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Historic Townhouse in the Heart of Boston

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Front door
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace
  • Living area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Historic Townhouse in the Heart of Boston

If you are looking for quaint, historical Boston, our three-bedroom apartment is a gem. Located in an historic 1860s townhouse in the heart of Boston, it has three bedrooms with two queen beds, one double bed, one twin, and 1.5 bathrooms.

Bay Village is the smallest and one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. It defines "location, location, location". Our neighborhood is just south of the Boston Public Garden, and adjacent to Back Bay, South End, Chinatown, and the Theater District. All of historical Boston is nearby by foot or public transportation and all amenities you could hope for are nearby. Our street has been described by the Boston Herald as "... out of a Sherlock Holmes story." Just walk into our quiet, residential neighborhood and you'll immediate know why we locals say, "its always nicer in Bay Village."

The apartment has many historic features like exposed wood beam ceilings, original fireplaces, open layout, and original plank flooring in the living room. and other unique details.

Being an old house, it was built before standardized building requirements. The stairs are very steep into the building - about 1-2 inches steeper than many are used to climbing. The stairs down to the lower levels are very narrow and the staircase to the lowest level has low head clearance.

Bring very comfortable walking shoes! Boston is a premier walking city! Where Bostonians can't walk, we will likely take the T (our Metro system), buses, or a ride share.

Parking is available at several parking garages, several within about a 5 minute walk

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About the area

Boston

Located in Boston, this holiday home is in the city centre. Boston Harbor and Boston Marathon Finish Line are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Harvard Square and Newbury Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden or Fenway Park. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling nearby.
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Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Boston Common - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Newbury Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Emerson College - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Boch Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Copley Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Tufts Medical Center Station - 7 min walk
  • Back Bay Station - 9 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grill 23 & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maggiano's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rebel's Guild - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Club Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Halal Guys - ‬5 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicki V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay in Boston. We loved this townhouse, and its historic character. Perfect location for exploring all that Boston has to offer. It is also a perfect location to participate or spectate the Boston marathon. It's a short walk to Boston common to catch the bus to the start of the marathon, or to venture down Boylston street to watch the race.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot! easy walking to restaurants, grocery, train, etc. Place has a good vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great! Owners are very kind. It has a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ysenia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful. All of the check in instructions were clear and easy to follow. The location was perfect; it was within walking distance of downtown, great eating, public transportation, etc. The townhouse was beautiful, clean, safe, and more than enough room for a family of 5. The hosts were very responsive and welcoming. Great place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and set up. Great small details such as misc toiletries and plenty of towels for our family. Walking distance to many great places and close to trains for those things farther out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2025
Thanks so much Denise!
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10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hootie and the Blowfish weekend

Great place to stay while hitting some attractions and fun in Boston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

brandy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Great location, very unique property. Plenty of room for my 4 kids
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

The property is centrally located in the heart of Boston. The owner was extremely responsive, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2022
Thanks! We enjoyed hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This property is a great location! A nice 1/2 mile walk to Boston Common. The building itself is a neat, historical place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convinient historic stay

Property is in a great location for family trip to Boston. Great hosts! House would be challenging for elderly guests do to steep stairways, but good for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryClare M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We needed nothing but clothes!

Great location! Super amenities and thoughtful hosts. Thank you for a wonderful first visit to Boston!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much! We were so happy to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Celebrating Graduation with Family

Everything about this rental was spot on! Quiet location, very clean, well equipped with all the necessities and really great hosts. The layout was excellent for the family to get together and perfect number of rooms/beds to accommodate us all. Really nice place to celebrate our youngest's college graduation. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much Karen! It was wonderful to host you, especially on this happy location! Our best ot you all!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anna m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

If you need to be in the centre of it all,then this is the perfect house. Large rooms, kitchen stocked with necessary items. Overall a great experience. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2021
Thanks for staying with us and for the great review!
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine H.

Great location. Super for a family. We would stay there again.

My family enjoyed our stay in this historic townhome. We could easily walk out from it to get around Boston. The owners were very attentive to our needs. The only note is staircases are narrow.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thanks for the review! Your comment about the stairs is an important point to consider for anyone with mobility issues. All the stairways are as they were built in the 1800s.The front steps are steep, and the inside stairways to the bedrooms are steep, narrow, and, in places, have low (~6 foot) clearance. We just added a couple of new pictures of the front stairs and the inside stairs. If you have any concerns prior to booking, feel free to contact us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and neighborhood

Great place and location with easy walk to all areas in Boston. Paul was very helpful with all our needs. Kids loved the bedrooms in lower den. Had a great colonial Boston feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2021
Darryl and his family were wonderful, and the left the place in fantastic shape. We would certainly rent to them again. Thank you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gretchen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location is Excellent

We very much enjoyed our stay in Boston, and the townhouse was located very centrally. Paul was available when we had a problem and solved it quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2021
Thanks. Gretchen was a great guest, and her group left the property in good condition. We would welcome them back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great long weekend in Boston

This was a perfect spot to get around to so many things we wanted to see. It was an easy walk and Close to the orange line. Also an easy Ride Share to other locations. There were plenty of great food destinations within walking distance. The host were very accommodating and super nice. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Two T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This comfortable, well-preserved property filled our Boston travel void, with its wonderful location near the Theatre District, Boston Common, and Tufts. Offering clean rooms and a safe and quiet neighborhood setting. Only two negatives, both minor: the next-door neighbor had sewer construction equipment blocking the main entrance for the entire Saturday, and the kitchen's cutting knives are in dire need of replacement or sharpening. We all would definitely inquire about staying again, and I will even bring a bread knife.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan and Paul are amazing host!!!!! The property was amazing, location is close to all you could possible want to do. If you going to Boston to enjoy the history then you will love this home. It comes with it own history both Susan and Paul are very knowlegable about the house history. We enjoy the scrape book they gave us to look at. The kitchen is fully equipped and then some. Spacious rooms and bedrooms. Most of all it is not a house it is a home. Looking forward to our return trip. Thank you so much Susan and Paul for making our trip fantastic. If you are looking for a place in Boston stop looking you just found it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot in Boston

This historical location is perfect for your stay in Boston. You are within walking distance to Emerson College, which worked out perfectly for us. This is a three level apartment so keep in mind, but it wasn’t a problem for my parents that tend to have troubles with stairs. We met both our hosts, and they are wonderful. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Historic home in great location

This was our first visit to Boston. We wanted a place with history that would let us walk to all the sites. This home was perfect! We loved the floors and beams. Bay village neighborhood is a beautiful spot. We walked everywhere without any issues. On the days it rained the T station is a short walk. Paul was very helpful and accommodating. We stayed with 4 adults and 2 children.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thanks Todd! It was wonderful to host you and your family, and we appreciate the review. We hope you'll return to Boston again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful flat close to everything

We had a really nice time staying at this property. Especially enjoyed the big open living room where we could all gather for meals or to watch TV. The kitchen is well equipped, and the beds are comfortable.. Each of the two bedrooms on the lower floor was spacious and comfortable. The flat is within walking distance of Chinatown and historical Boston. It’s a beautiful neighborhood with gas lamps. One thing to consider is that this is a historic Boston building. Which means narrow stairs. We put the younger people in the basement bedroom, which had very narrow stairs without a railing. The basement bedroom also does not have a door on it. Landlords were very pleasant and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home with great hosts

We stayed here for home base while I was in town to run the Boston Marathon. The hosts Susan and Paul couldn't have been warmer and more accommodating. Their communication was 10/10. The house offered lots of space for myself, my wife, and two boys (10 & 7). They had games and toys to keep the little ones entertained. The basement had two beds that the kids enjoyed sharing even after offering the older one his own room. The stairs are quite steep in the unit. Totally manageable for most people, but may be difficult for anyone who struggles going up/down stairs in general. We had no issues -- except a little for me after the marathon :)The location is excellent, particularly for the marathon. We were out of the main chaos but close enough to walk just about anywhere. We really enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it for anyone looking for a little extra space and doesn't need the most modern aesthetic. In fact, the unit was quite charming and felt very "Boston".
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2025
Thank you Mike and it was a joy to host your family as you ran and completed the Boston Marathon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The location is fabulous. We were so accessible to restaurants, theater, pubs, etc

It made our family trip even more special.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Boston VRBO

The owner of the property is excellent and replies promptly. The apartment was very well located to walk to most sites in Boston. We found that the apartment was not very clean, dusty, dirty couches, dirty cutlery, etc. We would also recommend that 2 towels per person be available for showering. In the listing it states coin laundry but this is not in the apartment it is down the street, kind of misleading. Also the coffee maker broke on day 3.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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