Wonderful anniversay with my wife

Guest: Chad P (Milwaukee, WI)
Date of Stay: 10/22/09 Review Submitted: 11/05/09

My wife and I stayed here from 10/22/ to 10/25 and had an amazing 10th Anniversay trip. This condo was in such a great location. Perfect size, comforts and ammenities and was exactly what we were looking for. Looking forward to staying here again in the future and check out a few other Boston attractions we missed this time around.

Owner response:Great to hear you enjoyed your stay. Our fabulous location definitely is a bonus (and no longer a secret)! Cheers! N & J

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

Boston Vacation

Guest: Dave (UK)
Date of Stay: 11/30/11 Review Submitted: 12/11/11

The apartment was situated within easy walking distance of all major attractions , supermarket & liquor store . There were a number of restaurants , fast food outlets & pub close by . The apartment itself was comfortable & suited us down to the ground . Nicole & Jim (the owners) were most helpful & we would have no hesitation in recommending it to any couple or small family .

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Did not want to leave!!!

Guest: Gina M.
Date of Stay: 11/05/11 Review Submitted: 11/14/11

This place is GREAT!! The listing description is very accurate and leaves nothing out! It was very clean and well maintained and had everything you could possibly need right down to extra shampoo and conditioner and some food in the cabinets. The owner was great to deal with and was very friendly. This condo feels so much like a home, we did not want to leave. The area is absolutely beautiful and its so close to everything. The Warren Tavern is right on the corner and has delicious food. Its within walking distance to the North End of Boston, the Charlestown Navy Yard, Bunker Hill and to the Orange line, which gets you anywhere!! We loved it so much that we want to move there!! My only criticism is that the pillows on the bed were not very comfy, and the owners never returned my call about the internet not working after the first few days. But those things would NOT keep me from renting this condo again and again and again!! Wish I could go back right now!!

Owner response:Sorry about not returning your call it wasn't intentional. My voicemail wasn't working last week and I didn't get messages until you'd already left. Thanks for the heads-up on the pillows. We've not heard they were uncomfortable before. I will add some other varieties for people to choose from. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed your stay otherwise. Hope to see you again, N.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway.

Didn't want to leave...

Guest: Gina M.
Date of Stay: 11/05/11 Review Submitted: 11/14/11

This place is GREAT!! The listing description is very accurate and leaves nothing out! It was very clean and well maintained and had everything you could possibly need right down to extra shampoo and conditioner and some food in the cabinets. The owner was great to deal with and was very friendly. This condo feels so much like a home, we did not want to leave. The area is absolutely beautiful and its so close to everything. The Warren Tavern is right on the corner and has delicious food. Its within walking distance to the North End of Boston, the Charlestown Navy Yard, Bunker Hill and to the Orange line, which gets you anywhere!! We loved it so much that we want to move there!! My only criticism is that the pillows on the bed were not very comfy, and the owners never returned my call about the internet not working after the first few days. But those things would NOT keep me from renting this condo again and again and again!! Wish I could go back right now!! I highly recommend this place to anyone wishing to spend time in Boston!!

Owner response:Sorry about not returning your call it wasn't intentional. My voicemail wasn't working last week and I didn't get messages until you'd already left. Thanks for the heads-up on the pillows. We've not heard they were uncomfortable before. I will add some other varieties for people to choose from. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed your stay otherwise. Hope to see you again, N.

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Week-end in BostonMo

Guest: Middle Moe (Toronto)
Date of Stay: 10/28/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

As indicated, excellent facilities at good value.Certainly worth a revisit.No problem whatsoever.Happy that my daughter and I stayed at the unit.I would recommend it to others. Don Morrison

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Lovely apartment in a lovely area

Guest: Louise L. (London, United Kingdom)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11 Review Submitted: 10/26/11

We stayed in Charlestown after 4 days in hectic New York. The apartment was spotless on arrival and had everything we needed for our 4 day break. The furnishings were really comfortable and all appliances easy to use. We got the ferry to the main town every day and it was a great way to travel when on holiday. We ate breakfast each day at Friendly's in Charlestown and although we spent most of our time in the city centre we had nice meals at the nearby pizza restaurant and pub. I would definitely recommend Boston to friends and family, we loved it! We would also recommend the apartment which was perfect for our needs and I can't rate Charlestown enough as a lovely place.

Owner response:We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back soon. All the best- N & J

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Perfect Location, Hosts and Amenities!

Guest: Grace (Ellicott City, MD)
Date of Stay: 06/24/11 Review Submitted: 06/27/11

Well the condo lived up to all the great reviews! We were very comfortable and all the little extras made us feel right at home. The new couch was perfect for our 10 year old. We were also able to create a makeshift play area for the 1 year old that kept her "penned" in but able to keep occupied. We saved quite a bit by making full use of the kitchen (not much fun dining out with 1 year old anyway), and the condo was really an excellent location. We had debated between this location, North End and Beacon Hill. We definitely made the right choice! North End... way too crowded and noisy. Beacon Hill... a bit too rich for our blood. Charlestown... just right! We enjoyed our stay so much and would recommend this condo and the hosts Nicole and Jim without hesitation. 

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

A great place to stay

Guest: Sylvie (Montreal, QC)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11 Review Submitted: 05/03/11

We stayed here from 04/21/ to 04/25 and the apartment was just what we wanted. It was clean, comfortable and excellent for chilling out in after long days walking and seeing the sights of Boston plus a free private parking in bonus. Location was great, easy access to everything in Boston. We did enjoy the Warrens Tavern which is just 2 minutes of walking distance from the apartment. We even had the chance to see the Habs playing the Bruins in playoff. Don’t worry Jim, even if the Habs lost, we really enjoyed our trip and thinking of coming back in the fall!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

Great location and accomodations!

Guest: Pat (Denver)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11 Review Submitted: 04/23/11

Perfect for Marathon weekend. Location was great, easy access to everything in Boston! A great place to relax when not taking it all in! Thanks!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Convenient to everything....and space for the mini van

Guest: Edlyn (Matthews, NC)
Date of Stay: 02/28/11 Review Submitted: 03/26/11

I had to drive to Boston to pick up a friend flying in from Japan in late February and was very apprehensive about driving and parking in Boston. We considered several vacation rentals and also some hotels but from the map this seemed to be the most convenient for walking. We took our chances and getting to the condo and parking could not have been easier. We parked the van and left it for the remainder of our trip. The condo was gorgeous and roomier than we expected. There were 4 of us and we had plenty of room for our luggage. The kitchen was small but well appointed but for the first time in 13 years of VRBO rentals, we did not eat in, except for breakfast. Within 30 minutes of unloading the van we were sitting in Warren Tavern, less than one minute away. Our 9 and 6 year wanted to eat here everyday but we limited ourselves to two visits. After dinner we walked to the grocery store 10 min away. Within a 3 min walk there is a coffee/sandwich shop, another pub and a Morrocan restaurant. 5 minutes away are more choices than we could avail ourselves of in our 4 day visit. A 15 to 20 minute walk and you are in the North End. Boston is truly a food town and we did not have a bad meal. Here is what separates this from all other Boston rentals: Bunker Hill, 5 min walk, USS Constitution and Museum 10 min walk, Freedom trail, 5 min. The freedom trail is a red brick or red paint line on the sidewalk. When you find it, follow it and it will take you to all the major historic sites in Boston. Boston Science museum is about a 20 min walk. We took the trolley one day from the USS Constitution, a bit expensive but good for getting our bearings, and visited the Children's Museum at the same time (a must if you have kids). Since we had only 4 days we had limited time so we walked everywhere. The College Station T is close so next trip we will take the subway to points further afield. A quick note on the upstairs. There is a small child and a dog and sometimes kids wake up early, but the noise wasn't any worse than you sometimes get in a hotel. It was quiet at night and the neighbors seemed to get up about when we did. We didn't want to waste our time sleeping in Boston...there is too much to see! The condo is ground floor, great for luggage, but I think there is a unit underneath so be mindful if you have kids so they don't disturb them too early either! You will not regret your decision to stay here. We can't wait to go back!!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.