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Historic Charlestown

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Living area
Entrance to apartment from outside and view to kitchen.
Toiletries and local area tour guide info as well as welcome letter info
Update living room, new paint, furniture and fixtures August, 2017
sunset on bunker hill near monument street

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Boston/Charlestown, MA
  • TD Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Encore Boston Harbor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Boston Common
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Charlestown

1 bedroom private apartment available in early 1800's classic Colonial building in the Charlestown section of Boston. First floor with private deck, shared courtyard, cable/WIFI, hardwood floors, grill. Professional, quiet, 3 unit building, owner occupied. Centrally located in the most historic and highly sought after Charlestown location, walk to the Bunker Hill Monument in 5 minutes. Easy walk to the North End, waterfront, downtown and Old Ironsides all within 15 minutes. Located within minutes walk to local shops, restaurants, the Freedom Trail, parks and some of the oldest sights in the United States. Boston is a walking city! Walk to the Public Garden, Marathon route, Commons in ~30 minutes. The Freedom Trail is a mere 5 minute walk from the property. Tourist destinations such as Quincy Market and Fanueil Hall are a 15-20 minute walk. Boston Public Garden and Beacon Hill are 25-30 minute walk and Fenway Park is 35-45 minute walk passing by all the aforementioned stops along the way. A peaceful and quiet location perfectly located to access the downtown buzz and sights. On the bus route, and 10 minute walk to the subway connecting you to all Boston and Cambridge have to offer. Quiet hours are 10pm-8am. If you are looking for a party spot, please look elsewhere. This unit is the owners apartment and will likely have personal affects within the unit, clothing, etc... (put away). New queen memory foam , Casper bed, utensils, towels, soaps, etc... Parking is resident only M-F 8pm-8am. There are visitor parking spots available as well as local garages. Almost all of Boston is resident parking only and/or metered. New front gate. ALSO - I have a furnished third floor unit available randomly throughout the year for longer stays 1+ month. Inquire if interested in more details. Owner is not responsible for "Acts of God", weather or any utilities that might be out of service due to construction/utility repairs or outages in or around the neighborhood.

Property manager

Jeffrey Higgins

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
Not suitable for children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets considered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0231110351

We should mention

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

About the area

Boston

Located by the sea, this condo is in Charlestown, a neighbourhood in Boston. 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 Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Harvard Square. New England Aquarium and Museum of Science are not to be missed. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Map
Boston/Charlestown, MA

What's nearby

  • TD Garden - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Encore Boston Harbor - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Massachusetts General Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • New England Aquarium - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Boston Common - 7 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Union Square Station - 5 min drive
  • Community College Station - 14 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mister Q Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dovetail - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Brewer's Fork - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Charlestown have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Historic Charlestown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Charlestown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Charlestown?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Historic Charlestown located?

Located in Charlestown, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bunker Hill Monument, TD Garden and Museum of Science. Boston Harbor and Encore Boston Harbor are also within 2 miles (3 km). Community College Station is 14 minutes by foot and Sullivan Station is 18 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chaney B.

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

PERFECT location!

My husband and I celebrated our 9 year wedding anniversary in Boston, visiting from Brooklyn. It was our first trip to the city, and Jeff's place was the PERFECT location. We were able to park in a nearby garage for $60 total for 4 days, and walked / used public transit to get everywhere we needed to go. The space has everything you need for your stay, and Jeff was super communicative. The neighborhood is lovely, with amazing restaurants. We would definitely stay at Jeff's place again. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

carrie l.

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

Charlestown stay

This was an amazing unit in a beautiful quaint neighborhood within a mile of downtown Boston!! Me and my boyfriend stayed here October 10-13. I was able to take my morning runs through picturesqu streets to the city landmarks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALisa C.

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

Boston

Beautiful neighborhood. Lovely home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Great house

Very clean house and close to downtown. The host was very helpful and answered all our questions. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle H.

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

Nice Spot

We didn't spend much time there as we spent much of our time walking everywhere. Jeff's place is close to Bunker Hill where we started our Freedom Trail walk. Jeff was very responsive and we didn't need much while we were there. We're big hockey fans and loved that Jeff does too. My only one thing for me was there is a liquor store next door and the worker would go out and smoke, if you had the windows open the smell would come in. We just closed the windows. Also I would recommend maybe a higher bed, it was fairly low and I am 5 ft tall and it was pretty low to the ground.Maybe I am just used to higher beds. It also did slope some if you lay closer to the wall. Thank you for having a mirror outside of the bathroom since that was way too high for me to see. I did mark the cleanliness down by 1 because the bathroom did have a smell of pee and we ended up cleaning around it and the walls to try to get rid of it which did help, that could have just been the cleaners missing spots. Overall our time at Jeff's place was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine M.

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

Great location for short stay in Boston

My partner and I stayed 3 nights in this location. We loved the location and walk-ability to all of the main places we were looking to frequent while visiting- the freedom trail, local restaurants, the North End, downtown, river walks, and a longer walk to Fenway. The Orange T line stop was also a 10 min walk away. We thought the apartment had character and was great for our purposes. It was a tight space for two people, but very quiet and comfortable in the bedroom. Due to the older nature of the apartment, the bathroom was pretty small, shower door didn’t close completely so the bathroom got pretty wet and shower took a little while to heat. The bathroom door also didn’t close all the way. The host was communicative and seemed available if we needed him- which we didn’t. Would definitely recommend this place and stay here again if in Boston.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willie L.

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

Charlestown

Excellent place in a fantastic part of town. Right near Bunker Hill Monument and Freedom Trail. Very walkable area with a lot to do. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

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

Great little place in Charlestown

The condo is very nice. Small but good size for one or two. Jeff is a great host. Location is really nice. Very clean. Overall great option in Charlestown.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Cute place

Bigger than we expected which was a nice surprise. Very clean and good location. We will most likely rebook again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Great Location in Historic Area

We enjoyed our stay in Charleston. Apartment was just outside the historic part of Boston, but very walkable to the Freedom Trail & several local restaurants. The unit was clean, cozy & quiet for being on a main street. It was perfect for our stay. Jeff, the owner, was very responsive to the many questions we had prior to check-in, especially regarding parking. As it turned out, we never had a problem finding parking on the street. The owner resides at his rental. Thus, his personal items were there (clothing, toiletries, etc.), but they were put away. There were several empty dresser drawers we could use, but not really anywhere to hang clothes. This wasn’t a big problem for us, as we just kept our items in our suitcase. Lastly, the only recommendation I have would be to provide wash clothes & hand towels, in addition to the bath towels. And, somehow, provide a mirror in the bathroom that is low enough for a shorter person to use. We had a great time & would rent this unit again. Thank you, Jeff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sadie P.

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

Great place & host

My brother and I had a fantastic stay here. We parked the car right outside across the street. Didn’t move it for 3 days. We walked and caught the Uber to downtown and Newbury street. The place itself is cozy and welcoming. Everything you need is there… didn’t need to purchase any house essentials. Check in and check out were super easy. Jeff contacted us as we arrived and as we were leaving…. Making sure everything was ok. Just great communication! Will def stay here again. Thanks Jeff. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

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

Great weekend near Bunker Hill

Great place. Loved the location in Charlestown and near Bunker Hill. We took nice walks to the North End with our dog. One suggestion: some drawer space to unpack would be nice. I don’t like feeling like I'm living out of my suitcase, even if we're there for only a weekend. But overall, a great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Great Charlestown cozy ground floor apartment

Close to everything in Charlestown. Bunker Hill only a 10 minute walk. Great Restuarants walking distance. Cozy 1 bedroom with kitchen and living room. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth F.

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

Charlestown

Apartment is exactly as described. Walking distance to several cute restaurants. Easy Uber to The North End, Beacon Hill and downtown. Jeff is a wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristen k.

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

Short trip

house was 10 min walk to train line and less to restaurants and grocery. Great place for a couple, has all you need. Nice neighborhood feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

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

A beautiful stay in Charlestown in Boston

The apartment was lovely and close to my daughter’s house in Charlestown on Mystic Street Only drawback was the tiny bathroom which lacked a moveable space to move easily Otherwise all was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Beautiful apartment in historic Charlestown

We came to town for my graduation and wanted to stay somewhere with character but also close enough to the city to easily do things. Jeff’s apartment was the perfect base for our stay in Boston. The place was immaculate and we loved the historical decor including an antique sampler, maps of Boston and an antique letter. The bed was comfortable and for being in a large city, there was very little noise. Seemed we could be most anywhere in Boston in 15 to 20 minutes. Really hope to stay here again on our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Stay at Bunker Hill

The property was exactly as the photos depicted and Jeff was very helpful with suggestions for shopping and food. We were in town for the Boston Marathon and had time for sight seeing. The location was perfect to walk to the local historical attractions, and was a nice walk down into Back Bay and the North End! I would definitely recommend this location for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norris W.

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

Great spot in Charlestown

Jeff’s place is in such a great location in Charlestown. So convenient to sights and restaurants. Definitely recommend it to anyone coming to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy O.

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

No car necessary

Apartment felt modern and private. Perfect location for exploring historical landmarks.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W., Littleton, CO, USA

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

Charming and Cozy

Nicely updated Charlestown 1 bedroom near the Monument, restaurants and coffee shops. We walked to everything. Bathroom was a little small and mattress a little lumpy but overall a very nice place to stay for a few nights in Charlestown.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheri G., Ferndale, MI USA

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

Modern comfort in historic house

This Charlestown condo was a great place to stay to feel part of a neighborhood and have a true Boston experience. The condo, in an 1876 building, was immaculately clean and as appears in the VRBO pictures though with updated living room furniture. Other reviewers commented on the small bathroom with the high up mirror and that was a little inconvenient (difficult to see yourself flossing or blow drying your hair) but nothing’s perfect! On our first morning there the shower lost hot water and pressure. The owner immediately scheduled a plumber who arrived that afternoon, though a repair could not be made until the day after next. We dealt with it. The owner was full of restaurant suggestions and eating dinner in Charlestown, as opposed to Boston proper, made us feel part of a neighborhood. We ate at Brewer’s Fork twice (the second time the hostess said “Welcome back”), the Warren Tavern, and Waverly Place, our least favorite. The condo is a 15 minute walk to the Community College subway stop on the orange line, which wasn’t bad in the excellent weather we had, though returning home there is one steep uphill block to contend with. We bought breakfast items at the nearby Whole Foods (near the subway station) to eat in the condo, but didn’t use the kitchen otherwise. One thing my husband and I would liked to have seen is better reading light. We like to read in bed before retiring and I didn’t notice, reviewing the condo pictures, that there were no nightstands/lamps by the bed (no space), so that’s on me, but the one lamp in the living room provided scant light for reading (the light in the ceiling fan seemed inoperative). One last thing, we selected this condo because, among other reasons, the description amenities said a visitor parking spot was available, on streets otherwise requiring a resident parking sticker, and several reviewers said they were able to park right in front of the building. However, as the street in front was being paved on the exact week we were there, we took our chances parking on a side street and luckily received only two parking tickets. The owner generously split the cost with us, for which we were very grateful. But if the visitor spot (and I did not see anything identified as such—perhaps because of the paving signage) is unavailable, be ready to get a $60 ticket everyday and a $90 ticket on street cleaning day if you do not move the car.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri S.

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

Love this Charlestown VRBO

Perfect location. Had absolutely everything I needed and the host is great! I will stay here each time I come to Boston!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Sisy M., Coral Springs

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

Weekend in Boston

The unit was clean; the area of the property is beautiful, with quick access to bus; no quick T line access however. As to the unit itself, it is just enough space for two people. No extra amenities however, as in no bath soap or coffee provided. I had to make a quick trip to grab those things. No breakfast bars or anything. The bathroom door did not close properly; it would swing closed, but had gap in doorway and did not lock. No closet space because the owner uses the closet for his things. But the bed was super comfy; sheets smelled nice and clean. And the area is very safe and pristine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeffrey Higgins

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47 yo professional, keeps the property neat and tidy as well as updated.

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location. Historic building, peaceful setting yet easily walk to just about everything you would want.

What makes this property unique

Stay in a 150+ year old building with your own higher end kitchen, private outdoor space and courtyard, laundry and comfortable surroundings. Directly across the street from a Revolutionary War burial ground and in the center of one of the most historic areas of the country. Excellent location in a highly desirable part of Boston and walking, subway or easy Uber ride to anything Boston offers.

Languages:

English