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Family Friendly, Private Apt. Sleeps 5 Close to Boston, Encore Casino & Salem MA

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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 5

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Melrose, MA
  • Encore Boston Harbor
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tufts University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • TD Garden
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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

Family Friendly, Private Apt. Sleeps 5 Close to Boston, Encore Casino & Salem MA

Private 2 Bedroom close to Boston! 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!

I am always happy to help you with anything you need. I am available via phone or text.

Property manager

sarah savage
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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. Encore Boston Harbor and Boston Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boston Common and Revere Beach. Travelling with kids? Don't miss New England Aquarium and Museum of Science.
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Melrose, MA

What's nearby

  • Encore Boston Harbor - 9 min drive - 8.5 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 - 14 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

  • ‪Liberty Bell Roast Beef and Seafood - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dumpling Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Santa Fe Burrito Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Patrick's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Melrose Diner - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly, Private Apt. Sleeps 5 Close to Boston, Encore Casino & Salem MA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly, Private Apt. Sleeps 5 Close to Boston, Encore Casino & Salem MA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly, Private Apt. Sleeps 5 Close to Boston, Encore Casino & Salem MA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly, Private Apt. Sleeps 5 Close to Boston, Encore Casino & 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

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 61 reviews
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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

Carlos V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay, would come here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

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

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

Paula J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So spacious. Our family of 4 had a space for each person. I was able to read out on the porch, husband lounged on the couch and kids sprawled out in room or back porch. Mine are grown teens but there is a great attic space equipped with entertainment for smaller kids. Great location in a very walkable town, but only 30 min drive to Boston or Salem. We did come during record heat, so home was a bit warm, but that was not really in homeowners’ control.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY K.

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

Great stay for seeing historic Boston

Quiet neighborhood within walking distance from a small community and near the greater Boston area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Everything was clean and just as advertised. Location was fantastic! Once us midwesterners figured out the "T" schedules and stops, getting around Boston was much easier than trying to drive and park everywhere. One thing I will mention (not a big deal, but worth noting for some families) is that the wifi was very slow for us. A couple evenings of relaxing were altered a bit when the internet couldn't handle the devices we were using. The wifi was just fast enough to stream a movie, but if you want to do any portable online gaming to relax, you might run into some speed issues. This didn't change my rating of our stay at all, just wanted to let future travelers know. We definitely recommend this place to experience Boston and the surrounding areas!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

Sandra H.

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

Great Home away from Home

Beautiful property. Great location. Excellent communication with the owner. Perfect place to get away from the bustle of Boston and the craziness of Salem in October. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

Stephanie S.

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

Loved our stay!

We loved our stay in Melrose. Were able to get to/from all our destinations with relative ease and it was so nice to come back to some place "homey" at the end of the day. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Kids Loved It!

Our family of 5 includes an 8 year old, 6 year old, and 2 year old. The kids play area upstairs was a massive hit with all of them. Communication with the host was a breeze and the place was clean throughout. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Lovely place!

We enjoyed our stay. It was quiet, comfortable and clean. Communication was great and so were the recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krysta H.

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

Great place

My family and I thought this place was very clean and fitted all of our needs. Great location. We were able to get to Salem within 30 minutes with some traffic. Host was great about communication and made check in and out simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

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

Chris H.

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

Peaceful retreat near Boston

We stayed here as a base when we explored Boston and Salem. It’s a lovely area with a cute business district near by. We used Uber to get into town to avoid traffic and parking which worked out great for us. Lovely old 2 flat in a quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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

Verified traveller

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

Nice Neighborhood

Stayed in top floor of two family flat. Cute apartment that had what we needed for the week. Within walking distance to good restaurants on the main street. It was a good location to launch day trips to Boston, Salem and the coastal areas to the north. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Perfect place to stay for Boston trip

We stayed here while visiting Boston and Salem. It was a perfect location! The town of Melrose is adorable, and the apartment was perfect. It had plenty of space and everything we could possibly need. It was a beautiful retreat after busy days of sightseeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad T.

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

Great Place!

The house was great! It had everything you need. Such a nice home on the second floor, with an awesome front porch to sit on. The town of Melrose is really nice, and so close to Boston. If I am back in the area I would 100% book this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marlene B.

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

Mrs

Enjoyed it very much
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy C.

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

Great getaway

Very nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kassidy L.

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

Amazing!

Such a cute house and location. Had everything we needed, also walking distance from the town. Ubers come out there and it’s not crazy expensive to get to Boston. Would definitely stay here again if/when we come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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.

Languages:

English

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