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The Blue Back Bungalow

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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West Hartford, CT
  • Place, Blue Back Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, American School for Deaf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Connecticut-Hartford
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

West Hartford

With a stay at this apartment in West Hartford, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Connecticut Convention Center and Xfinity Theatre. .This apartment is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Blue Back Square and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Noah Webster House.

What's nearby

  • Blue Back Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • American School for Deaf - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • St. Joseph College - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Mark Twain House & Museum - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • University of Connecticut-Hartford - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Hartford Union Station - 10 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vinted Wine Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Playa Bowls - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Blue Back Bungalow

Welcome home!! This classic chic 2 bedroom 1920`s bungalow sits within walking distance to West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square. Relax and enjoy the comfort of your classic front porch. Upstairs features 2 nicely sized bedrooms with beautiful hardwood floors. Master bedroom enjoys a walk-in closet for ease and comfort. A full bath with tub/shower adjoins the two rooms. Cook dinner in your private kitchen or on the grill in your private backyard as you make West Hartford your home.



Please note this property has a separate bedroom and bathroom with private entry in the basement to which your party does not have access.



My name is Alexander, and I am a young sailor in the United States Navy. I enjoy traveling, surfing, and cool architecture. I love being a host because it gives me the opportunity to make a real impact in people’s lives. Housing can too often be unaffordable and burdened by uncertainty. My mission through hosting is to make sure that is not the case. I always try to offer affordable and fun housing, making your getaway as seamless and enjoyable as possible-because that is what you deserve and what I love to do!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment offers games.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 is also known as

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The Blue Back Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property. I would have liked to have known that there would be other occupants staying in a separate, locked downstairs apartment. That part was not listed in our agreement so entire home should be removed from listing. Having the other occupants had my family parking in the street which was fine but I prefer to be parked in a driveway. There were no problems with other occupants, I just would have liked to have know sooner than the night before. The 4 rating on cleanliness was because the bathroom floors were not mopped clean and also the kitchen floors. I leave things cleaner than I find them but I did not find a mop in the house. All that being said it is a great home in a beautiful neighborhood and I would rent again. Also great communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert R.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessia P.

Great location!

The stay was good. The house is located in a great area and very close to my family member we were visiting. I will stay again and make sure everything is in order.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle A.

Nice place

The home itself is lovely, with an eclectic decorative flair that I really enjoyed. I believe it is on its way to being a 5-star place with some growth.- nice decor, downstairs bathroom, art- large, comfortable rooms, decent kitchen and dining table, good airflow, but very dusty- very loud work was being done on house, when I was assured before renting there wouldn't be, which meant scaring my dog and causing her to bark for 3 days, no use of driveway or directly in front of house, noise, no use of torn up backyard and fire fire pit sitting area- dishwasher was full of dirty dishes, including parts to coffee machine, items left in dryer- no toilet paper, soap between bathrooms- 1 wadded up potentially clean bath towel in a closet, had to use cleaning rag as washcloth, shower door continuously slid open entire shower - but love that Japanese print, Shampoo, etc. in shower not labeled- upstairs window was left wide open with no screen upon arrival late at night; some downstairs windows left unlocked and some appeared broken- instructions would be appreciated for light/fan remotes, garbage rules- we noticed what appeared to be a motion detector on upper shelf that clearly went off with movement when entering room - creepy.Owner attempted to be a good communicator, but it didn't make up for the problems
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donald R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Good Overall

After a small glitch to begin the stay, which the owner responded to quickly, it was a pleasant stay. The living area, kitchen and dining area are very nice. So is the front porch and the fire pit is also nice although we did not use it. The half bath on the first level was a nice plus. The stairs to the second floor bedrooms are a challenge for elderly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Great location and pleasant area to walk to area restaurants and shops. Prompt and friendly communication with host who was very accommodating to our needs. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Becky p.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anya M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Jem of West Hartford!

Thank you so much for the amazing stay!!!! The place is beautiful, very clean and cosy! True Jem of West Hartford! We were here for my nieces wedding and felt very comfortable! Thank you for the wonderful TV set, amazing furniture, blow dryer and decorations! Everything in the house set up well and with love.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home.

The house was fully equipped with everything I needed for my 6 night stay. It was comfortable and cozy with plenty of space for remote working and relaxing in the living area. The location was great. Everything was nearby - Whole Foods, cute shops and restaurants. Also there is an easily accessible walking path. I will stay here again if I’m back in West Hartford and I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness

129 Vera- great stay

Seamless check in, beautiful quaint home with excellent water pressure and hot water!Location is excellent, thank you to our hosts
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bea F.

Liked: Cleanliness

West Hartford Visit

Very clean, nicely appointed property. Cozy, nicely appointed and comfortable home to stay in for a family of four. Very nice little touches including cookies, chocolates, coffee/tea and fruit. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joyce A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home for bride and groom stay!

I rented this home for the bridal party to get ready for wedding. The kitchen was perfect! So many cute and cozy areas for pictures and comfortable bed for bride and groom to stay in after wedding. Thank you for making this special day even better!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall visit

Nice property and neighborhood. Convenient to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie L., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage near W Hartford

Great location and clean place to stay. Price is wonderful with a kind host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing host and stay!

The stay was amazing and the host was very responsive, understanding and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024