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Historic Summer House

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Boston College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Harvard University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Waltham, MA (WLM)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Lower Dining

1 Double Bed

Lower Master

1 Queen Bed

Upper Large

1 Double Bed

Upper small

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upper Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

About this property

Historic Summer House

This is the latest unit in my historic house renovated for modern convenience. The main rental unit is 592911 that is the upper unit that has been rented since 2014. I reside in the lower unit and will only be renting it during the summer beginning in June 2024.

This house was originally built in 1860. In 1900 the house was purchased and converted into a 2-family home to accommodate extended family. Today homes like this in Boston have been converted into apartments and condos. Retaining its original structure each room in this historic 2 address house has been renovated to offer all of the modern conveniences that make for a pleasant stay. House characteristics of that era like steep stairs and smaller room sizes could prove challenging for some visitors, but perfect for those looking to fully experience the history of Boston. This lower unit has 2,200 square feet of living space consisting of 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, optional living room sleeper, porch with BBQ large yard, outside BBQ with patio dining for 8 and off-street parking for 2 cars.

The house allows a maximum of 12 people. The standard sleeping configuration is to use the 5 bedrooms and the an optional queen sleeper for the living room. The unit in only available during the summer as it is rented to college students during the academic year.

Boston is America’s oldest city with the downtown area surrounded by 22 Boston neighborhoods. The property is situated in Boston’s “Brighton neighborhood”, which is the college neighborhood surrounded by Harvard to the North, Boston College to the South and Boston University to the East. This location is ideal as you are only 5 miles from downtown Boston and 200 yards from Brighton Center. Brighton Center is a quaint urban area with banks, a post office, library, restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, pizza places, ice cream parlors and more. Enjoy a Pats or Sox game with locals in one of the Irish pubs, have lunch in a pleasant courtyard restaurant, or take an after dinner stroll for some ice cream. Brighton’s lively center offers an authentic taste of life in the Boston area. The house is also within walking distance from a United Church of Christ, Roman Catholic Church and a Jewish Synagogue.

Boston’s public transit system, “the T” includes: subway, trolley, bus, rail and ferry options. A 3 minute walk to the “T stop” allows you to quickly get anywhere in the city, while saving you the cost of staying at a downtown hotel. If you rent a car or use Uber, it’s a 1.5-mile drive to the Mass Pike (I-90) that gets you to downtown Boston in 15 minutes and then anywhere else in New England.

Property manager

Matt Hazell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Property Registration Number STR553226, C0247900351

About the area

Boston

Brighton, a neighbourhood in Boston, is home to this holiday home. Boston Harbor and Encore Boston Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boston Common and Revere Beach. Museum of Science and New England Aquarium are not to be missed.
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Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Boston College - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Harvard University - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Boston University - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Harvard Square - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Fenway Park - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Newtonville Station - 6 min drive
  • Chiswick Rd. Station - 14 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Elizabeth Hospital Cafeteria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Thonglor - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Glasser Coffee Co. - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Summer House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Summer House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Summer House?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Historic Summer House located?

Located in Brighton, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from St. Elizabeth's Medical Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Harvard University and Boston University. Harvard Square and Boston College are also within 3 miles (5 km). Chiswick Rd. Station is 14 minutes by foot and South St. Station is 16 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula V.

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

Fabulous home, great location

The home was fabulous.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

This home is a winner!

The house and neighborhood are beautiful. The house is absolutely charming inside and the yard is beautifully maintained! Perfect for your stay in Boston.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rasel S.

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

Great location and middle of the town. We loves it.

It was really a nice place. Wish there were more bathrooms in the house. There are only two bathrooms for a big house, but we managed it. The manager was very responsive and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren H.

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

Can't be beat

I can't imagine a better property in the Boston area. Huge place with everything. Great quality furnishings. So quiet and yet reasonably close (20 minute drive) to Fenway, public gardens, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

Charming house!

Charming house walking distance to downtown and everything we needed. Outdoor private patio area with barbecue and table, plenty of guest seating. Private parking was great for loading and unloading. Very clean, and beautifully safe neighborhood! Glad we found this gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Matt Hazell

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I grew up in the house and now I live in Temecula, CA and my son Matt lives in the house and is the Property Manager.

Why they chose this property

This is a large house with two 5 bedroom/2 bath living units with a big yard in a great location walking distance to Brighton Center and only 5 miles from downtown Boston.

What makes this property unique

It has a historical ambiance without giving up any modern conveniences.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests