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Spacious, Immaculate, Great Location

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South Boston rental unit on top floor w/separate access, city views.
South Boston - Grand entrance where guests are greeted by friendly proprietors
Private kitchen
South Boston - Kitchen eating area that seats 6 comfortably. Can see BCEC.
East Facing Kitchen View with Master Bedroom across the hallway
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
South Boston, MA
  • Popular LocationBoston Convention and Exhibition Center16 min walk
  • Popular LocationFlynn Cruiseport Boston4 min drive
  • Popular LocationNew England Aquarium5 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)12 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Spacious, Immaculate, Great Location

Housed on the third floor of our 1890 Victorian home in the city's thriving South Boston neighborhood, we are conveniently located (adjacent to downtown & close to the BCEC) on East Broadway with a bus stop at the corner of our block. In light of CoVid, we are contact-free since renters have separate access through the basement and back stairwell to the top floor unit. While we've always taken pride in being immaculate, we are taking extra steps to completely disinfect all exposed areas/surfaces. Parking is available for a small fee and pets are welcome for longer term visits.

Adjacent to the 'village' area, everything is safely within walking distance including the BCEC, restaurants, the subway (Red line Broadway Stop), grocery/drug stores, parks, Dorchester Heights historical monument, and the beach. This 1,100 square-ft immaculate, spacious 4-room apartment + full bath/tub has its own separate entrance w/partial city views, central air, speedy wifi, and a sizable eat-in kitchen. The unit is basic, providing a great value for a clean, comfortable, well-stocked space. The owners who occupy the downstairs make every effort to make the process easy & straightforward from start to finish for all renters. As only the 7th listing on Boston/VRBO 17 years ago we've thoroughly enjoyed this labor of love, and all the wonderful people we've met.

We host families, tourists, actors, marathoners, and corporate clients - all enjoy our convenient location to downtown, the airport, public transport and Boston's main attractions including the Freedom Trail/Boston Common, Fenway Park, Children's Museum, JFK Library/Museum..... all within 2 - 3 miles from here. There is no need to rent a car unless traveling well outside the city limits, although there is free on-street parking. We also have a parking spot you can rent for $15/night, just a few doors down.

Property manager

Donna & Max Rans, Owners-occupied
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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Very kid-friendly, pack-n-play crib & high chair

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Will consider most small pets + $150 cleaning fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property registration number C0117050351,STR427818

We should mention

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

About the area

Boston

Located in Boston, this apartment is in the city center. Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Newbury Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boston Common and Revere Beach. Consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out, and don't miss New England Aquarium if you're traveling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Map
South Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Boston Convention and Exhibition Center - 16 min walk
  • Boston Harbor - 4 min drive
  • Flynn Cruiseport Boston - 4 min drive
  • New England Aquarium - 5 min drive
  • Boston Common - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Boston JFK-UMass Station - 3 min drive
  • Andrew Station - 19 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Capo - 6 min walk
  • Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant - 6 min walk
  • Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar - 6 min walk
  • Starbucks - 9 min walk
  • Hunter’s Kitchen & Bar - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious, Immaculate, Great Location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Copenhagen/Denmark

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb apartment in South Boston
Here you get all you need for a trip to Boston! The apartment is just af few kilometers outside city center with a busstop right in front of your doorstep, so you can get to all parts of town in no time. And yet you can walk to several restaurants and a supermarket in the neighboorhood. We really enjoyed our stay and throughout our week there Donna and Max made sure that all was perfect, without intruding on our privacy. The apartment has its own entrance so you can actually stay there without noticing that you are in a family’s home. Should you bump into Donna in the staircase, you will surely be asked if everything is ok and if she can help you with anything. Staying here beats any hotel you can imagine!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanne & Pete M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Destination Boston
Just a short taxi ride from Boston itself, this top floor apartment is brilliantly appointed with everything you would need for a comfortable stay whilst enjoying your time in Boston. What a great city and great hosts Donna & Max will ensure you are happy with everything! Would definitely stay again if we ever find ourselves in Boston!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family apartment
We stayed in Boston for just a few days in early June. The apartment was perfect for our family, perfectly set up for both children and adults and had everything we needed. Great location with easy access around Boston. The owners were super friendly and helpful. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Amelia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Spacious top floor apartment well equipped with everything we could need. Due to our late arrival Donna kindly purchased provisions in advance for us so we had breakfast the next morning. Very easy to get around as bus to centre stopped right outside the door. Would definitely recommend this apartment. We had an active and lovely stay in Boston
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon J.

Great place, lovely welcome
We had such a great time in Boston and staying here was perfect. Donna and max were so welcoming and lovely and the place was in an amazing location and great to stay in with everything we needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Donna & Max Rans, Owners-occupied

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Married with 3 children ages 25, 23 & 19, we moved here in 2001 from Redondo Bch, Southern California. Donna is originally from the Boston area, but moved to LA for work after graduate school where she met and fell in love with Max - a native Southern Californian she married in 1994. Seven years later, Donna convinced Max to move back to her Boston roots - and by the snowiest winter of 2015 they weren't sure why! But seriously, Boston has been a great family urban setting to raise our children - we love the city and the exciting life it offers!

Why they chose this property

Even with 5 of us, this large house with 4 floors was always more space than we needed. The top floor was originally built with separate access and often operated as an autonomous level, so we continued renting it as such when we moved in. Since we have often traveled via VRBO/Homeaway, we thought it would be great to similarly offer short-term rentals instead of the traditional month-to-month leasing. We've always had much success renting our top floor through VRBO, and have met so many wonderful people from around the world. It's truly a labor of love!

What makes this property unique

Our longevity! We were only the 7th property listed on Boston's VRBO website in 2004, long before it became popular - and LONG before Air B&B. In light of increased immense competition, we remain one of the busier properties with many cherished "regulars" - and we're one of the few with such longevity that has all 5-star reviews. Hopefully we're doing something right:)
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