The Villa at Eastie overlooks the harbor and shipping channels, early morning lobstermen can be seen from the sunroom hauling their traps, as well as the ships coming to port. Plane bugs (id book) will love the spectacular view of Logan Int. Airport. At the end of the street is Constitution Beach. There are bicycles and kayaks for the adventurous or relax in the fountain garden. Smell the sea breeze and reminisce about the politics that must have been discussed in this former Senators home. Entertain in the formal dining room under the crystal chandelier or relax and read a book on one of the balconies overlooking the harbor. The Blue line(public trans) is only a few blocks away and offers a ride to the airport station and free shuttle bus to your terminal, a few more stops and you are downtown for world class shopping, restaurants, museums and the Swan boats ride. Arrange for a daylong antique 'pickers' tour and our driver will take you to the hidden spots where only the dealers buy.
Harborfront Villa, Charming Mix of Contemporary and Turn of the Century Elegance
- Villa3000 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps10
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay2 nights
4 bedrooms,1.5 baths accomodates eight adults,one or two infants
Owner
Nelson Emmons
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Jun 22, 2018
Why Nelson Emmons chose Harbor View / Orient Heights
We are close to all that Boston has to offer, either by car or public transportation.
What makes this Villa unique
The sheer size and location on Boston Harbor was one of the most attractive features that lured us to purchase the Villa. It's ease to public transportation connecting all the city has to offer without the need of a car, was a real game changer. The view from the sun porch and in the summer months having a glass of wine on the upper balcony is delightful while watching the planes come and go. It is similar to an orchestrated symphony.
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Kids Welcome
- Hot Tub
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
- Bedroom 11 queen, 1 baby crib, crib available air conditioned
- Bedroom 21 queen, 1 baby crib, crib available, air conditioned
- Bedroom 31 queen, crib available, air conditioned
- Bedroom 42 twin/ single, crib available, air conditioned
- All bedrooms are fully furnished with sheets and towels. The master has an inside door to bedroom (4) with two twin beds, for children monitoring.There is also a door to the balcony overlooking the harbor from bedroom 4 .A crib can be made available in any bedroom with some advance notice. If you require more than one crib let us know.
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower, jetted tub
- Bathroom 2toilet
- The full bath upstairs has a jacuzzi system for whirlpool bathing and relaxation. There is also a rainfall shower head.
Location Type
- BeachClean water and beach amenities. Beach house with showers and changing rooms. Snack bar, tables with coverings for under cover picnics, paved walkways and close proximity to take out restaurants.
- Beach ViewWe overlook Constitution Beach which is at the end of the street a block away.
- BeachfrontWonderful clean beach with life guards (summer) outside showers and clean ocean water to swim in. All at the end of the block.
- DowntownTen minutes by public transportation (The Blue Line)
- Ocean ViewEvery window has an ocean view!
- OceanfrontWe overlook an inner harbor of Boston Harbor
- Water ViewThe sun room is the perfect place to watch the migratory birds.. Lobster boats fish the water with traps. Cruise lines, and cargo ships navigate the channels to the open Atlantic ocean.
- WaterfrontThe Villa overlooks the harbor. We provide binoculars to keep a sharp eye on the goings on. Cruise ships regularly come and go as well as the new Dreamliner at Logan, the largest passenger airplane.
- WaterfrontThe activity is wonderful to watch from Lobstermen to airport and police patrols and private pleasure craft.
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Living Room
- Activities Guide
- Alarm Clock
- Basic Soaps
- Filtered Water
- Fitness Room / Equipmentweight bench and weights in garage
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingCast Iron Radiators do the trick. Fun factoid: To calculate heat loss when the Villa was built (1915) heat must reach 75* with the roof OFF the building. We now have gas heat and insulation throughout
- InternetFREE Xfinity WiFi throughout the Villa
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Air ConditioningCENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING keeps the property comfortable during hot spells
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Mobile Phone
- Paper Towels
- ParkingTwo off street parking spots provide safe off street parking in front of the garage. It even fits ( tightly) an SUV or Pick Up Truck
- Parking Off StreetTwo off street spaces in front of the garage
- Shampoo
- Toilet Paper
- Towels ProvidedSoft bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths are provided behind each closet door.
- Water Cooler
Kitchen
- Ice Maker
- 4 Ring Stove
- Coffee Grinder
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Grill
- Blender
- Kitchen
- Lobster Pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
- Dining Room
- comfy seating for 8 people
Entertainment
- BooksNight Time stories for children at bedtime provided.
- Books for Adults
- Books for Kids
- DVD Player
- Games
- Games for Kids
- Radio
- StereoStereo music in the Living Room
- Television32 inch tv with dvd player TV in every bedroom
- Video Library
Outside
- Outdoor GrillWe offer both: a charcoal Weber Kettle ( w/charcoal and lighting fluid and a gas Weber grill)
- BalconyRelax on one of two balconies. One off the upstairs bedroom offers views of the city and the airport. Downstairs balcony provides dining chairs and table and an extraordinary harbor view.
- Binoculars
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / CanoeTwo available with life preservers. Put them in the harbor across the street. Explore the Belle Island Marsh sanctuary, the largest marshland in the city. Very Cool
- Lawn / GardenLarge lawn for croquet
- BicyclesHubway from the City of Boston is available at the "T" station.
- Porch Furniture
- Small Cooler
- TennisAt the beach a few blocks away are tennis courts, and backboard for your enjoyment
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Walkway to Water
- Yard
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Hot TubWhile it is not a Hot Tub, the tub is a Jacuzzi with jets to sooth the muscles from the days adventures
- Jacuzzi
Attractions
- live theater
- arboretum
- bay/sound
- botanical garden
- churches
- coin laundry
- library
- autumn foliage
- marina
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- synagogues
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- outlet shopping
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- pier fishing
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- golf
- hiking
- ice skating
- mountain biking
- deepsea fishing
- roller blading
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
Notes
- Newly upgraded WiFi installed this year for your mobile internet connections.Newly installed central air conditioning for our guests staying during the hot days of summer or with medical conditions requiring central air. .
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
78 Reviews
Beautiful home!
We stayed at the Villa at Eastie for a long weekend/mini family vacation. The owners were very accommodating when our arrival was later than usual check-in. It is a beautiful home with well-appointed, comfortable rooms. They think of little extras like info on local restaurants , lots of games and DVDs, and binoculars to view the arrivals and departures at Logan airport located just across the bay. Although close to the airport, the planes are not very loud and not disturbing for sleeping or relaxing. A few short blocks to the Blue T subway makes downtown Boston easily accessible in only a few minutes. (Save the driving hassle and parking expense and take the subway!) Thanks for sharing your home for a lovely weekend!
W love sharing our home and wonderful neighborhood with friends from around the country and world. It gives us great pleasure to serve a family celebrating a get together for a graduation or 80th birthday. Take care and come back. By the way we really appreciate the care you showed our home!
House Full of Character!
We had an awesome stay at the villa!! Seven girls in one house and we were able to sleep comfortably and had everything we needed. The house is located in such a great spot to be able to get to the city. We also loved being close to the airport, that helped a lot for girls that were coming in to town at different times. Nelson was so helpful and responded quickly if we had questions. The city is amazing and we made so many fun memories! We would definitely stay again! Babes in Boston was a very successful trip!!
Wonderful stay at the Harborfront Villa!
We absolutely loved our stay! The house is clean and beautiful. It’s a short walk to the train station and a close commute right into Boston. We loved being by the water and so close to the airport that we could watch the airplanes. There were beautiful views from the sunroom and off the balcony. We spent an afternoon at the beach, which we were also able to walk to. The kitchen was well-stocked and the furnishings were very nice. We loved the close proximity to anything we needed. We ate at a delicious, fresh seafood restaurant that was right in the area. Nelson was really accommodating and even met us over at the house to check in at a very late hour. It was a very fun stay and we would return there in a heartbeat!
We loved having you visit and the late night was just part of making sure you where snug as a bug in a rug. Love to have you return for a longer stay. Thank you all.
Lovely weekend. It felt like a home away from home.
We had a very nice 3 nights in the villa. It was very homey. My first thought was that I couldn't go a long weekend without a TV in the downstairs, but with the view of the airport we didn't miss TV.
The home has some unique artwork as well.
Our only suggestion would be that they should put a shower curtain in the bathroom.
We welcome your visit and would invite you to stay with us again
Great place to Stay
Perfect location, easy to get to downtown and be out of the hustle and bustle in the evenings. Beds were very comfortable. Owners were very quick to respond to all questions and offer recommendations when asked. Home was clean and well appointed. Would stay here again.
We loved meeting and sharing our love of music and photography. Hope you can visit again and stay a bit longer.
Such a great vacation!
Our family cannot thank you enough for the use of your home and it's warmth that surrounded us. The paintings within, the planes, the weather. The skyline, and all that is Boston made this one of our favorites! The Remons
We thank you and can't wait for your return vacation.
Location
Boston is the seat of the history of the United States and offers cultural sites and events throughout the year. The Theater District is about 10 minutes by public transportation as well as museums and art galleries. Famous Newbury St, Downtown Crossing and Historic Fanuel Hall are minutes away. With world class hospitals such as Mass General, Brigham and Womens and The Deconess, you know your stay is covered. With events such as the Boston Marathon, Trade shows or an art walk at Sowa's first Friday open studios, first run Broadway shows, know your stay here will be fun filled. Within a few blocks there are restaurants, 1st place winner Belle Isle Seafood, ethnic groceries, spas.. Constitution Beach is at the end of the street and Belle Isl. Hike up Madonna Hill and view the bronze statue of the Madonna and take in the incredible view. If your an airplane enthusiast stay home and watch the planes take off, and land.
Availability
Additional information about rental rates
The first payment of $500.00 is the refundable damage deposit and is refundable within 10 days of check out providing no damage and the Villa Rules Agreements are followed. When booking with PayPal $500.00 deposit, the PayPal fee is $15.00 ($515.00 total due at booking). International rates may be higher. I will figure the PayPal fee for the "rate" in our Villa Rules Agreement for you.