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Rare Find in Boston's Hippest Neighborhood

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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Boston, MA
  • Place, Children's Hospital Boston
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Northeastern University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Fenway Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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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.

Rare Find in Boston's Hippest Neighborhood

This is truly a special place for your Boston visit You have the opportunity to stay in a wonderful 19th century house that has been completely renovated.
The House
If you are unfamiliar with Boston, a real home with a garden in the city proper is quite rare. You will find that living in this unique space allows you and your companions to truly relax and enjoy each other's company. It has all the charm you would want including eclectic art, comfortable bedrooms, a fully stocked open floor plan kitchen and a wonderful deck and garden.

The Bedrooms
There are a total of 4 bedrooms, Three are on the second floor and share a bath. They have excellent queen beds with lovely cotton sheets and plenty of pillows. The Master bedroom with a king bed and bath is on the third floor. It's like being in a tree house because you have huge windows. Don't worry, there are blackout shades for a great sleeping experience. If you bring more folks, there is a single Ikea bed as well as two air mattresses if you need them.

The Kitchen and Garden
The kitchen is stocked with everything you'll need. Coffee and tea and perhaps a bottle of something fun will be waiting for your arrival. The deck off the kitchen leads down to your exclusive patio with a grill. If you have kids, the garden is a great place to play while the adults are having drinks on the deck. The place is so quiet that you can hear crickets in the summer. It's sublime.

Why Stay in Jamaica Plain?
Boston has several distinct neighborhoods - each with its own flavor. "JP" is considered the hippest neighborhood in the City, with great restaurants, pubs, bakeries, parks and a subway line that takes you to the major sights in 15 minutes. Don't forget Fenway Park! It's a quick Uber ride away.

The Food
If you're a foodie, you're in the right place. You are only a 7 minute walk to the neighborhood center where you can pretty much get any cuisine that you want - Thai, Mexican, Cuban, Vietnamese, felafel, ramen, breakfast, pub burgers and old time meatloaf- you name it, JP's got it - even Scottish haggis. Third Cliff bakery is a new addition to the neighborhood. Get there early on the weekend and don't let the line intimidate you. It moves quickly. So many choices- go out for a bite to eat or grill dinner or bring back Thai takeout.

The Great Oudoors
Often called "The Eden of America," JP has the largest percentage of greenspace per capita of any large city in the country. Take a walk from the house to Jamaica Pond or the Arnold Arboretum. Or go the other direction and run around the second oldest public golf course in the US at Franklin Park. It's also home to the Zoo.
This vacation home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Samuel Adams Brewery. Features include laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Northeastern University and 7 minutes from Fenway Park
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Y wet
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number STR454183, C0092930351

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Rare Find in Boston's Hippest Neighborhood Reviews

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Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann P., Western Ma.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and spacious with lovely decor. Pretty side yard. Close to everything. We rented both units which accommodated 13 family members. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceci A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home was a perfect place for our group of 6 adults to stay. Wonderful walkable neighborhood and easy access to the train system to get where we needed to go in Boston.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy access to public transportation was greatly appreciated. We had everything we needed in the house. Upstairs bathroom was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

michelle f.

Liked: Cleanliness
This Jamaica Plain neighborhood is a great location for getting around Boston. The train and many eateries and parks were within walking distance. The yard space was very helpful since we had small children. This old home had lots of character and the manager was very helpful. The stairs are quite steep, especially for the loft primary bedroom (which was spacious and beautiful) - so this space will be difficult for older people and small children. The home is obviously lived in and the manager was extremely helpful during our stay. The owner's recommendations for the area were also very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness
All good, great location, clean, friendly support. Cool house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY DIANE S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place in a wonderful neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen h., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for our family vacation. Loved the location, all the amenities, easy check-in and checkout and friendly host. The only thing to mention for young families are that the stairs are very steep for infants. Host had baby gate and large playpen which helped.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fabulous stay! Margaret was a very delightful hostess - very good communication and had wonderful suggestions and recommendations. House is beautiful, yard is big and beautiful. Short walk to the orange line so easy to get places.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!! This was our first timevisiting Boston (group was from MN & WI) and this house made our trip that much more enjoyable and stress free! The house was very clean and spacious. We had 6 adults and it was absolutely perfect for us. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and places to sit in the living room/dining room to relax. The kitchen is fully stocked and has an outdoor grill. The owner is wonderful and responds very promptly and is readily available to answer any questions or concerns that come up. This house is in a perfect location to meet all your needs. The neighborhood is very quiet and safe. It is a 8 minute walk to downtown Jamaican Plain. Downtown there are many places to eat, and a Goodwill and CVS pharmacy. There is a little grocery store (Happy Market) that is a 5 minute walk from the house, to get beverages and groceries. The transit system is a 10 minute walk from the house and will get you to all areas of Boston. The transit system is very easy to use and reasonable. (22.50 for a 7-day pass). We are so happy we did not rent a car and try to drive in Boston. Traffic is crazy and parking is even crazier! The transit system is the way to go. We always felt safe and it is clean. Long story short, we will definitely be returning to Boston in the future and will do all we can to stay at this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and location

Ideal for group of old friends to get together and do some Boston events where we all went to college in the early 1980s. Great, quiet neighborhood with easy walk to Orange Line.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mireia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible host/great house

The house is a jewel. Host is incredible. Probably the best stay I have ever been. Very responsive, kind, attentive, beautiful place with everything you need. We enjoyed the stay and the host was so great from the beginning. We loved the house!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boston marathon

House was lovely, was able to get an early check in. Owner was easy to get ahold of and answered quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabi R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend in J.P.

Margaret was a wonderful host and communicated extremely promptly. Location was great, in close walking distance to public transportation and J.P. Downtown. We enjoyed making a cozy fire in the wood stove on a cool November evening. All in all a comfortable weekend with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boston Adventure

I wanted to bring my husband and friends to Boston to explore before we cruised to Nova Scotia. This property afforded us the opportunity to make some meals at "home and play games as well. The old house creaks and has narrow steps as expected. Be aware the laundry is located in the basement down narrow steps. Margaretwas easy to communicate with. Yhe kitchen is well appointed. , laundry in the evenings.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House, Great Area

This house was perfect for our family vacation to Boston. Plenty of restaurants within walking distance and the train was nearby for when we went downtown Boston. Nice, clean house with plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Older home

House was older, good shape except one restroom sink needed repair. Has a good time
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelley g.

Liked: Cleanliness

All the Comforts of Home

Our group of 8 all slept comfortably, had everything we needed to prepare some meals, and used the living room, dining room, and deck to eat and play games. We parked our car on the first day and didn’t get back in it until we left. Everything was walkable or an easy Train ride to Boston—The Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, The Sam Adams Brewery, and all the other attractions downtown. It was a great place for a group to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and Convenient Location

Very comfortable 4 bedroom home. We enjoyed the great kitchen for cooking, the large table to eat together. The master bathroom was very nicely updated. We enjoyed walking to the T and center street in Jamaica Plain. Parking our rental car on the street was also easy. Our host provided plenty of towels, linens, shampoo, etc. She was very considerate.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nic D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Booked over Fourth of July with my family and we very much enjoyed our stay. The neighborhood is super cute and the house is gorgeous!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home for a large group

This beautiful home was perfect for our family vacation. Margaret was very helpful and kind. Check in was easy and the one time I had to reach out to she was quick to respond. The beds were so comfortable. The house had everything we needed. We enjoyed sitting out on the patio with our morning coffees. The T line was an easy walk that only took a few minutes. The neighborhood was quaint and very safe. There were 8 of us and we had more than enough room. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marysa W., New York City

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious Charming Treehouse Like Home

Beautiful historic home in a charming neighborhood. We enjoyed our visit to JP, Boston and Providence over a long weekend. Wish I had designated more time to explore the arboretum a 10 minute walk from Margaret’s house. It was spectacular! Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in Jamaica Plains

An excellent place to stay to visit Boston. Easy to get around with public transportation from this very nice house.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna G.

Liked: Cleanliness

June Trip

This is a great location outside of the city, close enough to enjoy all Boston has to offer but far enough to relax in this cute neighborhood. Food and parks are within walking distance. The weather was all sunshine but not too warm. Our host was so kind and communication was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation trip

Our stay at Margret's was excellent. The house is super cute, well stocked and nicely decorated. A very comfortable space to hang out in. Margret's is super accessible. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

We loved this beautiful house and it was a perfect place for our extended family to relax in between graduation events! Margaret was a pleasure to communicate with. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024