Charming Townhouse 12 minutes to Boston

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A neatly made bed with a patterned throw blanket, a bedside lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, a stainless steel sink, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs. A large framed botanical illustration is on the wall. A stainless steel refrigerator and a microwave are visible in the background.
A living room with a green sofa, a small table with a lamp, a potted plant, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Charles River Reservation

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Watertown, MA
  • Place, Charles River Reservation
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, American Sanitary Plumbing Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Watertown

Watertown is home to this apartment. Fenway Park and Tufts University are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Harbor and Boston Common. Consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out, and don't miss New England Aquarium, a top local attraction.
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Watertown, MA

What's nearby

  • Charles River Reservation - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Charles River - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • American Sanitary Plumbing Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Jackson Homestead and Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Newtonville Station - 3 min drive
  • Allston St. Station - 6 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bertucci's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Buff's Pub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Townhouse 12 minutes to Boston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Townhouse 12 minutes to Boston?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Townhouse 12 minutes to Boston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Townhouse 12 minutes to Boston?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Townhouse 12 minutes to Boston located?

Situated in Watertown, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Brighton Music Hall, Harvard University and Boston College. Harvard Square and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to stay. Had everything our family needed for the week we were in Boston. The place was very clean and in a very safe area. Many different types of restaurants in the area to choose from. Easy access to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very clean space. Kitchen had everything we needed. Parking was easy. The back porch and yard were lovely. The stairs are steep, as noted in the description. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place. Close to BC and other colleges for visits. The stairs are very steep to the bedrooms - as she mentions - but was so refreshing to have kitchen pots that were not tephlon and all scratched up!!. Had all we needed 3 separate beds for 4 people. Thanks for a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It would have been helpful to have a pictue of the stairs. I have trouble negotiating stairs. May have influenced our decision to rent this property. Might be something others would need to know if there are mobility issues
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable! The steps are steep! Needed to supply our own TP. There was one roll for 4 adults for three night stay. The bedroom with the two beds does not have a mirror. Luckily I had a small travel style to somewhat get ready. We were in town for a wedding. Other than that it was a great location and very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great. Just as advertised and had air conditioning which was great in this heat. It was missing a few creature comforts like dish towels to dry dishes and the soap dispensers didn’t work but otherwise it was great. The location was wonderful and it was easy to get to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was such a great home base while we explored different parts of the area! Easy access to bus line was helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay! The host is very responsive and the space worked great for 4 adults. There are 3 words for our visitClean. Convenient. Comfortable. Thank you, I look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay.

We were here to move daughter to Boston College. Eccentric place for us to stay very close to apartment. Thanks for a great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall -- this stay served its purpose in a place to sleep at night for my family. It was in an easy to drive area and there were quite a few things we could walk to. They had a shared driveway and it was hard for us to get in if the neighbors got home before us because their truck stuck out into the shared space and we had a truck as well. The kids living next door also run around constantly and were loud through the night outside one of the nights we stayed which made it hard to put my toddler to sleep but of course this was a situational issue. The bathroom is on the main floor while the rooms were on the second floor, keep that in mind if travelling with older folks that may need to use the bathroom during the night. The stairs were also narrower than standard but there's a handrail to help. We had an issue with the door lock not locking after inputting the code the first few tries, but perhaps this was a battery issue? It only started doing that during the second half of our stay. The sofa was also quite worn, with it's cushion hanging off the side making it a bit unsturdy, keep that in mind if you sit near the edge as our toddler slid off and fell on the floor when trying to end on the couch.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 6 Nov 2026
Here's a professional response you can copy and paste, Annabelly — gracious, and it covers every point without sounding defensive: --- Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad the home served its purpose for your family and that you enjoyed the location and how much there is within walking distance. We're sorry to hear about the inconveniences during your stay. Regarding the shared driveway and the noise from next door, we understand how frustrating that can be, especially with a little one — while the neighbors are outside of our control, we'll make sure to communicate parking guidance more clearly to future guests. You are absolutely right about the layout: as mentioned in our listing, the bathroom is located on the main floor while the bedrooms are upstairs, and the stairs are narrower than standard (typical of the home's original design), with a handrail for support. We appreciate you pointing this out so future guests can plan accordingly. Thank you also for letting us know about the door lock — we've checked it and replaced the batteries to ensure it works properly. And we sincerely apologize about the sofa; we're very sorry your toddler slipped off. We've addressed the cushion issue right away, as our guests' comfort and safety are our top priority. We truly appreciate your honest review — it helps us continue improving. We'd love the opportunity to host you and your family again under better circumstances. Warm regards, Annabelly
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Boston getaway

Property was very clean. 5 min walk to bus stop. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Clean and Neat Place

Gave this place 5 stars overall. It is very clean, the beds are very comfortable and linens are fresh and clean, kitchen is well stocked, ease of getting in and out. The host is very responsive and helpful. We will stay here again and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Thank you Linnette, I will be happy to hosting you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

It was close to my daughters and shopping. Was in town to see our 2nd grandson. That live here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This townhouse was very clean and in a great location; getting in and out could not have been easier. The host was great in terms of availability and communication.I would just suggest that the description of the townhouse note that the stairs between the upstairs bedrooms and the downstairs (where the bathroom is located) are narrow and steep (perhaps a picture of the stairs could be included; they're not a deal-breaker but good to be aware of) with a step-down from the bedrooms to the landing at the top of the stairs. Had I known that, it would not have discouraged me from staying here because everything else was great, but for an older person (such as myself), using the bathroom in the middle of the night requires caution.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was an historic house. I dont like the Landry out the appartement
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Watertown Stay

The location was convenient for visiting Boston. We appreciated the parking space. Rental was clean and roomy. Comfortable family room. Great nearby restaurants (Halva Kebob, 5-minute walk was excellent.) Cute back deck too!The interior stairs to the bedrooms are very steep. Neighbors share the driveway and their yard is full of junk; it is pretty unsightly. Also the same neighbors have multiple dogs that bark out a window directly across from the bedroom. Kitchen could use a colander but otherwise it was nicely stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

This was a nice stay for BC graduation. Not far drive to BC and lots of restaurants nearby. Very clean and great communication from owner. AC units are okay. 1 fan in bedroom. If staying at a hotter time, could use more fans. If owner wanted to make any upgrades I would say to add ceiling fans. Mattresses were great. My daughter said she had a great night’s sleep. Stairs are very steep to bedrooms. Older guests would not do well. Nice deck area but small yard is covered with ant hills. I wouldn’t recommend letting kids play in the yard. Overall I was happy with the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property for our family

This townhome was excellent for our visit to Boston. The property was very nice, well renovated. The immediate area had a Panera, Dunkin, CVS and many other local restaurants within walking distance. The owner was very responsive. We contacted for a minor issue, she responded within minutes and had it resolved within hours. It was our family of teen kids, wife and I. We were at an event at New Balance Track in Allston, not too far from Harvard. Which was a very inexpensive Uber. Downtown to the townhome too was an inexpensive Uber, as was the airport. The two bedrooms are located on the second floor. First floor had a very nice living room, kitchen with modern appliances and a very nice bathroom. The stairs are a little on the steep side. There was a small deck with table, chairs and a grill with a small yard. We didn’t use, but would be something we would have used during warmer months. All and all, we very much enjoyed one of the nicest cities that I have been to and this townhome was a good part of the enjoyment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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