Impeccably Renovated Triplex with 4 Bedrooms

10/29/2009

VRBO Bear stayed here:

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This home, centrally located in Jamaica Plain, is the ideal place to stay if you are planning a visit to Boston. Jamaica Plain or “JP” as the locals call it is a very green, friendly and artsy neighborhood. This home has a fabulous remodeled kitchen that opens to a great patio which is perfect for outdoor entertaining or dining. Here, you can experience how the real Bostonians live!

The comfortable four bedroom, two bath home is situated right on Centre Street, the main street running through JP. Almost everything is in walking distance of the home. Along Centre Street there are some fantastic restaurants, eateries, pubs, shopping, art galleries, and bakeries. The street is also home to the famous JP Licks, which offers some of the best coffee and all-natural ice cream in Boston (one of the Bear’s favorite stops). Another claim to fame of Jamaica Plain is the historical Samuel Adams Brewery. Stop by for a free tour and tasting.

You’ll discover Jamaica Pond within a couple of blocks of this home. The pond is surrounded by very lush trees and landscaping. The 1.5 mile path that meanders through beautiful foliage draws runners and walkers galore. There are lovely benches to stop and take in the sheer beauty of this gorgeous setting. During the summer months, you can even rent sail boats and row boats. Breathtaking historical homes, some dating back to the early 17th century, surround the pond. Much of the architecture has withstood the test of time and has been painstakingly restored both inside and out. The Jamaica Pond and the very near Arnold Arboretum end what is commonly referred to as the Emerald Necklace. It’s a series of parks and waterways designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, an 1860’s landscape architect.

While in Boston be sure to take in as many of the historical sites as possible. Be sure to check out the Freedom Trail, the Boston Harbor, the Old North Church, and the Boston Commons (oldest park in the country). You really don’t need a car when staying here. Public transportation is right outside the front door and that will get you to the “T” (rail system) which takes you into downtown Boston or any of the surrounding areas. Once in the heart of downtown Boston, you can take an informative trolley tour around the town which permits you to jump off and on at any of the sites that interest you. The Bear highly recommends the narrative trolley tour!

After a long day of sightseeing, I especially liked curling up in front of the fireplace and pondering what my next Boston adventure would be…

The VRBO Bear

The VRBO Bear

• Our Boston Experience

  Our Boston Experience

  • Guest Travelling Mom
  • Date of stay 07/13/09
  • Review Submitted 07/23/09
  It was a great location. We never rented a car. There were 6 in our group-with three children ages 11-14. We were able to catch a bus in front of the condo and easily get to the subway station or downtown. The deck was very nice and we were able to sit outside most evenings after a busy day of sightseeing. There were 3 adults and 3 children and the accommodations worked very well. The internet worked well for us. The owner answered any questions I had and checked with us in the middle of our week long stay to see if we needed any thing. There were convenience stores and restaurants within easy walking distance. We purchased a 7 day link card and took full advantage of it. There was a walking path around Jamaica lake within 3 blocks which made for a nice evening stroll. Grocery stores were on the one bus line which made food shopping easy. I would recommend this property to someone going to Boston on vacation.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: This truly appreciate reviews like these. We try so much to give the renter a great stay with all our properties and really care how their stay is. Thank you so much and we hope you come back!!! Jeremy

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 30/30

• Great Boston House

  Great Boston House

  • Guest California Vagabonds
  • Date of stay 06/08/12
  • Review Submitted 06/27/12
  Wonderful location. Jamaica Plain is a great, vibrant neighborhood.Plenty of restaurants. There is a stop and shop about 1 mile away.as well. The lake is 2 blocks away and has trails that are beautiful. The T into Boston is a 10 minute easy, safe, walk away, taking about 15-20 min on the train to get into town depending on where you are going. The house was clean and very nice. A few things you may want to know. This is 1/2 of a duplex. There may be someone above you. We had no problems at all however. The kitchen, living and dining rooms are great. There are 2 nice bedrooms up stairs with no bath, the master is in the basement (but very nicely renovated) with its own bath and the 4th bedroom is off the kitchen with french doors and a hall bath. This house was great for our three teenagers, but traveling with small children it could be tricky. Our only criticism of the house was the lack of pots, pans and cooking utensils. The local restaurants were great, so we did not even try to cook.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

• Perfect

  Perfect

  • Guest Tim
  • Date of stay 04/19/12
  • Review Submitted 04/30/12
  The place was perfect. The neighborhood was fantastic. I would highly recommend this unit and hope to stay their again.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Thank you so much for the kind review and we would love to have you back!!!! We appreciate you staying and happy to give a discount for frequent flyers!

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

• Boston Rental

  Boston Rental

  • Guest Troy R.
  • Date of stay 04/12/12
  • Review Submitted 04/20/12
  -location was great, there was a bus stop right at the front door -on-street parking was always available and free -house was very clean & spacious -washer/dryer worked great -free WiFi/satellite tv -great deck/backyard patio -owner provided feedback to questions right away -I would definitely recommend this property to friends and family -there are lots of local restaurants and grocery stores near by

  Owner response: Thank you so much for this review!!! It means a lot to know people enjoy the house so much and love the area. Glad to have you back and we give returning guests a discount! Thanks again for the review!

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

• An Amazing Time in Boston

  An Amazing Time in Boston

  • Guest Chris P.
  • Date of stay 10/28/11
  • Review Submitted 11/16/11
  This was my first time staying in Boston's JP and I was pleasantly surprised of the amount of space and amazing design of this rental. There is a restaurant and bar not even a block away with great food and atmosphere called 10 Tables. We also enjoyed a walk around JP pond just minutes away. We will definitely be back =)

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4

• Guest comment entered by owner

  • Guest Travelling Mom
  • Date of stay 07/27/09
  • Review Submitted 07/27/09
  It was a great location. We never rented a car. There were 6 in our group-with three children ages 11-14. We were able to catch a bus in front of the condo and easily get to the subway station or downtown. The deck was very nice and we were able to sit outside most evenings after a busy day of sightseeing. There were 3 adults and 3 children and the accommodations worked very well. The internet worked well for us. The owner answered any questions I had and checked with us in the middle of our week long stay to see if we needed any thing. There were convenience stores and restaurants within easy walking distance. We purchased a 7 day link card and took full advantage of it. There was a walking path around Jamaica lake within 3 blocks which made for a nice evening stroll. Grocery stores were on the one bus line which made food shopping easy. I would recommend this property to someone going to Boston on vacation.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/4

$3000/week
$1800/3 night stay
$2300/4 night stay
$2700/ 5 night stay 

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.