Spacious, Immaculate, Great location adjacent to Downtown w/Parking
- Apartment102 m²
- Sleeps: 5
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 2–4 nights
2 BR/1 Bath, City Views, Great for Families
Bedrooms
Owner
Donna & Max Rans, Owners-occupied
- Languages:
- English
About Donna & Max Rans, Owners-occupied
Married with 3 children ages 23, 21 & 17, we moved here 18 years ago (2001) from Redondo Bch, Southern California. Donna is originally from the Boston area, but moved to LA for work after graduate school where she met and fell in love with Max - a native Southern Californian she married in 1994. Seven years later, Donna convinced Max to move back to her Boston routes - and by the winter of 2015 they weren't sure why! But seriously, Boston has been a great family urban setting to raise our children - we love the city and the exciting life it offers!
Donna & Max Rans, Owners-occupied purchased this Apartment in 1999
Why Donna & Max Rans, Owners-occupied chose South Boston
Even with 5 of us, this large house with 4 floors was always more space than we needed. The top floor was originally built with separate access and often operated as an autonomous level, so we continued renting it as such when we moved in. Since we have often traveled via VRBO/Homeaway, we thought it would be great to similarly offer short-term rentals instead of the traditional month-to-month or yearly leasing. We've always had much success renting our top floor through VRBO, and have met so many wonderful people from around the world. It's truly a labor love!
What makes this Apartment unique
Our longevity! We were only the 7th property listed on Boston's VRBO website in 2005, long before it became popular - and LONG before Air BnB. In light of increased immense competition, we remain one of the busier properties with many cherished "regulars" - and we're one of the few with such longevity that has all 5-star reviews. Hopefully we're doing something right:)
Amenities
Featured
- Air Conditioning
- No Smoking
- Satellite or Cable
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Heater
- Internet
- Parking
- Pets Welcome
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
Safety features
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
- First-aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
Location Type
- Water ViewFrom the kitchen there is a partial water and city view. From the master bedroom there is also a partial city view.
General
- Air ConditioningThe apartment has its own central air conditioning & heating unit.
- Heating
- Linens ProvidedAll Linens including bed sheets, pillows and cases, bath towels, kitchen towels are provided.
- Washing MachineUpon agreement with owner, the washer/dryer in the owner's unit can be used.
- Clothes DryerUpon agreement with owner, the dryer in the owner's unit can be used.
- ParkingWhile there is free on-street parking, we have a dedicated spot available for rental a few doors down for $15/night.
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomComfy couch and 2 chairs comfortably sits 6.
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee MakerIt is a regular-drip coffee pot, not a single-cup Kurig.
- ToasterA four-slot toaster.
- Pantry Items
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningThe table within the large eat-in kitchen comfortably sits 6.
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / CableFios w/Netflix plus several hundred channels.
- StereoA Bowes Wave Radio is in the kitchen.
- DVD Player
- GamesThe good ole kind including checkers, monopoly, banana-grams, crazy-eights, etc.
- ToysPuzzles and Board Games
- Video LibraryA variety of children & adult DVD's are provided. If you're interested in a particular movie, we can rent it for you.
Suitability
- long term renters welcome
Notes
- There is also free delivery laundry service available.
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
No parties/events
No smoking
Pets allowed
Will consider most small pets (i.e., dogs, cats).
Children allowed
Very kid-friendly, pack-n-play crib & high chair
Minimum age of primary renter:21
Max guests:5
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
154 Reviews
Best stay in Boston
Everything about the apartment and location were outstanding, and we had a fabulous time here. Location is ideal for any and all Boston activities.
The apartment is just as pictured. The kitchen and bathrooms are well stocked and clean. The location is very walking friendly; coffee shops, restaurants, grocery, beach, and public transportation are all around the corner.
The check in process is personal and informative. Donna kept an open line of communication from the moment we booked.
Thank you Donna & Max for offering such a welcoming and beautiful home to us!
It was our pleasure having you and your lovely family Laila. Thank you for staying with us, and for the glowing review - much appreciated! So glad you enjoyed yourselves. Happy New Year:)
Cosy Top Floor Apartment in Great Neighbourhood
We enjoyed our stay at this property. We were met at the door by Max & Donna who were great hosts. Although the apartment is in the owners house it has its own entrance and was very private and comfortable for our family of four.
We loved the neighbourhood of South Boston. Its a short Uber or Bus ride to the central city and has lots of excellent bars and restaurants.
We would love to come back in the Summer !!
Great Family Place
Our family felt right at home here. Donna was extremely nice and helpful throughout the whole process. She also let us check in early which was a huge help. We enjoyed the large kitchen table for our family of 5 and the comfortable living room to play many of the games that were provided. The house is in a very convenient location to walk in a few minutes to the grocery store, library, coffee shop and more. And it was very easy to take the bus to the Redline to get anywhere we needed. Thanks for a nice Thanksgiving vacation!
Thank you Kristine! So glad you and your family enjoyed the holiday weekend in Southie! It was great meeting you all. Happy Holidays:)
South Boston
Nice place. Very nice and friendly family.
Donna was excellent host.
Thanks Alina! So nice meeting you all. Hope you made it home safe & sound:)
Awesome place
We truly enjoyed our visit. Donna was very accommodating and friendly place was very clean and quiet Loved the neighborhood. Would definitely recommend
Oh Jill and you haven't even left yet!! Thanks so much - while the unit has some wear-n-tear, we do take pride in how clean we keep it. And it is quiet for the city, isn't it? Thanks for highlighting both of those. So nice having and meeting you all. Such a great family:)
Fabulous stay close to everything in Boston
Lovely comfortable apartment in real Boston. Donna was a fantastic host who made our stay very enjoyable. Lots of very good recommendations for things to do and places to visit. Excellent transportation links from the apartment to visit anywhere in Boston. We were a family of four and this place was a real gem in southie. Thanks Donna
You're so welcome Derek & Linda. Sorry we missed your departure. It was great meeting you and your lovely family! Thanks for staying with us, and I do hope you come again!
Location
Located on a street rated 'one of the 10 best' to live on in Mass, our South Boston unit is 6 blocks from the beach, and 3 blocks from the sight of the first Revolutionary War battle - Dorchester Heights (also the highest natural point in Boston). Surrounded by several of Boston's newest/hottest restaurants and ample shopping, we have a bus stop at the corner of our block, and the BCEC Convention Center just over a mile.