Summary:
Relax with the whole family at this quiet, peaceful park-side home! Overlooking beautiful Franklin Park, with all park-views from all three bedrooms to wake up to. Family-friendly and pet-friendly, caters to all needs from business trips to vacations. Quietly next to the park at the end of a dead-end street, but still within 5-10mins of all Boston city amenities! Full sun-filled kitchen, home office, laundry room, outdoor patio, on-site parking. Come enjoy!
The Space:
Our home has three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The top floor consists of the master suite with attached bathroom and a home office. The second floor has two bedrooms and a full bathroom along with laundry. The first floor is an open layout living area with kitchen dining and living areas.
There is one driveway parking spot available with plenty of free on street parking for additional cars. There is also a small private backyard that abuts the park.
Guest Access:
The home is the left half of a duplex. Our home is Unit #1 and is on the left side when approach the front porch. You have sole use of our house during your stay.
Other Things to Note:
Green space: Our front and back doors literally open into Franklin Park -- no need to even cross the street! Please browse the "Additional Pictures" to see details on distance to local attractions within the Park, including the famous Franklin Park Zoo.
Public transit: We are also a very short walk to the Orange Line T station which will take you easily to downtown Boston.
Public bikes: there are multiple "Blue Bikes" parking areas within 5-10 minutes walk from our house.
**Distance to local destinations**
Jamaica Plain Pond park area: 10 minute drive or 30 minute walk
Fenway Park: 16 minute drive or 34 minutes by train and walking
Campuses:
- Northeastern University: 11 minute drive or 20 minutes by train
- UMass Boston: 17 minute drive
Hospitals / Longwood Medical Area / Harvard Medical School: 13 minute drive
- Boston Children's Hospital
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Mass General Hospital: 20 minute drive
Main Boston T Stations:
Back Bay ~22 minutes by train and walking
Downtown Crossing ~30 minutes by train and walking
Haymarket ~32 minutes by train and walking
Grocery stores:
- Stop & Shop ~5 minutes drive
- Whole Foods ~5 minutes drive
- Trader Joe's ~15 minutes drive
Restaurants and cafes:
JP is a paradise for eating and drinking! Many places are available within 10-15 minutes walking or 5-15 minutes driving. Among many other locations, Center Street has more than 15 restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream stores, etc.
Breweries:
- Sam Adams Brewery: 15 minutes walk, 5 minutes drive
- Drawdown Brewery: 10 minutes walk, 3 minutes drive
Interaction with Guests:
Please reach out to Jesse, the co-host, with any questions or concerns before, during, or after your stay. He can be reached by messaging through the Airbnb app or his cell include in the house guide.
