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Historic and Charming Brownstone

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10238 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic and Charming Brownstone

Located in Boston's oldest neighborhood, this historic 1869 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath brownstone exudes history and charm on a peaceful, tree-lined street. Within walking distance to the Bunker Hill Monument, The U.S.S. Constitution in the Navy Yard, TD Garden, bowling alley, restaurants, Whole Foods, yoga, coffee shops, Little Italy (The North End), Faneuil Hall and public transportation (bus stop is a 1 minute walk), the city is at your fingertips.

The 2500 square foot brownstone opens to a grand entryway, and continues to a large stylish living room, dining room with table for 8, powder room, and a fully stocked kitchen with new appliances including a double oven, and granite countertops. The kitchen opens out to a private deck with a patio surrounded by lush landscaping.

The 2nd floor features a luxury master bedroom with a King temperpedic mattress, an en suite bathroom with a jacuzzi and stand up shower. There is also a laundry room with brand new washer and dryer.

The 3rd floor offers 3 bedrooms, one with a queen bed, one with a double bed and one with a twin with a trundle that pulls out to another twin bed. There is a living room on the 3rd floor which could be used to sleep 2 more on the full size futon/lounger. A full bathroom completes the 3rd floor.

WIFI and Cable are included. Kitchen offers a Cuisinart K-cup machine and a drip pot for larger parties.

Property manager

Kate Avallone

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Deck
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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

General

  • Unit size: 2,561.8 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number C4138210000, STR406505

Property is also known as

Historic Charming 3 Level Brownstone House Boston
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About the area

Map
Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Encore Boston Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • TD Garden - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Massachusetts General Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • New England Aquarium - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Boston Common - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Union Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Sullivan Station - 12 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Cambridge Crossing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mister Q Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tavern at the End of the World - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Loco Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic and Charming Brownstone pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic and Charming Brownstone?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic and Charming Brownstone?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic and Charming Brownstone located?

Located in Charlestown, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bunker Hill Monument and Museum of Science. Encore Boston Harbor and TD Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km). Sullivan Station is 12 minutes by foot and Community College Station is 14 minutes.

Historic and Charming Brownstone Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrea R.

nice
I feel like the description of the location was somewhat misleading. The street and neighborhood was not so central, but nice. It is a nice house, although kitchen and upstairs bathroom floors could use some cleaning. Stairway carpets smell a little, perhaps there are pets there. All in all it was a good family moment and the host was super nice. However, VRBO overcharged us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and great location if not parking a vehicle
Property host was very accommodating once we realized it was not the right fit for our large family driving a suburban Better fit for group without a vehicle planning to use public transportation or Uber. Home was beautiful and clean and host was very good to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home!
Perfect location, clean, roomy, and fully stocked! Close to freedom trail. Home had everything we needed for our party of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayla G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Entire Family in town for Graduation!
This property was large, comfortable, and charming enough to house my husband, son, mother, mother-in-law, and myself while we were in town to attend our daughter's extensive graduation activities. The neighborhood was quiet. The house is very well stocked with kitchen items, linens, and laundry items. The property owner is attentive, responsive, and gives great advice. What you see in the pictures is very accurate. If anyone in your family has an issue with stairs, you might want to give some consideration to the fact that one flight of stairs is required to access the master bedroom and a second flight of stairs is required to access the remaining bedrooms. Also, consider that at least one pull-out bed is available in the 1st floor living room area. You will see a lot of comments about limited parking. I will only say that this was a very small issue for us, given all the other benefits. We discussed ideas with the property owner and we were able to manage two cars. My entire family was quite pleased with this property. 5 Stars all the way.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay!
Came here with 5 buddies to explore Boston for the first time and this place was perfect for our size group. The house is spacious and clean and the neighborhood is nice and chill. Kate was a great host and super accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boston Marathon
Great trip to Boston! Enjoyed the accommodations Great caring communication from homeowner Hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We really enjoyed our stay here. The space is beautiful, comfortable, and clean. There is plenty of space throughout the home. The beds are comfortable. Great location to enjoy Charlestown and can easily access downtown Boston.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Loved Kate's place so much! Such a wonderful space in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion
To celebrate our 60th birthdays and reunite after 35 years, 7 college roommates gathered to rekindle our friendship. The “best” part of the house, for us, was the large dining room/table where we spent hours over coffee and later champagne! The rain storm kept us inside which turned out to be cozy and warm and full of fun but the deck and garden seating would be wonderful in warm sunny weather! When we did venture out, we could walk to or Uber close by. Parking was not an issue thanks to a close parking garage and local business closed on weekends. We had everything we needed from comfy beds to thirsty towels and enjoyed the tasteful decor that was so welcoming. Kate was available by text for the few questions we did have and checked in by phone before our arrival to ensure we had what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlea L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Staycation
We loved staying here! It’s cute, cozy, and clean! It’s the perfect place for a girls’ trip or a staycation. The owner is also very nice and accommodating. We definitely recommend booking this spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vance B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Army - Navy Game
Great place to reconnect and gather with great friends. Perfect to have a place to get together and have a room of your own and get a taste of Boston.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just plain awesome
Kate was awesome through and through. From letting us check-in early, to the place being bigger and nicer than the pictures indicated, everything was perfect. We even decided we didn't need a car and just used public transit. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Few days in Boston
The home was exactly as described and perfectly located for a family to enjoy exploring the city. Parking though was very difficult during the week and I would suggest leaving your car at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with great low-key location
Relatively secluded property, quiet (narrow!) street, short walk to the T and also shops, grocery store. Basketball court (outdoor) nearby! Kathryn was attentive as needed, though we admittedly were without a means of getting into the property for awhile when we arrived --- in hindsight, not a big deal but stressful at the time. Three floors, so if you're not good going up/down stairs, you might look for another place. Thanks for the hospitality, Kathryn!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend
This location is excellent! Owner was very responsive when things were not as described in listing. Overall would stay again due to owners response to issues. The home was beautiful, location was incredible only issue was cleaning staff and landscapers did not do what they were expected too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
FALL GET AWAY IN COLONIAL CHARLESTOWN
Everything was great. Your home worked perfectly for the group of 6 we had staying there. Beautifully furnished and kitchen well appointed. We alternated Ubering and walking back and forth to and from the North End. We were pleasantly surprised at how close it was.. I had been to Boston many times (my daughter went to school there), but had never spent any time in Charlestown. What a charming neighborhood. Clean. Safe. Friendly. Picturesque. We frequented the Warren Tavern and Monument. Best of all, we dodged the predicted rain and had perfect sunny fall New England weather. Overall a great experience. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely townhome in a quiet neighborhood
We had a great stay! The photos of the property were very accurate. The neighborhood was quiet and walkable, plus convenient to sightseeing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming house in Charlestown
The house is really amazing. It is warm and comfortable with all of the modern touches yet it feels old and connected with the history of Boston. The neighborhood is charming and it's an easy walk to a grocery store. We were there over the weekend, so we could park, but if you are staying during the week, be aware that all the parking around is restricted to residents. We wish we'd been able to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter m., KINGWOOD

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome in townhouse!
Very cool, historic Brownstone right in the middle of Charlestown. 5 minutes to North End, Back Bay & Beacon Hill, Chinatown. Easy to get to the North Shore for Beaches & a wicked roast beef sandwich! 😁😎😎 Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for good walkers.
We celebrated an important birthday. One of three children (Daughter/son-in-law) reside in Boston. My husband and I live in coastal S.C.; one son/sister-in-law from L.A.; another son from Philadelphia. We opted to gather in Boston. The property was clean; decently furnished; good appliances; and, a valuable outdoor space. But, the location is not close (walking distance) to any Boston attractions. Lastly, the thermostats were not controllable. Five rather intelligent people were unable to decipher the a/c controls. Painfully cold. Unnecessary waste of energy. It bothered us that we could not operate the a/c for three nights/four days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
Home was fantastic. Super clean. Host was amazing. Great location. Walk easily to all in Charlestown, North End and beyond. No brainer to book this home again for our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vic L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation week
We had a very busy week so it was wonderful to have a place to stay that was comfortable and quiet. Great spot to see Boston or Cambridge and return. Owner is very responsive. The VRBO is clean and everything works. Beds are comfortable and showers have excellent pressure and ample hot water. We’d stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house
This was a gorgeous house - complete with high ceilings, luxurious spa tub, fabulous backyard, and interesting art work. The kitchen was extremely well equipped. The beds were very comfortable. The neighborhood was simply delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Home in Charlestown
This house is beautiful I would live in it myself if I could. Kathryn was a great host super helpful with all of our needs as I was there with my family for the Boston Marathon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich E., Germantown

Liked: Cleanliness
Homeaway is the place to stay!!
Great house with plenty of space. Well decorated in a great neighborhood. Easy to get anywhere in the area from this house. Kate is quick to respond to your needs. It's definitely a great option.....
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023