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9.8 out of 10
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4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 12 204.9 sq m
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Explore the area

Boston, MA
- Boston College18 min walk
- Harvard University5 min drive
- Fenway Park6 min drive
- Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Den/5th Bedroom
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Game Room/Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Maple Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Porch
1 Single Bed
Porch Bedroom
1 Double Bed
White Bedroom
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic house renovated for modern convenience
This house was originally built in 1860. In 1900 the house was purchased and converted into a 2-family home to accommodate extended family. Today homes like this in Boston have been converted into apartments and condos. Retaining its original structure each room in this historic 2 address house has been renovated to offer all of the modern conveniences that make for a pleasant stay. House characteristics of that era like steep stairs and smaller room sizes could prove challenging for some visitors, but perfect for those looking to fully experience the history of Boston. This upper unit has 2,200 square feet of living space divided into 12 rooms consisting of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, den/5th bedroom, porch, game room, large yard, outside BBQ with patio dining for 8 and off-street parking for 2 cars.
The house allows a maximum of 12 people. The standard sleeping configuration is to use the 4 bedrooms and the den as sleeping areas. However for added convenience and privacy the sleeping areas can be expanded during warm weather months into 8 distinct sleeping areas that include: 1) Master Bedroom queen size bed (with an EZ inflate twin in the closet), 2) Maple Bedroom full size bed, 3) White Bedroom full size bed, 4) Porch Bedroom full size bed, 5) Den full size and twin size sleeper couches, 6) Porch twin size bed (not heated so unusable Nov–Mar), 7) 3rd floor Loft twin size bed and 8) Game Room EZ inflate queen size bed (also not heated so unusable Nov–Mar).
Boston is America’s oldest city with the downtown area surrounded by 22 Boston neighborhoods. The property is situated in Boston’s “Brighton neighborhood”, which is the college neighborhood surrounded by Harvard to the North, Boston College to the South and Boston University to the East. This location is ideal as you are only 5 miles from downtown Boston and 200 yards from Brighton Center. Brighton Center is a quaint urban area with banks, a post office, library, restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, pizza places, ice cream parlors and more. Enjoy a Pats or Sox game with locals in one of the Irish pubs, have lunch in a pleasant courtyard restaurant, or take an after dinner stroll for some ice cream. Brighton’s lively center offers an authentic taste of life in the Boston area. The house is also within walking distance from a United Church of Christ, Roman Catholic Church and a Jewish Synagogue.
Boston’s public transit system, “the T” includes: subway, trolley, bus, rail and ferry options. A 3 minute walk to the “T stop” allows you to quickly get anywhere in the city, while saving you the cost of staying at a downtown hotel. If you rent a car or use Uber, it’s a 1.5-mile drive to the Mass Pike (I-90) that gets you to downtown Boston in 15 minutes and then anywhere else in New England.
The house allows a maximum of 12 people. The standard sleeping configuration is to use the 4 bedrooms and the den as sleeping areas. However for added convenience and privacy the sleeping areas can be expanded during warm weather months into 8 distinct sleeping areas that include: 1) Master Bedroom queen size bed (with an EZ inflate twin in the closet), 2) Maple Bedroom full size bed, 3) White Bedroom full size bed, 4) Porch Bedroom full size bed, 5) Den full size and twin size sleeper couches, 6) Porch twin size bed (not heated so unusable Nov–Mar), 7) 3rd floor Loft twin size bed and 8) Game Room EZ inflate queen size bed (also not heated so unusable Nov–Mar).
Boston is America’s oldest city with the downtown area surrounded by 22 Boston neighborhoods. The property is situated in Boston’s “Brighton neighborhood”, which is the college neighborhood surrounded by Harvard to the North, Boston College to the South and Boston University to the East. This location is ideal as you are only 5 miles from downtown Boston and 200 yards from Brighton Center. Brighton Center is a quaint urban area with banks, a post office, library, restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, pizza places, ice cream parlors and more. Enjoy a Pats or Sox game with locals in one of the Irish pubs, have lunch in a pleasant courtyard restaurant, or take an after dinner stroll for some ice cream. Brighton’s lively center offers an authentic taste of life in the Boston area. The house is also within walking distance from a United Church of Christ, Roman Catholic Church and a Jewish Synagogue.
Boston’s public transit system, “the T” includes: subway, trolley, bus, rail and ferry options. A 3 minute walk to the “T stop” allows you to quickly get anywhere in the city, while saving you the cost of staying at a downtown hotel. If you rent a car or use Uber, it’s a 1.5-mile drive to the Mass Pike (I-90) that gets you to downtown Boston in 15 minutes and then anywhere else in New England.
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Amenities
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Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number STR470547, C0247900351
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Boston
Located in Brighton, a neighbourhood in Boston, this holiday home is near theme parks. Fenway Park and Tufts University are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Museum of Science and New England Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden, or consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

Boston, MA
What's nearby
- Boston College - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Harvard University - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
- Boston University - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
- Fenway Park - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
- Harvard Square - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 6 min walk
- Los Amigos - 3 min walk
- Cafe Mirror - 4 min walk
- Devlin's Restaurant - 5 min walk
- Lakon Paris Patisserie (Brighton) - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Matt Hazell

My father grew up in this house that was purchased by my grandfather in 1900 and remains in our family to this day. I grew up in Temecula, California and moved to Boston in 2018 to become a locksmith, as my full time job, and help manage the family business when I am not working. This house has two separate addresses; I reside in the lower unit of 41 Dighton Street and the vacation rental is 43 Dighton. All of the pictures and information on this site refer to the vacation rental unit of 43 Dighton.
Why they chose this property
Boston offers world-class universities, a rich history, majestic rivers, harbors and parks, famous sport venues, a diverse culture, fantastic food and a truly unique atmosphere.
Here are only a few of the things to do in Boston:
• See a game at Fenway Park (or take a tour in the offseason)
• Visit Harvard, MIT, BC, BU, Northeastern or the other great universities
• Tour the city on a Duck Boat
• See the Boston Marathon finish line
• Ride the swan boats in the Public Gardens
• Visit the Cheers Bar next to the Boston Common
• Catch the Boston Pops orchestra on the Charles River
• See Faneuil Hall and then browse the shops in Quincy Market
• Explore the many Boston museums
• Visit Trinity Church in Copley Square and then stop for lunch along Newbury Street
• Walk the Freedom Trail and climb Bunker Hill
• Visit the Boston Tea Party Museum and then tour Old Ironsides
• See Paul Revere’s house and the Old North Church
• Eat great Italian food in the North End or delicious Seafood on the Waterfront.
As much as this great American city has to offer, it’s only the beginning. The rest of New England has tons to offer as well.
Here are only a few of the things to do in New England:
• Visit the fantastic beaches on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket
• Head to Maine to have lobster along its rocky coast on the way to Acadia National Park
• See Old Man Mountain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
• Travel through rural Vermont on route to Montreal, Canada.
• Visit the historic mansions of Newport, Rhode Island
• Stop in the seaport village of Mystic, Connecticut.
And if you have your sights set on more than just New England, you can always make the 200 mile drive to New York City. In short, you’ll never run out of things to do during your visit to Boston!
Here are only a few of the things to do in Boston:
• See a game at Fenway Park (or take a tour in the offseason)
• Visit Harvard, MIT, BC, BU, Northeastern or the other great universities
• Tour the city on a Duck Boat
• See the Boston Marathon finish line
• Ride the swan boats in the Public Gardens
• Visit the Cheers Bar next to the Boston Common
• Catch the Boston Pops orchestra on the Charles River
• See Faneuil Hall and then browse the shops in Quincy Market
• Explore the many Boston museums
• Visit Trinity Church in Copley Square and then stop for lunch along Newbury Street
• Walk the Freedom Trail and climb Bunker Hill
• Visit the Boston Tea Party Museum and then tour Old Ironsides
• See Paul Revere’s house and the Old North Church
• Eat great Italian food in the North End or delicious Seafood on the Waterfront.
As much as this great American city has to offer, it’s only the beginning. The rest of New England has tons to offer as well.
Here are only a few of the things to do in New England:
• Visit the fantastic beaches on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket
• Head to Maine to have lobster along its rocky coast on the way to Acadia National Park
• See Old Man Mountain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
• Travel through rural Vermont on route to Montreal, Canada.
• Visit the historic mansions of Newport, Rhode Island
• Stop in the seaport village of Mystic, Connecticut.
And if you have your sights set on more than just New England, you can always make the 200 mile drive to New York City. In short, you’ll never run out of things to do during your visit to Boston!
What makes this property unique
It’s very difficult to find a large home with a large yard and off street parking that is conveniently located in a very safe Boston Neighborhood close to Boston’s main attractions. The house is only 200 yards from Brighton Center’s shops, pubs and restaurants and just 5 miles from Downtown Boston.
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