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Super Family-Friendly! Spacious, cozy home base - close to Boston & Salem MA!

Family-friendly apartment in Melrose

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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

  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Encore Boston Harbor
  • Place, Tufts University
  • Place, TD Garden
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)

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! Spacious, cozy home base - close to Boston & Salem MA!

Private 2 Bedroom close to Boston and Salem! 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, Encore Casino, 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. The 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 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!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
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. Museum of Science and Boston Museum of Fine Arts are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Harvard Square. Travelling with kids? Make time for New England Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at TD Garden.
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Melrose, MA

What's nearby

  • Encore Boston Harbor - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Tufts University - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • TD Garden - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • New England Aquarium - 12 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Harvard University - 13 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Santa Fe Burrito Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Big Fin Poke - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Super Family-Friendly! Spacious, cozy home base - close to Boston & Salem MA! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Super Family-Friendly! Spacious, cozy home base - close to Boston & Salem MA!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Super Family-Friendly! Spacious, cozy home base - close to Boston & Salem MA!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Super Family-Friendly! Spacious, cozy home base - 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). Oak Grove Station is 29 minutes by foot and Melrose Wyoming Hill Station is 10 minutes.

Reviews

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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

Cory N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was good and the place was great for kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jena D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious space close to Boston and Salem. Helpful that our 3 kids all fit in one bedroom!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ccaglioti1 C.

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

Very nice for busy stay

This was a very comfortable stay and convenient base for a busy weekend. If we're back in the area we would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

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

Amber R.

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

Great stay and great place

Sarah was awesome & so was her place! I recommend it, highly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

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

Cozy retreat in Melrose

Flew into Boston late, so nice to have a safe comfortable place to crash. The play room loft isn't even pictured, but my kids couldn't get enough. We were out doing Boston tourist things the next day and my kids just kept saying they "wanted to go home" to the house we were staying at to play hahaHost was very prompt in response time and helpfulness. Drove that way immediately with some draino for a slow drain. Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

Julie D.

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

Great suburban Boston gem

Squeaky clean home with plenty of room in a traditional Bostonian neighborhood. Loved the large homes in the area. Close to the Orange line MBTA station to get in and out of Boston to see the sights. Would def stay again, one of the best vrbos we have stayed at.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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

Ken T.

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

Great place to explore Boston and area

An excellent place with off-street parking. Nice neighbourhood and close to shopping. The place is clean with a cool historic vibe, but with all necessary amenities. Really enjoyed the covered porch in the front where we had morning coffee on the rocking chairs. Highly recommended and we would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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

Carla R.

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

Very nice

The property was very nice. We had a small issue while there and it was taken care of within a half hour. Sarah was helpful and knowledgeable. I would stay there again and would recommend to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T., Elgin,SC

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

Lovely apartment

Stayed here to run the Boston Marathon. Had a group of five and there was plenty of room. The apartment is lovely, Nice quiet location, pretty downtown area within walking distance. Not as close to downtown Boston as I might have liked but not as expensive as staying there. Nearby trails were nice. Was able to check in early, which helped a lot. Communication with manager was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Quiet, spacious 2nd floor.

Beautiful 2nd floor. Spacious with lovely front and back porch. Great location. Hot water! We truly enjoyed are stay. We were able to keep the front and back doors open; allowing the screen doors to cool the living areas. Bedroom air conditioners kept the rooms cool with the doors shut.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

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

Great Experience

This was a great place to stay for our girls trip to Salem. The apartment was clean, very comfortable and homie. We were within walking distance to the downtown area and close to public transportation. The only slight down fall was the staircase going up to the apartment. It was a struggle getting our luggage up and down. We would definitely stay here again though.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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

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

Kylee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked here for a small girls trip to visit Boston and Salem and this house was in a fantastic central location. The neighborhood was beautiful and Sarah’s home was very comfortable for the 3 of us. Sarah was a fantastic host and she was very responsive. I would highly recommend this location and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
About 25 minutes to salem for our mother daughter trip, perfect for us although by the time we got back to the apartment every night we were exhausted! Beds were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy stay. The host was friendly and quick to respond to any questions we had. We stayed with friends, but would be great for kids - play area in home and a park nearby!We thought it was the perfect distance between Boston and Salem.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a clean house in cute neighborhood. It has a wonderful front porch for morning coffee. The kitchen was well stocked, and the dining area and living room were easily large enough for 4 adults. The only recommendation would be to upgrade the mattresses or use mattress toppers. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with our stay! The home was cozy and clean. Could use some updates and newer bed pillows, but overall would give 5 stars and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by sarah savage

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I have been a homeowner & property manager in Melrose for over 25 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 various 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.

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