Elegant Back Bay Brownstone - Comm Ave - 1+ Bed - One Week Minimum Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: 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.

6/10 Okay

Lawrence G.

Mar 19, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

disappointed

The property is listed as having 2 bedrooms, visitors should note the second 'bedroom' is the dilapidated sofa bed in the sitting room.A safe is mentioned in the property amenities but there isn't one.For a 2 week stay, we were offered the use of only one drawer in a chest of drawers.The location, however, was great.

Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Oct 6, 2024

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.

Jul 4, 2024

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.

Jun 21, 2024

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.

Apr 18, 2024

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.

Jun 1, 2023

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

Julie M., San Francisco

Apr 20, 2023

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

Joan D.

Sep 29, 2022

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

Verified traveler

May 13, 2023

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L., Saint Paul

Apr 20, 2019

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

8/10 Good

jane r., minneapolis, MN

Sep 30, 2021

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Sue F.

Oct 16, 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

Nov 7, 2024

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

Amazing!

The place where we stayed was everything we expected and more!!! It was a wonderful experience we'll never forget. Thanks Therese

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Oct 6, 2022

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

Jennifer E.

Jun 2, 2022

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.

Apr 24, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Mia C.

Jul 19, 2021

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.

Jul 16, 2021

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.

Nov 4, 2019

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.

Aug 12, 2019

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.

May 20, 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

jeremy b.

Oct 10, 2018

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.

Jul 2, 2018

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

Apr 23, 2018

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.

10/10 Excellent

Vibha P.

Sep 9, 2017

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

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