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Beautiful, private and tranquil 2 bedroom historic Boston carriage house.

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Carriage House entrance
Carriage House
Original 1921 farmhouse
deck
deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Arnold Arboretum
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Place, Arnold Arboretum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, The Square Root
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Stony Brook Reservation
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful, private and tranquil 2 bedroom historic Boston carriage house.

Boston is waiting for you at The Red Door Carriage House, a historic 90 year-old structure that was the carriage house for the original farmhouse (our home) . Located in beautiful West Roxbury Mass. Located 3 miles from Fenway (Red Sox), Longwood Medical Center (all of the major hospitals) and 2 miles from Boston College. A 5 minute walk to the West Roxbury commuter rail station (10 minutes to South Station) and all bus lines into Boston, this apartment is a spectacular private and tranquil retreat. The two bedrooms, on separate floors, feature queen beds, perfect for a soothing night's sleep. Enjoy the brilliant amenities like AC, WiFi, laundry room, private off-street parking and a beautiful relaxing outside private deck. The bathrooms offer a wonderful bathtub and shower combo including handicap grab bars in the lower bathroom shower. We are available to answer any questions while you stay at our place.

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House Rules

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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
- Reasonable quiet is to be expected of all tenants. This is a residential neighborhood with strict noise ordinances.
- The person making the reservation is required to be present for the entire duration of the reservation dates unless other arrangements are made.
-No parties are allowed at any time. Anyone violating the no-party rule will be immediately removed from the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR408842, C0081210351
Property # 4439034vb
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

About the area

Boston

West Roxbury, a neighbourhood in Boston, is home to this holiday home. Fenway Park and The Freedom Trail are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Boston Harbor. Consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out, and don't miss New England Aquarium, a top local attraction.
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Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Arnold Arboretum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Square Root - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Stony Brook Reservation - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Fenway Park - 16 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Harvard University - 18 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Bellevue Station - 8 min walk
  • Boston Highland Station - 14 min walk
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Green T Coffee Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Checkmate Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Boston Ale House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Midnight Morning - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Square Root - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, private and tranquil 2 bedroom historic Boston carriage house. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful, private and tranquil 2 bedroom historic Boston carriage house.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Beautiful, private and tranquil 2 bedroom historic Boston carriage house. located?

Located in West Roxbury, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Samuel Adams Brewery, Fenway Park and Boston College. Northeastern University and Newbury Street are also within 6 miles (10 km). Bellevue Station is 8 minutes by foot and Boston Highland Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this property! It was very clean, very comfortable, and in a great location for all that we wanted to do. We would LOVE to stay here again in the future. Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodations
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely place and everything we needed was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this lovely property for a college graduation weekend. The house was pristine. It had everything we needed. The owner was very helpful. The neighborhood is beautiful, safe, and quiet. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint carriage house behind stunning brick home. Every amenity possible. Quiet and super clean. Best location! Walk to grocery store, restaurants and the T.
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean, well-kept, and as expected. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host. Accommodations were superb. Very close to public transportation into Boston. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful carriage house. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, lovely surroundings, gracious host, clean and well stocked home in beautiful neighborhood .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place in a very nice neighborhood. 8 min walk to Commuter Rail Station that connects to Boston Subway. We took a couple of days just relaxing at this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2025
Great guests. Hope you come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing beautiful place. The host David was very kind and polite by leaving the lights on for us due to the fact that our flight was coming in late. I would recommend any of my friends and Family who are traveling to Boston and want a home away home feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely place to stay. It was clean and it had everything we needed. From the communication, to the neighborhood, and everything in between, we had an enjoyable experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful carriage house. David was extremely helpful in assisting us with information on transportation into Boston. He recommended restaurants and was just so very informative. We enjoyed our stay in his carriage house and would be willing to stay again if we return to Boston!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, didn't need for anything. Super friendly host. Very accommodating. Place is spotless. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dana T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was okay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2025
Sorry guest had just an Ok experience. Communication with guests is our strength. Unfortunately with this guest their communication efforts were not great. We communicate on a daily basis with all our guests to insure they enjoy their stay. This guest’s communication with us were infrequent and limited to just one or two word responses. If there is an issue with the stay we would have dealt with it immediately had it been brought to our attention. Nothing was mentioned to us about any problems. Unfortunately we can’t fix what we are not aware of.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice having a few soft drinks in the frig on arrival. Immaculate. Walked to a wonderful breakfast-gorgeous neighborhood. Very New England.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia H.

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

Excellent getaway, very comfortable

See above
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

West Roxbury stay for our Boston getaway

We were excited about the property we rented and it exceeded our expectations. The Carriage House is beautiful. David is a wonderful host who is very personable, very responsive, and clearly loves this area. The neighborhood is quiet, beautiful, and near cute shops and restaurants. It is a great home base for our touring of the Boston area. We highly recommend the Red Door Carriage House.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Regina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was so well-stocked! Thanks, David, for the selection of Keurigs. We are heavy coffee drinkers and probably used more than our share. Check in was so simple. After a 14-hour drive, David met us at the car with a big welcome and helped us to get settled. Couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

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

lovely home in the best of boston neighborhoods

great stay for two couples as the bedrooms are on two separate floors. this carriage house is in a very high end neighborhood with close proximity 30 minutes to everything. home had everything we needed to cook, sleep comfortably and hang out with family. david was so accommodating and even brought in our delivered groceries when our flight was delayed. thanks david.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tawny L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house had an overwhelming mildew/mold smell throughout expecially downstairs in bedroom closet. The host stopped by to tell us to make sure the doors and windows were closed. Without opening the windows the smell would have been unbearable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2025
After 8 years and over 450 five star reviews, I find this review questionable. The guests were there for 6 nights and NEVER brought this issue to my attention and I spoke with the frequently. Had they, I would have addressed and resolved the problem immediately. Maybe the odor she is referring to was from the cigars they were smoking on property completely against our house rules. I do need to mention that I ask all guests to close windows when they leave the property for security purposes but they are free to open as desired when they are on property. 8 years, 450 plus reviews and only 2 non five star reviews. I think that is all that needs to be mentioned. It’s a shame when guests have concerns but completely fail to communicate those concerns, break the house rules, then proceed to write unwarranted reviews. I ask anyone who has an interest in the Carriage House to please read any of my more than 400 reviews for a clear and precise recommendation of the property. I glad to say, no odors reported in over 8 years.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Red Door Carriage House exceeded our expectations. It is located in a quiet, residential neighbourhood but easy to get into central Boston by commuter train or ride share. The house was very clean, beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The bedrooms were large and the beds were very comfortable. It was well stocked with everything we needed for a couple of days stay. Communication with David, the owner, prior to arrival was very easy and quick. He came to welcome us after our arrival and was very pleasant and helpful, giving us lots of tips on local restaurants and places of interest. Would definitely recommend the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacque K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026

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Hosted by David Shaffer

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