Relaxing Cottage on the Woods!

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A view through a glass door to an outdoor deck with a wooden railing, surrounded by lush greenery.
A small, single-story house with a sloped roof and a front porch.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a checkered backsplash.
A wooden deck with a table and two chairs, an umbrella, and a railing.
A kitchen with a dark countertop, a window with a view of trees, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Newton Highlands, MA
  • Place, Charles River
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Echo Bridge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Newton

Newton is home to this holiday home. Fenway Park and Faneuil Hall Marketplace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Boston Harbor. Consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out, and don't miss New England Aquarium, a top local attraction.
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Map
Newton Highlands, MA

What's nearby

  • Charles River - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Crystal Lake - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hemlock Gorge Reservation - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cutler Park Reservation - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Echo Bridge - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Boston Needham Center Station - 5 min drive
  • Newton Highlands Station - 18 min walk
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pressed Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dave's Hot Chicken - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Cottage on the Woods! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relaxing Cottage on the Woods!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Cottage on the Woods!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Cottage on the Woods!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Cottage on the Woods! located?

Situated in Newton, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Boston College and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Newton - Wellesley Hospital. Babson College and Coolidge Corner Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km). Newton Highlands Station is 18 minutes by foot and Eliot Station is 20 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quiet, comfortable, well conceived

Our stay here was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
We’re so glad you enjoyed staying in the cottage. Please come back and stay with us next time you’re in Boston. The cottage is cozy in the wintertime too, the backyard is a winter wonderland and there’s plenty of time to snuggle in front of the wood stove!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Place!

Annabelle was a great communicator and the property was relaxing and beautiful. It was close to great restaurants and in a great location. Will stay again!
Stayed 32 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cute and clean!

We enjoyed our weeklong stay in this home. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The neighborhood was very safe and quiet, and we even took a few walks down to the park. The basket of treats when we arrived was a nice surprise as well!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. You were exemplary guests! Come back and stay with us again next time you're in Boston! Annabelle & John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Peaceful

Lovely cottage in a quiet neighborhood. Access to hiking, great restaurants, the MBTA-Boston, and local sites. No noise, perfect for us. We stayed a month! Terrific kitchen and outside grill. Easy communication with our host. We will be back!
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot in Newton

We enjoyed our stay at this cottage in Newton. A quiet and convenient location. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is provided. Annabelle was very responsive when we had questions or concerns. The welcome basket was a nice touch upon our arrival. Our only regret is that we checked out just as the spring flowers were starting to bloom in the yard.
Stayed 104 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage for families

We enjoyed our stay at this Newton cottage. The wood burning fireplace is one of its best features and kept us very warm during the Winter. Also, the backyard looked lovely when it snowed a s the large windows allowed us to watch the birds, bunnies and other little creates!
Stayed 80 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

This couldn't have been more suited to our needs! Beautiful setting, warm, clean house with a gourmet kitchen, easy access to property and shops and restaurants. Terrific response from owners. Great, all around!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

We enjoyed the well-designed and extremely comfortable house. It was spotless and cozy, with many amenities thoughtfully provided by the hosts, including a notebook providing all sorts of useful info. The kitchen is superb, extremely well-equipped and the view of the backyard and conserved, woodsy land is a delight. Communication with the hosts was extremely smooth. We would most certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very nice indeed!!

this is a lovely cottage in a good neighborhood. The place was spotless and comfortable. Loved the kitchen had the capability from mere microwaving to preparing elaborate meal. The owners were responsive and very kind. Would highly recommend this place to anyone!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for Boston trip!

This was our first trip to Boston. Our family of 4 found the cottage very comfortable. The front yard is filled with lovely flowers and the back deck is surrounded by lovely greenery. We traveled to Boston everyday on the T. We purchased a Charlie card for the week, which made it easy. We did walk to the Newton Highlands station once, but found at the end of the day and after walking so much in Boston, the 4-5.00 fee charged to park at the Newton Centre station was worth the money. Annabelle left a nice basket if goodies for us, had the house supplied with coffee, filters, sugar and all the condiments we needed. We didn’t eat there, but it is well stocked with all the cooking utensils and cookware needed. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to returning. Annabelle was quick to respond and checked on us via throughout the stay. It was a pleasure working with her.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little spot

This was a perfect spot for us to stay while our daughter was in Boston recovering from surgery. Close enough to get to the Boston Hospitals within 20 minutes - and yet you felt like you were in a retreat from the big city hustle and bustle. The house is spotless with every amenity we needed. Would definitely stay again - maybe next time for a fun Boston trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely property lots of rulea

The property is delightful, well kept and well equipped. Very easy to stay there. The owners are not hosts - they are landlords with very rigid rules.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, quaint, and well kept

We had a fantastic time at our stay in the cottage! It is much closer to a busy road than we expected (the picture makes it seem like it is remote), the downside being that its a bit load but the upside being that many things are easily reachable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Convenient, Clean and Accommodating

Property was close to my daughters college. A great space to relax. Nice area. The owners do the little extras to make you feel at home. It was a perfect stay for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage, superbly equipped

This is a delightful 2-bedroom cottage, tastefully redone with a complete kitchen, charming deck, and surrounded by private landscaping. The amenities are in wonderful condition, and it's wonderfully quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The Cottage in the Woods is a hidden gem

The Cottage in the Woods is exactly what you see on-line and more because the owners are so generous and responsive. The space is clean, bright and beautifully laid out. The cottage is set back from the street so is very quiet, especially the lovely deck on the back. We often saw deer and rabbits in the front and back of the house. The kitchen is more than fully stocked so if you want to cook, everything is at your finger tips. We had a couple of very minor 'glitches' and Annabelle and John were 'on it' immediately; same day responses and fixes. We plan to return to this gem whenever we are in the Boston area, especially for longer stretches of time. This is definitely a home away from home experience.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Enchanted cottage was magical for us

Clean, quiet and lovely, with everything we could need. Comfortable beds, fluffy towels, mobility friendly (few steps, all on one level). Plenty of closet and drawer space to unpack into. Well furnished kitchen. Very enjoyable experience. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank-you for this lovely review. We’re glad that you enjoyed our cottage and we would love to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Home Away from Home

The title is exactly how my my husband, daughter and myself felt as soon as we walked into the property. The property is what we had expected. It was our home away from home. The house spotless and all the conveniences that we needed were there. Annabelle did follow up with us and the welcoming basket and note was a great touch. Recommendations where to eat, were excellent. The most memorable part of the trip, with exception to the weather, was the wild turkeys that were parading in the back yard on Friday morning and the 3 white tail deer on Monday afternoon. As the subway line is near by we did take the subway into Boston which was quick and easy, and if need drive into Boston it was about 30 minutes, not during the busy time. We would stay at this property again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
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