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JACARANDA. A comfortable, secure two-story colonial. Whole house.

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Jacaranda - spacious two-story colonial built 1929, Offers the comforts of home
Living Room fireplace, smart tv, and wifi make for comfortable evenings.
Leather lazy boys open almost flat. Great sleeping for 3 extra guests.
Sanitizing dishwasher makes after dinner clean-up a breeze.
Another master chef hard at work in the well equipped kitchen.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Blue Hills Reservation
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Milton, MA
  • Place, Blue Hills Reservation
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston Common
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Fenway Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Guest II

2 Single Beds

master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

JACARANDA. A comfortable, secure two-story colonial. Whole house.

Jacaranda is a well appointed two story Colonial with lots of natural light, great space for entertaining, dinner parties, bar-b-qs, etc., in a secure neighborhood 6 miles from downtown Boston. Walking distance to public transport and shopping.
A couple of miles to Blue Hills State Park, with excellent hiking trails, and Houghton's Pond, with lifeguards and good swimming in summer, and 15 minutes to Wolliston Beach and Historic Quincy.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Small gatherings, subject to prior agreement with owner.
Corporate retreats welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0214671890
Property # 1325174vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Milton

Milton is home to this holiday home. Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Berklee College of Music are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Fenway Park and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Travelling with kids? Make time for New England Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at TD Garden. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Milton, MA

What's nearby

  • Blue Hills Reservation - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Boston Common - 23 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Copley Square - 23 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Fenway Park - 24 min drive - 19.5 km
  • TD Garden - 25 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Boston Fairmount Station - 3 min drive
  • Mattapan Station - 20 min walk
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Simco's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cavan Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is JACARANDA. A comfortable, secure two-story colonial. Whole house. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at JACARANDA. A comfortable, secure two-story colonial. Whole house. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at JACARANDA. A comfortable, secure two-story colonial. Whole house. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at JACARANDA. A comfortable, secure two-story colonial. Whole house. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is JACARANDA. A comfortable, secure two-story colonial. Whole house. located?

Located in Milton, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Blue Hills Reservation, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Franklin Park Zoo and Wollaston Beach. New England Aquarium and Boch Center are also within 9 miles (15 km). Mattapan Station is 20 minutes by foot and Capen Street Station is 27 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 46 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daniel was very helpful. The property and location was good. FIRST CHOICE FOR BOSTON STAY AGAIN
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for the price. Host is very responsive. Parking on street is better than in tight driveway.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking and A/C were adequate.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Good stay

Good stay, owner was available for anything that we needed. Great location as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2025
Hey Keith, really enjoyed having you guys as guests. I hope you’ll check into Jacaranda the next time you come to Boston. Note to other property owners. These are just the kind of folks we want to have as guests, people that treat your property like it was their own.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

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

Great house for great price

Nice home, inexpensive, property manager was very friendly. Would stay again. Good place for 6 people.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francelina T.

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

Beautiful boston

Great location and very nice host. Enjoyed staying in this property
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Perfect location

This place was in a perfect location for everything I needed to do in both Rhode Island and the Boston area, whether that was traveling to see family, hiking, kayaking or staying in and working.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerri K.

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

1st time to Boston. Our son ran the 2025 Boston Marathon.

It is a nice home. Enough room for the 5 of us to spread out.Daniel was very prompt to answer any questions we had. Very comfortable home.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
Gerry it was great to have you as guests. I have had four parties stay at Jacaranda for the Boston Marathon. I usually try to get to the finish line, but I did not do so this year. What a mistake your son is the first runner who stayed here to be among the first 100 finishers. This is truly outstanding. We hoped you make a booking early for the next Boston Marathon, Thank you for being great guests. All the best, Daniel.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edy A.

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

Comfy and convenient house.

Nice and comfortable home in which to stay. Love the washer and dryer. We enjoyed the nice weather and having the windows open during our stay. House is convenient to everything we needed to do in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane O.

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

Great location.

This house is in the perfect location for all the places we planned to visit. Dan-the owner-is incredibly friendly. Upon our arrival he gave us a tour of the well-stocked house. The driveway is a bit narrow but, not a problem. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
It was a pleasure to have this charming couple as guests. They will always be welcome at Jacaranda..
Verified

8/10 Good

Iris G.

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

great stay in Milton

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Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim H.

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

Easy from Logan

Large home, only a few miles in each direction for food / fuel.Trillium Brewery is about 2.5 miles away.Only used home for sleeping, spent all time with others in Boston area.Would stay again. However, no easy way inif you are disabled. Had to help Dad up/down front steps
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Naena R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daniel's home is the quintessential New England home and I always love coming back to homes that have history. We had a great stay and had family over for lunch with plenty of room to hang out. The two bedrooms are large and roomy with a smaller room with two twin beds. There is window air conditioning but we only used it in one bedroom. Daniel was also great host and gave great neighborhood info and gave a lot of grace when we misunderstood one of the house rules.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond B.

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

Jacaranda House

Peaceful setting in a quiet Boston suburban neighborhood. Close to T station in Milton for the trolley connecting to the Boston area, week long pass was great choice.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
It was my pleasure to have you as our guest. You left the place in spotless condition and we appreciate that. All the best, Daniel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid R.

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

New England Respite

Very comfortable home away from home. Short drive to restaurants, groceries, hiking trails, or anything you need. Airport, downtown Boston easy drive away. Daniel helpful when needed but not bothersome.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Nice house in a convenient location

My family of 5 stayed here for 5 nights. The house and furnishings are older. Everything was clean and ready for us to move in. The location to Boston and surrounding areas was great. The owner, Daniel, is a very nice man. He lives in an apartment in the basement and does not interfere with your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerlyne T.

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

Host was extremely nice

Daniel was extremely nice and as there were any issues he was available and did try to help in all circumstances. We weren't really aware that the host was on property but it is under the amenities at the very bottom. There are some repairs that are needed host is on top of things and was appreciative of us letting him know when things happened. He is super nice and willing to try to help make you stay as comfortable as possible
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomas M.

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

What a great home

We had such a great time at the Jacaranda house. If you need a large space but still want that cozy atmosphere, this is just the place to stay. Jacaranda is close to public transportation, which is crucial as we discovered that driving a car to Boston is inconvenient. I am glad we stayed here instead of a hotel as there were more amenities and it was much more practical. Also, having the owner in his unit was a godsend. He is very friendly and respectful of everyone’s privacy. We ended up having to knock on his door on two occasions, once when we accidentally locked ourselves out. He truly saved the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kristen A.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
This stay was extremely disappointing from start to finish. Check-in was 4:00 PM, yet we never received instructions. Messages to the host went unanswered for hours, forcing us to hunt to find a phone number. Only then were we given the loc code, finally arriving around 8:00 PM. The exterior was dark and unsafe to navigate, with the host’s vehicle blocking the narrow driveway and parking area. We ultimately began parking on the street. We later discovered the host lives in the basement. The listing said on the premises, I assumed this meant another building on the property. Upon arrival we found multiple things broken: master bedroom ceiling fan and all of the TVs. The property was shockingly dirty. Carpets and bedding were visibly soiled and overall cleanliness was unacceptable. Photos available to support this. I messaged repeatedly about the TV because we planned to use it. The host was unresponsive, later calling hours afterward with troubleshooting steps that didn’t work. Even after following them exactly, the TV never functioned and further messages were ignored. The next morning I discovered the dishwasher was broken. We returned to the home to find it filled with a string marijuana odor. The host said he had guests that “may have smoked something.” We don’t smoke and the smell was overwhelmingly and intrusive. I would not recommend this property due to poor communication, lack of cleanliness, broken amenities, and undisclosed basement occupancy.
Broken Headboard in master
Dirty couch
Broken cabinet
Blood stain on bed skirt
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

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

Cozy colonial stay

During our recent stay at the old colonial house, we had a pleasant experience overall. The house was clean and provided a comfortable atmosphere for our stay. However, it's important to note that being an older property, there were some expected creaks and squeaks throughout the house. And the decor is on the older side as well, but This added to the charm of the place. Staying at the house felt like being welcomed into a family's home. The warm and inviting ambiance created a cozy environment, making us feel right at ease. Despite a minor hiccup with the check-in instructions, which Daniel initially missed sending, we managed to reach him on the day of arrival. We found that communication via phone calls was the most effective way to get in touch with him. Once we connected with Daniel, he proved to be very nice and welcoming. His hospitality and friendly demeanor helped us settle in quickly. Overall, our time at the old colonial house was enjoyable. It provided a clean and comfortable space, albeit with some expected quirks due to its age. If you appreciate a homely atmosphere and don't mind a few charming noises, this place is worth considering. Just be sure to establish clear communication with Daniel, preferably through phone calls, to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joe T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall happy but minor details overlooked

Parking is definately an issue. Small driveway with minimal space. Owner was there I believe living in the basement all week. My understanding is VRBO advertises that owners are not onsite . He was there all week and responded to concerns....but also questioned our use of the AC units. I asked ahead of time about the house having AC and I was informed it did. The problem was it was not central air but rather window AC units. This created a problem for the rooms that did not have AC in them. Only a fan was available and temps were pretty high the week we stayed We were also told that AC units should be turned off during the day. This is a 2story older home with Sun facing the whole house all day. It got hot and humid quick so we just left them on. We were told electrical and water bills add up. I just think that cost are not my issue as it's part of the rental pricebut the owner actually has it listed in his welcome booklet. There were minor details of the house that could of been "fixed" cracked tiles, unfinished ceiling and window screens/covers missing. The outside of the property was quite unkept which was unfortunate. The bathrooms and bedrooms were clean and neat. Overall it was ok and if a few of these issues were addressed I would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hector G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The house is a gem- it’s beautiful and clean. Daniel was incredibly kind, responsive, and attentive throughout our stay. We would recommend this property to anyone looking for a comfortable and cozy place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin G.

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

Great value for stay

This is a great property for individuals and groups to have access to many amenities including a stocked kitchen, parking, and convenient location for driving
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Perfect for What We Needed.

This place was perfect. We had plenty of space, with a large kitchen and comfortable living room. The bedrooms were awesome, with skylights, air conditioning and lots of space. Considering the cost, this was an amazing value. I would reccomend to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley R.

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

Milton Location

Very convenient location and hospitable owner.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
If you enjoyed the experience half as much as I did, that means I enjoyed it twice as much as you did. Stanley, It was great meeting you and your family. Please come again. Daniel.

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