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Rare Find in Boston's Hippest Neighborhood

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Your exclusive patio and garden off the deck outside the kitchen.
Exterior
You enter through the garden gate. Lulu isn't included - unless you want her!
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Northeastern University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Children's Hospital Boston
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Second Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bedroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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.

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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR454183, C0092930351

We should mention

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

About the area

Boston

Jamaica Plain, a neighbourhood in Boston, is home to this holiday home. Fenway Park and Faneuil Hall Marketplace are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include New England Aquarium and Museum of Science. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden, or consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out.
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Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Northeastern University - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Children's Hospital Boston - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Fenway Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Boston University - 11 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Green Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Boston Forest Hills Station - 11 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brassica Kitchen & Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Forest Hills Deli - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ruggiero's Market - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Forest Hills Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪J.P. Licks - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rare Find in Boston's Hippest Neighborhood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rare Find in Boston's Hippest Neighborhood ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rare Find in Boston's Hippest Neighborhood ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rare Find in Boston's Hippest Neighborhood located?

Located in Jamaica Plain, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Franklin Park Zoo and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Northeastern University. Longwood Medical Area and MCPHS University - Boston are also within 3 miles (5 km). Green Street Station is 8 minutes by foot and Boston Forest Hills Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 89 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabi R.

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

Maia-Gaëlle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visite de Boston et environs sans voiture
Bien située entre deux stations de métro dont une à 10mn. Courses à pied également avec un choix un peu limité achats. Les joggers ont aimé courir à l’arboretum tout proche et au lac proche. La terrasse est vraiment très agréable pour le petit déjeuner et observer oiseaux et ecureuils
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelley g.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Everything was great for our family trip. Margaret has great communication and even when I had questions she immediately answered. The location was good but the traffic was not. We used uber everywhere and I do not recommend renting a car because there’s a lot of one way streets and a little hard to navigate.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUDIE N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT LOCATION / GREAT STAY
GREAT LOCATION / GREAT STAY
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great old house
Stayed with our daughter and her family to attend our son’s wedding events in West Roxbury, down town, and Somerville. Perfect location. The house has great character and charm with high ceilings, very well maintained. The third floor master bedroom is in the tree tops!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great property!
We loved the updates to this wonderful home. The front door deadbolt lock was tricky to unlock the door and for those who plan to dine at home, the kitchen could use more place settings for a family. Otherwise, the stay was relaxing and comfortable. We really enjoyed our time in the Boston area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends Getaway
We want to say how wonderful our stay was. We loved the area; the eclectic furnishings were wonderful. Even though it was not home, it felt like home. The neighborhood was great, stores & shops were all walking distance, getting into downtown Boston was easy. Again, we can't say enough about how wonderful our stay was.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can We Give This More Stars?
We stayed in Margaret's Jamaica Plain house for an anniversary trip with our family (8 of us in all). This may be the best VRBO stay we've ever had (and we've had several). Communication was great. The house was exactly as expected after reading the listing and reviews. Margaret went above and beyond, helping to solve a few travel issues (unrelated to the house) that came up for our family. The hospitality, the cleanliness, the neighborhood and the communication all add up to a top tier property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

eric b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boston Family Vacation
The house had all the accommodations as describes on the VRBO property details. Beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was fully stocked with pans, glasses, plates and spices. The train/subway station is about about .4 miles away but it is a nice walk through the park. Only observation for the foliage in the back - it could use a trim.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation Celebration
My family stayed here during my graduation from graduate school. We had a wonderful time staying at the property. The house was beautiful and we loved the recommendations and history our host gave us during the check-in process. We would absolutely stay here again. It's perfect for a family visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect!
The house was absolutely gorgeous! Even better than the pictures. The outdoor space was perfect for morning coffee. It easily accommodated our party of 8. The place was well stocked with essentials and the owner left some very helpful instructions and directions for us to easily get around. Quick communication as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation send off!
Family descended upon Boston to celebrate the youngest sibling's college graduation. The house made a great home base! Comfortable and welcoming, it was stated several times what a fantastic home and neighborhood it was! Beds were comfy and kitchen well appointed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home in a quiet neighborhood
Overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by owner/property manager

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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.

Why they chose this property

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.

What makes this property unique

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!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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