Studio Apt w private kitchen & bathroom; Queen; Beacon Hill; owner occupied home

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A row of red brick buildings with black-framed windows and balconies.
A walk-in closet with shelves, hanging space, and a mirror.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a stove.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.
A spiral staircase with a central handrail and steps.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Boston Common

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Place, Charles Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston Common
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston Public Garden
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Boston

Located in Boston, this apartment is in the city centre. Boston Harbor and Flynn Cruiseport Boston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Harvard Square. 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.
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Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Charles Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Boston Common - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boston Public Garden - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hatch Shell - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Massachusetts State House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Charles-MGH Station - 5 min walk
  • South Station - 18 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Contessa - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tatte Bakery & Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Flour Bakery + Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Studio Apt w private kitchen & bathroom; Queen; Beacon Hill; owner occupied home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Studio Apt w private kitchen & bathroom; Queen; Beacon Hill; owner occupied home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Studio Apt w private kitchen & bathroom; Queen; Beacon Hill; owner occupied home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Studio Apt w private kitchen & bathroom; Queen; Beacon Hill; owner occupied home located?

Located in Beacon Hill, this apartment building is steps away from Charles Street and Boston Common. The Freedom Trail and Newbury Street are also within 10 minutes. Charles-MGH Station is 5 minutes by foot and Boylston Station is 9 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 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
Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Janet is a helpful and knowledgeable host. We enjoyed our trip and the convenient location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Janet’s home was a great place to stay! The room is small but had plenty of space for two people, and the location was perfect for exploring Boston. We were within easy walking distance of restaurants, shopping, and parks, with convenient access to public transit and the airport.We were mainly in town for a couple of Red Sox games, and getting to and from Fenway was incredibly easy. We took the T to one game and an Uber to the other; both trips were quick and inexpensive.Although the building is shared, our room felt very private, and we rarely heard noise from the neighbors or outside. The bed was extremely comfortable, which we especially appreciated after long days of walking around the city!One thing to keep in mind is that the room is on the third floor and is accessed by a narrow staircase, so packing light may make arrival and departure easier. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would happily recommend Janet’s home!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Boston!

Nice place, nice location to walk through Boston. Owner was nice and helpful. We recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely apartment in the heart of Beacon Hill Boston

Property all as described. Fabulous location with shops, cafes, restaurants, and parks and tourist sites all within close walking distance.
Boylston Street
Ducks from Boston Common
Wet weather ducks from Boston Common
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in a fabulous neighborhood

Janet's property is lovely and proved quite convenient as a base for our excursions. Located near scores of coffe houses and shops and just two blocks from the Public Garden. Recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment is in a desirable and convenient old city location. From here one can walk to almost everything Boston has to offer. A short walk will get you to several subway stations where trains can take you everywhere else. It is an atmospheric old room in an old house. There is a wooden spiral staircase to this light filled 3rd floor room. There is a small and clean kitchenette and bathroom. The sunny windows look out to hidden gardens surrounded by 19th century buildings. We stayed 14 nights and loved it! We would definitely choose this studio apartment again!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

This apartment was perfect for me. It was in a beautiful neighborhood right across from the park. Everywhere I needed to go was a short walk. The check-in pricess and instructions were on point. I highly recommended stating herr. Great for singles.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location: Beacon Hill

I greatly enjoyed my stay in this unit. The owner was very helpful during my stay and the location was perfect. The only tricky part was that the shower is tiny and there was major construction occurring next door. Nonetheless, the location of the unit enabled me not to be disturbed by the construction at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work trip - Great location - Janet lovely

I travelled for a one week work trip The location was great for me but Beacon Hill is is nice place to be regardless. Janet was lovely and very helpful. I was able to checkin much earlier than advertised as Janet was flexible. I travelled to the office each day so I was really just using the room in the evenings.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring in Boston

The property was great! The only thing I will say is definitely take Ms. Henkel’s advice and pack light. The trip up the stairs was harrowing with even a 35 lb bag. The stairs are very narrow and wonky considering they are spiraled and carpeted, but a very doable daily trip up and down. Other than that, this studio apartment is very nice. There was mild confusion with thinking the upstairs room was ours as well, but I think that was on us. It is only the first door you encounter that is yours. For the price, though, this was a very lovely place in a wonderful neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Never thought of the staircase as wonky, but that is a cute description. The steps are somewhat pie shaped and the staircase is circular. Apparently in 1860 these types of staircases were popular. Check out the photos on the listing site. I'll play my age card: I'm 75, live two flights above the rental apartment and go up and down the stairs multiple times during the day and my kitchen is on the top floor. If you don't use stairs on a regular basis, then please reconsider.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Rental in an Unbeatable Location

I really enjoyed my week stay on River St. The room was great, quiet and air-conditioned. The bed was comfortable, fridge handy, and the location could not be beat. I could have spent forever walking a block to the commons, a few minutes to the train, and a touch further for the esplanade. The shower was very small, but fine for a week. The purpose of my travel was business, and coming back to the place after a 12 hour day at a conference was a welcome retreat. I would happily stay here again, great communication with the host also.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in Beacon Hill

The apartment is very nice, comfortable and extremely well located. Janet has been a very helpful host, always kind and available. I totally recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic centrally-located owner-occupied apartment

We stayed in Beacon Hill for 5 days in late September and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Janet is a wonderful host and made us feel very welcome. Her home is lovely and had everything we needed. We were surprised by how quiet it was for a central location and were able to get around all the main Boston sites very easily. Would highly recommend for other visitors to the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to all attractions

I had to spend one week in Boston for a conference. The apartment is very conveniently located in the heart of Boston. The apartment is very quiet and well furnished. Enjoyed the stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Location

Everything is just right for this place. Close to subway and Boston common. Almost all other sites are 15 min walk away.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charming apartment in the heartbeat of Boston.

The location of this apartment was perfect for us. We did not rent a car and were able to walk or take the T to everywhere. Janet was the perfect host, giving us suggestions of points of interest. We loved our stay on Beacon Hill in Boston.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The studio was just the right size for two people. Had everything that we needed.

Loved the area that it was in. Walking distance to everything we wanted to do. Shops and food very easy to get to with very lovely buildings to admire along the way. Janet was amazing! Had very clear directions on how to get there from the airport. We couldn’t have found a better place to stay with a amazing host. Wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location! Close to everything and great for just the two of us

We had the greatest time in Boston. Our studio apartment was located in the perfect spot to be able to walk to anything and everything. Janet was very accommodating to our schedules with check in and check out as well. Perfect place to stay and would stay there again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place, location, and owner

The place was very nice and clean. The owner was very nice and wanted to make sure you enjoyed your stay. The location was great as it was located right next to Beacon Street. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Best location in the city!

My daughter and I had a wonderful time visiting the historic sites of Boston. The apartment was located close enough to the subway to make transportation to other areas very easy. The owner was very friendly and made suggestions to help us find our way around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Michael and his daughter were lovely guests--very quiet, considerate and easy going. I marvel at their interest in history!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy, clean, great location

The apartment was quite cozy, but you're so busy exploring Boston this is all you need for a couple. Very clean and well kept. Close to the beautiful Boston Commons, Cheers and Public Garden. 1/2 mile walk to Train station- the bus is even closer. So easy to get around town from here. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adorable studio, perfect for one person

Great experience to live for a couple months during internship. Safe neighborhood, easy and convenient location.
Stayed 89 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great spot!

We had a great time. The apartment was located within walking distance of many things as well as the T. It was cozy, but just what we needed for our stay. Janet was very helpful and flexible with our checkout time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Très bonne impression , cela correspond à ce qui était décrit dans l'annonce et par Janet.

Studio très bien équipé très propre, calme et très bien placé pour découvrir Boston. Janet est une hôte très gentille, discrète mais disponible. Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans ce studio. Nous y retournerions avec plaisir lors d'un prochain séjour si l'occasion se présente.
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