Top-floor one-bed apartment offering a comfortable stay just steps from Longwood Medical and the heart of Brookline.
This renovated, fully furnished apartment features a full-size bed and a sofa bed in the living area. The updated kitchen includes granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and all the essentials for cooking at home. The living space is warm and functional, with two large windows that let in plenty of natural light, a comfortable couch, and a flat-screen TV.
Our dedicated STARS team provides personalized, responsive guest services. We’re locals and readily available with insider tips for your best stay. We value your privacy through self check-in/out and an extensive Welcome Packet and Neighborhood Guide delivered electronically and in each unit. Need something? Call or text us anytime- we’re here when you need us and never when you don't -- 24/7.
Everything you need is right at your finger tips, minutes to Coolidge Corner (Brooklines largest center) and Brookline Village which offers shopping, restaurants,Movie Theater, Trader Joes,Stop and Shop, Bakery's, drug stores, Coffee shops, Where Pigs Fly and more, minutes to D Green line. Just a little over 2 miles to Boston.
The entire apartment and laundry facilities
Set in a charming 3-story brick mid-rise on a quiet residential street, the unit is just a short walk from world-class hospitals including Brigham and Women’s, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess. You’re also minutes from the MBTA Green Line (C and D branches), providing quick access to downtown Boston, Fenway Park, museums, and local universities. The nearby neighborhoods of Coolidge Corner and Brookline Village offer a vibrant mix of cafes, restaurants, green spaces, and independent shops - along with local gems just a few blocks away such as the Coolidge Corner Movie Theatre, and John F. Kennedy National Historic Site.
Disclaimer: This is a fully furnished unit offered for short-term, transient use only. It is not a rental tenancy or lease. All guests must maintain a primary residence elsewhere and agree to abide by house rules, maximum occupancy, and payment terms. No subletting or unauthorized guests.
5 minute walk to D line, Longwood Stop, 7 minute walk to Brookline Village, 12 minute walk to Coolidge Corner, 7 minute walk to C line Kent St stop, 10-15 minute walk to Longwood Medical hospitals (depending on which one).
After your reservation has been confirmed, we will email you a contract for you to review and sign. The contract will just outline the basic house rules.
Pets are considered on a case by case basis. Please let us know if you will be bringing a pet. There is an additional $250 per pet, pet cleaning fee as the apartment has to go through a special cleaning after your stay. Guests bringing pets will be required to sign a pet contract.
Parking is available at $15/night. Please let us know if you will be needing a parking spot. Parking is at a first come first serve basis and has to be reserved ahead of time to guarantee a space.
Pack n' Play/ High top chair available upon request for $10/night.
There is a $150 lost key fee.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
1. Parking:
Parking is not allowed on the Host’s property without the Host’s written permission or a separate parking agreement.
8. Parking Permit:
If a parking permit is provided for the unit, a $500 fee will be charged for any lost or unreturned permits.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number C0183790460
About the area
Brookline
Brookline is home to this apartment. Harvard Square and Newbury Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boston Common and Boston Harbor. Consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out, and don't miss New England Aquarium, a top local attraction.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Boston Children's Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Brigham and Women's Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Boston University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Boston Yawkey Station - 2 min drive
Longwood Station - 7 min walk
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 13 min walk
McDonald's - 12 min walk
Coffee Connection @ 45 Francis - 14 min walk
Brigham & Women's Cafeteria - 13 min walk
Yawkey Cafeteria (DFCI) - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is ½ mile to Longwood Medical, Renovated, Pub Trans pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at ½ mile to Longwood Medical, Renovated, Pub Trans?
As of 6 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ½ mile to Longwood Medical, Renovated, Pub Trans on 8 Jun, 2026 start from S$705, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at ½ mile to Longwood Medical, Renovated, Pub Trans?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ½ mile to Longwood Medical, Renovated, Pub Trans?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ½ mile to Longwood Medical, Renovated, Pub Trans?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is ½ mile to Longwood Medical, Renovated, Pub Trans located?
Situated in Brookline, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Longwood Medical Area and Boston Children's Hospital. Boston University and Fenway Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Longwood Station is 7 minutes by foot and Brookline Village Station is 8 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everything was easy about the whole process of renting, and the unit was very clean and nice. We need a temporary housing while moving out of our house in Boston.
Peter G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2025
We're thrilled you found the rental process seamless and our unit met your expectations during your transition out of Boston. Providing a clean, comfortable, and hassle-free stay is always our top priority, especially during times of change. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter, Peter, and we'd be happy to welcome you again anytime!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shannon N.
4 Aug, 2018
Grand Slam Visit!
My husband and I visited Brookline to see family and attend a Red Sox game. We were very pleased with the special touches (snacks, coffee, shampoo, lotion, et.), as well as, very clean. Located in a beautiful area and convenient to transportation.
Shannon N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you Shannon! We are glad you enjoyed your stay!
My daughter and I stayed at this property during her college visit in Boston. Great location. Easy walking. Older building so you may not be used to some of its quirks, but the apartment has everything to be comfortable. I hope to stay here again or at one of their other properties when I am back in Boston.
Nice to be able to walk around the neighborhood and shops and 1/2 mile walk to subway greenline. The apartment a bit run down with an uncomfortable bed and we had problems with the ceiling in the bathroom coming down. The manager was attentive and was cleaned up quickly.
Krista R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2022
We’re so glad you got to enjoy the area and found the unit to be conveniently located near public transport. We’re sorry the bed wasn’t too your liking but it is a new mattress. Thank you for letting us know about the bathroom ceiling issue as soon as it happened, and we were glad to be able to send maintenance over promptly to fix it. Of course we’re so glad you felt we were responsive, and you’re welcome back anytime!
Great location, extremely clean, easy to communicate with manager. Perfect stay for us to visit our daughter who lives nearby and to visit nearby tourist sites. The parking is a huge advantage, only $15 a night. The only negative point was the mattress on the bed -- probably a little old and needs replacement. Note that there is no elevator in the building, which was fine for us but if you have mobility issues would be a problem with your suitcase. Thanks to Kama and her team!
Mary Ann M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
susan p.
4 May, 2018
Cute, cozy and clean
We stayed at the apartment for the Boston marathon weekend. It was a short walk to either the Brookline or Longwood T stations. (Green line) A quick trip into the city centre. Beautiful safe, family neighbourhood where you can walk to Fenway, restaurants and grocery stores. We enjoyed our weekend very much. Thank you to our host Kama. Thank you also for the water and snacks.
susan p.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the nice review Susan, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We would love to host you again in the future!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patricia D.
13 Aug, 2018
Charming, slice-of-Boston-living property
What a charming apartment! We wanted to get the full feel of living in Boston during our visit and we accomplished that here. During our summer stay, the weather was hot and humid. However, with the two air conditioners this property has, we were comfortable and cool inside. Kama was a wonderful host. If you don't mind climbing three steep floors of stairs, you'll enjoy this place. (The stairs were great exercise for me!) It's located on a beautiful street in a beautiful part of town. Thank you, Kama!
Patricia D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the nice review Patricia! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the property and the area! We would love to host you again in the future!
It is a tiny apartment, barely enough room to walk to the bathroom through the bedroom. The heating was awful. The TV's didn't work. There were no markings for the parking in the back. I was called and harassed by the management company about "taking up three parking spots." Just had a very lousy experience.
Elliot S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2025
We’re genuinely surprised by this review, as no concerns were communicated to us until the very end of the stay. We're always responsive and attentive, and had we been made aware of any issues in real time, we would have resolved them right away.
We’re very clear and transparent in our listings and communication, and we consistently provide a clean, comfortable, and well-managed experience. It’s unfortunate to receive vague feedback after the fact, especially when no opportunity was given to assist during the stay. All the best, Elliot!
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Hilary S.
25 May, 2023
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Boston graduation
The VRBO we rented was not as depicted in the photos. Dirty, run down, stained comforters and shower curtain. We booked for four adults with a bedroom and a pullout couch. The pullout was small and dirty with no room to pull it out. The major and most concerning problem was there was Black Mold covering the bathroom ceiling and in both air conditioners. My daughters could not even stay there because of health concerns. Unfortunately we had no choice but to stay due to graduations all over Boston and no availability elsewhere. We are working with the management for a refund and so far they have been responsive to my complaints. This unit is located in a nice area and could be a nice stay if fixed up. However, it was not for us.
We stayed for four nights, two adults and two kids 8 and 12. Overall I'm happy with this rental and would recommend if you're a certain type of person/family. More on that in the cons. I was a little nervous when booking as I couldn't really tell how great the neighborhood was or the ease of public transit with the listing. But it was a nice place to stay! The pros: great location for the T, a five min walk to the D line; nice neighborhood - felt safe and part of the neighborhood which is partly why I do rentals and not hotels; the instructions for check in/out were pretty straightforward; we paid for parking and had a guaranteed spot behind the building; the unit is 90% remodeled and was just as the listing showed; we had fantastic weather and were able to open the windows which was amazing, however I have no reviews for heat/AC; there were adequate kitchen supplies for our morning meals and evening snacks; the bedding was so cozy and there were plenty of towels. Cons: you just can't be larger people and rent this unit - if you're a tall person or a large person you are NOT going to be able to shut the bathroom door plus the apt overall is small; there are a decent amount of stairs - not an issue for us but could be for some; the building is charming but old - it smells old, the stairwells and laundry are fine but dark/damp, the building just it's quarks and if this isn't your thing... The bathroom hasn't been truly updated but it's clean and functions.
Carmen L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Claudia P.
7 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
4 days stay in Brookline
Our daughter made the reservation for us . Our impressions:
A/good:
-Easy check in
-pleasant to arrive and to to get snacks
-Very nice renovated kitchen very well furnished.
-Towels / soap/ products and all material to make our stay confortable
-Nice neighboorhood
-Easy check in and flexibility of the hosts
B/LESS GOOD....
- The bed and sofa bed were not comfortable at all. Matresses should be changed.
-No lift in the building despite 3 floors (not mentioned on the description on VRBO -not easy with heavy luggages to go up
- The front door and lock of the apartment should be changed . We did not feel secure
-Bathroom should be renovated
The apartment on Kent Street is perfectly located within Brookline and Longwood, and an easy T ride to anywhere in Boston. The view from the living room looked down upon the beautiful soccer field of Northeastern University. We really appreciated the snacks and water that were left for us, and the ability to cook or store food in the full kitchen.
Meredith B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2022
We're glad that our welcome snacks treat and water served their purpose, Meridith! 😊 We strive to offer units that are accessible and give comfort to our guests. We offer needed amenities like an eat-in kitchen that will give you home though far away from home. Looking forward to your next stay!
Great stay in Brookline. Convenient parking available in back of building. Perfect for 2 people. Unit on top floor so might not be right for anyone with mobility issues. Very clean with everything you need. Host very attentive. Would stay again!
Tricia F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar, 2022
To host you with cleanliness and open communication is our pleasure, and we're glad we delivered that for you along with the convenience of parking 😊 We make sure to specific as clearly as possible the location and floor level of all our units, so we wish you would have read the description more thoroughly, however we’d love to host you at any of our ground floor units in the future. Stay well!
Pros: This 3d floor apartment is continently located relative to the Harvard Medical School, public transportation, grocery shop. This property has a convenient check- in and check-out express service. The apartment looked cleaned.
Cons: I had a negative experience while staying at this property. Heating did not work upon my arrival during blizzard in Massachusetts. A technician could not fix heating during the first night. I have not been compensated for inconvenience but rather was offered to end the reservation earlier. The property managers kept called me late (10:58pm), despite being advised not to disturb because much needed rest in the evening after a long day at work. After multiple unpleasant communications with the property managing team, the heating was restored the following day.
Apartment was located in a great spot close to the public subway, and the hosts were extremely responsive with all communications and requests. Thanks so much!!
Jill T.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Hi Jill - Thanks so much for your kind words. We really enjoyed hosting you also and are always happy to hear our guests enjoy their stay and the City as much as we do. Come again anytime!
The property was very clean and just as described online and through discussion with property manager. Stayed at the property for a weekend trip to Boston, which was easily accessible from the property. Additionally, were able to go into Brookline for a quick dinner and there were plenty of restaurants and shops to explore around the area! Definitely recommend for travel to Boston.
Jennifer M.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thanks, Jennifer - we really enjoyed having you as well! Come again anytime - we're so happy you had a great time.
Positioned in very nice neighborhood. Everywhere we wanted to go was within one mile or less. Saved a fortune on Lyft/Uber. Fully functional kitchen. Some listed lighting in stairwell as an issue. It must have been fixed because it was very nicely lit. Loved our stay.
James C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you, James - we love to hear when people love the area as much as we do! We really enjoyed hosting you was well and hope you'll come again!
This place was perfect, great location, great space and I honestly can't wait to stay there again.
Frank V.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
By all means, Frank stay here again and again! We love having such enthusiastic and easygoing guests as you. We really did enjoy your stay and look forward to hosting you whenever you're in town.
This was the first time to do a VRBO and was not sure what to expect. To say that Kama has set the bar high would be an understatement!
We were greeted with an adorable and cozy apartment that felt like home. There were so many extra touches such as a tray of snacks with a couple bottles of water; soft fluffy towels were plentiful; cute slippers; face wipes/makeup remover; as well as shampoo, conditioner, hairdryer, etc.
The neighborhood is wonderful and quiet. We had great weather and kept a few windows opened at night and it was very peaceful.
We used the transportation service that Kama suggested to and from the airport and James was awesome.
We plan on returning to Boston in 2 years and look forward to staying in the same apartment.
Thank you for hospitality Kama!
Suzie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
We love your review almost as much as we loved hosting you! Such kind words! We pride ourselves on our little extras, so thank you so much for your appreciation. I'm not sure our booking calendar goes that far ahead, but we'll look forward to seeing you again in two years! Glad you enjoyed your stay.
As a single person in Boston for the first time, this was happily a great choice. Loved the apartment, and the bed (esp after a long trip) was the comfiest I'd ever slept in! Easy walk to Longwood T and a short trip to city. Great neighbourhood with beautiful houses and gardens. Problem with the TV resolved very quickly (not that I watched much!), and all amenities perfectly fine. Generous snack basket and coffee greeted me, as well as surprise slippers and plentiful, quality towels. Communication with Kama from first enquiry to arrival and departure instructions faultless. Would definitely stay again.
Susan M.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you, Susan. Right back at you! We enjoyed hosting you and by all means, come again and again!
This property was a nice small apartment. Had everything we needed. Well appointed. In a nice and safe neighborhood so we felt safe. Easy walk to restaurants, coffee and Fenway Park. Communication with manager was easy. Quick response when we had questions.
David C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thanks, David! We really enjoyed having you also - come again soon!
About the host
Hosted by Kama Cicero
Born and raised in Boston, Worked as Special Educator with high school students, have been a local Sale/rental real estate agent for past 14 years. Started renting short term furnished apartments because there is a huge demand in the Boston area. Formed STARS of Boston a year ago (short term apartment rental solutions of Boston) to help people find accommodations for housing.
Why they chose this property
This unit is under a 10 minute walk to Longwood Medical area; Childrens Hospital, Beth Israel, Brigham and Womans , and others. Also walking distance to public transportation, easy access to Boston and under 10 minute walk to two town centers.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests