tea bags were so welcome! Having a washer & dryer to use was great too. The area was quieter than we expected & an easy enough walk to the grocery/pharmacy if one chose to. The house was spotless and the linens were very nice. We will definitely recommend this to anyone going to Boston who doesn’t want to be in the downtown area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boston's Best Vacation Home

The home was exactly as reported and suited our needs perfectly. There was also a driveway for parking which we were unaware of! Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brice H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Wonderful place to stay good price. Close to everything all the drives were pretty quick.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and location.

House was great well stocked and close to public transportation grocery and restaurants. We were able to go into the city easily with the ability to walk or drive to the T. Victor was a great host and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay. House is clean and well equipped. It’s walking distance to the train line that allowed us to park the car and not use it at all during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was nice. Well kept on the inside. Not a place for someone with any form of mobility issues as the stairway to the 2nd floor is narrow and steep. We felt there was some misconceptions on how far away the home is located from the airport, grocery store, etc. If you times what it says on the listing by 2, it would be more accurate. With that said, Victor was easy to work with and we weren't in a hurry to be anywhere, so the place was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent choice

A convenient location to travel around Boston and New England. Convenient to major roads.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boston Vacation

We had a wonderful time! The house was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, nice neighborhood

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely and clean home. Please make sure you double check the address as there are two identical addresses in Boston and I booked this house for Harvard graduation thinking it was 15 minutes away when it was actually about 50. However, that was my bad—it is listed correctly and public transit is convenient and close by.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greta C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute house close to plenty of dining

This house is in a great location and within walking distance of a grocery store and a lot of dining options. The area is cute and the house is well maintained with plenty of room for 6 people. Downtown Boston is about 30 minutes away (depending on traffic) which was quite convenient. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Comfortable

We spent 10 days at this residence during early May. Temperatures in the area were just right, 55-65 degrees and partly sunny most of the time. Most of our activities were all throughout Boston. We also traveled to Salem and Cape Cod. We did not try the train system but used ride shares, which took about 30-40 minutes to or from central Boston. This home is awesome. It is very clean, nicely decorated, and has a roomy kitchen and comfortable beds. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and back deck to read or eat breakfast. The one large TV in the living room offered plenty of streaming platforms. Be aware there are interior stairs leading to two bedrooms and a bathroom. The grocery store, several restaurants, and a terrific local ice cream store are only a few minutes' walk. Our favorite restaurant was Steel and Rye, which has delicious made-to-order burgers and a unique Caesar salad. Though the home is technically in Mattapan, which we've heard has a questionable reputation, this area is upscale and beautiful, with friendly residents, and is SO quiet! It was a lovely stay for us.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little outside Boston proper, good value

Overall a nice property. Easy check in and check out process. It's nicely updated. Outlets in bathrooms werent working, brought to attention of owner, so should be taken care of. Nice off street parking. In better weather, couldve been walkablecto grocery store and restaurants. Not a terrible drive to get to major Boston sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025