Apartment in Boston, MA
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this apartment rental
Ocean views, harbor islands in the distance, huge trees with cardinals and blue-jays, large private balcony, private bath and living/sitting/kitchenette/dining room. Private suite entered via shared space in private house. Safe neighborhood, walking distance from reliable red-line subway station, 15 minutes ride to historic center! Walk to local beaches and restaurants, bike paths or JFK museum.
The private deck has a panoramic views over South Boston's harbor and UMass Boston, and glimpses of Boston’s skyline through the giant trees. Watch the sun rise over the bay, sailboats floating on the harbor in the distance or the city lights at night, or just watch the blue jays and gulls float on the ocean breezes.
The Queen-size bed is located in the private room, and a fold-down full-size bed sleeps 2 more adults in the living room with kitchenette. Charming Victorian house has high ceilings, crown moldings, and wood floors.
There is a full-service market near the subway with an excellent selection of fresh vegetables, meat and fish, pasta and desserts. There are also plenty of restaurants for good take-out food, and a pharmacy, all within easy walking distance.
This is a quiet neighborhood with a lot of professionals and medical workers, in particular because we have good transportation connections to BU Medical Center and several community health centers. We are also a fast ride on the reliable Red Line to MGH and Cambridge. Savin Hill Station on the reliable Red Line is less than half a mile away (10-12 minutes walk) so you won't need a car; but if you have one, on-street parking is plentiful, especially on our nearest cross-street, and there is no permit required.
The apartment is spacious for two, and comfortably sleeps four. We regret that we cannot permit any animals of any kind, even small ones or exceptionally well-trained ones, nor is any smoking allowed inside or behind the building nor on the porches or decks, due to my family's health conditions. There is a pleasant smoking area with chairs and table in the front yard.
People have compared our house to the Weazely's house in Harry Potter--something fascinating around every corner, with books, games and artwork left behind by the world travelers, artists, engineers and medical people who have lived here.
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The private deck has a panoramic views over South Boston's harbor and UMass Boston, and glimpses of Boston’s skyline through the giant trees. Watch the sun rise over the bay, sailboats floating on the harbor in the distance or the city lights at night, or just watch the blue jays and gulls float on the ocean breezes.
The Queen-size bed is located in the private room, and a fold-down full-size bed sleeps 2 more adults in the living room with kitchenette. Charming Victorian house has high ceilings, crown moldings, and wood floors.
There is a full-service market near the subway with an excellent selection of fresh vegetables, meat and fish, pasta and desserts. There are also plenty of restaurants for good take-out food, and a pharmacy, all within easy walking distance.
This is a quiet neighborhood with a lot of professionals and medical workers, in particular because we have good transportation connections to BU Medical Center and several community health centers. We are also a fast ride on the reliable Red Line to MGH and Cambridge. Savin Hill Station on the reliable Red Line is less than half a mile away (10-12 minutes walk) so you won't need a car; but if you have one, on-street parking is plentiful, especially on our nearest cross-street, and there is no permit required.
The apartment is spacious for two, and comfortably sleeps four. We regret that we cannot permit any animals of any kind, even small ones or exceptionally well-trained ones, nor is any smoking allowed inside or behind the building nor on the porches or decks, due to my family's health conditions. There is a pleasant smoking area with chairs and table in the front yard.
People have compared our house to the Weazely's house in Harry Potter--something fascinating around every corner, with books, games and artwork left behind by the world travelers, artists, engineers and medical people who have lived here.
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Amenities
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Washing machine
Dryer
Washer/dryer
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Garden
Kettle
Stove
Laundry services
Bath or shower
Ironing facilities
Towels
Linens
Dining table
Desk
Hairdryer
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Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2026
The apartment was perfect, the hosts were friendly and several good restaurant options were within a short walk.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
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8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2026
This listing is a couple of rooms in a house. It is not a full house and does not offer much privacy— you walk in the front door of the house, shared with the hosts and other renters, and walk past their rooms upstairs to a set of glass French doors that have 2 rooms and a bathroom behind them. This was unexpected, since VRBOs headline on the website is “entire place, just for you”. The shared entry was noted in the description; however, I was not expecting other renters in addition to the hosts and for the “shared entry” to be literally walking into their home. Aside from that, the place was clean and the hosts were kind. Just be aware this is not your typical VRBO! Subway is a 15 minute walk, the last block or two is up a big hill. View from the balcony is nice.
6 / 10Average·Oct 2025
Much closer to downtown than expected. Very easy to catch an Uber. There were no fans so it got hot had to sleep with windows open. The shower curtain was covered in mold. Definitely a unique experience. Like staying at your weird Aunt Carole's house.
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