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Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Boston, MA
  • Boston Common
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Copley Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • TD Garden
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Historic Townhouse in the Heart of Boston

If you are looking for quaint, historical Boston, our three-bedroom apartment is a gem. Located in an historic 1860s townhouse in the heart of Boston, it has three bedrooms with two queen beds, one double bed, one twin, and 1.5 bathrooms.

Bay Village is the smallest and one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. It defines "location, location, location". Our neighborhood is just south of the Boston Public Garden, and adjacent to Back Bay, South End, Chinatown, and the Theater District. All of historical Boston is nearby by foot or public transportation and all amenities you could hope for are nearby. Our street has been described by the Boston Herald as "... out of a Sherlock Holmes story." Just walk into our quiet, residential neighborhood and you'll immediate know why we locals say, "its always nicer in Bay Village."

The apartment has many historic features like exposed wood beam ceilings, original fireplaces, open layout, and original plank flooring in the living room. and other unique details.

Being an old house, it was built before standardized building requirements. The stairs are very steep into the building - about 1-2 inches steeper than many are used to climbing. The stairs down to the lower levels are very narrow and the staircase to the lowest level has low head clearance.

Bring very comfortable walking shoes! Boston is a premier walking city! Where Bostonians can't walk, we will likely take the T (our Metro system), buses, or a ride share.

Parking is available at several parking garages, several within about a 5 minute walk

Property manager

Susan Buta

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Guests must sleep in beds and not on the couches.
Smoking is not allowed on Knox Street due to a Boston City law that bans smoking within school zones.
Early check-ins and late check-outs, unless pre-approved 24 hours in advance, will be fined. In 2024, we had multiple problems.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Boston

Located in Boston, this holiday home is in the city centre. Boston Harbor and Long Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Harvard Square and Newbury Street. New England Aquarium and Museum of Science are not to be missed. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Newbury Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Boston Common - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Copley Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fenway Park - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • TD Garden - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Tufts Medical Center Station - 7 min walk
  • Back Bay Station - 9 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royale Boston - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Club Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wisteria Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Theatre Lobby - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maggiano's - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Townhouse in the Heart of Boston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Townhouse in the Heart of Boston?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Townhouse in the Heart of Boston?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Townhouse in the Heart of Boston located?

Located in Bay Village, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Charles Playhouse, Boston Common and Newbury Street. Copley Square and Copley Place are also within 15 minutes. Tufts Medical Center Station is 7 minutes by foot and Arlington Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

brandy s.

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

Great Location

Great location, very unique property. Plenty of room for my 4 kids
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Hootie and the Blowfish weekend

Great place to stay while hitting some attractions and fun in Boston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryClare M.

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

We needed nothing but clothes!

Great location! Super amenities and thoughtful hosts. Thank you for a wonderful first visit to Boston!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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

Convinient historic stay

Property is in a great location for family trip to Boston. Great hosts! House would be challenging for elderly guests do to steep stairways, but good for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Great Stay

The property is centrally located in the heart of Boston. The owner was extremely responsive, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Great home with great hosts

We stayed here for home base while I was in town to run the Boston Marathon. The hosts Susan and Paul couldn't have been warmer and more accommodating. Their communication was 10/10. The house offered lots of space for myself, my wife, and two boys (10 & 7). They had games and toys to keep the little ones entertained. The basement had two beds that the kids enjoyed sharing even after offering the older one his own room. The stairs are quite steep in the unit. Totally manageable for most people, but may be difficult for anyone who struggles going up/down stairs in general. We had no issues -- except a little for me after the marathon :)The location is excellent, particularly for the marathon. We were out of the main chaos but close enough to walk just about anywhere. We really enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it for anyone looking for a little extra space and doesn't need the most modern aesthetic. In fact, the unit was quite charming and felt very "Boston".
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Great location

This property is a great location! A nice 1/2 mile walk to Boston Common. The building itself is a neat, historical place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

anna m.

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

Great Location

If you need to be in the centre of it all,then this is the perfect house. Large rooms, kitchen stocked with necessary items. Overall a great experience. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

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

Perfect spot in Boston

This historical location is perfect for your stay in Boston. You are within walking distance to Emerson College, which worked out perfectly for us. This is a three level apartment so keep in mind, but it wasn’t a problem for my parents that tend to have troubles with stairs. We met both our hosts, and they are wonderful. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine H.

Great location. Super for a family. We would stay there again.

My family enjoyed our stay in this historic townhome. We could easily walk out from it to get around Boston. The owners were very attentive to our needs. The only note is staircases are narrow.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Darryl H.

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

Great location and neighborhood

Great place and location with easy walk to all areas in Boston. Paul was very helpful with all our needs. Kids loved the bedrooms in lower den. Had a great colonial Boston feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Gretchen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location is Excellent

We very much enjoyed our stay in Boston, and the townhouse was located very centrally. Paul was available when we had a problem and solved it quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great long weekend in Boston

This was a perfect spot to get around to so many things we wanted to see. It was an easy walk and Close to the orange line. Also an easy Ride Share to other locations. There were plenty of great food destinations within walking distance. The host were very accommodating and super nice. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Todd H., El Paso, Texas USA

Historic home in great location

This was our first visit to Boston. We wanted a place with history that would let us walk to all the sites. This home was perfect! We loved the floors and beams. Bay village neighborhood is a beautiful spot. We walked everywhere without any issues. On the days it rained the T station is a short walk. Paul was very helpful and accommodating. We stayed with 4 adults and 2 children.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lois B.

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

Beautiful flat close to everything

We had a really nice time staying at this property. Especially enjoyed the big open living room where we could all gather for meals or to watch TV. The kitchen is well equipped, and the beds are comfortable.. Each of the two bedrooms on the lower floor was spacious and comfortable. The flat is within walking distance of Chinatown and historical Boston. It’s a beautiful neighborhood with gas lamps. One thing to consider is that this is a historic Boston building. Which means narrow stairs. We put the younger people in the basement bedroom, which had very narrow stairs without a railing. The basement bedroom also does not have a door on it. Landlords were very pleasant and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

The location is fabulous. We were so accessible to restaurants, theater, pubs, etc

It made our family trip even more special.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Boston VRBO

The owner of the property is excellent and replies promptly. The apartment was very well located to walk to most sites in Boston. We found that the apartment was not very clean, dusty, dirty couches, dirty cutlery, etc. We would also recommend that 2 towels per person be available for showering. In the listing it states coin laundry but this is not in the apartment it is down the street, kind of misleading. Also the coffee maker broke on day 3.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krebs F.

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

Girls weekend in Boston

We had a great time on our trip and this property was perfect for us! Paul is lovely, the neighborhood is convenient and the historic nature of the neighborhood and home add a lot of character to the experience. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

ciny s.

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

Location

Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Wonderful Property in a Great Boston Neighborhood!

Thank you for a great stay! This is a historic property with plenty of space and in a great location to walk to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

LINDSEY M.

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

Excellent

This property was so close to everything downtown and was located in a quiet, quaint part of Boston. We would definitely come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clarey M.

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

Perfect House, Perfect Location, Perfect Hosts !

A friend and I rented with our kids to explore Boston. Beautiful house, minutes from Boston Common and the Freedom Trail. The hosts were very efficient and very friendly. Met us on arrival and gave us tips and advice about the local area. So friendly - I intend to return !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

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

Boston Townhome

This home was in a great location, close to everything. The kitchen was well stocked. Great communication from the owner for check in and we were very happy staying here. I would stay here again if we were coming to Boston again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Margaret P.

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

Historic Home in Excellent Location

We enjoyed our stay here. The location is excellent. We could walk to Boston Common, the waterfront, and the majority of the Freedom Trail from here. If we weren't up for walking, the train was close by. We enjoyed the feel of the older neighborhood lined with brick buildings and little corner gardens. The home is an older home which is very neat for the history. I liked the fireplaces in the front room and two bedrooms and the exposed beams of the ceilings. The staircases to the bedrooms on the two lower floors are very narrow and short, as the description says. The bottom floor stays cool and then the other floors have window air-conditioning units which was handy during the summer. There were a couple of things that came up and they were addressed quickly. It was nice having some toiletries provided because my son did leave his toothbrush at home. The front door was very difficult for me to open because of the rainy, humid summer and the steps leading to the door are steep, as with all the older homes on this block. Overall, it was a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darin N.

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

Downtown Boston

My family was looking for an urban vacation in Boston. This property is located in a quiet neighborhood very close to the T system. We easily walked to the beginning of the Freedom Trail as well as other planned destinations.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

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