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Historic house renovated for modern convenience

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122205 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Boston College
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Harvard University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Boston

Brighton stay.Your stay at this Brighton vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Boston College and Harvard University. Boston University and Harvard Square are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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
  • ‪St Elizabeth Hospital Cafeteria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Devlin's Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Esperia Grill - ‬4 min walk

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.

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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

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR470547, C0247900351

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic house renovated for modern convenience to the airport?

This vacation home is 12 mi (30-min drive) away from the Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic house renovated for modern convenience have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic house renovated for modern convenience to the beach?

This vacation home is 15.5 mi (35-min drive) from Revere Beach and 8.5 mi (25-min drive) from Carson Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Historic house renovated for modern convenience offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic house renovated for modern convenience?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Encore Boston Harbor (14-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic house renovated for modern convenience?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic house renovated for modern convenience have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic house renovated for modern convenience have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic house renovated for modern convenience to downtown Boston?

This vacation home is 5 mi away from Boston.

Historic house renovated for modern convenience Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
His home was great. It had everything our group needed and was as advertised. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient

This house was close to catching the public transportation. It was in a quiet neighborhood and had enough bedrooms for all of us to sleep. It was clean and the communication with the manager was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D., Navarre, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Memories

Stayed in this property during a five day vacation with three generations. We all loved the location and space the property had. Communication with the owner/manager was seamless. Will certainly look into staying at the property next time we are in Boston.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M., Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean and lots of space

We stayed in this upper unit when were in town for a family wedding and some sightseeing. It's a great location with nearby shops and a short drive to downtown. It was so nice to have room to park 3 cars in the side yard area and to have a private patio to relax. The bedrooms and other rooms are as advertised. Be sure to note that the basement laundry/game room with a sofa bed is a shared common area. The kitchen is updated with granite and had extra cabinet space and many supplies. The space is very clean, but a little worn as expected in a very old home. Their emailed brochure is a little outdated, so contact them with any detailed questions and they quickly respond. We would stay here again next time we have a family group visit to Boston!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Matt U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

tatiana w.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Judith U.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT

GREAT
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice stay

A group of 8 of us went to the Boston area for a Red Sox/Yankees game and to celebrate my brother’s 40th birthday. This VRBO was very accommodating for the amount of people we had. The walk to Fenway as about an hour (we could had ubered for 15 minutes though). The drive from the airport was also 20 minutes. The owner was very responsive to everything. 5 star experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Rebecca C., Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kim N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location is prime

Family joined us for our daughter’s graduation from Northeastern. We needed a place to park a large car, enough sleeping areas so everyone could have a bed, an easy to access house so everyone could do their own thing and enter/exit the house easily, a full kitchen so we didn’t have to eat every meal out, and a walkable neighborhood for the times we did want to go out. This lovely older home in Brighton checked all the boxes. There was even laundry facilities available as part of the rental. Glad Grandma stayed home- the stairs were narrow and steep, but for our needs, it was absolutely perfect
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J., Salt Lake City, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Ignacia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Noshin N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Host were friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024