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Elegant Back Bay Brownstone - Comm Ave - 1+ Bed - One Week Minimum

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Stooped brownstone entrance
Grassy Commonwealth Avenue Mall Parkway
Parlor entrance to Unit B
large fireplaced living room with high ceilings
Gorgeous bay window dining area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 31400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Boston, MA
  • Newbury Street
    3 min walk
  • Copley Square
    5 min walk
  • Boston Marathon Finish Line
    5 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    19 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Elegant Back Bay Brownstone - Comm Ave - 1+ Bed - One Week Minimum

Fantastic 1+ Bedroom And 1.5 Bath Parlor Duplex Condo In Turn Of The Century Brownstone Offering Over 1400 Square Feet With Beautiful Living Room With High Ceiling, Moldings, Detail And Gorgeous Bay Window Area For Dining.

Master Bedroom with Ethan Allen sleigh bed (full size) and Bath Ensuite With Sunny Sitting Area And Separate Inner Study And Private Bricked Garden Patio. Single sofa bed in living room and additional sofa.

Fully Applianced Kitchen, Washer/dryer, HD Cable TV, Wifi

Property manager

Therese Byrne
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 10

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number C0248120351, STR413548

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Boston

Located on a river, this condo is in Back Bay, a neighborhood in Boston. Berklee College of Music and Museum of Science are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Fenway Park and Quincy Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden, or consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out. Motor boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Newbury Street - 3 min walk
  • Copley Square - 5 min walk
  • Copley Place - 7 min walk
  • Boston Common - 10 min walk
  • Fenway Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Copley Station - 4 min walk
  • Back Bay Station - 8 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thinking Cup - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Saltie Girl Seafood Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Levain Bakery – Back Bay - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sweetgreen - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Back Bay Brownstone - Comm Ave - 1+ Bed - One Week Minimum pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Elegant Back Bay Brownstone - Comm Ave - 1+ Bed - One Week Minimum located?

Located in Back Bay, this historic condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Copley Square, and Newbury Street. Boston Common and Copley Place are also within 10 minutes. Copley Station is only a 4-minute walk and Arlington Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming quiet brownstone in Back Bay
Perfect location. Charming Boston brownstone home was quiet, spacious and comfortable. Delightful host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weeklong stay
Fabulous location. Comfortable, welcoming home. Gracious host.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Beautiful apartment in a beautiful location. Therese was so helpful and kind. Staying at her place felt like staying at the home of a favorite relative.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic Brownstone beauty in a great neighborhood
This is just as shown in the photos, lovely, well equipped, everything one could want for exploring the area. The owner is attentive to txt messages and most helpful. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel and Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back Bay Brownstone
This rental fit our needs to the tee. This beautiful house is in the heart of Boston. Great location to everything, with ease of access to food, fun and transit. The back patio was the cherry on top, a great place to sit and relax after a fun filled day.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place to be in Boston!
The location, the home and the host were fantastic! Newbury street with its hustle & bustle, little shops and restaurants are just a block away. Do not miss La voile with its truly French cuisine or the salmon bagels at the thinking cup. After coming back in the evening from a long day out you can relax in the patio of the house and enjoy the serenity of the evening. In the morning get yourself some juice or coffee around the house or jog in the park that starts at your doorstep. Everything is near, museums, metro stations, Beacon hill, the freedom trail...We highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION
Loved our stay here during the Boston Marathon. Centrally located for an easy walk downtown or to enjoy shopping and restaurants a block away. Therese met us the night we arrived. The stairs down to the bedroom were well designed and always felt safe when holding onto the railing to make it up and down. Also loved utilizing the kitchen for some meals.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The process was easy and the owner met us on site to show us around.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
A great pleasure to stay in this clean, spacious, quiet apartment on a storied street in Boston. Fully stocked with linens and kitchen supplies. Repair to downstairs toilet needed and noted by owner. Her warm welcome and patience with our late arrival (due to heavy traffic) are much appreciated. Every reason to recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like our own little slice of Boston for a few days
So happy I found this place! The location was great - Boston Public Garden and Boston Commons were a short stroll down the pretty promenade in the middle of the street, plenty of dining options, T station, and even a 7-Eleven close by. Very quiet at night, although things seemed to get an early start in the mornings. The lodging itself was quite comfortable. Much more flexible than staying in a hotel. We even rescheduled delivery of a meal prep box so we could cook a few times, instead of eating out every night. Therese, our host, was very pleasant, helpful, and easy to communicate with. I wish we could have heard the stories behind the pictures in her home. (but maybe that's just my own curiosity...) All in all, I would absolutely stay here again. I only wish it could accommodate two couples, since our next trip will likely be for four.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dewey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Back Bay location
This is a very nice apartment that occupies part of the ground level and the first level above ground. The front of the building is beautiful and bustling Commonwealth Ave., just a block off of the attractions of Newbury St. This apartment is in the back of the building, overlooking a classic Boston public alley that's absolutely silent at night. The apartment is as pictured here, larger than we expected, with everything you need -- full kitchen, washer/dryer, 1.5 baths, lots of seating, and a nice dining area in the bay window. There's access to either floor from outside. Once inside the apartment, there's a circular staircase that connects the two floors, which could be an issue for someone with limited mobility. There is a standard (non-circular) staircase that can get you to either floor, which requires going into the common area. The hostess was excellent, meeting us at check-in and showing us around, and was available by phone for the one minor issue we had (burned out bulb that left the bathroom dark, promptly remedied by me once she told me where the spare bulbs were). I will definitely stay here the next time I'm in Boston for a week.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

jane r., minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING LOCATION AND PROPERTY
This is a beautiful , old and historic townhouse (brownstone) in the heart of the Back Bay of Boston. It is located on Commonwealth Avenue..a few blocks from Boston Commons. You can walk just about everywhere....and it is a mere few blocks to a T station. Just 1 block away is Newbury Street...packed with coffee shops, great restaurants, as well as a lot of variety in shopping..to fit most budgets! Therese met us at the door, as promised. She did a quick tour of her home, pointing things out and explaining how to operate the TV, etc. She was responsive to our texts with our questions as to how to do this or that....A suggestion would be to have more detail in the "House Rules": how to turn on the power for the dishwasher, directions to operate the stove burners (the markings for HI, Med, simmer, etc. were worn off!! It worked, but a guessing game ! None of it a big deal...just save some questions for her. Also , Therese mentioned a few restaurants and grocery stores...which was great! However, it would have been really really helpful to have had the information written in the "House Rules" with names and addresses for a reference. STAR market is stellar!! A good walk away , but worth it. Trader Joes is nearby. There is a spiral staircase to the ground floor , which is the bedroom. It is narrow and steep...depending on your agility and width ....it could present a problem.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Perfect location for the luxury of selling off the car, living somewhere you can walk to anything and everything. The house is beautiful, clean and comfortable, and the host is welcoming, respectful and extremely helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent All Around
Boston’s engaging Back Bay was made even more special by being able to enjoy it from 116 Comm Ave. Not only a lovely private and quiet space, but accessible to all the Back Bay has to offer. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mona E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful peaceful sunny apartment
What a beautiful home! Terrific kitchen. Quiet. Beautiful high ceilings and lots of light. Excellent location. The owner was terrific and easy to communicate with and eager to help. I would definitely stay here again:)

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
spacious home in quaint neighbourhood
High ceilings, bay window, tasteful furnishing --Ms Byrne's house was a perfect setting for a long stay in one of Boston's most beautiful streets. The historical buildings of Commonwealth avenue are close to Boston Commons, a wonderful park, and to Newbury St, a charming street full of restaurants and shops. The appartment has all conveniences, no noise at all, and with 2 bathrooms and plenty of space. Couldn't be better. Ms. Byrne is a very kind and cheerful host.

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Perfect location
We enjoyed our stay very much and would gladly stay again, however there were a few downsides. It was unusually chilly this spring and the heater was off for 9 of the 10 days we stayed. Also there is only one bathroom and it is down the spiral stairs. The upside was the roominess and the location, which was perfect for taking the "T" to explore all of Boston.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L., Saint Paul

Marathon
I very much loved the location for our day during the Boston marathon. I brought my parents Long and it was great to have an easy walk to the finish line for them. They also very much appreciated in the morning our host meeting us at the door when we arrived. It helped them feel at ease to be shown around the place. It also was a very quiet place and even though I had a pull out couch to sleep on, it was surprisingly comfortable. I only wish I would’ve brought my facemask as the windows didn’t have shades at night but it really wasn’t as much of a problem as I thought! Our host was always available I Phone if needed so we never felt there was a problem!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

jeremy b.

Excellent All Around.
The condo itself, the location, and the owner are all top shelf. The owner is very welcoming and personable. The large , beautiful condo is two levels with the large living room w high ceilings (with pull out sofa) , eating nook in front of bay window, half bath, and full kitchen on main floor. Downstairs is a large bedroom, office, and full bath. Also just off the bedroom is a convenient outdoor patio. Everything you need is there at the condo (ie sheets, coffee maker, iron/ironing board etc etc) Location is perfect on comm ave 3 blocks from the public garden, two streets from the esplanade, Newbury is right there out the back. Can enter building from front on comm or from the alley. We were very comfortable there and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. (We were there for ten days).

10/10 Excellent

beachsiens s.

The neighborhood is beautiful and the apartment was clean bright and sunny!
Therese was very helpful and we very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Perfect for Two + Teenager/Young Adult
This was perfect for us. Plenty of space for three, clean, complete kitchen, living areas, bedroom, baths and laundry. Comfortable beds. Crazy quiet for the center of the city. Boston Commons 7 minute walk, Charles River 6 minutes, metro 2 minutes, Boston Marathon finish line almost 4 minutes, shopping and restaurants - everywhere. We could go out for the day and return for a good rest then repeat. Owner most pleasant and professional and left nothing to chance or our worry; even the neighbors welcomed us! If I have failed to review an area, you should assume that it was still part of our perfect stay. Best price for accommodation that we have had in eight Boston trips over the past ten years. We hope to repeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Sue F.

Not What We Expected
My wife and I were scheduled to stay at this property beginning September 21st through October 1, 2017. We left (4) days early due to the following reasons: 1) Stifling heat in the unit due to very minimal A/C and no window coverings on Western windows. These windows that looked onto the alley are the only windows in the unit. This also provided no privacy from the apartments directly across the alley. 2) The only bed was only a Double, not a Queen. 3) No room in any of the closets for our belongings. 4) The kitchen was sparsely equipped and the oven had been left with a cookie sheet with burnt aluminum foil prior to our stay. 5) The commodes were loose at their base or seat. 6) The bathroom sink needed to be repaired or replaced. 7) The shower tiled walls appeared to have considerable mildew. 8) The very extensive personal items and family photos throughout were a constant reminder that this was the owner's home full time and not primarily a VRBO. By contrast, we had friends from Seattle staying in a comparatively priced VRBO near us that had none of the above problems. The only thing that we found to be favorable is the location of the building in Boston's Back Bay. The owner was made aware of some of our reasons for leaving early but we were not reimbursed for the (4) days that we did not occupy the apartment even though we suggested to the owner that this would be the fair thing to do.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vibha P.

Lovely brownstone in a great location !
The property was exactly as we had expected it to be. Thérèse had stayed up to meet and show us around, despite our arriving into Boston rather late into the night. The brownstone was well kept, with a large foyer that leads into a spacious drawing room with large windows. The kitchen was well stocked with a coffee machine, oven, dishwasher. The washer and dryer (common) were an added bonus. Proximity to Newbury Street, with its shops and restaurants was great. Would love to stay again some day !
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie M.

Beautiful condo in the heart of Back bay
We loved our stay in this condo! It is very well situated and very close to many touristic attractions and in walking distance to great shopping, restaurants and cafes. Therese was there to meet us on our arrival and went through everything with us to make sure we had a great stay. The condo is very comfortable for 3 guests and we will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Najwa L., Amman Jordan

Therese was very nice, she was at the house to greet us, very fast responding to our enquiry
House location excellent, owner was very pleasant shet met us when we arrived and she responded to all our enquires. Thanks Therese
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2017

About the host

Hosted by Therese Byrne

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I'm very cordial and responsive to questions and needs. Reachable during the stay. Hear to greet you when you arrive and give you a lay of the land, keys, etc.

Why they chose this property

The character, Victorian brownstone architecture and history of Back Bay drew me to this neighborhood (similar to where I had lived in Manhattan), this distinguished brownstone and elegant, spacious duplex condo.

What makes this property unique

Back Bay -- considered one of the best-preserved examples of 19th-century urban design in the United States — is in the heart of Boston. Commonwealth Avenue, Boston’s grand parkway, just blocks to the beautiful Charles River Esplanade and activities (boating, concerts, running, biking), Public Gardens (first botanical garden and swan boats), chic shopping and cafes along newbury as well as historical sites and architecture. Take a sail or an amfibious Duckboat ride around historic Boston, North End, Charlestown. Walk the Freedom Trail. Walk or take the T to take in a Red Sox game at Fenway Park, or go to the Waterfront to tour and dine waterside. Enjoy the best Boston has to offer like the locals, without a car.

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