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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!!
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.
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.
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.
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 didnât get back in it until we left. Everything was walkable or an easy Train ride to BostonâThe Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, The Sam Adams Brewery, and all the other attractions downtown. It was a great place for a group to stay.
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.
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.
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 Margaretâs house. It was spectacular! Thanks for a great stay.
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.
Hello! I'm a Texas native that hasn't lost my "ya'll" even though I've lived in Boston for over 30 years. I spend most of my time outdoors - enjoying my garden, walking in nearby nature preserves, going on long, long bike rides, and escaping to the beach. I actually love winter because I ski in the parks near my house every day when there's snow on the ground. It's a great way to exercise my dog, Lulu. I'm a political liberal, inveterate traveler and amateur classical musician though I love music of all sorts.
I live in the popular neighborhood of Jamaica Plain. People want to live and visit Jamaica Plain because it has a hip vibe, is close to downtown, and has the most parks in the entire metropolitan area. My home is on a short two block street with primarily row houses. It's at the foot of Sumner Hill which is filled with Victorian Mansions. It's fun to stroll around and imagine upper class life in the late 1800's. There is also a house dating from the 1700's on the main drag - Center Street. That's where the action is and it's only a 5 minute walk from my house. The Arnold Arboretum and Franklin Park total over 500 acres of open space and are less than a 10 minute walk. They are part of the Emerald .Necklace Greenway which was designed by Olmstead - who also designed Central Park. The wonderful lake, Jamaica Pond, is also nearby. Most of my guests love to take a walk or run in the Arboretum.
In a city of such density, it's hard to find a true home that's available for short-term rentals. Moreover, it is set on a quarter acre of land so you have plenty of room to spread out. Most people like to sit on the deck and enjoy the weather while grilling dinner. However, although you may be tempted to throw a party while you're here, gatherings are not permitted. This is out of respect for my neighbors. Thanks for your understanding about this!