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Super Family Friendly, Private Apt Sleeps 5 -- Close to Boston & Salem MA!

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Dining room looking into the TV room
Dining room looking into the kitchen
TV room opens onto the front porch. There is a wonderful cross breeze.
Cozy TV room.
You must climb these stairs to gain access to the 2nd floor apartment.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Melrose, MA
  • Encore Boston Harbor
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tufts University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • TD Garden
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Super Family Friendly, Private Apt Sleeps 5 -- Close to Boston & Salem MA!

Private 2 Bedroom close to Boston! Enjoy the entire private 2nd-floor apartment of this home built in 1910. This home has updated amenities while keeping the charm of the original design. This 1200 sq feet of living space has a beautiful, private second-floor porch to enjoy the outdoors. This home is located within walking distance to a quaint downtown full of great restaurants and shops. This location is great for people looking to visit Boston, Salem and New England.

This apartment has been recently updated while maintaining the original charm of this 1910-era home. Guests will enjoy a private 2-bedroom apartment with its own entrance. You will gain entry with a keyless lock with a passcode. There is off-street parking for 2 cars. This cozy space includes a mudroom with plenty of space for your belongings. There is a comfy TV room with a smart TV. There are two bedrooms, one with a queen bed, one with three twin beds (2 loft and 1 floor level). Enjoy your coffee or dinner on the lovely and spacious private front porch. Rhe kitchen is fully equipped for cooking at home, if that's your thing: dishwasher, disposal, stove, microwave, refrigerator, drip coffee maker, toaster, and tea kettle. There is also a large play loft on the 2nd floor of the apartment. It is full of all types of toys, games and fun for kids of all ages.

This apartment is located on a quiet, dead-end street in a safe neighborhood. There is a park just across the street that has a seasonal pickleball court, a basketball court, a baseball diamond, green space, and a play structure. This home is just a short walking distance to the vibrant Main Street area which has coffee shops, a post office, a grocery store, gift shops, restaurants, a wine and cheese shop, and much, much more!

Just down the street is the Middlesex Fells Reservation which contains over 2500 acres for hiking, rock climbing or cross country skiing. It includes 340 acre Spot Pond which offers sailing, kayak, canoe, and rowboat rentals during the summer. Sailing lessons are also available.

Mount Hood is a wonderful public golf course in Melrose and a short drive from the house.

This home is 6 miles from Boston and close to public transit stations (MBTA). Oak Grove (The Orange Line ) is less than 1 mile. There are numerous bus stops close by that will bring you to Oak Grove. The Wyoming Hill Commuter Rail Station is within walking distance. This train station is two stops away from North Station Boston/Boston Garden (home of the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins) and a gateway station to all of Boston attractions and neighborhoods. This home is located 5 miles from the Encore Casino, 7 miles from Logan Airport, 10 miles from Salem MA. Melrose is located close to major highways Rt. 93, Rt 95 and Rt 1 which will make visiting the New England Sea Coast, historic Salem MA, Mountains and Lakes very convenient. Melrose is a great jumping-off point to all of these locations!

I am always happy to help you with anything you need. I am available via phone or text.

Property manager

sarah savage
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0175261780

About the area

Melrose

Melrose is home to this apartment. Encore Boston Harbor and 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. Travelling with kids? Don't miss New England Aquarium and Museum of Science.
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Melrose, MA

What's nearby

  • Encore Boston Harbor - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Tufts University - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • TD Garden - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Harvard University - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Boston Common - 15 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Oak Grove Station - 4 min drive
  • Melrose Wyoming Hill Station - 10 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Liberty Bell Roast Beef and Seafood - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dumpling Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Santa Fe Burrito Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Patrick's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Melrose Diner - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Super Family Friendly, Private Apt Sleeps 5 -- Close to Boston & Salem MA! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Super Family Friendly, Private Apt Sleeps 5 -- Close to Boston & Salem MA!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Super Family Friendly, Private Apt Sleeps 5 -- Close to Boston & Salem MA!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Super Family Friendly, Private Apt Sleeps 5 -- Close to Boston & Salem MA! located?

Set in Melrose, this family-friendly apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Encore Boston Harbor, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and Tufts University. New England Aquarium and Museum of Science are also within 9 miles (15 km). Melrose Wyoming Hill Station is 10 minutes by foot and Melrose Cedar Park Station is 16 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 52 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Liza C.

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

Great neighborhood

We had a lovely time. The only negative is that the beds are very uncomfortable. Especially the room with the bunk beds. We could feel springs. If they could replace the beds this would be a very comfortable place to stay. Don’t plan for long term stay if you want to save your back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Melrose lovely apartment

Thank you! We had a lovely stay! Our kiddo was over the moon with the selection of toys and books in the attic play loft.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Kids Loved It!

Our family of 5 includes an 8 year old, 6 year old, and 2 year old. The kids play area upstairs was a massive hit with all of them. Communication with the host was a breeze and the place was clean throughout. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leola R.

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

5+ Stars and Super Comfortable

Excellent! The space is nicely furnished, extremely clean, and comfortable. Easy checkin/checkout process. Quiet and convenient location, with easy access to major roads, and walkable Melrose Main Street. The kitchen has enough utensils and cookware to facilitate meal prep. Comfy bed, and quality towels and linens. Sarah is easy to communicate with. I highly recommend, have stayed here 3 times, and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Great location

This house was perfect for our stay. Close to local town, you can walk to it. It was only a 20 min drive to Salem, which is what we were wanting. The house is just as shown, the porch was a favorite to just sit and enjoy coffee. It had all that we needed. If I had to say anything negative it was that I did not pay attention to the fact that it is upstairs. So if you have a lot of luggage as we did it could be a struggle. The host was quick to respond to any questions I had and I would definitely come back and recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

Great Home away from Home

Beautiful property. Great location. Excellent communication with the owner. Perfect place to get away from the bustle of Boston and the craziness of Salem in October. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Highly recommend

The unit is clean, spacious and well appointed. The deck is a charm place to relax with a cup of coffee. Quiet neighborhood with lots of dining options on Main Street. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krysta H.

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

Great place

My family and I thought this place was very clean and fitted all of our needs. Great location. We were able to get to Salem within 30 minutes with some traffic. Host was great about communication and made check in and out simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci E.

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

Perfect

It had everything we needed and was very clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marlene B.

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

Mrs

Enjoyed it very much
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

5 stars!!!

The house was clean and cozy. Close enough to Boston that we could enjoy the city but far enough out that we weren’t stuck in the hustle and bustle. Sarah was a great host and answered all our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY K.

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

Great stay for seeing historic Boston

Quiet neighborhood within walking distance from a small community and near the greater Boston area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Loved our stay!

We loved our stay in Melrose. Were able to get to/from all our destinations with relative ease and it was so nice to come back to some place "homey" at the end of the day. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda F.

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

Lovely place to stay while visiting Salem

Place worked out great for family of 5. Salem was an easy 30 minute drive. Just be aware the AC is only 2 window units, one in each bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

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

Restful home in a lovely town

The house was clean and had everything we needed. Sarah left thoughtful touches like a coffee/tea station and a large map of the transit system. My kids especially loved playing with the air hockey toy and exploring the play loft. The area is beautiful—I wish we’d had time to explore some of the nature trails. The Main Street was cute and we enjoyed dinner at a local restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

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

A lovely spot to stay in Boston

Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay at Sarah’s lovely flat. The neighbourhood was peaceful, pretty and walkable, and very convenient for taking transit downtown. The flat was spacious, clean and well equipped (no washer or dryer on site, but there is a laundromat nearby). The beds here comfortable and we really enjoyed relaxing on the large balcony after spending the day exploring the city. The play space in the attic was amazing, if our kids were younger they would have loved it! Like most old homes, it has its quirks but lots of charm. We wished we were staying longer and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Peaceful retreat near Boston

We stayed here as a base when we explored Boston and Salem. It’s a lovely area with a cute business district near by. We used Uber to get into town to avoid traffic and parking which worked out great for us. Lovely old 2 flat in a quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice Neighborhood

Stayed in top floor of two family flat. Cute apartment that had what we needed for the week. Within walking distance to good restaurants on the main street. It was a good location to launch day trips to Boston, Salem and the coastal areas to the north. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad T.

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

Great Place!

The house was great! It had everything you need. Such a nice home on the second floor, with an awesome front porch to sit on. The town of Melrose is really nice, and so close to Boston. If I am back in the area I would 100% book this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Lovely place!

We enjoyed our stay. It was quiet, comfortable and clean. Communication was great and so were the recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

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

A Sanctuary amidst a whirlwind visit to Boston

Our week was filled with a multitude of Harvard Graduation Events challenged by 90 degree heat, intense rain and impossible parking. The house in Melrose was a home away from home. We were able to cook and sit and talk and rest well before heading into town for a most momentous event for our son. The apartment offers light, space, architectural integrity and close proximity to parks that offer amazing hikes as well as pickle ball down the street and an outcropping of rocks that my husband and I performed daily Tai Chi in beauty and silence. Fresh and wholesome food is available at local grocery stores as well as at local restaurants. And the front porch was visited every morning and evening to reflect on our day with a cup of coffee or tea. We certainly would stay at Melrose House again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel D.

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

Excellent Location

We enjoyed the neighborhood with Main St just a couple blocks away and a park across the street. Melrose was a great jumping off point for day trips in and around Boston. Salem was just 30 minutes away and we were able to make it up to Ogunquit, Maine in just a little over an hour. The home was comfortable and worked perfectly for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leola R.

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

Comfortable and enjoyable apartment

Exceptional place to stay in Melrose! Quiet neighborhood, convenient location. Sarah is very quick to reply to messages, and checking in and out are super easy. Plenty of supplies in the large kitchen. Good quality sheets and towels. I highly recommend and will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

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

Perfect!

This apartment was the perfect amount of space with the perfect amenities in a perfect location! The town of Melrose is beautiful with plenty of dining and shopping within walking distance. We were a short drive from Concord, Salem, and downtown Boston. It was easy to take public transportation if needed. This was the cleanest rental property I have stayed in. I loved that hand soap, dish soap, and bath soap were provided, especially since I forgot to pack my bath soap! The apartment was well-furnished and comfortable. The decor was delightful and perfect for the space. We look forward to staying here again- hopefully in slightly warmer weather!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

tami r.

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

1st Trip to Boston area

Nice neighborhood. Pickleball court at end of street. Close to transit for commute to Boston. Grocery nearby. Sarah and Brandon were very attentive and quick to answer questions and resolve any issues ( clocked sink)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by sarah savage

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I have been a homeowner & property manager in Melrose for over 18 years. I enjoy real estate, interior design and reading. My husband and I are parents to three young children. We enjoy spending time together playing all kinds of sports and being outdoors.

Why they chose this property

The city of Melrose is has been named the hottest zip code in Massachusetts in 2016 and 2019. The proximity to Boston, Salem & Encore Casino make it quite desirable. Melrose is also close to Route I95, Route I93 and Route I, making it a gateway to all of New England.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests