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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Boston College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Harvard University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Boston

Brighton stay.Your stay at this Brighton vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Boston College and Harvard University. Boston University and Harvard Square are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Boston College - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Harvard University - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Boston University - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Harvard Square - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Fenway Park - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Newtonville Station - 6 min drive
  • Chiswick Rd. Station - 14 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Elizabeth Hospital Cafeteria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Thonglor - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Glasser Coffee Co. - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Summer House

This is the latest unit in my historic house renovated for modern convenience. The main rental unit is 592911 that is the upper unit that has been rented since 2014. I reside in the lower unit and will only be renting it during the summer beginning in June 2024.

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 some visitors, but perfect for those looking to fully experience the history of Boston. This lower unit has 2,200 square feet of living space consisting of 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, optional living room sleeper, porch with BBQ 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 5 bedrooms and the an optional queen sleeper for the living room. The unit in only available during the summer as it is rented to college students during the academic year.

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.

Property manager

Matt Hazell

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • 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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • No pets 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR553226, C0247900351

Historic Summer House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rasel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and middle of the town. We loves it.
It was really a nice place. Wish there were more bathrooms in the house. There are only two bathrooms for a big house, but we managed it. The manager was very responsive and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous home, great location
The home was fabulous.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't be beat
I can't imagine a better property in the Boston area. Huge place with everything. Great quality furnishings. So quiet and yet reasonably close (20 minute drive) to Fenway, public gardens, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming house!
Charming house walking distance to downtown and everything we needed. Outdoor private patio area with barbecue and table, plenty of guest seating. Private parking was great for loading and unloading. Very clean, and beautifully safe neighborhood! Glad we found this gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home is a winner!
The house and neighborhood are beautiful. The house is absolutely charming inside and the yard is beautifully maintained! Perfect for your stay in Boston.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024