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Historic house renovated for modern convenience

Family-friendly vacation home in Boston

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At Historic house renovated for modern convenience, you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and an arcade/game room. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122205 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

Historic house renovated for modern convenience

This house was originally built in 1860. In 1900 the house was purchased and converted into a 2-family home to accommodate extended family. Today homes like this in Boston have been converted into apartments and condos. Retaining its original structure each room in this historic 2 address house has been renovated to offer all of the modern conveniences that make for a pleasant stay. House characteristics of that era like steep stairs and smaller room sizes could prove challenging for some visitors, but perfect for those looking to fully experience the history of Boston. This upper unit has 2,200 square feet of living space divided into 12 rooms consisting of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, den/5th bedroom, porch, game room, large yard, outside BBQ with patio dining for 8 and off-street parking for 2 cars.

The house allows a maximum of 12 people. The standard sleeping configuration is to use the 4 bedrooms and the den as sleeping areas. However for added convenience and privacy the sleeping areas can be expanded during warm weather months into 8 distinct sleeping areas that include: 1) Master Bedroom queen size bed (with an EZ inflate twin in the closet), 2) Maple Bedroom full size bed, 3) White Bedroom full size bed, 4) Porch Bedroom full size bed, 5) Den full size and twin size sleeper couches, 6) Porch twin size bed (not heated so unusable Nov–Mar), 7) 3rd floor Loft twin size bed and 8) Game Room EZ inflate queen size bed (also not heated so unusable Nov–Mar).

Boston is America’s oldest city with the downtown area surrounded by 22 Boston neighborhoods. The property is situated in Boston’s “Brighton neighborhood”, which is the college neighborhood surrounded by Harvard to the North, Boston College to the South and Boston University to the East. This location is ideal as you are only 5 miles from downtown Boston and 200 yards from Brighton Center. Brighton Center is a quaint urban area with banks, a post office, library, restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, pizza places, ice cream parlors and more. Enjoy a Pats or Sox game with locals in one of the Irish pubs, have lunch in a pleasant courtyard restaurant, or take an after dinner stroll for some ice cream. Brighton’s lively center offers an authentic taste of life in the Boston area. The house is also within walking distance from a United Church of Christ, Roman Catholic Church and a Jewish Synagogue.

Boston’s public transit system, “the T” includes: subway, trolley, bus, rail and ferry options. A 3 minute walk to the “T stop” allows you to quickly get anywhere in the city, while saving you the cost of staying at a downtown hotel. If you rent a car or use Uber, it’s a 1.5-mile drive to the Mass Pike (I-90) that gets you to downtown Boston in 15 minutes and then anywhere else in New England.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,205 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 STR470547, C0247900351

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic House Renovated Modern Convenience Boston
Historic House Renovated Modern Convenience
Historic Renovated Modern Convenience Boston
Historic Renovated Modern Convenience
Historic Renovated Morn Conve
Vrbo Property
Historic house renovated for modern convenience Boston

About the neighborhood

Located in Brighton, a neighborhood in Boston, this vacation home is near theme parks. Fenway Park and Tufts University are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Museum of Science and New England Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden, or consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding.
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Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Boston College - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Harvard University - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Boston University - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Fenway Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Harvard Square - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Newtonville Station - 6 min drive
  • Chiswick Rd. Station - 14 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Amigos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mirror - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Devlin's Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lakon Paris Patisserie (Brighton) - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic house renovated for modern convenience pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic house renovated for modern convenience?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic house renovated for modern convenience?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Historic house renovated for modern convenience located?

This family-friendly Boston vacation home is located in Brighton, within 2 mi (3 km) of Boston College and Brighton Music Hall. Harvard University and Boston University are also within 3 mi (5 km). Chiswick Rd. Station is 14 minutes by foot and Sutherland Rd. Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Historic house renovated for modern convenience Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

Great House Great Neighborhood

Comfortable stay with 5 adults. Beautiful neighborhood with plenty of amenities within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt U.

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

Great Location

Great location to the BC baseball stadium.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and lots of room! Stairs could be a limiting factor for some but my sons had no trouble! Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

As advertized

The place was in a perfect location. Short walk down the hill to coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants and shops. Plenty of off street parking. Plenty of room in the house and fully stocked with what is needed. Some of the decor is a bit dated but it does give the place a homey feel. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Great house for for large family

We had eight of us total staying at this house and there was plenty of room for everybody to sleep comfortably and to lounge around the house. There is great outdoor space ample parking and the location was excellent to walk to nearby restaurants and shops. We had a great time and if we were coming back to the area, we definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Fantastic location and place

Really great location and the right size for our group! We had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ignacia S.

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

Good for a group of colleagues

We enjoyed this place a lot, felt cozy and spacious at the same time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

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

Great Place, Good Location

Stayed here for a friends trip to Fenway. Place was comfortable, good location, and quick responses from the host. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

tatiana w.

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

Amazing historic house in a great location

I loved the house and everything about it. The house is very roomy and accommodates. So many was great for my big extended family. The large table and the beautiful China settings were great for our little dinner party. The house has a lot of character in the neighborhood is very walkable and pleasant. Easy walk to a number of restaurants and cafes and little stores. Easy drive to places like the museums and the airport. The stairs can be a little challenging for older folks and neewly walking kids. The communication with hosts was great and while there were almost no problems but there was was resolved immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Great Beach house

Beautiful, updated house. The kitchen and deck patio were great for family gatherings. The bedrooms and barhrooms are also beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen r.

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

Lovely Stay in Historic House

Well equipped; cul-de-sac; easy walk to stores and restaurants; comfortable beds; simple parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith U.

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

GREAT

GREAT
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Great Spot

Great historic family home and a convenient location. Owner takes a lot of pride in making sure the experience is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Great spot

Perfect for our guys trip to Boston. Plenty of space to spread out. Great to have parking. Easy in and easy out. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noshin N.

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

Amazing

Host were friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Stayed here while visiting family in Brookline

Overall very nice. Had a family meal here. Used the grill and has a nice dining room. Beds are comfortable and plenty of space for our 8 adults and 1 two year old.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charli B.

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

Great family spot in Brighton!

My family stayed here when we came to cheer on my brother during the Boston Marathon. The house is well appointed with amenities and is very convenient to several bus lines so public transit was easy. Matt was easy to communicate with, check-in was a breeze, the area was safe and quiet. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great spot and wonderful host!

Stayed here with some friends for our college reunion and it was perfect. Jeff was great to communicate with and we hope to be back in 5 years for the next Boston trip! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh O.

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

Brighton Gem

Appreciate the ambiance, vibe and beauty this 160 year old home has. Nice new patio made available at back of property was wonderful. Location was great, easy rides to the Science Museum to hook up with the "Duck Tour and to Fenway Park. Many restaurants within walking distance or a short ride.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

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

Wonderful weekend getaway with friends!

We had a great time staying here! The host was so wonderful to us, especially since I was a first time renter with VRBO. They had TONS of room for my party of 6 and we didn’t have a single problem stretching out. It’s located at wonderful quiet street located near so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela T.

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

Great House for Group Travel

Very nice place to stay if you are travelling with a group! Off-street parking for 2 cars was a big plus! However, the basement room was not adequate for sleeping (at the time we stayed there). Overall though, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Fantastic for the Fit Traveler

We loved staying together in a wonderful home with space for everyone! You must be fit as there are stairs to everything - to get in, to the bedrooms and back down for the bathroom as there is no bathroom for the 3 bedrooms on the top floor. The location is ideal! Walking distance to plenty of restaurants. The location to BC was what we loved - easy route to get there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Great House for Big Group

The house is well set up for large groups of people. There were plenty of sleeping options. The neighborhood is really nice. It is walking distance to several good bars, coffee shops, restraunts and concert venues.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Emergency lodging needed

Our family at the last minute came to Boston for a family members passing. We were able to find this lovely place to accommodate us all. Very grateful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue A., USA

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

Graduation trip

Great location for our family celebrating daughter's graduation. Owner's son was very attentive to our questions regarding the disposal and television. Onsite parking is convenient and backyard table is a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023