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🎖The Boiler Room - Close to Subway & Downtown🎖

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Travel with ease
    Guests love the location for easy access to top-rated transport.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Place, Dorchester Shores Reservation
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Roxbury Center for Arts
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pope John Paul II Park Reservation
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

The Boiler Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

The Boiler Room

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

🎖The Boiler Room - Close to Subway & Downtown🎖

The perfect space for a digital nomad! This unique private suite is brand new & comes w/ its own private outdoor office! Including a new queen size bed, ensuite bathroom, fully stocked wine cabinet, beautiful minibar, and in unit washer & dryer! The unit is extremely clean and very nicely decorated. A quick 5 minute walk to Ashmont T Station (Red Line), which takes you directly to Downtown Boston, Harvard Square, South Boston, Kendall/MIT, U Mass. Great restaurants nearby - Molinari's and Tavolo Ristorante, as well as a local Italian bakery and coffee shop just across Ashmont metro station.

The Space

This historical property was built in 1894. It is located in Ashmont Hill, which is an area within Boston's Dorchester area that is known for their beautiful victorian homes, diverse and eclectic neighboorhood. The house is located about a five minute walk from the Ashmont metro station - which is the last and/or first station on the red line. Extremely convenient.

Guest Access

By far our most popular & creative unit on the property! The Boiler Room includes a queen size bed and its own private bathroom + fully stocked wine cabinet + a fully stocked craft beer fridge! The listing is on the garden level and it is our most spacious and popular unit. The perfect space for a digital nomad!

The Boiler Room can be accessed via its own private entryway located at the back of the house. Everything in the unit is brand-new, modern and very comfortable.

We hope you enjoy your stay!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Nowhere on the property. Strictly Enforced.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Washer and Dryer for Long Term Guests only. 8+ nights.
Stained towels/bed sheets/pillow cases will be charged back if permanently stained. i.e. make-up, hair coloring, etc.
If you are planning or looking for a space to have a party or be in a space to be loud, this is not the space for you.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0117290351, STR386945
Property # 9407275
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Boston

Located in Dorchester, a neighbourhood in Boston, this condo is near a metro station. 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 Copley Place and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park, or consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out.
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Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Dorchester Shores Reservation - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sportsmens Tennis and Enrichment Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Roxbury Center for Arts - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Pope John Paul II Park Reservation - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fenway Park - 14 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Boston Uphams Corner Station - 5 min drive
  • Shawmut Station - 8 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mix - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪JP Roti Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Down Home Delivery & Catering - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Stalex - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 🎖The Boiler Room - Close to Subway & Downtown🎖 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 🎖The Boiler Room - Close to Subway & Downtown🎖?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🎖The Boiler Room - Close to Subway & Downtown🎖?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🎖The Boiler Room - Close to Subway & Downtown🎖?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🎖The Boiler Room - Close to Subway & Downtown🎖 located?

Located in Dorchester, this condo building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Franklin Park Zoo, University of Massachusetts Boston and Samuel Adams Brewery. Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and Copley Square are also within 6 miles (10 km). Shawmut Station is 8 minutes by foot and Ashmont/Peabody Square Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honestly, the Boiler Room is even bigger than it looks in the pictures and is so perfectly curated! We LOVED our stay and if I ever get the opportunity to come back to Boaton, I will be staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review, Katie! You guys were great and we look forward to having you back anytime you find yourselves back in Beantown!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Boiler Room was fantastic. Eddie is an extremely communicative host and was accommodating throughout our stay. The apartment itself is thoughtfully designed and very comfortable. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review, Phil! It was a true pleasure hosting you guys! All the best!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Host was amazing and responded right away with any questions or concerns we had! Beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2026
Thank you so much, Amy! It is always a pleasure to host awesome guests, such as yourself!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan Friedrich

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

Great stay!

We had a really wonderful stay at the
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

christy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice visit for our son’s graduation. Eddie was incredibly responsive and answered any and all questions we had. The room was very cozy but very dark, but that’s to be expected since it’s a basement. Other reviewers weren’t happy with the kitchenette - that didn’t bother us. What we had trouble with was the people above us. I’m wondering if they are told that there are people below them when they check in because it sounded like a house party for elephants was going on above us. I understand the house is old (and beautiful!) and that we were on the very bottom level, but it seriously sounded like the people above were dropping weights on the floor. They came back one time at 3:00 AM and instead of passing out or going straight to bed, they thought it would be a good idea to walk around and do things till almost 4:00 AM. Anyway, despite all of this, Eddie alone made this a positive experience. I’m not trying to be totally negative, I just want people to be aware of what they MAY experience. Things might not be so frustrating for others!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, super cute and homey! Very easy to get to and super easy to travel downtown from. Highly recommend staying here, Eddie was a great host and great communicator. Made the process seamless and enjoyable, will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only downsides were that it was cold and there’s no kitchen.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

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

Great place!

Me and my husband stayed here for our honeymoon. It was a close walk to the train station, we liked not staying in Boston but not being too far away. This place was so cute! It was spacious for what we were wanting! It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Thank you so much, Hannah! We truly enjoyed having you guys on your honeymoon adventure, and we wish you both the happiest of marriages! You & your family will always have a home away from home here in Boston!! ❤️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Fantastic Retreat

I came into town for a convention I was working at, and couldn't be happier with the Boiler Room. It was a short drive to the convention center and a lovely place to relax after my long days.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Wonderful place!!!

This property is GORGEOUS and well set up. We felt very cozy and right at home. The patio area was beautiful. Would highly recommend this stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

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

Superb!

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at the Boiler Room. Highly recommend for a place to stay in Boston.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bradford F.

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

Beautiful space with lots of character

The space was very inviting and had really good amenities. A horse were very responsive to all our needs and we would definitely stay there again! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma-Lee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed at the Boiler Room for a long weekend getaway and to go to 2 concerts at the MGM Fenway. The Boiler Room is super aesthetic and cute!! The bed was comfy and the shower was nice and big! It's unfortunately more like 20-25 minutes away from Fenway not 10 as we saw under the map in the listing. There's also an extra 20 a day charge if you have more than 1 guest staying, which wasn't stated in the listing. Eddie responded quickly to all our messages and offered us suggestions on places to see and eat during our trip. The patio area in the back was absolutely beautiful and a great spot for coffee in the morning or a drink at night. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

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

Boston Beauty

This property was very unique. Beautiful decor. Cozy. Parking was extremely convenient. We were very comfortable here. Would definitely stay again. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanna N.

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

NH Ragnar and a Boston Vacay

The location was perfect for us. The Boiler Room was clean and the hosts were friendly and personable. They recommended places to go, as we have never been to Boston-and their recommendations didn’t disappoint! We will go back again some day for another vacay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve A.

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

Good location, nice place

Stayed in The Boiler Room downstairs. Ceiling is a bit creaky, could use a grab bar for entering/exiting shower. Otherwise a good place to stay. Transit train is only a 10 min walk, and several restaurants nearby. We recommend Molinari's
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianca F.

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

Cozy hideaway

I enjoyed staying at this property. It was cozy, well-decorated, and homey, which made me feel very comfortable. I appreciated that it was clean and well-appointed. My only two notes are that the refrigerator is not very large so it was difficult to keep my leftovers. Also, I enjoyed the location, which sage, but will note for others that it is a bit far from central Boston. The host, Eddie, was very communicative, helpful, and responsive. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Cutest VRBO

We loved this VRBO for our Boston trip! Traffic was very reasonable in the area. The place was fully equipped for a couple nights! Not much to offer as far as a fridge, but that’s ok. Great patio space for both coffee in the morning or drinks at night! Highly recommend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace K.

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

The boiler room

The boiler room was awesome! better than expected! Communication with the owner was awesome and I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the Boston area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jazzper

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful. Eddie (owner) was very nice and respectful and the place was clean. The walk to the train station was like maybe 6 minutes away which was wonderful for getting around Boston. The have coffee and drinks you can buy while there, no need to grab drinks. Definitely the place we are starting when we come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn B.

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

So welcoming

I came to Boston for 8 days while visiting from Australia and could not have picked a better place to stay. The boiler room was full of warmth and coziness and super spacious. Thanks so much for having me, I’ll definitely be back
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert m.

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

Need an option for “more than 5 stars”

I cannot say enough about how great the Boiler Room is. Our stay was most excellent, and I can only concur with all previous reviews. Great Location, Great Decor, Lots of Parking....but what stands out most are the VERY gracious host. The Romo’s are fantastic people; we had excellent drinks, great conversation, and would love to visit again. We have had many VRBO stays, but this one has been the best!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip R.

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

Eclectic and Convenient

We wanted to take some of the furniture home! Obviously a lot of thought went into the refurbishment, decoration and furnishing of the unit. Convenient to T and some fine dining. Super fast WiFi. Although in the city, there was some interesting wildlife; our first morning there I surprised three wild turkeys in the yard! Eddie almost seemed to read our minds when we reached out with a couple of questions. Our next stay in the Boston area we’ll definitely hope one of Eddie’s units are available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

The Boiler Room

The Boiler Room was a really special place to stay. Very clean and well decorated. The only issues for us was there really isn't a kitchen which was okay because we could make coffee in the morning and keep a few cold drinks in the small beverage refrigerator but I had thought there would be more of a kitchen. Secondly we stayed during a very cold spell in Boston. The heaters worked really well but the tile floor was icy so once we found our slippers it made a huge difference. Staying in the warmer weather would be incredible to be able to use the outdoor space. Eddie was incredibly attentive to any questions I had and we felt very safe staying there. It is really well decorated and parking is easy out front.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Eddie Romo

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Hi There!

We're Eddie and Elizabeth ! A young and fun loving couple currently living and working in the great City of Boston.

However, we're both originally from Texas. But met and got married in China just before repatriating back to the U.S. in 2016. We both absolutely love to eat, drink, host, mingle, and travel. We are always thinking, planning or dreaming of new adventures close and afar. And anywhere we travel, we usually seek the latest culinary experience, or are in search for that perfect cocktail anywhere we go.

And right behind traveling, we both absolutely love to host! We believe that hospitality is really an acquired art form for making others feel welcome, comfortable, and at home. We believe that it is the talent for spreading warmth and kindness that will be remembered always!

We both lived abroad for a great part of our lives. Elizabeth spent time in Africa and went to school in France before moving to Asia. I, on the other hand - spent time in Europe before moving to Beijing in 2000, right after graduating from college.

Our paths crossed in China in 2010, and in 2015 we tied the knot in Shanghai. Shortly thereafter, In 2016, we repatriate back to the US - and now call Boston home.

We both had great experiences traveling in Asia, and we felt compelled to return back to the Americas and try to replicate the same adventures here at home. We are now both very happy to be back in the US - and even more so when we have the opportunity to live in this great city.

We look forward to hosting you! 🫡

Eddie & Elizabeth

Why they chose this property

Our home was built in the early 1890's. It is located in Ashmont Hill, which is a historical area within Boston's Dorchester neighborhood - that is known for their beautiful victorian homes, diverse and eclectic neighboorhood. The house is located only about a five minute walk from Ashmont T station, which is the first or last station on the red line. Extremely convenient.

What makes this property unique

By far our most popular & creative unit on the property! The Boiler Room includes a queen size bed and its own private bathroom + kitchenette! The listing is on the garden level and it is our most spacious room.

The Boiler Room can be accessed via its own private entryway located at the back of the house.

Everything is brand-new, modern and very comfortable.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin)

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