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

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Room
Private kitchen
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Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 218.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

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

About this property

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

This fully furnished studio apartment, in my 1860s townhouse, is located in the historic district of Beacon Hill and is smack dab in the center of Boston. Anything you need (food, pharmacy, hardware, shoe repair, parks & libraries) and want (boutques, jewlery, bars, gift stores) is near-by.

The studio is dedicated to short-term rentals i.e. the closet and such are empty, but cooking equipment, towels and linens (100% linen) are complete. It is a real queen-sized bed ie not a pull-out couch. The studio is an amazingly quiet room, and also sunny. There are two flights of stairs, see photo.

You will be steps away from the bustle and vibrancy of Charles St.--the Hill's main shopping street--on which there are excellent restaurants of various Zagat ratings (and costs), bakeries, cafes, bars (Cheers), small food stores, many liquer stores, even more indie boutiques, art, antiques & jewelry stores, gift stores, dry cleaners with laundry services, shoe repair, hardware store (honored with Best in USA award), pharmacy (friendly, helpful service) and even hospital/MGH nearby. Whole Foods is within one-half mile and Trader Joe's even closer. The Back Bay is close by, with lots more stores to spend lots of money. Go for a run along the Charles River, grab a bike from the convenient bike share locations, kayak on the Charles, or in the winter ice skate on the Common. The terrific Boston Athenaeum is on top of the Hill and Boston's largest Public Library (BPL) with historic Sargent paintings, is within walking distance.

Boston's subway system, the MBTA--affectionately known as the T--is within an easy walk. There is readible accesibility to: the Red Line (both MGH/Charles St & Park St); Green Line (Arlington St & Boylston & Park St); Silver Line, and both the Orange and Blue lines. Or rent a city bike.

In one word: location.

The studio is of small size, as are most Beacon Hill apartments, but has all the amenities that you need, including for staying in and cooking. The shower measures 30" X 30". One guest, from South America, thought it very small, while the next guest, from NYC, thought it not. Hopefully, for you, it is 'just right.'

This apartment is dedicated to my personal guests and short-term rentals, so you will find the closet and drawers empty. No need to push over my personal belongings! The kitchenette and bathroom are both fully supplied with everything you will need. There is: WiFi; TV with cable; room air conditioner; coffee makers; free lending library; hard wood floors with carpet; photographs and paintings along with other decorations to make you feel at home.

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House Rules

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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
In the building there are 4 apts besides mine. We are all quiet so we all appreciate guests being quiet in both the studio and public hallway.

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0188180351, STR395757

About the area

Boston

Located in Boston, this apartment is in the city centre. Boston Harbor and Boston Marathon Finish Line 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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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
  • The Freedom Trail - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Newbury Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Charles-MGH Station - 5 min walk
  • South Station - 19 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Contessa - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tatte Bakery & Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Harvard Gardens - ‬7 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Studio Apt w private kitchen & bathroom; Queen; Beacon Hill; owner occupied home?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Studio Apt w private kitchen & bathroom; Queen; Beacon Hill; owner occupied home on 30 Aug 2026 start from AU$312, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrien O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

10/10 Excellent

movieswain 1.

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

10/10 Excellent

Adela P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Emmet T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Maribel G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tess W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Renata N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Shay C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Demi K.

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

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

Amy S.

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

annie g.

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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Great location for our week of exploring Boston and the surrounding area

My wife and I spent a week this past June exploring the sights and history of Boston and some of the areas outside of Boston. The location of this Beacon Hill studio was idea to get anywhere we wanted to go each day with a couple T stations within walking distance. As stated, the studio is small, but as most of our days were filled from morning till after dinner, we only need a place to relax and sleep at night. We did rent a car for a couple days to travel outside of Boston. We used the Boston Common parking which was only a couple of blocks away. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and if we get back to Boston again would consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Ken C.

We had a great time in Beacon Hill inspite of the "elements"--rain, snow, sleet, and hail

On Tuesday, April 12, 2016 5:05 PM, Ken Cordoza wrote: We thoroughly enjoyed our eight days at 36 River Street, Beacon Hill. We found the accommodations very clean and well equipped, especially since it was built in 1850. Because of our ages, the stairs were a challenge, although we were warned about the two flights up through VRBO. We can't say enough about the terrific location--close to great restaurants (try the Paramount for breakfast), Boston Commons, Public Gardens, Charles Street (very trendy with antique stores), and the T, which allowed us an easy trip to Harvard, where our grandson is a freshman. For those of us who watched Cheers on television, it was right around the corner and we felt like we were eating with old friends. Janet (the owner) was very accommodating, even bringing us flowers when the snow began! She felt badly that the weather wasn't wonderful. It was a nice gesture. She also asked us if there was anything we needed, as well as suggested places to visit in the area. We would go back there on our next visit to Boston. The privacy and the price fit into our budget as well. Ken and Betty Cordoza
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2016

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