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Superhost

Apartment in Boston

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 247 reviews

🎖The Boiler Room | Close to Subway + Downtown🎖

This unique private suite is brand new & comes w/ its own private entrance. Including a queen size bed, ensuite bathroom, & a wine/craft beer minibar! The unit is extremely clean and very nicely decorated. A quick 5 minute walk to Ashmont Station (Red Line), which takes you directly into Downtown Boston, Harvard Square, South Boston, Kendall/MIT, U Mass. Great restaurants nearby - Molinari's & Tavolo Ristorante - as well as a local coffee shop + a Dunkin just across the Ashmont metro station.

Dec 21 – 28

G$27,083 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Tyngsborough

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviews

Lakefront Suite Two-Room, Comfy, Tranquil

Re-opening mid April! Guests can enjoy a lovely small lake with a panoramic view, a spa-like bathroom, cotton linens, and a comfy bed. A/C and a fireplaced living room. Quietly watch lake nature or boats going by, venture out to swim, kayak, or fish. Enjoy Lowell's mill history and it's national park, take a forest walk nearby, or drive 10 min. to Nashua, NH for its many restaurants and tax-free shopping. One hour from Boston and central to New England highlights. Low cleaning fees too!

Jul 14 – 21

G$26,120 GYD per night
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Guest suite in Boston

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews

Upscale 2 Bdrm Suite: Kitchen, Spa Bath, Laundry

The home is a short 7 minute walk to Ashmont T Stop. A truly unique master bedroom and a cozy 2nd bedroom both adjacent to a marble spa bathroom (which has a heated floor and a large shower with a built in bench). With a clean, glass-tiled kitchen with granite-top counters, you'll be staying in a nice deluxe suite that is set in a friendly, safe neighborhood perfect for romantic couples, solo adventurers, and savvy business travelers who want the feel of a downtown hotel without the high price.

Dec 3 – 10

G$26,813 GYD per night

Popular amenities for Boston vacation rentals

Stay near Boston's top sights

Fenway Park815 locals recommend
Boston Common567 locals recommend
TD Garden243 locals recommend
New England Aquarium399 locals recommend
Boston Public Garden440 locals recommend
Freedom Trail470 locals recommend

Boston waterfront vacation rentals

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Guest suite in Winthrop

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 787 reviews

Get to The Point, Winthrop

Jun 26 – Jul 3

G$42,129 GYD per night
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Guest suite in Marblehead

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 243 reviews

Ocean Park Retreat

Dec 13 – 20

G$23,937 GYD per night
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Loft in Natick

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews

Lakeside Studio Loft

Sep 21 – 28

G$31,018 GYD per night
Superhost

Condo in Boston

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 243 reviews

Cozy 2-bdrm. condo 15 mins. to downtown Boston

Nov 13 – 20

G$36,680 GYD per night
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Apartment in Arlington

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 174 reviews

Lakeside apartment, patio, hot tub, outside shower

Nov 23 – 30

G$30,227 GYD per night
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Apartment in Winthrop

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviews

Oceanfront Pool. Close to Boston. Free Parking.

Sep 28 – Oct 5

G$70,724 GYD per night
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Loft in Rockport

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviews

Chic Downtown Loft ☆ Private Parking ☆ Ocean View

Nov 13 – 20

G$32,765 GYD per night
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Apartment in Salem

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 600 reviews

Historic Salem Oceanfront 2 Rm Apt

May 19 – 24

G$42,109 GYD per night
Superhost

Apartment in Ipswich

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 225 reviews

Confortable and confy , close to beach /sleeps 6

Jan 4 – 11

G$29,804 GYD per night
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Loft in Gloucester

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviews

Rocky Neck Studio/Loft, Gloucester, Mass.

Dec 14 – 21

G$25,668 GYD per night
Superhost

Apartment in Boston

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 245 reviews

Boston Harbor 2 bedroom/2 bath with free parking

Dec 9 – 16

G$100,348 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Winthrop

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews

Beachfront Boston: Large, Cozy, Relaxed + Pets

Dec 8 – 15

G$51,884 GYD per night

Boston fishing vacation rentals

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Guest suite in Cambridge

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 295 reviews

Convenience, Cozy, and Free Parking

Jan 27 – Feb 3

G$30,156 GYD per night
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Apartment in Natick

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 330 reviews

Scandi-Modern Apartment

Sep 4 – 11

G$26,534 GYD per night
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Apartment in Medford

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 253 reviews

Garden Apartment for Vacation & Business Travelers

Jul 17 – 24

G$33,274 GYD per night
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Home in Jamaica Plain

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews

Fully-Equipped, Private 1st Floor 1-Bed/1-Bath Apt

Feb 2 – 9

G$37,877 GYD per night
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Guest suite in Sharon

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews

Cozy Lakeview Guesthouse

Feb 26 – Mar 5

G$36,809 GYD per night
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Home in Newton

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 501 reviews

WATERFRONT-15 min to BOS/3BdRm/2BA

Jan 17 – 24

G$69,667 GYD per night
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Home in Wrentham

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 416 reviews

Charming Lake Cottage access Boston and Providence

Sep 29 – Oct 6

G$79,312 GYD per night
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Townhouse in Wakefield

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

Entire 3 bedroom 1st floor home (pets by request)

Jul 16 – 23

G$54,877 GYD per night
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Home in Marblehead

4.73 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews

Walk to Everything Great about Marblehead!

Aug 1 – 8

G$128,363 GYD per night
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Guest suite in Concord

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 99 reviews

Water front cabin-like guest suite on a quiet pond

Apr 17 – 24

G$24,070 GYD per night
Superhost

Apartment in Framingham

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 48 reviews

Comfy Cute and lovely 1 BR APT w/Private Access.

Apr 22 – 29

G$18,459 GYD per night
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Guesthouse in Brockton

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews

Majestic home in Brockton

Apr 27 – May 4

G$19,327 GYD per night

Private Boston vacation rentals

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Apartment in Framingham

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 300 reviews

Apartment Floris

Dec 4 – 11

G$17,879 GYD per night
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Condo in Boston

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviews

Stylish garden level studio with a private patio

Mar 6 – 13

G$30,225 GYD per night
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Home in Quincy

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews

Artist's Haven (2)

Jun 8 – 15

G$24,176 GYD per night
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Apartment in Cambridge

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 315 reviews

private studio near Harvard/MIT

Aug 7 – 14

G$33,801 GYD per night
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Apartment in Boston

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 487 reviews

Serene Studio in a Perfect Location

Aug 6 – 13

G$33,183 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Boston

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 291 reviews

Treetop Haven in the City

Nov 18 – 25

G$26,861 GYD per night
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Guest suite in Revere

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews

Adorable studio with pool

Feb 27 – Mar 6

G$24,281 GYD per night
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Apartment in Cambridge

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 242 reviews

Bright Convenient Apt Harvard / MIT

Jan 3 – 10

G$33,969 GYD per night
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Apartment in Waltham

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviews

Cozy Private Studio Unit w/ Laundry and Parking!

Nov 2 – 9

G$26,079 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in Watertown

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 322 reviews

Private studio close to Boston and Harvard square

Dec 7 – 14

G$24,722 GYD per night
Superhost

Apartment in Revere

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 256 reviews

Beachside Cozy Space-Near Boston/Airport/Train

Nov 17 – 24

G$26,839 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Everett

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 216 reviews

Basement Apartment in prime location near Boston

Nov 18 – 25

G$28,632 GYD per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Boston

Total rentals

9K properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

4.6K properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

490 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

2.5K properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

3.1K properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

386K reviews

Your guide to Boston

Welcome to Boston

One of America’s oldest and most important cities, Boston intertwines quaint New England charm with well-preserved history. The Massachusetts state capital’s scenic and strategic location, where Boston Harbor meets the Charles River, imbues it with a natural beauty while keeping the city thriving economically for almost four centuries.

The bay, and the Atlantic Ocean from which it’s fed, shapes Boston’s seafood-focused culinary scene, and also keeps the city center small, making it an easy place to navigate; you can hardly walk a few blocks without running into historic Revolutionary War sites. But even squeezed into the peninsula, the city’s “Emerald Necklace,” with 1,100 acres of linked parks, holds plenty of wide open space. Meanwhile, Boston’s dozens of colleges and universities attract a sophisticated crowd that upholds the long traditions of cultural entities like the Boston Public Library and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Boston

Autumn in Boston paints the city in classic New England fall colors while threading the needle between hot, humid summer and chillingly cold winter. Late spring offers similarly pleasant weather, though the thaw from winter and slightly rainier months can turn things muddy. April’s marathon weekend, officially a state holiday called Patriots’ Day, draws huge crowds on the third Monday of the month. Average low temperatures in the winter rarely climb above freezing, but armed with plenty of warm clothing, you can take advantage of the off-season to book your vacation rental and visit high-traffic tourist sites without the crowds. Warm days with humidity make Boston summers sticky, but staying close to the many waterways around the city will help you stay cool.


Top things to do in Boston

Boston Common

The country’s oldest city park remains a jewel of public space in downtown Boston. Its 50 historic acres began as communal grazing grounds for livestock, then hosted British soldiers in the Revolutionary War. The park now offers open greenspace, lined with trees and dotted with fountains and statues, forming the southern terminus of the Freedom Trail, and bordering the stunning Boston Public Garden.

Black Heritage Trail

Where Boston’s Freedom Trail gives you a window into the city’s role in the Revolutionary War, this lesser-known but equally important 1.6-mile walk shows off what happened next. Take one of the free guided tours that tells the story of Boston’s large free Black community between the Revolutionary and Civil wars through 14 national historic sites, including the African Meeting House, built in 1806 and the oldest surviving Black church in the United States.

Boating

Boston’s harbor and rivers have shaped the city, so seeing it from the water offers the best way to both learn about and enjoy it. Choose from one of the many harbor tours, scenic sunset excursions, and fascinating architecture cruises offered to visitors, or rent a boat to paddle the Charles River or sail to the Harbor Islands.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where should I stay in Boston?

    Make yourself at home in Boston by choosing from our most frequently booked neighborhoods. We have over 4,380 vacation rentals in Back Bay, over 4,380 vacation rentals in South Boston, over 4,380 vacation rentals in Downtown Boston, and over 3,550 vacation rentals in Allston.

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in Boston?

    Uncover the perfect home-away-from-home with our diverse selection of vacation rentals in Boston. From over 770 condo rentals, over 1,790 house rentals to over 5,160 apartment rentals, we've got you covered. For even more variety, explore our Airbnb Categories to find the ideal space for your getaway.

  • Are there vacation rentals with a dedicated workspace in Boston?

    Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 4,550 vacation rentals in Boston featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.

  • Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in Boston?

    Four-legged friends are welcome in Boston. Choose from more than 2,460 vacation rentals for guests traveling with pets.

  • Are there Boston vacation rentals on Airbnb with pools?

    Yes! Dive into the perfect getaway at one of over 490 vacation homes with pools in Boston, available on Airbnb. Make a splash and soak up the sun in style!

  • How much does it cost to stay in bed and breakfast rentals in Boston?

    Experience the best of Boston with our bed and breakfast rentals, starting at about $20 per day, before taxes and fees. Embrace comfort and style while staying within your budget in your home away from home.

  • Do apartment rentals in Boston have a gym?

    Absolutely! We offer over 910 apartment rentals with a gym in Boston. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Do apartment rentals in Boston have self check-in?

    Absolutely! We offer over 1,530 apartment rentals with self check-in in Boston. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Are there family-friendly apartment rentals in Boston?

    Boston has more than 1,810 family-friendly apartment rentals. Amenities on the property may include high chairs, travel cribs, or strollers.

  • What are the most popular amenities for Apartment Rentals in Boston?

    Enhance your stay in our Apartment Rentals with the most popular amenities: over 910 homes with a gym, over 1,530 homes with self check-in, and more. Indulge in the ultimate retreat, tailored to your preferences.

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