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Airy new apt for 4-6. Off-street parking. Walk to shops/restaurants/subway/bus

Airy new apt for 4-6. Off-street parking. Walk to shops/restaurants/subway/bus

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Keyless entry door to the right of garage. Off-street parking for 1 or 2 cars.
Queen sized fold-out 
sofa bed.
Easy chair next to sofa bed.
French doors between living room and twin bedroom
Half-bath is to the right of the TV.

Overview of Airy new apt for 4-6. Off-street parking. Walk to shops/restaurants/subway/bus

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Popular LocationNortheastern University5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBrigham and Women's Hospital5 min drive
  • Popular LocationFenway Park7 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Living Room 1

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Airy new apt for 4-6. Off-street parking. Walk to shops/restaurants/subway/bus

Our sparkling new addition includes two separate spaces. Upstairs: living room, twin bedroom, fold-out queen couch, full kitchen, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 1.5 baths. Downstairs: a large queen bedroom with full bath, mini-fridge, microwave and electric teapot for boiling water. Keyless entry is via personal code.

NB: THE DOWNSTAIRS ROOM WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 16 - NOVEMBER 15, 2023. SO DURING THOSE TWO MONTHS MAXIMUM CAPACITY FOR THE APARTMENT WILL BE 4, PERFECT FOR A COUPLE, OR A COUPLE WITH 1 OR 2 CHILDREN.

The apartment is attached to our house. We built it in 2021 for Pauline's parents, so it includes all the comforts of home, including individual A/C and heating units, high-speed internet, and skylights with remotely controlled shades. Ceilings are high and there is lots of natural light.

We do whatever it takes to keep this welcoming, spacious apartment well-maintained and sparkling clean. We’ve decorated and equipped it as if for our own use, with hi-speed WI-FI, mini-split A/C and heat, plenty of kitchen tools, fluffy towels and crisp sheets. There is a Pak'n'Play crib and a high chair available if you need one; there's a children's playground about 100 yards down the street.

Jamaica Plain is a hip neighborhood of Boston. All its charming shops, cafés, pubs and diverse restaurants are within easy walking distance of the house; nearby too there are bakeries, a brewery, a library, running and bike paths, parks, Jamaica Pond (actually a 68-acre lake), and Harvard University’s Arboretum, a 280-acre natural preserve and botanical research center in the heart of the city.
You’ll feel perfectly comfortable and at home as you head out from this quiet oasis to explore one of the world’s most interesting cities!

A car is not necessary to enjoy all the great city of Boston has to offer, but if you drive there is free, off-street parking for two cars.

The Green Street stop on the Orange Line of Boston's subway system (we call it the 'T') is just a block away. And bus line #39, a 6-minute walk up the street, will take you to the Longwood Medical area, the Museum of Fine Arts, Copley Square, the Boston Public Garden and Faneuil Hall.

Or you can rent a city bicycle either on Center Street or at the “T” station and ride all the way to Back Bay along the Southwest Corridor biking path and jogging park.




Property manager

Woody and Pauline Halsey

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
We can supply a portable crib.

Events

No events allowed
Ours is definitely not a party house.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is an absolutely no smoking property.
Please respect our antique furniture, placing drinks on the coasters provided.
Damage deposit is withheld if reservation is canceled at any time, and if there is any evidence of smoking during your stay.
To avoid any misunderstanding about dates or policies we ask all guests to sign a simple contract, sent separately.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Ours is definitely not a party house.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number C0216760351

We should mention

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

About the area

Boston

Located in Boston, this apartment is in the city center. Boston Harbor and Encore Boston Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Harvard Square and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Traveling with kids? Don't miss New England Aquarium and Museum of Science. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching and whale-watching.
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Jamaica Plain, MA

What's nearby

  • Northeastern University - 5 min drive
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Boston Museum of Fine Arts - 5 min drive
  • Children's Hospital Boston - 6 min drive
  • Fenway Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Green Street Station - 2 min walk
  • Boston Forest Hills Station - 18 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Haven - 9 min walk
  • Samuel Adams Brewery - 11 min walk
  • Ruggiero's Market - 6 min walk
  • J.P. Licks - 6 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 9 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doron R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and home
The home is spacious, had everything you need for a nice family stay. Minutes away from the T stop so very easy to access public transport. Off street parking makes for an easy stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judi Y., Omaha, Ne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
JP
Property and owner were delightful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Vacation Rental
This is a fantastic property! It is steps away from easy to take public transportation that will take you any where in Boston. The neighborhood is charming and has nice restaurants and parks nearby. This property is very welcoming, comfortable and very clean. It has all the amenities - hair dryer, iron, washer/dryer, stove, and a very nice coffee pot. The beds are comfortable and the living area is relaxing. Nice to have a bedroom and a bath and half upstairs and a full bedroom/bath downstairs. The owners were extremely helpful. They were welcoming but also private and unintrusive. This property is connected to a house, but it feels very private. I highly recommend this propery and will stay there again, if I get the opportunity to return to Boston.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

irina k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Definitely will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boston on the 4th
Property was amazing! Comfortable and centrally located. Myself and 15 yr old explored Boston while Mom (76) stayed in the neighborhood and loved the shops and cafes. Woody is a great host making sure all our needs were met.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Woody and Pauline Halsey

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We moved to France when Woody retired in 2011 so that our twin daughters could learn French and gain an international perspective. The Boston house was our base when we were in the US to see our extended family in New England and California. Now we live here full-time and rent the beautiful apartment we created for Pauline's parents. `We chose Jamaica Plain because Woody's sister and brother-in-law raised their children there; over the years we too have come to love its energy, green spaces, restaurants and super-convenient location.

Why they chose this property

Boston has something for everyone. History, monuments, music and museums. But also professional sports, public gardens and a lively restaurant scene. Boston is home to cutting-edge hospitals, a world renowned symphony and 60 colleges and universities, including MIT and Harvard.

What makes this property unique

Great space, great light, great location. Wonderful restaurants and all necessities are in easy walking distance. No need for a car, but off-street parking if you bring one (or two).
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