Beacon Hill -- "The Federal Rose" antique house  

Description from the owner

Welcome to a 200 year old antique house in the heart of Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood. This small house has a very comfortable charm while incorporating modern conveniences. Previous owners from the very earliest years opened their home to boarders and we continue the tradition to allow guests the fun of staying in such an historic location.

** The photos for this listing are a bit dated but represent the general space. Considerable improvements have been done. **

Location:

Just 2 minute walk to the Massachusetts State House and Freedom Trail and an urban Whole Foods grocer; an 8 minute walk to three subway "T" lines, t...he Boston Common and Charles Street's boutique shops and fine dining. 15 minute walk you will reach Faneuil Hall, Newbury Street, the North End, Theatre District and TD Garden for events.

Basics:

This is a private house with exclusive use. The 1st floor includes the kitchen, dining and living room. The kitchen is very well-appointed with all high-end gas stove/oven, refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher. The dining room seats 6 and the living room is comfortable and includes the television.

The 2nd floor has the two bedrooms with eco-friendly linens, a very comfortable high-end mattress and organic down pillows. Very ample closet and storage space. The bathroom is all brand new with a tub/shower. The first bedroom has a queen bed and the second bedroom has a trundle bed for two separate people.

There is a large brand new roof deck on the top floor with very plush outdoor sofas.

Electronics:

HDTV (w/ standard HD cable (CNN, CNBC, etc), DVD/CD player (w/ DVDs), wireless internet, central air-conditioning, telephone with free local and U.S. long-distance

Eco-Green:

Bed linens are eco-certified and cleaning agents, paper supplies and soaps/shampoos are earth-friendly whenever possible. We recycle. Cloth shopping totes are hanging in the closet and the electricity is purchased from wind farms. Gas cooking and heating with zones to minimize energy waste.

Essentials:

No parking (ask), sleeps 2+2. Very easy access from the street. Includes all utilities and furnishings. The owner has written a very detailed manual for the home and for all services and restaurants in the neighborhood.

Note: Beacon Hill is on a hill in the historic urban center, so there is a fair amount of walking. This is an old house and all the stairs are original -- steep and narrow, so just be careful. It is also a vertical property, so between the basement (washer/dryer) and the roof deck there are 5 floors in total and the stair-climbing may not be suitable for all guests.Read more

Additional Location Information

Just 2 minute walk to the Massachusetts State House and Freedom Trail and an urban Whole Foods grocer; an 8 minute walk to three subway "T" lines, the Boston Common and Charles Street's boutique shops and fine dining. 15 minute walk you will reach Faneuil Hall, Newbury Street, the North End, Theatre District and TD Garden for events.

Location Type City, Downtown

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• lustytraveler
  bonita springs fl

  one of our best rentals ever

  Left on 10/22/2012 for a stay in October 2012
  
  

  My wife and I have rented a number of places over the past 8 years but none beat this property for location, cleanliness, comfort, good organization and visual appeal. Paul is an easy person to work with and makes sure all the bases are covered. We will be back!

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• Jennifer
  Eugene

  Lovely Historical House

  Left on 09/24/2012 for a stay in September 2012
  
  

  We have stayed in The Federal Rose three times now and have enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. This historical house has been restored with loving care. From the hardwood floors to the art on the walls, it is an aesthetic pleasure. The kitchen is good for cooks (gas stove, quality cookware) and the house is comfortable throughout. You cannot beat the location. Paul, the owner, is super. Really, it is rather perfect.

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• David
  Vancouver

  A great place to stay in the heart of Beacon Hill

  Left on 09/07/2012 for a stay in August 2012
  
  

  Our family of four enjoyed our week-long stay in The Federal Rose. The house is situated in a unique location in the heart of Beacon Hill, literally across an alley from the Museum of african american History and it is an easy walk to Boston Common, the train to Cambridge, and the Boston aquarium. Whole Foods is literally a three minute walk down the hill.
  
  This old house is clearly a labour of love for the owners. They share their collection of cookbooks, small space design books and travel guides with guests. It certainly was a lovely fit for us. Having access to laundry was very helpful with two small girls.
  
  The gourmet kitchen, dining room, living room, and fabulous roof deck are the highlights of this home. The second floor bedroom we stayed in was comfortable, and there was plenty of room in the second bedroom for our daughters' cribs. (I understand the owner is in the process of renovating this room to accommodate more guests.) The central air conditioning was wonderful in the midst of the Boston heat wave in early august. Our only caveat for those who have high expectations, (and this was minor), was the cold water pressure in the second floor bathroom, but given the age of the house and the quality of the owner's renovations, I am sure this issue will be addressed in time.
  
  If you are looking for a character property to rent for unique Boston vacation experience, I highly recommend working with Paul. He offers helpful instructions and recommendations, and he was prompt to respond to questions and to process payments. I will refer friends and family traveling to Boston to Paul in the future.

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  Recommended for: Romantic, Luxury, Families

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• Elin Hilderbrand
  Nantucket

  The Best Boston Digs

  Left on 01/18/2012 for a stay in November 2011
  
  

  I stayed in this Beacon hill home for six weeks this past fall/winter. What a delight! The house is a clean, cozy and extremely charming 2 BR house with tons of historical ambience while at the same time delivering modern conveniences, such as a remodeled bathroom and gourmet kitchen, and laundry in the basement. The living area and bedrooms were comfortable and well-appointed. The neighborhood is the best aspect, however. Beacon Hill is amazing, and you will feel cultured and erudite just walking the streets. Charles Street is a short walk away -- it has great restaurants, shops, speciality groceres, salons, etc. Even closer to the house is a Whole Foods and a wonderful gym. It's a short but steep walk to Boston Common and downtown. You can't go wrong by renting this property. I fell in love with it and never wanted to leave.

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  Recommended for: Travelers, Romantic

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