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Stunning South End/Back Bay Penthouse!

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A rooftop terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a city skyline at dusk.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern living room with a glass coffee table, two sofas, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden island.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Barbecue

    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Northeastern University
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Place, Northeastern University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston Symphony Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Copley Place
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Stunning South End/Back Bay Penthouse!

This totally renovated, stunning 2 bedroom/1.5 bath 950 sq ft. Penthouse is perfectly situated on the South End/Back Bay line. Close to award winning restaurants, the Prudential/Copley shops, Newbury Street, Boston Common, historic Fenway Park, Symphony Hall and public transportation to anywhere in Boston. This historic brownstone unit has central air, hardwood floors and in-unit washer/dryer. The beautiful and original staircase into the unit invites you into a bright open kitchen/living space, a wall-of-windows with crisp white Hunter Douglas blinds, a dramatic kitchen with espresso cabinets, glass subway tiled back-splash, quartz counter top, breakfast bar and full suite of stainless appliances. Both the master and guest bedrooms are equipped with incredible beds/bedding, blackout shades, flat screen TV's, storage and views. The full bath has a stunning marble walk-in shower with rain head, seat, and a sleek, modern vanity. A full staircase leads you to a large private roof deck equipped with lighting. a gas grille, and spectacular panoramic city and sunset views. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the historic landmarks district of Boston, with it’s beautiful brownstone architecture and vibrant nightlife, in addition to the proximity to restaurants, shopping, museums, hospitals and universities, this home is sure to satisfy the most distinctive and discriminating tastes of all of its guests. WELCOME HOME!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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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

Although young children are allowed, the Penthouse is not suitable for toddlers and children must be watched at all times, especially on the roofdeck.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0127620351, STR619095
Property # 769312vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Boston

Located in Boston, this condo is in the city centre. Boston Harbor and Flynn Cruiseport Boston 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park, or consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Boston, MA

What's nearby

  • Northeastern University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boston Symphony Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Shops at Prudential Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Copley Place - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Newbury Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Massachusetts Ave. Station - 3 min walk
  • Boston Ruggles Station - 12 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Slades Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Bene - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Westland - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning South End/Back Bay Penthouse! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stunning South End/Back Bay Penthouse!?

As of 19 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning South End/Back Bay Penthouse! on 4 December 2026 start from NZ$7,184, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Stunning South End/Back Bay Penthouse!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning South End/Back Bay Penthouse!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning South End/Back Bay Penthouse!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning South End/Back Bay Penthouse! located?

Located in South End, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Northeastern University and Copley Place. Copley Square and Fenway Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Massachusetts Ave. Station is only a 3-minute walk and Symphony Station is 6 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. 111 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent hosts. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near Wallys Jazz Club. Sue is a great communicator and helpful problem solver.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really beautiful apartment, great location and wonderful hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan was an Amazing host! Very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo came as advertised. Extremely well outfitted and comfortable. Gorgeous private rooftop with great view of the city. Sue was easy to reach and very helpful throughout the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and helpful.We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for several days of college touring!! Had everything we could possibly need. Hosts were very quick to respond to any questions or concerns!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for exploring Boston. Owners were extremely receptive and accomodating. Everything needed for a short or long stay is included, great kitchen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great brownstone with bright amenities and great central location to explore Boston.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was so perfect for us! It was our first time visiting Boston and wanted to stay in a brownstone close to Fenway! It was only a 15 min- we went to all three baseball games for opening weekend. The place was so beautiful & the deck on top had amazing views. We had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host and property with amazing views. Highly recommended this property. Kitchen was well stocked and host went above and beyond to assure our stay was seamless and enjoyable for my husbands birthday trip with our adult kids. Property was very clean, which is very important to me. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an amazing property. Comfortable, beautiful and a great location. The property owner was a dream to work with!!! Highly recommend and would absolutely stay there again!!
View from the rooftop patio is amazing!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay!

It's a fabulous place to stay! The location was perfect for us, the unit was tastefully decorated and very clean, and the hosts are the best we have ever encountered in renting through VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Boston!

We had a great time exploring Boston and surrounding colleges using this property as our home base. Proximity to public transit was great and the property host was very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was as listed by Sue and David. Very attentive to our every need. No negatives about the stay. Street noise was a little loud, quickly became used to it.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was incredible!! Very communicative and helpful and very quick to answer any questions I had! The loft had everything we needed and was so close to the subway station so it made getting around super easy. There were great coffee shops and restaurants in walking distance! Overall, it was an amazing stay and I would definitely stay here again if we were to make our way back to Boston in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts were extremely nice to deal with. The penthouse was exactly as pictured in the listing. Great location, beds were comfortable, a/c was perfect, the roof patio was such a nice touch.We were very impressed!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place! Great Hosts!

The place, location and host could not have been better. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We enjoyed the property. Beds were firm and comfortable, good location and we enjoyed the tbs and Disney plus for the kids. Hosts are great.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property in great location!

Sue was an amazing host with excellent communication and provided us with accommodations we needed. The property was great for a family and in a perfect location close to the T.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb stay in Boston!

Susan, our host, was accommodating and responsive to our every need. The place was immaculate and the rooftop deck view was gorgeous. We will be coming back here for another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Great location, very nicely equipped and the rooftop deck was an added bonus. Many great restaurants and coffee shops within a few minutes walk. Well positioned for all manner of public transport.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hosts were so helpful at check in and throughout our stay! The unit was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed, including basic cooking essentials and some extras. The location was a block away from the subway making it so easy for us to travel to all parts of the city. I would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Rooftop

Great location, loved the Rooftop!! Would highly recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing venue

I have stayed in numerous VRBO locations, but this property was by far the most impressive of all. The attention to detail, communications with owner, location, and roof top patio were first class.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Susan Alexander

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Hello fellow VRBO members!

I have been renting properties for over 25 years, as a landlord in Boston and also with a Cape Cod vacation home. We purchased the Boston Penthouse 6 years ago and did a top to bottom gut renovation and added a large private roof deck which has the most amazing panoramic city views! We couldn't be more pleased with the results (and so are our guests)!

I promise you I am extremely accommodating to all of my guests. I make sure everything is perfect on arrival and I am accessible whenever needed.

I am enjoying meeting new and interesting people from around the world and making sure I provide the highest quality experience possible for all of my guests.

Thank you for taking the time to view my listings and hope to hear from you!

Warmest regards

Sue and David

Why they chose this property

The potential with this property was what drew me to it, so we bought the whole building 26 years ago. We had a dream of renovating the penthouse specifically to make it a beautiful modern open layout and add a large private roof deck. I realized this would be a fantastic short term rental property and, since we also live in the building, the idea became a reality and so far every guest has fallen in love with it!

What makes this property unique

Everything in the penthouse is open, airy, clean, modern and clutter free. Kitchen and both baths have high end finishes and you have the quintessential city views from each bedroom and views of the Southwest corridor from the open living room/kitchen with beautiful gigantic trees. The crown jewel is the roof deck with sweeping panoramic views of the city...just spectacular! and the location is so convenient, you can literally access everything Boston has to offer with no need for a car!

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