In Boston's oldest neighborhood, this charming brownstone offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind on the private deck surrounded by lush landscaping, or explore the nearby Bunker Hill Monument and U.S.S. Constitution in the Navy Yard within walking distance. With a fully stocked kitchen featuring new appliances and granite countertops, laundry facilities with brand new washer and dryer, Keurig machine and Nespresso Machine for your coffee needs.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102562 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
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 amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathroom
3 private bathrooms
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony/patio
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Charlestown, a neighbourhood in Boston, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Harbor and Boston Common, while Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden or Fenway Park. Visit our Boston travel guide
How much is parking at Historic and Charming Brownstone?
On-site parking is available at the 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 The Freedom Trail and Boston Harbor. 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.
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Historic and Charming Brownstone Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
We stayed for a week with extended family to celebrate Thanksgiving in Boston. This property was great! We served many big meals, had a very well equipped kitchen. One thing to note is the upstairs room with the futon in it is a pass-through room that two other bedrooms open into, we had a teenager sleeping in there, and it was fine, but not much privacy. Compared to many other Boston properties, the stairs are not too steep, and not too narrow, which was great for my in-laws. Would love to stay again!
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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!
Michael L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Andrea R.
29 Oct 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
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.
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!
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.
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.
Andrea P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Denise C.
9 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
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.
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.
Great townhouse in Charlestown, close to everything. Great location to enjoy Boston. Plenty of room, responsive hosts and very clean house. Nice back yard too.. Would stay again. Highly recommended.
The location couldn’t be better. Beautiful neighborhood community with quaint local restaurants and coffee shops and a surprising number of locals pushing strollers or out walking dogs. Only a 30 minute walk to downtown and famous historic sites or a quick 10 minute UBER ride. The residence was very nice! It is registered with the historical Society and they kept many of the older features with some modern upgrades.We will definitely be staying here during our next trip to Boston!