Boston Vacation Rental condo

My friend I thoroughly enjoyed out stay at the North end Condo. When you make a trip to a new place you are going in blind but this little place was just perfect and suited us so well. Admittedly there are a some musty stairs to climb but once you are inside the Condo you find yourself saying " what stairs". We stayed for 4 days and it really gave us the freedom to eat in or out. The location was fantastic only a 5 minute walk from bustling Hanover St which is the Italian heart of Boston. The main city area of Boston seemed quite dead but Hanover street was full of life and fabulous food. The other great thing about the location is that it is close to some of the major attractions on the Freedom trail. As far as the facilities go the day bed pulled out into two very comfortable twin beds and there was also a fold out if needed. All the amenities were good and the kitchen had everything we needed. It was also very quiet in the neighbourhood. The owners were also very kind and posted a lost pair of earings back to us. I guess the bottom line with this little condo is that it is value for money and just perfect for a quick visit to Boston.

Carlos was very easy to work with and everything was exactly as advertised. The little apartment is in the heart of historic Boston, with many of the interesting sites within an easy walking distance. We stayed with our 2 young boys and there was sufficient sleeping space for all of us; we also loved the fact that the North End playground (right on the waterfront) is just around the corner from the apartment. We visited for 5 days in July and our boys played there with the local kids every evening - everyone was great. Small groceries, bakeries and restaurants are all right in the area, and there is a 7/11 around the corner for your convenience.

The apartment was clean, updated, and functional. However, the space is small so don't expect to do much more in the unit than rest, eat, and sleep, which for us was exactly what we needed since we spent most of the daylight hours exploring Boston.

The 2 things that a visitor should be aware of is that the unit is on the 4th floor, there isn't an elevator in this building, and the steps are pretty steep, so if climbing stairs or carrying luggage up stairs is an issue, this would be a problem. The other is that it's harder to find parking in the North End than in Manhattan (you also need a resident permit in most places), and it's almost as expensive as Manhattan in the few small private lots; so if you're driving here, beware. In our case, we took a quick cab ride from the airport and had Enterprise pick us up when we needed a car to drive south after our visit. The rest of the time we were on foot and using the T while visiting (and we don't mind climbing stairs), so these weren't issues for us and wouldn't keep me from visiting again.

Bottom line: If you're fit enough to climb stairs and don't have a car with you, this place is an excellent choice to be right in the middle of history and have the comfort of home instead of just a hotel room.

Myself and my new wife booked the flat in Boston for three nights as part of our honeymoon. It is clean and well-appointed and extremely conveniently situated in the North End of Boston; there are plenty of places to eat within only a few minutes walk, and the stroll into the centre of town takes only about 10 or 15 minutes. Boston itself is well worth a visit; plenty of colonial history, Harvard University, the Kennedy museum and library and a vibrant nightlife among the reasons to visit. I'd certainly recommend the city and this property is an ideal base from which to explore.