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The 1880 House: Historic Single Family Victorian/Walk to Stores, Train and Park.

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A two-story house with a front porch, stone steps, and a stone wall.
A wooden staircase with a handrail, a wooden door, and a hallway with wooden flooring.
A living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.
A cozy attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a large bean bag chair, a bed, and a desk with a computer.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Place, Stony Brook Reservation
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fenway Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Boston

West Roxbury, a neighbourhood in Boston, is home to this holiday home. Boston Harbor and Flynn Cruiseport Boston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boston Common and Revere Beach. Check out an event or a game at Fenway Park, and consider making time for New England Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.
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Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Stony Brook Reservation - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Charles River - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fenway Park - 20 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Harvard University - 22 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Copley Square - 22 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Boston West Roxbury Station - 7 min walk
  • Bellevue Station - 17 min walk
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pleasant Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Joe's 320 Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The 1880 House: Historic Single Family Victorian/Walk to Stores, Train and Park. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The 1880 House: Historic Single Family Victorian/Walk to Stores, Train and Park.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The 1880 House: Historic Single Family Victorian/Walk to Stores, Train and Park.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The 1880 House: Historic Single Family Victorian/Walk to Stores, Train and Park.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The 1880 House: Historic Single Family Victorian/Walk to Stores, Train and Park. located?

Located in West Roxbury, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Legacy Place, Boston College and Franklin Park Zoo. Blue Hills Reservation and Longwood Medical Area are also within 6 miles (10 km). Bellevue Station is 17 minutes by foot and Boston West Roxbury Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our family

This is our second stay here and it was as good as the first. Great location! The house is happily lived in with beautiful family photos on the walls, but very welcoming to guests. Walking distance from the YMCA and nice parks. Kristen is very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Second time around...

This was our second stay in the home. So, needless to say, we really enjoy this property. Kristen, the owner, is very attentive, personable and thoughtful. We had quite an exhaustive drive from GA and she offered to pick up grocery essentials for us. The home is well appointed and spacious. There were 5 in our group, 2 adults and 3 children. It was appropriately cooled w/ fans and window unit ACs. Our twins busied themselves with the toys, crafts and books. The previous trip, there were 7 of us, 2 adults and 5 children, w/ ample space for us all. The home, for the most part, was clean and tidy; however, this time the bathtub was dirty. So that's the reason for 4 stars instead of 5. But I will say this, when I informed Kristen, she was very apologetic and promptly returned the cleaning deposit. Even with that issue, we would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Just perfect for our family

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this home. The home is clean, well appointed and in a nice neighborhood. Kristen was easily accessible through text and email for the few questions we had upon arrival. The toys, books, crayons were a big hit with our 4yo twins. The weather was, well you know Boston, so we did not venture to the backyard. But if we had, there’s a grill, fire pit and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. The house was spacious enough for our family of seven. There’s a grocery store conveniently located 3 minutes away, so we were able to get the grocery shopping done right after our arrival. Would definitely like to stay here again. Thanks Kristen!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Boston House

We really enjoyed staying at this house. We thought it matched Kristen’s (the owner) description very accurately. Kristen was a great hostess. She was very responsive and set up the house for our visit very thoughtfully — putting up little signs here and there so we knew where things were. Next time we visit Boston we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing neighborhood and Wonderful House!

My family and I stayed here over Labor Day and we just loved it. We are new to HomeAway and Kristen really went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable both before we arrived and after. We peppered her with questions (too many I am afraid) and she was so gracious in helping us get prepared. The house was beautiful and my wife loved the original stained glass and woodwork. Our kids (7 and 5) had a great time playing with all the toys and board games. There were probably more than a hundred books for the kids to read but we didn't get around to them! It was a nice touch that there were probably a dozen guidebooks/books about Boston for us to look through. Very helpful and interesting! Being close to a playground was a great benefit for the kids and close to the commuter rail we used to get into downtown. I really don't think this house has a downside at all, but I guess if there was one it would be that you really have to check the commuter rail/train/bus schedule to make sure you catch it. Service was slow on Sundays, but we just ended up using Uber and it was fine. There were always Uber cars around, so that was never a problem. Sometimes that was cheaper than the commuter rail anyways. I would recommend it without any reservation for families with kids and hope to come back in the future. Thanks for a great time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful historic home

The home... and it really did feel like home...has a wonderful kitchen and plenty of space for family get-togethers. The classic wood floors, elegant staircase, and authentic wood trim add an atmosphere of quality and refinement. Our grandchildren loved all the toys! The back yard was very nice. The house is close to the bus so you could get to a T station . . .so it was easy to get anywhere in Boston. We had a great time. The house was exactly as represented.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
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4/10 Poor

was dissapointed

I was a little disappointed with the house.There was no central air and only 2 fans in the house.No ceiling fans ether.There was only one bedroom to big enough to sleep adults the other were very small.Only one tv in the house with no direct tv or any other cable.I thought I paid way too much for what I got.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
I am so sad you were not happy! Had you contacted me I would have been happy to work something out. I would like to note that we do not say we have central air/ceiling fans/multiple TVs in our listing - most houses in Boston do not have central air because it just does not get that hot except for a few weeks a year. We do have a few window units we can put in upon request. For any future renters reading this review let me offer a few words from our experience. My family almost exclusively uses HomeAway when on vacation and it makes the best experience for both Host and Renter if expectations are super clear. If you decide your top priority is a driveway/space/huge TV (or whatever) contact the host to make sure it's available. That way everyone has a good experience which is what HomeAway is all about!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Place

Wonderful place to relax a bit between the sometimes busyness of sightseeing. We spent four days in Boston and drove to the various locations from here. With the GPS was very easy to find the home each day. Would highly recommend especially for families coming to the Boston area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home. It is nicely furnished and equipped with everything you could need.

The home was very nice and had plenty of room for our family of 7. The owner was extremely nice and communicated all necessary information in a timely manner. Was also very helpful in providing answers to questions about the area since we are not familiar with Boston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house and charming neighborhood

This is a beautiful house, absolutely love the hand carved stairway and original details. Lots of toys and games and there is a huge playground just a block away. Would recommend and plan to stay when we visit next!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2017
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8/10 Good

Wonderful Owner and Community!

We had 4 adults and 3 children for a 3-4 night stay. The home neighborhood is ideal for any family, but especially ones with children. When two other grandchildren who live in West Roxbury came to visit, there was enough room for everyone to enjoy games and toys galore! Kristen, the owner, was very welcoming and encouraged us to call her with any questions. When we travel to the area again with kids, we will definitely stay again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Boston vacation with a unique home experience

We stayed the week as a family of 6 - children ages 10, 9, 6 and 2. The home was plenty big with rooms and toys our kids could use while we settled down in the evenings to home cooked meals (salmon, steak, spaghetti). We didn't rent a minivan, yet took public transit to Gloucester (twice), Lowell and of course, Boston. Commuter Rail and frequent bus service were a snap and kids ride for free. Charlie Card and MBTA app was easy to use. Safe West Roxbury has good local stores (Blanchards, Rouche Bros. and Shaws) and dining (Phu-Ket Thai, Corrib Pub) we walked to. Local park (Billings Field) was great for little ones plus hoops courts. Backyard is spacious and quaint front porch for rocking and read. Owners were very helpful and only a call or text away from support (XBox code). Boston highlights include Good Harbor Beach (accessible by train and cab/walk), Captain Bill's Whale Watch, Fenway Park tour, Tea Party Boats and Boston Harbor Islands.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Getaway for Family

We had such a great time visiting Boston and staying at this home. The owners were beyond helpful and really made us feel at home during our vacation. For this trip, my mother and I met our former exchange student and her family (twin 10 month old girls and a 3 year old boy). This was he perfect home for us to relax and enjoy one another after a full day of touring Boston. There were so many toys for the kids to play with!! The little boy never wanted to leave because he was having so much fun. The home was spacious, and everyone had ample personal space (important when traveling with so many people). Whenever we needed anything or had questions, the owner was available via text for a quick response.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
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