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2nd Floor Apartment 5 minutes to the subway to Boston & Cambridge.

Riverfront vacation home in Boston with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Interior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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In Milton Lower Mills, this charming 1-bedroom apartment offers a convenient retreat. With speedy WiFi, an enclosed porch, and a separate entrance, unwind in your spacious 4-room home. Steps away from the MBTA Red Line and downtown Boston amenities like restaurants and shops.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

2nd Floor Apartment 5 minutes to the subway to Boston & Cambridge.

This well appointed apartment is a spacious 1 bedroom rental unit located in Milton Lower Mills. This unit is a lived in apartment. The kitchen contains spices and other condiments. Freezer may contain a few items. Personal property is stored in containers and restricted areas. Closets and bedroom furniture are clear of clothing but closets have some storage containers.

The unit is on the second floor of a 1920's vintage 2 family home that is conveniently located on the MBTA Red Line and minutes from downtown Boston and Cambridge. It provides easy access to and from Logan Airport and we are steps away from a supermarket, pharmacy and coffee shops, ice cream, dry cleaner as well fine dining, restaurants, and numerous pubs and bars. You can even dine on the outdoor terrace at Madras on the Neponset River just down the hill in back of the unit.

The apartment is adjacent to the 'Dorchester Lower Mills” neighborhood. Everything you need is is safely within walking distance including restaurants, the subway (Red line Milton Trolley Stop), grocery/drug stores, parks, There a walking/bike path along the trolley track and the Neponset River that spans from Mattapan through Milton and connects to the JFK Library all the way to Castle Island.

Our 1,100 square-ft immaculate, spacious 1 bedroom 4-room apartment has an enclosed porch and features its own separate entrance, air conditioning, speedy Wifi, and a sizable eat-in dining room.

We have hosted visitors from around the world, employees attending trainings and conferences, and parents visiting their children at Boston areas schools that include many colleges and private schools including Milton Academy - all who enjoy the benefit of our convenient location to downtown, the airport, public transport and Boston's main attractions including the Freedom Trail/Boston Common, Fenway Park, many museums, including the Gardner, the Museum of Fine Arts, The Science Museum, the JFK Library/Museum and Library, as well as many others. The Forbes House Museum a a few steps away. There is no need to rent a car unless traveling well outside the city limits, although there is a free parking spot you in the rear of the unit. It is only a 5 ride from the Milton trolley just down the hill from to Ashmont station (Red Line) that will take you directly to downtown Boston, Harvard Square, Central Square, South Boston, Kendall/MIT, U Mass.

There are many great restaurants with a short walking distance including – Madras, Steel and Rye, The Lower Mills Tavern, The Bowery, Sweet Life for breakfast, and The Ice Cream Smith for dessert.


We think you will thoroughly enjoy your stay with and will be astounded by the convenience of the location.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Trash and Recyclables Guests are responsible for trash disposal..Barrels on the left hand side of the red house next door. Black-Tras. Blue-Recycle.
Used towels, sheets and pillow cases should be left in the shower.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number C0366361890

About the neighborhood

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Lower Mills, a neighborhood in Boston. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Revere Beach, while New England Aquarium and Museum of Science are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park, or consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out.
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Milton, MA

What's nearby

  • Franklin Park Zoo - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Copley Square - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Northeastern University - 13 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Fenway Park - 13 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Boston Common - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Milton Station - 2 min walk
  • Boston Forest Hills Station - 5 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lucy's American Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steel & Rye - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Irie Jamaican Style Restaurant - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2nd Floor Apartment 5 minutes to the subway to Boston & Cambridge. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2nd Floor Apartment 5 minutes to the subway to Boston & Cambridge.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2nd Floor Apartment 5 minutes to the subway to Boston & Cambridge.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2nd Floor Apartment 5 minutes to the subway to Boston & Cambridge. located?

Located in Lower Mills, this vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Franklin Park Zoo and within 6 mi (10 km) of Northeastern University and University of Massachusetts Boston. Samuel Adams Brewery and South Shore Plaza are also within 6 mi (10 km). Milton Station is only a 2-minute walk and Butler Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

2nd Floor Apartment 5 minutes to the subway to Boston & Cambridge. Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

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

Visit to Boston 2025

We had an excellent stay. The unit fit our needs very well and the location made getting around very easy. We especially appreciated how close the T was.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris F.

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

Perfect Spot For a Boston Getaway

Great location with easy access to everything you’d want to do in the Boston area. Host is quick to reply and help with anything you need. Will definitely be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really loved how close it was to public transit and the waterfront. It had a really unique style and we loved the decor. Apartment was very spacious and it had everything we needed for our stay. We would love to stay here again during our next visit! :)
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabian Eduardo B.

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

Casa Historica con mucha historia

Casa completa, con todo lo que necesites. A 100 metros del trolley que conecta con la red line. A 300 metros el super, a 200 metros restaurantes ( mexicano, irlandes, americano, italiano) a 350 metros farmacia. Mike (the landlord) was incredible!!! Siempre atento y listo a solucionar todo lo que necesitas
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca N.

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

perfect place to stay for the month

host was responsive and place matched pictures / description.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024