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Beautiful original marble fireplace with mirror on top. Living room Flat sceen T.V. recessed into cabinetry. DVD library, storage cupboards. Dining table Kitchen as seen from the living room couch Desk View from desk corner Living room from Kitchen Relax! Mantel detail Bathroom with tub/shower Bed nook with curtains to separate it from the room. Kitchen counter, refridgerator, microwave above, open shleves for storage. Kitchen. Door to left of stove is a large closet. Gas stove, Meile dishwasher. Building entrance Looking up the street- Capitol building is the yellowish one up and on the left. Looking down the street. Courtyard shared by building.

Beautiful original marble fireplace with mirror on top.

Living room

Flat sceen T.V. recessed into cabinetry. DVD library, storage cupboards.

Dining table

Kitchen as seen from the living room couch

Desk

View from desk corner

Living room from Kitchen

Relax!

Mantel detail

Bathroom with tub/shower

Bed nook with curtains to separate it from the room.

Kitchen counter, refridgerator, microwave above, open shleves for storage.

Kitchen. Door to left of stove is a large closet. Gas stove, Meile dishwasher.

Building entrance

Looking up the street- Capitol building is the yellowish one up and on the left.

Looking down the street.

Courtyard shared by building.

Bedrooms1
Sleeps2

Minimum Stay 4 nights

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Apartment, 1 bedroom, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2)

'Strike me God if I could find a better place! ' To quote one guest comment. This historic building (Nathaniel Hawthorne lived next door in 1836) boasts old Beacon Hill charm, exemplified in this apartment. . The space is so well apportioned, you'll feel completely at home. In this small space, you'll find a breakfast room, office, living room, dining room and bedroom/bath. With the original marble fireplace with grand mirror above, the floor to ceiling windows, crown molding and ceiling medallion, this apartment is elegant. The lighting is designed to create whatever atmosphere you desire with dimmers on most lights, adjustable reading lamps over the bed, chandelier in the bedroom nook and under-counter and over-cabinet lights in the kitchen. The decorating is classic and comfortable.

There are many incredible restaurants within minutes by foot. Whole Foods is 2 blocks away - you can cook or pick up excellent healthy prepared foods if you just want to stay home and watch a movie.

Architectural designer/Owner has painstakingly considered every detail to make staying here a memorable and unique experience. Recently renovated. Every surface has been scrubbed, painted and/or built in last 18 months. This lovely 2nd Fl studio was the formal parlor for 1800s Brownstone. All new appliances including Miele dishwasher. Fully equipped kitchen. Quality linens and towels. Romantic curtained-off bedroom nook. Fresh, cozy and comfortable.

Directly behind the State House, within blocks of the Freedom and Black Heritage Trails. Skirt the State house and you're at the Boston Commons. Walk through the Commons and the Boston Gardens and you're strolling down Boston's own Champs Elysees, Newbury Street. 10 minute walk to the historic North End, the Aquarium and more shopping and dining at Faneuil Hall. Truly in the center of everything. Red, blue and green 'T' subway stops are all within a 5-10 minute walk.

Free WiFi and use of a laptop computer, a Hi-Fi radio with an iPod / MP3 player attachment, queen size pull out couch with memory foam mattress, 40 inch adjustable flat screen TV and DVD player with DVD collection, custom built-in cabinets for clothing storage, large closet including shelving to store coats, belongings, suitcases, clothes, bathroom with tub/shower and cabinets for toiletries.

Keywords: flat, charming, studio, inexpensive, luxurious, high end, city get-away, pied a terre, Beacon Hill, central location, spotlessly clean

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We are an architectural designer and social services counselor who live and work on Nantucket Island. In our spare time, we like to create 'homes away from home' and share them with friends and renting guests. We actually take a lot of pleasure anticipating one's every need in order to make each environment exceedingly comfortable and tasteful. Our children find it annoying to go to restaurants or hotels with us because we constantly deconstruct the design and reconstruct an ambiance that we would enjoy being in. An intimate, calm and comfortable ambiance is the key component to our success. We have no doubt you will feel that way in the spaces we have created on Beacon Hill. We have another apartment on Charles St. as well.

The Owner purchased this apartment in 2009

What makes this apartment unique

Nathaniel Hawthorne lived next door in 1836. Located directly behind the State House, within blocks of the Freedom and Black Heritage Trails. Skirt the State house and you're at the Boston Commons. Walk through the Commons and the Boston Gardens and you're strolling down Boston's own Champs Elysees, Newbury Street and Back Bay. 10 minute walk to the historic North End, the Aquarium and more shopping and dining at Faneuil Hall. Whole Foods 2 blocks away. Charles street, a 5 minute walk, is loaded with great restaurants and shops. Cambridge Street, 2 minutes away, also has lots of restaurants with all kinds of ethnic flavors. The North End, 10 minutes away, is famous for it's Italian eateries and bakeries. Truly in the center of everything.

Outdoor courtyard available with seating.

Several parking garages nearby. Red, blue and green 'T' subway stops are all within a 5-10 minute walk.

Be at the heart of historic Boston where those feisty first Americans grumbled about taxes to the crown and then plotted the American Revolution.

Enchanting Beacon Hill Retreat - the Heart of Boston

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Beacon Hill Boston

gem

guelph, ontario, canada

dreams really do come true!

5 of 5

Submitted: April 25, 2013 Stayed: April 2013

We stayed at your apartment the weekend of the Boston Marathon. I would like to thank you personally for having such an amazing piece of heaven available to the public. Your apartment is perfectly appointed, is full of character and charm, and we loved every single thing about it. The neighbourhood, the vibe... everything was perfect. There is nothing we would change, and it is the type of place that will evoke amazing memories for a very long time to come. Even before the bombings, we were planning on coming back to the city, and will definitely contact you if we do. There really is no other place we would ever consider staying in Boston.

Thanks again for everything - you laid the groundwork for show that dreams really do come true.

Recommended for: Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway

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Alastair H.

2013 Boston Marathon stay

5 of 5

Submitted: April 18, 2013 Stayed: April 2013

We came to 51 Hancock for a long weekend that centred around the Boston marathon. I'd qualified and was fulfilling my dream to run it and experience the spectacle around it. Everything about the trip, the city and the apartment greatly exceeded my expectation, which were pretty high to begin with.

When i booked it, i thought the location was going to be the best thing about it. It was walking distance to practically everything and steps away from Boston common.
Beacon Hill is an amazing little oasis-like pocket of historic buildings in the middle of a large bustling city.
What ended up trumping the great location was the apartment itself. It literally had everything we needed. Every detail was already thought out by Robin to make out stay like being at home.
Some of the highlights were a beautifully decorated to fit in with the history of the surroundings, all the necessities of home so we could cook and be comfortable.
An awesome, cozy bed nook with a very comfortable bed, a nearly silent dishwasher, a flat screen TV loaded with cable, a laptop and wifi....

I got to within 650 yards of the finish line of my marathon run when the bombs went off and our dream trip suddenly turned into a horrifying nightmare. The way the people of Boston reacted was awe inspiring.
As sickening as the events were, it will never take away the greatness of this event, the people of Boston and the giddy fun we had being part of it. Having the perfect accommodations made it complete.
I would highly recommend this place, just don't even think of booking it for next years marathon because I've already got it :-)

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Beacon Hill Boston

J & J

Michigan

We're Back!

5 of 5

Submitted: April 15, 2013 Stayed: April 2013

We first stayed at the Enchanting Beacon Hill Retreat back in October of 2012 (please see our review posted around that time) and have returned again this April. That in itself should say something. We really can't add much to what has already been said about this outstanding property. The other reviews are spot-on. If you value comfort, quality, serenity, cleanliness and a worry-free stay while in Boston, look no further. There ought to be medals or special awards for places like this. Enthusiastically recommended!

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Maureen O.

Perfectly appointed!

5 of 5

Submitted: March 29, 2013 Stayed: March 2013

My husband I rented this apartment for 2 nights while I attended a conference in Boston. It was perfect! The location can't be beat! The apartment is petit but is perfectly appointed with anything you might need. Robin has really tried to anticipate everything - i.e. a white noise machine in case the street is noisy (it wasn't!) Would definitely return here and have already recommended it to others! Try out the 'Tip Tap Room' on Cambridge at the bottom of Hancock - great energy & excellent food and beer!

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Beacon Hill Boston

derb

East Tawas, Michigan USA

Perfect spot

5 of 5

Submitted: March 22, 2013 Stayed: February 2013

Stayed in this perfect spot for a conference in the city. Super clean, elegant, mindful space allocation. Had coffee and even some things in the cupboard for light snack. Ate out or brought prepared food in but kitchen had all the tools and equipment to cook with. Watching big-screen TV on the incredibly comfortable couch was all I needed after a busy day at conference. Great, safe neighborhood. The owner was so nice and easy to work with. Will definitely stay again!

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Dottie

Gloucester, MA

Just Wonderful!

5 of 5

Submitted: February 25, 2013 Stayed: February 2013

The stay at this charming apartment was fantastic (except for that horrible weather!). It was warm, cozy, comfortable, quiet, and very clean. And, for the first time, we never said "I wonder why they didn't think to have 'x' here"? Because anything we didn't bring/or needed was available. The pictures are completely accurate. We liked being able to 'eat in' a couple of evenings and not having to walk out into the bitter cold. It's within easy walking distance to all the city has to offer: the North End (where we pick up supplies for one nights dinner), Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Boston Common, the Freedom Trail, etc. A Whole Foods and a CVS are a short walk away. Arranging the reservation, payment, and check-in/check-out process went very smoothly. The next time we spend a few days in Boston, we'll definitely try to book this apartment. Thanks for a great three days!

Recommended for: Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway

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Mona

Spring, Texas

Perfect Holiday Get-away

5 of 5

Submitted: January 1, 2013 Stayed: December 2012

Thank you Robin for a wonderful stay over the holidays. The apartment was perfect in every way. Every touch was made with thoughtfulness that assured our stay was comforting, and even better than home. I truly cannot think of anything you could have added to improve upon either decoration or comfort. Thank you so much!

Recommended for: Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway

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Eleanor B.

Winter hideaway

5 of 5

Submitted: December 9, 2012 Stayed: December 2012

This was our second December stay at this wonderful retreat in historic Beacon Hill. Perfect in every way, this stunning apartment wraps itself around you like a warm cosy blanket. A joy to return to after a long day out or to relax and recharge your batteries. The memories of our first visit stayed with us and we couldn't wait to visit again. The owner has thought of every detail to ensure your stay is like home from home, the property is clean, comfortable and so well equipped with little homely touches throughout.
Central for most activities from Boston Common to the quaint gas lit Beacon Hill Streets and close to the T for further afield. Try the amazing harbour walk from Quincys Market, finishing with an amazing lunch experience at The Barking Crab.
Already planning next year. The owner is a joy to work with, everything straightforward, more like a friend!

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner

Couldn't ask for anything more.

Submitted: December 6, 2012 Stayed: July 2012

We had an absolutely wonderful time in Boston. We discovered something new everyday. The apartment was perfect in every way. We couldn't ask for anything more in terms of amenities and location.

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Guest Comment Entered by Owner

Amazing small space

Submitted: December 6, 2012 Stayed: September 2012

Hi Robin,
Our stay was wonderful! It is amazing how one can adjust to a much smaller setting proving that we don't need all the space we have, as you said! Your place is so convenient to everything and we used the T and our feet to get everywhere in the city which was great. It was amazing that the city was so compact, just like your apartment. I enjoyed all the historical sites and my husband enjoyed the Red Sox game we attended. We both loved the JFK Library and Museum which is amazing. We were also glad to have some relief from the warm temperatures we are still having in our central valley-we came home to 100 degree temperatures even though it is October! So glad I found your little hide-away instead of staying in a hotel. I will definitely try this again since it was such a great experience. Thanks!

Wishing you the best of luck,

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44 Reviews of Property 350040 in Boston, Massachusetts

dreams really do come true!

2013 Boston Marathon stay

We're Back!

Perfectly appointed!

Perfect spot

Just Wonderful!

Perfect Holiday Get-away

Winter hideaway

Couldn't ask for anything more.

Amazing small space

Photos and Description of the Boston vacation apartment rental
Apartment, 1 bedroom, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2)