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The 1880 House: Historic Single Family Victorian/Walk to Stores, Train and Park.

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Driveway
Looking into the mudroom from back entrance.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Boston College
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Northeastern University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The 1880 House: Historic Single Family Victorian/Walk to Stores, Train and Park.

Welcome to our house!!! My family would love for your family to come and experience what it is like to live in the 'ur-burbs' - or the urban suburbs during the 2023 Summer. We are located in West Roxbury, which is the last neighborhood in Boston and is filled with public servants, baseball games and local festivals. We truly love it here and summer is the best time to visit New England!! This house was built in 1880 and maintains all original hardwood and a beautifully restored stained glass window. 2022 Renovation placed recessed lighting throughout the house in addition to adding two full bathrooms while also fully renovating the existing one. You can have fun trying to find the house on our antique map of the area, located in the foyer:)

Do you want to take your family on a vacation and not keen on squeezing into a 400 sf hotel room? Not quite sure you want to make the move from the city to the burbs? Come try our house out!! Amazing family-oriented neighborhood next to a park/playground, Starbucks and tons of eating options!

Boston has so much to offer in the Spring and Summer! The 2019 US News and World Report even ranked Boston as THE NUMBER ONE summer destination in the USA!!! As the leaves and grass begin to grow, Boston's parks put on an unforgettable show of color, complementing the historic architecture. A walk along the city's Freedom Trail doubles as a foliage tour. It's a great time to visit Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace or take a stroll through the gorgeous indoor courtyard of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. For sports fans, the Red Sox are back in town!! No better way to enjoy Boston than a game at Fenway Park.

A trip north of Boston to Kittery, Maine, will provide plenty of great shopping opportunities at the Kittery Outlets and maybe a stop in Portmsouth, NH? North of Boston also features Salem, which provides a very educational experience about colonial New England. South of Boston, Cape Cod in the summer is made for a trip to the beach. More history awaits at Plymouth! There are so many things to do, and when you include the surrounding areas of Boston, its amazing!

This Victorian house in the Bellevue Hill neighborhood, built in 1880 features all original woodwork and a hand carved staircase. 7500 square foot lot, which can lead to lots of lazy BBQs for you! ***Huge complete 2022 Renovation - complete with two new bathrooms, a new driveway, recessed lighting throughout, Kemper Cabinets, Jenn-Air Professional appliances and white quartz countertops.

Included in the price is professional yard workers and a bi-monthly house cleaning service. We have a ton of kids toys. We have scooters, bikes - you name it. Our backyard has a big patio, a grill and a firepit (gas) for lots of family fun:)

I would like to make and potential renters aware that this listing is our home, it is not a second property or investment property - so it isn't *that* kind of rental. We have stayed at lots of Homeaway rentals ourselves, so just wanted to let you all know that. It is not pristine, but it is a huge, beautiful, historic house which we love:)

Also, Spring/early summer in Boston can either be warm and in the 80s or freezing and in the 30s. If it is cold, we will make our best attempt to keep the house heated to functional degree (around 70ish) but keep in mind these old Victorian homes are super porous and heat just leaks out. We also do not have central air-conditioning which is quite normal for these parts, but a surprise to those that live in places where it is expected. Also, although we have an original fireplace, it is truly original and therefore not functional:)

Please let me know if you have any questions at all - we want you to have a great time visiting this amazing city!

Certificate: C4220360000

Property manager

Kristen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Gym
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property registration number STR397962,C4759302340

About the area

Boston

West Roxbury, a neighbourhood in Boston, is home to this holiday home. Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Berklee College of Music are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Harvard Square and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Check out an event or a game at Fenway Park, and consider making time for New England Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.
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Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Boston College - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Children's Hospital Boston - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Northeastern University - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Fenway Park - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Boston University - 15 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Boston West Roxbury Station - 7 min walk
  • Bellevue Station - 17 min walk
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pleasant Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Exodus Bagels - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Joe’s 320 Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bertucci's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The 1880 House: Historic Single Family Victorian/Walk to Stores, Train and Park. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The 1880 House: Historic Single Family Victorian/Walk to Stores, Train and Park.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The 1880 House: Historic Single Family Victorian/Walk to Stores, Train and Park.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The 1880 House: Historic Single Family Victorian/Walk to Stores, Train and Park. located?

Located in West Roxbury, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Boston College, Franklin Park Zoo and Longwood Medical Area. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km). Boston West Roxbury Station is 7 minutes by foot and Boston Highland Station is 8 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B., San Francisco, California

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

Perfect for our family

This is our second stay here and it was as good as the first. Great location! The house is happily lived in with beautiful family photos on the walls, but very welcoming to guests. Walking distance from the YMCA and nice parks. Kristen is very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Tee S.

Second time around...

This was our second stay in the home. So, needless to say, we really enjoy this property. Kristen, the owner, is very attentive, personable and thoughtful. We had quite an exhaustive drive from GA and she offered to pick up grocery essentials for us. The home is well appointed and spacious. There were 5 in our group, 2 adults and 3 children. It was appropriately cooled w/ fans and window unit ACs. Our twins busied themselves with the toys, crafts and books. The previous trip, there were 7 of us, 2 adults and 5 children, w/ ample space for us all. The home, for the most part, was clean and tidy; however, this time the bathtub was dirty. So that's the reason for 4 stars instead of 5. But I will say this, when I informed Kristen, she was very apologetic and promptly returned the cleaning deposit. Even with that issue, we would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tee S.

Just perfect for our family

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this home. The home is clean, well appointed and in a nice neighborhood. Kristen was easily accessible through text and email for the few questions we had upon arrival. The toys, books, crayons were a big hit with our 4yo twins. The weather was, well you know Boston, so we did not venture to the backyard. But if we had, there’s a grill, fire pit and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. The house was spacious enough for our family of seven. There’s a grocery store conveniently located 3 minutes away, so we were able to get the grocery shopping done right after our arrival. Would definitely like to stay here again. Thanks Kristen!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lance S.

Lovely Boston House

We really enjoyed staying at this house. We thought it matched Kristen’s (the owner) description very accurately. Kristen was a great hostess. She was very responsive and set up the house for our visit very thoughtfully — putting up little signs here and there so we knew where things were. Next time we visit Boston we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Amazing neighborhood and Wonderful House!

My family and I stayed here over Labor Day and we just loved it. We are new to HomeAway and Kristen really went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable both before we arrived and after. We peppered her with questions (too many I am afraid) and she was so gracious in helping us get prepared. The house was beautiful and my wife loved the original stained glass and woodwork. Our kids (7 and 5) had a great time playing with all the toys and board games. There were probably more than a hundred books for the kids to read but we didn't get around to them! It was a nice touch that there were probably a dozen guidebooks/books about Boston for us to look through. Very helpful and interesting! Being close to a playground was a great benefit for the kids and close to the commuter rail we used to get into downtown. I really don't think this house has a downside at all, but I guess if there was one it would be that you really have to check the commuter rail/train/bus schedule to make sure you catch it. Service was slow on Sundays, but we just ended up using Uber and it was fine. There were always Uber cars around, so that was never a problem. Sometimes that was cheaper than the commuter rail anyways. I would recommend it without any reservation for families with kids and hope to come back in the future. Thanks for a great time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

Wonderful historic home

The home... and it really did feel like home...has a wonderful kitchen and plenty of space for family get-togethers. The classic wood floors, elegant staircase, and authentic wood trim add an atmosphere of quality and refinement. Our grandchildren loved all the toys! The back yard was very nice. The house is close to the bus so you could get to a T station . . .so it was easy to get anywhere in Boston. We had a great time. The house was exactly as represented.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

nelson s.

was dissapointed

I was a little disappointed with the house.There was no central air and only 2 fans in the house.No ceiling fans ether.There was only one bedroom to big enough to sleep adults the other were very small.Only one tv in the house with no direct tv or any other cable.I thought I paid way too much for what I got.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Harold D.

Wonderful Place

Wonderful place to relax a bit between the sometimes busyness of sightseeing. We spent four days in Boston and drove to the various locations from here. With the GPS was very easy to find the home each day. Would highly recommend especially for families coming to the Boston area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brad S., Magnolia, USA

Beautiful home. It is nicely furnished and equipped with everything you could need.

The home was very nice and had plenty of room for our family of 7. The owner was extremely nice and communicated all necessary information in a timely manner. Was also very helpful in providing answers to questions about the area since we are not familiar with Boston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristen A., Boston, MA

Beautiful house and charming neighborhood

This is a beautiful house, absolutely love the hand carved stairway and original details. Lots of toys and games and there is a huge playground just a block away. Would recommend and plan to stay when we visit next!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Patrick C.

Wonderful Owner and Community!

We had 4 adults and 3 children for a 3-4 night stay. The home neighborhood is ideal for any family, but especially ones with children. When two other grandchildren who live in West Roxbury came to visit, there was enough room for everyone to enjoy games and toys galore! Kristen, the owner, was very welcoming and encouraged us to call her with any questions. When we travel to the area again with kids, we will definitely stay again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James K., Mundelein, Illinois, USA

Boston vacation with a unique home experience

We stayed the week as a family of 6 - children ages 10, 9, 6 and 2. The home was plenty big with rooms and toys our kids could use while we settled down in the evenings to home cooked meals (salmon, steak, spaghetti). We didn't rent a minivan, yet took public transit to Gloucester (twice), Lowell and of course, Boston. Commuter Rail and frequent bus service were a snap and kids ride for free. Charlie Card and MBTA app was easy to use. Safe West Roxbury has good local stores (Blanchards, Rouche Bros. and Shaws) and dining (Phu-Ket Thai, Corrib Pub) we walked to. Local park (Billings Field) was great for little ones plus hoops courts. Backyard is spacious and quaint front porch for rocking and read. Owners were very helpful and only a call or text away from support (XBox code). Boston highlights include Good Harbor Beach (accessible by train and cab/walk), Captain Bill's Whale Watch, Fenway Park tour, Tea Party Boats and Boston Harbor Islands.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

Perfect Getaway for Family

We had such a great time visiting Boston and staying at this home. The owners were beyond helpful and really made us feel at home during our vacation. For this trip, my mother and I met our former exchange student and her family (twin 10 month old girls and a 3 year old boy). This was he perfect home for us to relax and enjoy one another after a full day of touring Boston. There were so many toys for the kids to play with!! The little boy never wanted to leave because he was having so much fun. The home was spacious, and everyone had ample personal space (important when traveling with so many people). Whenever we needed anything or had questions, the owner was available via text for a quick response.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Kristen

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We are a family of 5 - Kristen, Peter, Isaiah (13), Josie (11) and Henry (9). We love West Roxbury due to its suburban feel within the Boston city boundary. All Boston police officers and firefighters are required to live within the city boundaries, so this neighborhood has most of those folks!

Languages:

English