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Entire home·Private host

Boston's Best Vacation Home

Holiday home in Boston with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Interior
TV, fireplace
Private kitchen
In the heart of Boston, This Cozy place offers a warm welcome just 15 minutes from Downtown and Sea Port. Enjoy walking distance to restaurants, a supermarket, pharmacy and public transportation or explore nearby colleges like Harvard University and Tufts University.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Boston's Best Vacation Home

Discover the charm of this cozy single-family haven, perfectly positioned near Boston’s vital artery, I-93 North and South, placing you just 15 to 20 minutes from the vibrant pulse of Downtown Boston and the sparkling Sea Port. A gentle stroll brings you to Central Ave Station and nearby bus lines, making the city effortlessly accessible.

Tucked within walking distance of a major supermarket, local eateries, lively pubs, and a nearby pharmacy, this home offers the sweet balance of convenience and comfort. Close enough to embrace the energy of the city, yet peacefully situated on a quiet, one-way street where families flourish and the air feels calm.

Whether you seek adventure or rest, this location is your perfect retreat. Here, the house is yours entirely—fully equipped with all the comforts you need to make your journey truly unforgettable.

The house layout is
Second floor:
Bedroom 1- Queen bed
Bedroom 2 - double twin beds

First Floor:
bedroom 3- Queen bed
Full bathroom
Living room
Kitchen

Basement:
Washer and dryer


Our cancellation policy is flexible, but should you decide to cancel, the credit card fee is non-refundable.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
Property Registration Number STR460948, C0012017856

Property is also known as

462924

About the area

Map
Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Franklin Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Copley Square - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Northeastern University - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Boston Common - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Fenway Park - 13 min drive - 12.0 km

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
  • ‪Stalex - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boston's Best Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boston's Best Vacation Home located?

Located in Mattapan, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Franklin Park Zoo and within 6 miles (10 km) of Northeastern University and Samuel Adams Brewery. University of Massachusetts Boston and John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km). Central Ave. Station is 7 minutes by foot and Milton Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Boston's Best Vacation Home Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Boston VRBO

Great location easy to get to all of Boston, clean and well maintained, large kitchen and living room. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

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

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

Michael W.

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

Boston

The property was a good fit for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F.

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

Cute home in a nice, safe neighborhood

We enjoyed our stay. Because the home is a craftsman home, taller guests may prefer staying in the downstairs bedroom versus upstairs. There were 5 of us and we all had plenty of room to move about. Loved the front and back porches for coffee and tea in the mornings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

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

Great

Easy, convenient, no stress
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

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

Cozy and clean

We received all the information we needed the day before check-in. The house was as advertised. The offstreet parking was great. The house was walking distance to a grocery store, Dunkin’ Donuts, and several other places. The people in the area that I interacted with were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

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

Just as described

Only suggestion would be to have propane for the grill. Couldn't find any anywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lou T.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boston Vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

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

Lisa H.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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