Maria's JP Rental - Boston Duplex in Popular Jamaica Plain "JP" area
Apartment in Jamaica Plain, MA
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this apartment rental
Sunny, cozy, and clean family friendly 2 bedroom bi-level apartment in 1860s 2 family house in the Jamaica Plain ('JP') section of Boston. In the convenient JP South area and adjacent to the beautiful Sumner Hill area of JP. Open layout with well appointed kitchen, bathroom, and living room/dining on the 1st floor and 2 bedrooms on the 2nd floor. Floor to ceiling windows in living room allow for natural light and flow out to the porch and small yard. Granite counters in the kitchen, hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms. Front load washer and dryer conveniently in unit for your use. Great heat and air conditioning units in each room (you are free to adjust for your own comfort).
Sleeps 1-4 comfortably, but can sleep up to 5. Queen sleigh bed, desk, rocking chair, bureau, and small closet in the master bedroom. Bunk bed and twin bed (total 3 twins) in 2nd bedroom, along with bureau and large closet. Also, pack and play, high chair, child dishware, child bathroom stool, umbrella stroller, and child safety gate for stairs available. Linens, coffee beans, tea, creamers, spices, condiments, soap, shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, dish detergent, tissues/tp, paper towels, kitchenware, iron, iron board, umbrella, small hair dryer, a few toys, books, DVDs, etc. provided.
Living room/dining area contains couch, armchair, closet, dining table with 4 chairs (additional chair in closet if needed), baby high chair, and Roku TV. Free WiFi, basic cable (comcast/xfinity), DVD, Netflix, and Hulu. Bistro table and chairs, as well as benches on porch right outside your front door. Small fenced in yard too.
Jamaica Plain is truly a hidden gem. Walk to and through the beautiful Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Pond, and other parks. Also within walking distance are great restaurants, pubs, cafes, convenience stores, popular ice cream parlor, shops, pharmacy, 5 Zipcar rental locations, Hubway bike rentals (in season), many playgrounds, toy store, book store, basketball courts, baseball fields, tennis courts, pickleball courts, paths, public library, community theater, and public transportation. Only 1 block (few minute walk) to take the 39 bus downtown or 8 - 10 minute walk through the beautiful historic Sumner Hill area of JP to the “T” orange line train (Green Street station) for a quick ride downtown (about 12 minutes on the train from Green Street Station in JP to Back Bay Station and about 15 minutes from JP to Downtown Crossing). Close to medical area and many colleges too.
Street parking. Guests usually can find a street parking spot within a couple of houses away from the rental. Please, no parking in the driveway. On occasion, a guest might have to park further down the street or around the corner. There are no meters so you can park on street as long as you like. Great location whether you choose to use public transportation or Uber/Lyft, or use your own car, or a combination of these.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I try my best to respond quickly. Thank you!
Maria
Short-term rental license number with City of Boston is STR399188.
Commonwealth of MA Room Occupancy Excise Registration Certificate is C001900351
Sleeps 1-4 comfortably, but can sleep up to 5. Queen sleigh bed, desk, rocking chair, bureau, and small closet in the master bedroom. Bunk bed and twin bed (total 3 twins) in 2nd bedroom, along with bureau and large closet. Also, pack and play, high chair, child dishware, child bathroom stool, umbrella stroller, and child safety gate for stairs available. Linens, coffee beans, tea, creamers, spices, condiments, soap, shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, dish detergent, tissues/tp, paper towels, kitchenware, iron, iron board, umbrella, small hair dryer, a few toys, books, DVDs, etc. provided.
Living room/dining area contains couch, armchair, closet, dining table with 4 chairs (additional chair in closet if needed), baby high chair, and Roku TV. Free WiFi, basic cable (comcast/xfinity), DVD, Netflix, and Hulu. Bistro table and chairs, as well as benches on porch right outside your front door. Small fenced in yard too.
Jamaica Plain is truly a hidden gem. Walk to and through the beautiful Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Pond, and other parks. Also within walking distance are great restaurants, pubs, cafes, convenience stores, popular ice cream parlor, shops, pharmacy, 5 Zipcar rental locations, Hubway bike rentals (in season), many playgrounds, toy store, book store, basketball courts, baseball fields, tennis courts, pickleball courts, paths, public library, community theater, and public transportation. Only 1 block (few minute walk) to take the 39 bus downtown or 8 - 10 minute walk through the beautiful historic Sumner Hill area of JP to the “T” orange line train (Green Street station) for a quick ride downtown (about 12 minutes on the train from Green Street Station in JP to Back Bay Station and about 15 minutes from JP to Downtown Crossing). Close to medical area and many colleges too.
Street parking. Guests usually can find a street parking spot within a couple of houses away from the rental. Please, no parking in the driveway. On occasion, a guest might have to park further down the street or around the corner. There are no meters so you can park on street as long as you like. Great location whether you choose to use public transportation or Uber/Lyft, or use your own car, or a combination of these.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I try my best to respond quickly. Thank you!
Maria
Short-term rental license number with City of Boston is STR399188.
Commonwealth of MA Room Occupancy Excise Registration Certificate is C001900351
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Jamaica Plain, MA
££££
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests appreciated the well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and easy access to local shops and transportation. Host was helpful and communicative, enhancing the overall stay experience.
5.0 / 5.0
It had everything we needed. Quite comfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
Property is as advertised, host is very helpful and communicative, Jamaica Plain is a great location and this property is wonderfully situated in JP. Close to restaurants, shops, and a grocery store, the T, very walkable, pretty neighborhood. Free on street parking (but do keep in mind, this is still Boston). Something unexpected was this was the BEST, easiest, fastest check out I have ever had with any rental home! Would happily return.
4.0 / 5.0
JP is a wonderful neighborhood. If you enjoy walking, everything is not too far. There are bakeries, local shops, food, ice cream, drug stores, hardware stores, and nice restaurants. There are also lots of parks and places to walk. The metro or T as it is known here, is also a short walk. Very easy to get downtown if you need to.
4.0 / 5.0
Great place, great host. Lots of sweet touches—basket of packaged goodies and extra toiletries and some staples in the fridge. The kitchen seemed well stocked though admittedly we only used the microwave and toaster—mostly wanted to enjoy the local flavors. The stairs felt a bit “slanted” but it is a historical home so settling would be expected. There were some basic “maintenance” things that may need attention. The light on the porch was out so it made it difficult to navigate locks after dark but our cell
phone worked just fine. Also had a loose porch rail. The bathroom probs could use a bit of work/cleaning—chipped paint on ceiling, pretty dusty on baseboards, some cobwebs in corners, dusty ceiling fan, walls were grungy, the shower curtain liner was orange-ish. It may have just been the character that comes with the age of the building but a coat of paint would probs make a huge difference for guests and easier to keep clean overall for housekeepers. One of the kitchen cabinet fronts was also loose. These things were all little in nature honestly and we never said anything to the host as they never became an issue. Just things we noticed especially since the listing stated that the unit had been recently renovated. The beds were comfy and a great location. The neighborhood was pretty and the unit was quite comfy for us overall. Very close to transportation and to the airport. Host was VERY helpful and responsive and answered questions very quickly.
5.0 / 5.0
Maria's JP rental was a perfect home base to explore Boston. We loved being able to walk to the pond and the orange line t-stop was just a few blocks away...so easy! We appreciated all of the thoughtful touches to welcome visitors - tea, cookies, water in the fridge, guide books, laundry soap, fully stocked kitchen. We were sad to leave!
5.0 / 5.0
We used the house as our home base for exploring Boston and the greater New England area, and we were very pleased with the location and accommodations. Within a only a short drive or subway ride we were able to get to all that we wanted to visit very easily. It is only a short walk to the "T" (subway), perhaps 10 minutes, and the path is well lit at night - never felt unsafe. In an hour to 90 minutes you can be in Plymouth, Salem, or even southern Maine. The neighborhood is quiet and there are good restaurants, a bakery, and a bookstore all a few blocks away. If/when driving, parking can be an adventure, but we were always able to find a space close to the house. Do keep in mind that the bathroom is on the lower level, which took only a short time to adjust to, especially if getting up in the middle of the night. The house has all the basics you will need and the host is close by should any needs arise. I would recommend this place for your next Boston adventure.
5.0 / 5.0
My husband and I visited Boston/New England with our 3 college-age kids and this was the perfect spot for us. We all fell in love with Jamaica Plain and enjoyed visiting the local shops and restaurants. A quick and easy walk to the T got us downtown in 20 minutes or so for all the historic sites.
I actually thought we might feel a little tight in the small apartment, but it was very comfortable and everything was provided that we could possibly need.
Thanks for sharing your space with us!
5.0 / 5.0
Thank you, Maria, for your thoughtful touches. Your place was comfortable for our group of five and we were able to walk to the T easily as well as walking into Centre Street. 😊
5.0 / 5.0
Maria was the perfect host, and this was the perfect spot for us to stay while we visited our son in Jamaica Plain. Easy walking distance to tons of cute shops and restaurants, and a short walk to our son's apartment. It's also very close to the "T", so we didn't even rent a car. The apartment was comfortable and well equipped with everything we needed. There were even kids' books and a few toys for our 5 year old grandson. We had plenty of books to read to him every night, and didn't even make a trip to the library as we had planned (it's just a few blocks away). And Maria was fantastic! The TV and Xfinity service were having some glitches, so she replaced the TV within hours, with a brand new smart TV with the Xfinity app all set up and ready to go, and of course all the other streaming apps as well. The kitchen is small but well equipped and suited our needs perfectly. The washer and dryer came in handy as well. Keep in mind that the bedrooms are upstairs and the only bathroom is downstairs, but we knew that from the listing, and it wasn't a problem. We will stay there again when we go back to JP.
Andrew and Rhoda
5.0 / 5.0
We were very comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. Communication was excellent and we appreciated all the little touches.
4.0 / 5.0
The rental worked well for us as we visited our daughter in the JP area. It is close to metro and convenient for our itinerary. We had a pleasant stay.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a 2 storey apartment with the bathroom on the main floor and a lovely small deck outside. It is well equipped. It is quite far from the centre of Boston but the subway is about 8 minutes easy walk and is superb. The living room and kitchen is smaller than the pictures. Maria is very friendly and helpful.
5.0 / 5.0
First time visitor to Boston and this property is a true gem. It was centrally located to all we wanted to do. This neighborhood has everything you need (grocery store, restaurants, shopping and a Dunkin). Short Uber ride to downtown, Fenway and the Wharf. The home is charming and the owner is very helpful and accommodating. Kitchen is fully stocked and the deck is a great place to have your morning coffee. We felt very safe in the neighborhood day and night. We will be back.
5.0 / 5.0
The apartment was ideal for the two of us: decent kitchen, (which we only used for coffee and stashing things in the fridge); very comfortable bed; plenty of drawers and closet space; quiet street; easy and pleasant walk to town and its variety of restaurants.
5.0 / 5.0
Property was very clean and in a nice quiet neighborhood. We were able to walk to grocery and were not too far with Uber from our wanted destinations
5.0 / 5.0
Great place. Had an awesome time with family.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a great place to stay. The house is about a 10 minute walk from the T and was very doable for my children. There are also several playgrounds in walking distance. The house is great for kids, nothing to worry about them breaking, kids cups, a stool in the bathroom and a nightlight in the kids room. There were basic staples like sugar and spices in the kitchen. This was a great place to stay.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay in JP. The apartment was very clean and the neighborhood was super quiet. It was a great home base as we visited all the sites in Boston. Thanks your hospitality, Maria!
5.0 / 5.0
Family vacation with 3 teenagers and Maria’s place was perfect for us. Within walking distance to the train and to get to shops/food in JP. We didn’t have any problems parking, always found a spot. I must say, I love to travel but always have a problem sleeping in a hotel or guest bed. Not here! The bed was very comfortable and I slept very well! Kitchen was stocked nicely. We would return if in the area again!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful and only a T ride to Boston
The location is amazing! Short walk to T and bus; street butts up to panhandle park leading to gorgeous massive park. About 7 short blocks to a charming, bustling neighborhood. Awesome Food (from a foodie).
The house is a charming duplex. Only bummer is the one bathroom is downstairs through the kitchen. The space was comfortable for husband, myself, elder mom and dad. The house had a well stocked kitchen.
Hosts: very responsive and kind. They provided great recommendations, made the process easy and were great communications. Also a kind couple.
Highly recommend for a quiet, park-lined neighborhood within easy travel by transit to Boston.
5.0 / 5.0
Galina from IL
Great stay. Excellent host with immediate reply.
Vey comfortable, safe. Nice place.
Well equipped kitchen and bathroom.
5.0 / 5.0
Comfortable and Convenient
Wonderful to have the opportunity to stay in a residential neighborhood in Jamaica Plain. Didn't have car so appreciated closeness of bus and train. Very comfortable accommodation for two. Also appreciated having a washer and dryer since this stop was in the middle of a longer trip. They worked well.
5.0 / 5.0
What a nice location …
Jamaica Plain is really ideal in a lot of ways. This property is on a very quiet street where we never had a problem w parking. Lots of small neighborhood restaurants and stores nearby. Train station is a 10 min walk.
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice!
It was very nice!
5.0 / 5.0
Boston
Perfectly convenient for our needs.
3.0 / 5.0
Fair value
Some deep cleaning and time spent organizing the kitchen would go along way.
5.0 / 5.0
Neighborhood Home
What we loved about this property was its location in a quiet, lovely neighborhood with easy access to the Metro System or Commuter Trains. It was such a lovely walk to and from this home in the morning as we headed into Boston or early evening as we returned from a wonderful day in the city.
1.0 / 5.0
Had to leave due to allergies
We moved into a hotel after 2 days into our 7-week stay because our son had terrible allergy attacks, likely due to dust and mold. We purchased air filters and dust covers for mattresses and pillows. The owners were nice and agreed to bring in cleaners and replace the AC units that had black mold, but ultimately we adopted for other housing that was cleaner and more modern that we knew our son would be safe and well in. (With COVID, this is no time to have sneezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing.)
We should have contacted VRBO immediately but instead tried to "work with" the owners. This was a mistake that cost us thousands of dollars as the owners only refunded a third of our payment.
This property might work well for some, but we couldn't stay here.
This is a small, kind of funky unit with dated furnishings in a lively, walkable neighborhood in good proximity to Boston.
4.0 / 5.0
Lovely home
Clean home with a great location. My family and I had a wonderfully time!
5.0 / 5.0
Great Place in JP
Our family of 4 enjoyed our stay. Maria was a wonderful and helpful host who quickly answered all questions. The house was very clean; the kitchen well stocked;; and great restaurants in walking distance. Maria has.a huge binder of helpful info about local restaurants and destinations. We had a great stay & highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location
Great place to stay while we visited family and friends.
5.0 / 5.0
WFH and visit son
I spent a week at this property working from home and visiting my son. The place was very clean and cozy. The location is walkable to everything you need and the WiFi is adequate for WFH. Maria was excellent with her communication and I would stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
A lovely stay- we highly recommend the rental
Thank you so much to our hosts! You made our stay so comfortable and we truly appreciated the cleanliness and amenities. The wifi was also great - with two kids in zoom school and two adults working from home we had no problem. We love Jamaica plain and enjoyed being able to walk to the pond and go out for great food.
5.0 / 5.0
Cozy JP Apartment
The apartment was clean and well equipped for cooking and kids. Great place for families to stay in JP.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Place in JP
The apartment was spotless and well equipped. The queen bed was comfortable. Maria’s communication was timely and accurate and her welcome notebook is very thorough. Short walk to the T and to grocery and restaurants. We look forward to staying again when we’re back in JP.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay
Everything was comfortable and convenient. A pleasure.
5.0 / 5.0
Easy comfort and convenience
Lovely accommodations; very welcoming. We’ll be back.
5.0 / 5.0
Quiet and cozy just outside Boston
Cozy appartment duplex just outside Boston (15-20 min train ride). Place is stocked to the hilt and prefectly air conditioned.
Located in a quiet and friendly neighbourhood where you'll find everything you need.
Maria is responsive and friendly.
Unless you're looking to stay downtown Boston, you can't go wrong here.
5.0 / 5.0
home away from home
We were very impressed with everything that was provided for guests so that we felt right at home. The neighborhood is beautiful and quiet, and the train is just a short walk away. The owners were very gracious and quick to respond to questions. We would love to stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
The hostess with the mostest!
This lovely property in Jamaica Plain was exactly what we were looking for. We daily made the beautiful walk through historic Jamaica Plain to the orange line stop to hop the train to all of the wonderful sights in Boston. You can get anywhere on the T! We even spent one whole day exploring Jamaica Plain which was fabulous! The food in this area was fantastic and the beauty of the pond and Arboretum were breathtaking. We did not rent a car but found it was not necessary as we ordered our groceries on Amazon from Whole Foods. It arrived in a short time, delivered right to our doorstep. On nights when we wanted to eat in, we ordered from GrubHub. Super easy and convenient! Maria was amazing! She was extremely helpful and kind. She made sure we were fully stocked on coffee, laundry soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and anything else we needed. When we arrived, there were very nice quality, clean towels on everyone's bed. She also left a notebook full of restaurant recommendations and other Boston information on the dining table . Full of menus and maps, it was very helpful. At one point in the week my husband and I forgot to turn off the coffee pot, and unfortunately cracked the carafe. Feeling badly, we asked if we could replace it. She insisted on replacing it herself, ordered a new one immediately and it was sitting on our door a day later! I have never gotten such great service from a hotel or another VRBO! The only thing I would be aware of, is that the bathroom is downstairs and the bedrooms are upstairs. This was completely fine for my husband, our boys, and I however if you have issues going up and down stairs, it might be difficult. On price, location, and service this property cannot be beat. We would absolutely stay in this VRBO again. Thanks, Maria!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Jamaica Plain?
The average price for a rental in Jamaica Plain is £149 per night. This rental is £45 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Maria's JP Rental - Boston Duplex in Popular Jamaica Plain "JP" area. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Maria's JP Rental - Boston Duplex in Popular Jamaica Plain "JP" area pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Maria's JP Rental - Boston Duplex in Popular Jamaica Plain "JP" area?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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