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5-bedroom house. Close to airport, bus & train. 10 min from Boston. Sleeps 10.

Family-friendly holiday home in Melrose

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Entrance
Entrance
1st floor bath
Exterior
Back deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

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

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

5-bedroom house. Close to airport, bus & train. 10 min from Boston. Sleeps 10.

5-bedroom, 2 full bath house, 7 mi to Boston/airport, 1000 FT to bus and train and located in a quiet residential neighborhood. Luxury appointments, upscale furniture, hotel bedding, "5-star kitchen" per a famous chef who stayed, AC/heat (mini-splits) in all rooms, fenced in yard, and 3-car driveway.

The City of Melrose was the #1 real estate market in the U.S. in 2015 and #4 in 2020 (search "hottest zip code melrose ma 2015"). It receives praise from visitors due to its quaint downtown within walking distance, restaurants and a Whole Foods supermarket.

*1st Floor: Large, open-concept, "5-star kitchen," (includes paper towel roll, dish cloths, new sponge and food staples, e.g. cooking oil, spices, sugar, coffee, etc.); dining room; full bath; and foyer. Large 20x20 deck off of the kitchen with gas grill.

*2nd Floor: 4 bedrooms (3 queen beds, 1 full), washer & dryer, and full bath.

*3rd Floor: Finished attic bedroom with queen bed.

*Basement: Large finished room.

2 Pack 'n Play, 2 high chairs, baby gate and stroller

The driveway holds 3 cars, but the 3rd spot is tight. There is no on-street parking overnight.

Check in is 3:30 pm or later and check out is by 11 am, but I can accommodate early arrivals or late departures depending on other guests' timing. Please contact me to coordinate about 2 weeks prior.

Please tell me about your group, pets and the reason you're visiting when inquiring or booking. Someone in the group must be at least 35-years old, but I make exceptions. Parties will result in immediate eviction, no refund for the remaining days, and a charge for any cleaning beyond the normal cleaning fee.

Boston Marathon guests must arrive on at least the Friday of the weekend prior.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are 2 parks within 200 FT.
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Events

No events allowed
No gatherings, business meetings, or parties.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Guests must notify me well in advance of booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Allowed in the backyard. $300 fee if in the house.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave condiments and provided food in the fridge.
Please strip the duvet cover, fitted and flat sheets, and pillow cases from each used bed and put them in the back bedroom.
Please wash a full load of kitchen towels, bath towels, and bath mats, transfer to the dryer and start on normal cycle.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No noise outside after 8:00 p.m. This is in a quiet residential neighborhood.
No gatherings, parties or business meetings without the consent of the owner.
No smoking of ANY kind in the house. A minimum $200 will be charged for odor removal.

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
Note from host: No gatherings, business meetings, or parties.
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 C0192731780

We should mention

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

About the area

Melrose

Melrose is home to this holiday home. Museum of Science and Boston Museum of Fine Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Tufts University and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out, and don't miss New England Aquarium if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Melrose, MA

What's nearby

  • Encore Boston Harbor - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Tufts University - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • TD Garden - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Harvard University - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Harvard Square - 14 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Oak Grove Station - 4 min drive
  • Melrose Wyoming Hill Station - 6 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Santa Fe Burrito Grill - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5-bedroom house. Close to airport, bus & train. 10 min from Boston. Sleeps 10. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at 5-bedroom house. Close to airport, bus & train. 10 min from Boston. Sleeps 10.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 5-bedroom house. Close to airport, bus & train. 10 min from Boston. Sleeps 10.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5-bedroom house. Close to airport, bus & train. 10 min from Boston. Sleeps 10. located?

Set in Melrose, this family-friendly holiday home 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). Melrose Wyoming Hill Station is 6 minutes by foot and Melrose Cedar Park Station is 8 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 133 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 133 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis R.

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

Beautiful House Excellent Location

The house is located on a quite street near a quaint Downtown Area The house has area for two cars The house was immaculate and very comfortable. The owner Gregg was very welcoming and worked hard to make sure everything was Ok I want to thank him again for letting my family stay in such a beautiful home If you need a place do not hesitate to take this house
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

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

Excellent and pet friendly!

My family had a wonderful time staying with our family dog for my son’s college graduation in Boston. Greg was a courteous and most gracious host and we thoroughly enjoyed being all together, lounging on the back porch, cooking and eating family meals, and just hanging out! There was nothing lacking and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

The house was great

Property was great Communication with Greg was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Lovely house in Melrose

Great house and location in Melrose, appropriate for family group. Property is as described and appliances that we used worked fine (with exception of garbage disposal); a new dishwasher was delivered to the property on our last morning there so it seems like next group will have a new one! Host is very involved and clearly cares about property; he texted with both information and instructions about the house and came to mow lawn, weed/water garden while we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Perfect for group with no private transportation

My group of 8 adults stayed over the 4th of July. We arrived at Logan International with no private transportation but was able to navigate the city with only minor blips due to ease of MBTA bus and rapid transit stops. Shopping in downtown Melrose was mere blocks away for groceries and restaurants. Greg's description of his lovingly renovated home was very accurate and he supplied personal recommendations for dining experiences throughout the city. We ate breakfast at the house every morning and really appreciated the complimentary coffee beans and Kuerig. The keyless entry to the home was extremely handy when several times someone had to return to the house without the group during the day. Greg was never more than a phone call or email away. He texted upon our arrival to make sure we had settled in and personally arrived halfway through our stay. While still in the planning stages, he answered many questions not only concerning his property but Boston as well. He took our minor suggestions for improvement to heart and his follow-up was phenomenal. We utilized the friendly local taxi service several times as we did not want to wait for bus service due to weekend scheduling of pickups. We purchased a weekly MBTA pass and, for the most part, got where we needed in a timely fashion. I would NOT have wanted to drive in the city and find parking! I would encourage someone without a car to become familiar with the MBTA website prior to arrival. Most venues state which "T" line they are located nearest which is extremely helpful when planning your sightseeing. The stairs to the attic bedroom are fairly steep with narrow treads and would suggest assigning it to the most nimble member(s) of your group. I really appreciate the fact the he/Bostonians religiously recycle and encourage guests to do so also. We made daily contributions to his composting bin located in the backyard and the recycling bins in the house.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great stay at Greg’s house. It is very comfortable, and the location is convenient to Boston. We loved being able to walk to the store and restaurants in Melrose
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Greg, responded immediately to every question so helpfully! Pretty , comfortable home in a nice area. Very clean, kitchen appliances perfect, We wish we could have stayed longer, and would go back. Family of 7 adults.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely property and was exactly as it was listed. The house had all the amenities that my group of 9 - 6 adults, 3 kids - needed. The house was very clean and well kept. Greg was very responsive to my emails. I wanted to check in 30 minutes early and he really worked with me to make it happen. He also came by and took out the trash for us and asked us if we needed anything. The check-in and check-out process was very straightforward. His directions about what to do on our departure day was very clear and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful old home! Great neighborhood! The close proximity to Boston allowed us to pack a lot of adventure into 3 days. Close to the train station and the T was easy to navigate. This house was so nice and comfortable to come home to every evening. The kitchen had everything we needed. The deck was a lovely place to hang out, we celebrated our last evening of vacation on the deck with cannolis from Mike’s Pastry.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

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

Super clean

Wonderful stay. Cleanest rental I have ever stayed in. Excellent host. Wonderful small town, easy to walk. Many thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean F.

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

Melrose

This comfortable, lovely house was just right for our family visit to Melrose. Nice spaces for gathering. Convenient to walking downtown, restaurants, and to the neighborhood waterfall.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

danielle m.

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

Home away from home

This house is perfect in every way. Plenty of space, great location and tons of charm. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora T.

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

Wonderful House in Melrose

Greg's house was the perfect place for our two families. We had enough space to spread out and also hang out together. The house was clean, cozy, located in a great neighborhood, had everything we needed, and was even nicely decorated for the holidays! It was very easy to communicate with Greg, and he even came to make sure the snow was shoveled in front of the house. Thank you for providing a place for us to spend time with our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole O.

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

Home for the holidays

We all enjoyed our stay at this quaint home, it is centrally located to all of our extended family. We were happy with the location, layout, and the attention to detail. The host was available and attentive. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette T.

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

Wedding celebration

Our group of 8 were visiting for a wedding. The home was spacious and we did not feel we were not on top of each other when we were at the house. We were close to the train to get to Boston. The deck was a great place to sit and catch up. Communication with the owner was awesome. He was very responsive and helpful. The owner is willing to work with guest with checking in and out! The drive way is tight, however we were able to fit 3 vehicles. Walking distance to stores and restaurants. Highly recommended Turners Seafood, get the stuff shrimp!! The home was clean. The house is well stocked for cooking( even though we did not cook). The beds were comfy for our stay. The 3rd floor bedroom is a climb but we made the youngs one take that one!! The upstairs shower water does not get that hot, it is luke warm. The downstairs shower is super hot! Both had great water pressure. The living room couch is big enough for all of to sit comfortably to watch some football!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malc P.

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

Family holiday

The property was in an excellent location. 4 double beds and 1 king bed all in seperate bedroom's Nice outside rear terrace and front por h area. The only thing to be aware of, is that, there is only one shop tjat sells beet
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura c.

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

Just perfect!

Great house with all the necessities. Beautiful area with close proximity to Boston.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

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

Clean, Has everything you need, Great location!

We stayed three nights while visiting Boston for a portion of our family vacation. Greg is super communicative and easy to reach if needed. The property was very clean and had everything we need. We are a fairly picky group as some of us own rental properties and we have a chef in our group. While we didn’t do any cooking, the kitchen is stocked with everything you need. We enjoyed the walkability of the neighborhood and walked to dinner and the waterfall nearby. Super comfy beds and elevated soaps/shampoos are a nice touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ned l.

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

Melrose was perfect

The house is very large and comfortable. It was hot out so the house was nice and kool. We will definitely book this house again when we go up to see our daughter and her family whom live in Melrose.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora G.

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

Family Vacation 2024

Best EVER! Greg’s house was everything we could have asked for!! Love the town of Melrose and walkability!! Greg was great to work with and checked to make sure we had what we needed!! Would highly recommend if to anyone cknjnv to the Boston area!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melvin W.

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

Harvard law graduate

Good location quite Easy drive to Boston
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti R.

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

Graduation weekend

The house was wonderful. Highly recommend the house. Great location, house is beautiful, clean and the beds were very comfortable. Would stay again if the chance came up.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

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

Excellent Weekend Stay!

We traveled to the area for the Boston Marathon. This home and location were the perfect place for us to be able to relax, cook our own food, and prep for the weekend without the hustle/bustle of the city. The close proximity to public transportation was great and it was an affordable Uber ride into Boston as well. The walkability of the town - to restaurants, churches, groceries, etc. - was excellent. The neighborhood was quiet and the home was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Greg was a wonderful and responsive host. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Family Visit to Boston area

We recently spent 3 nights at this beautiful home in Melrose. We had six adults and one child in our party as well as our two dogs. The home was spacious , warm and very clean. We had plenty of room to spread out. The location is perfect. It’s easy to get into Boston via the train. The station is just a few minutes from the house. It’s also a very short drive to get on I-93 and I-95. There are several great restaurants within walking distance. Greg, the host, was outstanding. He was very communicative and accommodating . We will definitely be booking this house again. I highly recommend it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Greg

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I enjoy home remodeling.

Why they chose this property

Melrose is a very quaint town, close and convenient to Boston, subway and buses.

What makes this property unique

Very close and convenient to Boston (14 min. drive), subway and buses.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests