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Boston College Room conveniently near Harvard & BC

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Harvard University
    20 min walk
  • Boston University
    4 min drive
  • Harvard Square
    4 min drive
  • Waltham, MA (WLM)
    18 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Boston College Room conveniently near Harvard & BC

Summary:
This garden level space is perfect if you're on a budget and desire privacy, comfort and cleanliness. Renovated using top-end finishes including Imported Spanish Tile flooring as well as many other high-end materials. Enjoy peaceful slumbers on our new Gel Memory Foam mattresses and white linen sheets while enjoying streaming services on SmartTV. Located minutes away from Boston Landing Train, easy access to Fenway Park & Copley Sq.

The Space:
This room was constructed to host Airbnb guests and is designed for travelers seeking the comfort, convenience and cleanliness they would find in a hotel, but at a fraction of the price. This basement level room is equipped with a Smart TV, Wifi, Queen bed with Memory Foam mattress, keurig coffee maker, mini fridge and private bath. There is NO KITCHEN or access to cooking equipment, however there are so many takeout options in our immediate area that one can get food delivered from any number of restaurants in under an hour.

Our home is a classic three-decker. We now do Airbnb on the 2nd floor and in these two basement bedrooms. The basement has a private entrance around the back of our home for added privacy. A unique access code is generated for each reservation that provides access to the foyer door and then your unit door. Walk through the comfortable foyer area and you will find a large finished basement with two separate units on opposite sides of the house, each designed like a hotel room with private access and en-suite bathroom.

Guest Access:
We offer coin operated laundry for guests to use. The laundry units are in the foyer area of the basement entrance. This foyer area is a shared space. Off-street parking is available for free, however it must be reserved at the time of booking. Unrestricted street parking is available all weekend. Mon-Friday 8am-6pm there is a loosely enforced 2-hour restriction on street parking without a resident sticker.

The Neighborhood:
The Allston/Brighton neighborhood has probably the deepest and most diverse selection of restaurants of any neighborhood in Boston. Within a short walk from our home hungry guests can find food from just about any ethnicity, a traditional steak house, seafood or the recently opened Flatbreads that offers Bowling and is only a five minute walk from our property. The property is four miles from Boston Common, which is the center of Boston, and a 20 minutes drive from Logan Airport. Supermarket, Liquor Store, Starbucks, Pharmacy, Restaurants and Retail, Bus Transportation, and Train to Downtown Boston are within 5-10 minute walk. Neighborhood is safe and well lit. Also close to Harvard Business, New Balance, WGBH, Bruins and Celtics Training Facilities, Boston University and Boston College. Target, Home Depot, Best Buy, Marshalls, Home Goods less than a mile away.

Getting Around:
We are a five minute walk from the Boston Landing Train Station which makes getting to Fenway Park, Back Bay or South Station quick and easy.
At the end of my street there is bus service to Harvard & Central Square. If you have a car getting to Downtown Boston or points north, south or west of Boston are easily accessed by either the Mass Pike or Storrow Drive. Logan Airport is an easy 20 minute ride.
Uber and Lyft are also readily available.

Other Things to Note:
The room is located in the basement of our home but was recently constructed to the highest standard and meets all required building and safety codes. There are two similar rooms in our basement (each with their own bathroom, and each with their own unique door lock codes) that share a private entrance from the rest of the house and common area foyer.

We are located in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, 4 miles from Downtown. We are close to several buses and the Boston Landing train stop is right down the road, about a 5-minute walk. The Boston Landing inbound train goes to Fenway, Back Bay (Downtown) and South Station.

You can find a link to the train schedule by going to MBTA (dot com) and selecting the Worcester commuter train.

Interaction with Guests:
Someone is on site to help if needed.

Property manager

Kevin & Leigha Cleary
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please be courteous of others in the home and refrain from loud noises after 9pm. We have a strict no smoking policy. There is no smoking of any s...

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
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
Property Registration Number STR413793, C0184030351

About the area

Boston

Brighton, a neighbourhood in Boston, is home to this apartment. Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Museum of Science are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Harvard Square and Newbury Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park or TD Garden.
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Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 20 min walk
  • Boston University - 4 min drive
  • Harvard Square - 4 min drive
  • Boston College - 5 min drive
  • Fenway Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Warren St. Station - 2 min drive
  • Belmont Waverley Station - 7 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spring Shabu-Shabu - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star Taco Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Silhouette Lounge - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Boston College Room conveniently near Harvard & BC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Boston College Room conveniently near Harvard & BC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boston College Room conveniently near Harvard & BC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boston College Room conveniently near Harvard & BC located?

Located in Brighton, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Brighton Music Hall and Harvard University. Harvard Square and Boston University are also within 3 miles (5 km). Harvard Av. Station is 21 minutes by foot and Warren St. Station is 22 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to Harvard!
Within walking distance of so many things you could need and the T. Only problem is you don't have control over the room temperature. Otherwise everything about the stay was perfect. Many amenities within the place if you forgot something! So thoughtful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Easy check-in and check-out and the listing was exactly as expected. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay; Highly Responsive
Kevin was a great host. The place was great and at a very reasonable price. What really set Kevin apart as a host was we were getting ready to go to a meeting and, when we plugged in a space heater, it flipped the breaker for the unit. Kevin answered immediately and assisted us with getting the power back on. Very impressed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sister trip to Boston
My sister and I came to Boston to visit my daughter for several days. We had a great time and saw so much! The apartment was the perfect size for us and walking distance to my daughter's apartment. It could use a small microwave but otherwise was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

jeannine g., San Antonio TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fine place for a few days
Over all fine place for a few day stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely recommend
Great location for our mother/daughter weekend! We were within walking distance to The Track at New Balance which saved us time and money every day of our stay. We also had easy access to the harbor and downtown areas via car. The hosts were easily accessible and responded quickly to questions I had before and during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana H., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place!
Stay was perfect for 2. Comfy bed, hot shower, security and motion lights. Kevin was easy and quick to communicate with. Would book again, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
We loved the at we were able to talk about parking and be able to park our car in a spot not on the street. The location was great, close to everything. The room was very clean and had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host’s we’re terrific and the location was walkable to many areas. Would stay here again when traveling to this part of Boston.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

peter s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Not quite what it is advertised
From the pictures, you can't tell that this is a converted basement in a rather tired neighborhood. It is clean and fresh inside but you can hear literally every noise made by other people living in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BC Room Nice
It’s nice location with simple checkin policy Clean efficient Nice Room
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right by the city. Super accessible.
Stayed her with my girlfriend and got to and from Boston with an uber for under 20 dollars! Very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amari P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a real good stay here.
Rented this room for my day off of work. And I have to say, I'm glad that I rented this room and even for a small room it was still really spacious to get around. Thanks Kevin for allowing me to have that experience for the nights I was staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very convenient for a weekend in downtown Boston. quick and cheap uber ride in and out! and plenty of things to do nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Zoe R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Good enough
Stay was good but not necessarily worth the cost. Room is small as advertised and bathroom nicely renovated. Mini fridge made noises the entire night making sleeping difficult. Comfortable and easy to get around with the parking but could have been cheaper for location and size.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

sharon j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in Boston
This rental was fine. We weren’t there much. It is very small, more like a motel room. A few improvements would make it much more enjoyable for guests. 1. Adding a microwave 2. Fixing the very squeaky bathroom door 3. More hooks for towels Overall, it was fine for our needs. We were able to park the rental car without any extra fees. We appreciated that. The owner was quick to respond to our questions. It’s within walking distance to the train but not the subway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed for the week…
Clean, quiet neighborhood. Good for a morning jog at the park near the river. Proximal to all transit, so if you’re not leaving the city you don’t really need a car. Nearby grocery store. The breakfast club is the breakfast spot, and big daddy’s pizza is the pizza spot 🍳🍕🙌🏼
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Zachary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Property, Needs Some Maintenance
The apartment was nice and comfortable. It was easy to get to the commuter rail and to the bus stop around the corner to get into Boston. It could use a dustpan and a shoe rack/mat and the bathroom needs some work but is still nice. The one complaint I have is the cleaning and service fee was quite high I feel but that may not be the properties issue and it might be VRBO. I would stay here again if I was in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Alyssa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good find!
This served our purposes well during our stay in Boston. Directions were very clear upon arriving and it worked perfectly for a weekend stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Property manager was extremely nice and responded very promptly. Great place, super clean and updated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Ann B., Lexington ,Kentucky

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Our room was impeccable, clean with everything we needed. Out host was great and answered all our questions with wonderful recommendations. The neighborhood was a nice place to walk in yhe evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay here again....
Lovely, clean, modern property. Good shower, bathroom. Quiet. Great location to public transit and all things Boston.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I enjoyed this property tremendously. Close and easy proximity to transportation into Boston. My hosts were great. The neighborhood was quiet and safe. There is a grocery store nearby. The owners stock the place with essentials such as soap, towels, toothpaste, mouthwash, etc. There is a K cup coffee dispenses that they also stock. I could not have asked for anything more.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luke K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cozy place to relax
Everything was well stocked and well maintained. A good home base to explore the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kevin & Leigha Cleary

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Experienced property owner with a background in Hospitality and Real Estate. Hosting guests is a passion I get to share with my wife, we love sharing our favorite places to eat and visit in Boston. 

Why they chose this property

Extremely convenient to Downtown Boston, Harvard Square and Logan Airport. Loads of shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and supermarkets located within walking distance.

What makes this property unique

We are in the Allston/Brighton neighborhood of Boston. This is a traditional 3-decker apartment building. We renovated our basement and host two identical hotel room-like units in this space. There is a shared foyer entrance and then two individual units on this story of the building. Each unit has its own smart locks, bathroom with shampoo/conditioner/travel toiletries, desk, coffee maker, smart TV, and minifridge. There is no kitchen in this unit.

Languages:

English

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