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Panoramic view, large deck, ground floor apartment, walk to subway and beach

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Outdoor dining
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
View from property
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 349 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Northeastern University
    5 min drive
  • Jone's Hill Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Savin Hill Station
    9 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    22 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Panoramic view, large deck, ground floor apartment, walk to subway and beach

This ground-floor apartment with private entrance has lovely hill-side, ocean and tree-line views. High on the peaceful and historic Jones Hill, less than a half mile from Savin Hill Station on the Red Line Subway, it combines the transportation convenience of the city with the giant leafy trees, rolling yards, horizon harbor view, and charming architecture of this old established residential area. Wood floors, white walls, large decks, long views--a relaxing place to stay, fully furnished and fully equipped. Just open your suitcase and you are home!

No need to risk bad air in shared elevators--instead, you'll have your very own private outdoor entrance. No risk from sharing indoor exercise rooms, instead you can set up your gear in your own private glassed-in porch, or plant flowers out in the back garden, or just walk over to enjoy the local tennis courts and beach, or explore the near-by bike paths that go from Castle Island to Savin Hill to Neponset and beyond.

The ample private deck area allows you to safely re-connect with family and friends outdoors, and the apartment itself has great cross-ventilation. The apartment receives both morning and afternoon sun, in fact watching the sun come up over the harbor from the porch or dining area is a special reward for early risers. This is a great space for some one who works from home because there is a dedicated work alcove with desk, and three other places you could set up for a little variety. But it is also excellent for a medical person, as we are only a ten minute bus ride from the BU Medical Center, and twelve minutes by subway to Mass General. If you are on a surgical rotation and only want to rent for a few months, let us know, that could be arranged.

From the spacious back porch and living room area, you have a panoramic view of a long hillside stretching all the way down to Boston Harbor in the distance, with 100-year-old trees, charming gardens, and varied historic architecture to liven it up (including a friendly family of three wild turkeys that occasionally roost up in the trees!).

The apartment has a galley kitchen with full size appliances attached to a pleasant glassed-in conservatory overlooking the garden, just right for a cup of coffee in the morning. A living/dining room with cherry-wood table and comfortable convertible sofa, a separate bedroom with a queen-size bed and large closet, and a bathroom including a shower, complete the apartment. All is furnished and the kitchen is equipped with the basics, so just bring a suitcase! The interior is 516 square feet approx, the exterior decks add an addition 235 square feet.

There is a full-service market near the subway with an excellent selection of fresh vegetables, meat and fish, pasta and desserts. There are also plenty of restaurants for good take-out food, and a pharmacy, all within easy walking distance.

This is a quiet neighborhood with a lot of professionals and medical workers, in particular because we have good transportation connections to BU Medical Center and several community health centers. We are also a fast ride on the reliable Red Line to MGH and Cambridge. Savin Hill Station on the reliable Red Line is less than half a mile away (10-12 minutes walk) so you won't need a car; but if you have one, on-street parking is plentiful, especially on our nearest cross-street, and no permit needed.

I am a health psychologist and music therapist, and speak Italian and French because of having grown up in Italy.

Your rental fee includes basic cable/wifi, heat and hot water and electricity; heat is baseboard gas heat, so the apartment temperature is very comfortable year round. The apartment is most comfortable for two persons, but it can sleep four for shorter visits. We regret that we cannot permit any animals of any kind, even small ones or exceptionally well-trained ones, nor is any smoking allowed inside or behind the building nor on the porches and decks, due to my family's health conditions. There is a pleasant smoking area with chairs and table in the front yard.
This apartment's walkable location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of University of Massachusetts Boston. Enjoy features like a gym, a water park and breakfast (surcharge). Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include a lift
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a gym
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Northeastern University and 7 minutes from Copley Square
Panoramic view, large deck, ground floor apartment, walk to subway and beach offers its guests a water park and a fitness centre. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Panoramic view, large deck, ground floor apartment, walk to subway and beach.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Boston apartment.

Property manager

Jessica Lupien

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rug in room
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Single level property
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoke ONLY OUTSIDE in FRONT of house, NOT in back.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 530 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Not even support animals, due to COPD, asthma.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Playground 12 minutes walk, next to the beach.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number STR443035, C0248940351

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Panoramic view, large deck, ground floor apartment, walk to subway and beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JUDY L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and quiet location
Garden apartment unit that was clean, quiet and comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Stay
We loved our stay great communication and in great neighbourhood
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boston base
Cozy, convenient, very nice owner, easy to get around. Not a luxury place but has all essentials and nice value to have access to Boston, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graham & Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for visiting Boston
We stayed here for 4 nights. The location is great as only a short walk to Savin Hill station which is on the red line with frequent trains into the centre of Boston. Approx 20 mins to Park Street which is stop for Boston Common, where the Freedom Trails begins. If you want to stay in a quieter location then this is definitely the place to stay. The accommodation is in need of updating but as we were out sightseeing most of the time, this did not bother us. We really liked the Savin Hill area as there was everything you needed - a bar, a few restaurants/cafes, grocery/essential stores and a beach. Well worth visiting is the JFK Library, especially if you can get on one of the free tours. You only need to get off at the first stop - JFK/UMass where you can pick up a free shuttle service to the library.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawn B., Whitewater, WI

Nice for a short visit to Boston
Small but adequate for 2 nights visiting Boston. Listing indicates it is walking distance to a beach (its a mile) and train station (its a half mile). So "walking distance" is subjective. There were 2 cans of vegetables in the pantry with expiration dates in 2017. The shower is weird..2 shower heads and it took my mechanical engineer husband a good 10 minutes to figure out how to work it. Back deck was nice in the morning. No off street parking, which i did not care for, but we knew that going in and were lucky to snag the spot in front of the house. The house is on a steep hill but if you are willing and able, its within a half mile of a corner grocery and a couple restaurants. Kitchen is sufficiently stocked for cooking simple meals (perfect for us to make breakfast both mornings!) It was clean and comfortable. Hosts were helpful and delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessalyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
❤️ Boston
I had an excellent stay at this VRBO. The location is fantastic, just a short walk from the subway, making city exploration effortless. The property itself is cozy and well-decorated, offering all the comforts of home. The host was exceptionally welcoming and attentive, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable stay. I highly recommend this VRBO and look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space a few stations south of Boston
Lovely attached flat with central heating in nice area with patio view. Some kitchen appliances and utensils need updating. Friendly and informative manager. Short walk to rail.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A pleasant stay
We enjoyed a lovely couple of nights in Boston. After a little fautly start, we settled in, finding little touches which made our stay more comfortable and pleasant, .like coffee in the morning compliments of our host. Proximity to shops, subway and the small but pleasant Malibu Beach added to our stay. It was a very short visit but memorable. If we coukd, we would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gteat place
The place was a perfect place for a launching exploration of Boston. Clean, well maintained, great view and lovely neighborhood. 10/10 would defenitly stay there again and recommend people to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area and great hosts - thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

graham m.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Recent visit
Cute appearance and OK for the price and our short usage but we had to clean kitchen and sitting area each day before making breakfast because of insect/rodent faeces.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika V., Adams Nebraska, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Boston visit
We had a lovely time in the cozy apartment. We enjoyed the easy walk to the T and nearby coffee shop, grocery store and essentials nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kahala M.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Timer
Gracious host! Great views, clean and just what I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cozy place
Fit our needs perfectly being equidistant from relatives for Thanksgiving
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marli, Miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very cozy and in a ok neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Huntington Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint, quiet, serene
My son and I really enjoyed our stay. Close proximity to most attractions (15 min avg). We ubered everywhere. Bed was super comfortable and most amenities are available there. Bring some coffee with you. There is a drip coffee maker. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina R., Fayetteville ar

Liked: Cleanliness
Very kind host
The host was waiting in her front yard to guide us in since we arrived after dark and were having a bit of problems locating the property. The host guided us to her walkout basement where we would be staying and even helped carry in our luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
Easy access to public transportation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal safe location
Apartment was spacious; clean, good kitchen facilities and comfortable. Excellent information on bars, restaurants and mini market. 10 minute straight walk to the Metro Would definitely stay again and would recommend this apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yiyi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good spot for Boston
Overall nice enough place, owner was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

KIMBERLY S., PORT SAINT LUCIE FL USA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Just adequate
Oddly configured. Adequate for two. Needs a refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023