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Boston's Best Vacation Home

Boston vacation home in Mattapan area

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Exterior
Interior
TV, fireplace
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Place, Franklin Park Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Northeastern University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Fenway Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Boston

Mattapan stay.A stay at this Mattapan vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Franklin Park Zoo and 6 miles (10 km) of Northeastern University. Samuel Adams Brewery and University of Massachusetts Boston are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Franklin Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Copley Square - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Northeastern University - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Fenway Park - 13 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Boston Common - 13 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Central Ave. Station - 7 min walk
  • Boston Morton Street Station - 18 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Only One Jamaican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mix - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Morton's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stalex - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Boston's Best Vacation Home

Boston is known for its famous clam chowder, the Boston Marathon, the bar from Cheers, baseball (the Red Sox), Fenway Park and of course, baked beans. But did you know that Boston is famous also for its rich history, and that it was the birthplace of the American Revolution (Boston Tea Party, anyone)?

The Massachusetts capital is also known as the Athens of America for its artistic and intellectual prowess — after all, it does boast of some of the greatest colleges and universities such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Tufts University and Berklee School of Music.
ThisCozy place 15 Minutes from Downtown Boston / Sea Port, walking distance to restaurants, supermarket, pharmacy and public transportation. Also, close to Boston's Main artery i93 which will take you anywhere you need to go in Boston.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

  • No pets 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 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 and a first aid kit
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR460948, C0012017856

Property is also known as

462924

Frequently asked questions

How close is Boston's Best Vacation Home to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.9 mi (32-min drive) away from the Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Boston's Best Vacation Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Boston's Best Vacation Home to the beach?

This vacation home is 14.1 mi (41-min drive) from Revere Beach and 7.2 mi (29-min drive) from Carson Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Boston's Best Vacation Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Boston's Best Vacation Home ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Encore Boston Harbor (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Boston's Best Vacation Home ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Boston's Best Vacation Home ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Boston's Best Vacation Home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Boston's Best Vacation Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Boston's Best Vacation Home to downtown Boston?

This vacation home is 5.9 mi away from Boston.

Reviews

Boston's Best Vacation Home Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Close to Mattapan trolley that connects to trains and buses. House is exactly as pictured. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was conveniently located near the trolley (approx. 3 block walk) which took us to the trolley then subway to downtown area of Boston, so we could leave our vehicle in the driveway (which has a nice L-shaped driveway). The 3 bedroom / 2 bath house was roomy and comfortable for four friends. Large kitchen with plenty of ‘appliances’The host was quick to respond with questions about the house / the area…. We would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Listing is as described. Very pleasant time in Boston, and a lovely place to come home to each day we were there!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eric E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice interior, good kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou T., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Boston-Mattapan

Wonderful host & house. Victor was quick to respond to questions and got the propane refilled in no time. The little touches like coffee pods & tea bags were so welcome! Having a washer & dryer to use was great too. The area was quieter than we expected & an easy enough walk to the grocery/pharmacy if one chose to. The house was spotless and the linens were very nice. We will definitely recommend this to anyone going to Boston who doesn’t want to be in the downtown area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boston's Best Vacation Home

The home was exactly as reported and suited our needs perfectly. There was also a driveway for parking which we were unaware of! Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brice H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Wonderful place to stay good price. Close to everything all the drives were pretty quick.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and location.

House was great well stocked and close to public transportation grocery and restaurants. We were able to go into the city easily with the ability to walk or drive to the T. Victor was a great host and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay. House is clean and well equipped. It’s walking distance to the train line that allowed us to park the car and not use it at all during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was nice. Well kept on the inside. Not a place for someone with any form of mobility issues as the stairway to the 2nd floor is narrow and steep. We felt there was some misconceptions on how far away the home is located from the airport, grocery store, etc. If you times what it says on the listing by 2, it would be more accurate. With that said, Victor was easy to work with and we weren't in a hurry to be anywhere, so the place was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent choice

A convenient location to travel around Boston and New England. Convenient to major roads.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boston Vacation

We had a wonderful time! The house was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, nice neighborhood

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely and clean home. Please make sure you double check the address as there are two identical addresses in Boston and I booked this house for Harvard graduation thinking it was 15 minutes away when it was actually about 50. However, that was my bad—it is listed correctly and public transit is convenient and close by.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greta C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute house close to plenty of dining

This house is in a great location and within walking distance of a grocery store and a lot of dining options. The area is cute and the house is well maintained with plenty of room for 6 people. Downtown Boston is about 30 minutes away (depending on traffic) which was quite convenient. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and Comfortable

We spent 10 days at this residence during early May. Temperatures in the area were just right, 55-65 degrees and partly sunny most of the time. Most of our activities were all throughout Boston. We also traveled to Salem and Cape Cod. We did not try the train system but used ride shares, which took about 30-40 minutes to or from central Boston. This home is awesome. It is very clean, nicely decorated, and has a roomy kitchen and comfortable beds. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch and back deck to read or eat breakfast. The one large TV in the living room offered plenty of streaming platforms. Be aware there are interior stairs leading to two bedrooms and a bathroom. The grocery store, several restaurants, and a terrific local ice cream store are only a few minutes' walk. Our favorite restaurant was Steel and Rye, which has delicious made-to-order burgers and a unique Caesar salad. Though the home is technically in Mattapan, which we've heard has a questionable reputation, this area is upscale and beautiful, with friendly residents, and is SO quiet! It was a lovely stay for us.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little outside Boston proper, good value

Overall a nice property. Easy check in and check out process. It's nicely updated. Outlets in bathrooms werent working, brought to attention of owner, so should be taken care of. Nice off street parking. In better weather, couldve been walkablecto grocery store and restaurants. Not a terrible drive to get to major Boston sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Temple Street

We had a pleasant stay. The house is cozy, clean and comfortable. It is in a convenient location with several restaurants in walking distance as well as a supermarket. The neighborhood is quiet with little traffic coming through. Victor the host was responsive and answered any questions we had. Would recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Homey Abode

I stayed here with family members. We thought the property was very lovely and in a pleasant neighborhood. Everything we could need was in the house. We especially appreciated the toiletries and the Nespresso provided. Kitchen was fully functional. The property was very clean and the bedrooms and living spaces were nicely decorated. It felt more personable and comfortable than staying in a hotel. It was truly a nice getaway for us who were in the area to explore Boston!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G., Herriman

Liked: Cleanliness

As described in listing.

House was clean, in good condition and close to Boston. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenise C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Clean home

This home was easy to book. Easy & clear instructions for arrival & departing. Very clean home & many rooms & bathrooms for our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice Overall

The house was very nice overall; clean & well-stocked. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms were clean. Just a couple of issues that we found. The hot water faucet handle on the downstairs bathroom comes off. So it needs to be fixed. Also all the doors creak-need to use WD40 on all the doors. Also, as a safety issue, plastic mats need to be in the bathtub/shower. We were 4 70 year old women and found the tub/shower floor to be slick…..
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michele D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Had what we needed. Our host was very friendly and communicated well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tourist vacation

It was a great little house in a quiet neighborhood Victor was easy to get a hold of if we had issues and it was a very clean and comfortable little place. Would stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024