Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Downtown, Boston

We had a fantastic stay at Johnny’s place. The house is great - comfortably enough space for a family of 4 and well configured, well-located 5 mins walk from great coffee shops and restaurants in Charlestown and only 20 mins walk from the North End and central Boston. Johnny was extremely accommodating. Highly recommend!

Loved this lil place. It’s in one of the beautiful parts of Cambridge.

Such a lovely place to stay! Perfect location with beautiful cafes and shops around. The house itself is stunning and well kept with a nice kitchen and bathroom with very nice amenities for you to use. The bedroom is great! The comfiest bed we’ve ever slept on! Carolyn was amazing and such a lovely host - even went out of her way to make sure I was comfortable when she found out I was sick. 11/10 would recommend!!

I had a very comfortable stay: the host Jennifer was responsive and friendly. Even though the rental is in the basement of their home it was still very private. Bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom was nice and clean. Lastly, the neighborhood was nice: I walked to an Indian restaurant for dinner one night and didn’t get back until late and felt very safe the whole time. Would definitely stay again next time I’m in Boston!

We loved how close the place was to the T. Easy to get into Boston in less than 20 minutes! Great place if you're looking to explore Cambridge and Boston.

Very clean with a zen aesthetic, making for an incredibly peaceful stay. The 3rd floor space is newly renovated in a beautifully maintained classic Boston home. All the amenities you could need and in a great location for us. Easy to park on the street and an easy commute into Boston on public transportation. Xin was super communicative. Highly recommend!

This is a large beautiful house that feels full of history. Robin is a great host—friendly, communicative and helpful. Really appreciated the guide she sent when I booked, it made everything clear about the stay, the neighborhood, getting there, etc. Super helpful. The simple breakfast was a plus, too. Nice big garden out back, and close to the water. Comfy bed. Felt like a more traditional B&B which was both nostalgic and refreshing. Close to public transport. All in all a lovely stay!

Lionel’s place was spotless and was in the perfect location! The easy parking was a huge plus too. Lionel was incredibly accommodating and responsive, and we will absolutely be staying here again next time we go to Boston!

Great location and hosts- very responsive and clear instructions. Bathroom/sink could use a little updating, but useable and everything was clean. Would definitely stay again.

Steve and Nancy were wonderful, gracious hosts. They allowed us to check-in early, gave great information about the area, and were awesome communicators from the time we booked until we checked out. The apartment was perfect for my nephew and me. It was a restful place to return after long days of sightseeing and lots of walking!

Great Location, heart of the Beacon Hill neighborhood, quick walk to local eateries, shops and public transport. Jason provided a simple and efficient check in with great local recommendations for food/drink/activities. Absolutely a super-host; we would love to stay here again on our next trip to Boston!

Great place. Just a bus ride into downtown and to historical sites. Comfortable space. Great host

Very well located, clean, two bedrooms with their own bathroom. We had a perfect stay

Located in the heart of the North End with everything you need within walking distance. Great restaurants, close to the freedom trail and Paul Revere’s house, and near the water if you want to go on a nice walk/run. The apartment was very home-like and comfortable, with all the amenities. The hosts, Tim and Becca, were very responsive and welcoming. We were very happy with our stay and would stay here again next time we visit Boston!

Kemi was a wonderful host and this place is superb! Everything exceeded our expectations. It was about a 10-minute walk to the train to get into Boston, which was perfect. And coming in from the rain to a welcoming, cozy home was the best. We hope to stay here whenever we may come to the area again! Thank you so much for the special touches and everything, Kemi!

David’s apartment in Cambridge exceeded our expectations in so many ways. It was incredibly homey, comfortable, and clean. The location is wonderful and walkable to lots of spots in the neighborhood. David was also incredibly responsive and proactive in communicating with us. I already can’t wait to stay again!

This was such a charming place in a wonderful location. Griffin and Carolyn were responsive and took really good care of us. They are great hosts who we highly recommend and would book with again!

Amy is a great host with a spacious apartment. Thanks for always being available. I’m looking forward to booking my next trip to Boston.

This place is an absolute Gem! Great location and Phil was amazing, friendly and so very welcoming. Would stay here again and highly recommended!!! There was 4 of us and it was perfect. The amenities were great. Beautiful home in a fantastic neighborhood.

We stayed at Karina's condo for 4 days and loved it! It's close to Fenway Park, subway trains, restaurant's, & local markets. Behind the unit is a beautiful path/park (Southwest Corridor Path) that leads you toward city center. Highly recommend this route if you're exploring the city by foot. We also loved the bathroom shower! We would stay here again & highly recommend!

Chandra is an amazing host; she was very responsive and helpful when we were looking for something to do on our rainy last day. She also supplied umbrellas, which we could not have done without! The place is even cuter in person; it's updated and has a cozy vibe and a nice record player with a good album selection and lots of cool art made by Chandra! My favorite is the Mr. T sculpture! The keypads on the inside and outside building doors are very convenient and simpler to use than having to carry a key. Nice newer shower and comfortable bed. Large kitchen, comfy couch, and just a cute, interestingly decorated apartment. The rooftop patio is so nice...it's got a grill and 360 views. I wish the weather had been nicer so we could have hung out there more. Not really close to many bars or restaurants, but an easy walk to the train station or the bike rentals and a 30-minute (ish) walk to the Fenway Park area. I would stay there again; it felt like home.

Our stay was wonderful, our hosts were communicative, and I would be more than happy to return. The unit was immaculately cleaned upon our arrival. The living room and kitchen are incredibly spacious - more so than I would have thought from the pictures. The outdoor spaces provide nice fresh air, and everything else is as advertised. But, sometimes, it's the little things that make an AirBnB. I took time each day to recover with a nice sauna. They have the things that hosts normally don't provide but everyone needs - aluminum foil, saran wrap, ziploc baggies, extra blankets, extra towels, and more. The shower that I used was great. Good water pressure. Good HVAC and water temp. Great natural light. Keyless entry, meaning no "who gets the keys" juggling. No ridiculous checkout expectations. So many "good AirBnB" boxes checked. :) The location is great to either explore East Boston (which has its own charm I wasn't aware of) or to get downtown. Thanks again for a wonderful stay!

Highlights: Location, location, location! Quiet. Easy access. Fantastic shower. Dishwasher. Place to stop outside for loading and unloading. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Gina was extremely responsive and welcoming. The wine hit the spot after a long day of walking. The spiral staircase added excitement and drama! The beds were comfortable and we slept well. We look forward to staying again!

Perfect rental for a couple on a Boston visit. Pretty quiet neighborhood with no disturbances while we were there for our 4 night stay. Plenty of room and a very well stocked kitchen. Communication was clear, polite and prompt. Parking garage ($25 a day) was close and easy to find. Inexpensive ($8-$12) Lyft rides to many Boston attractions. Would definitely stay at Jennifer’s unit again, if we return to Boston.