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Amazing family and group-friendly accommodation #TheBackDorch

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5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor dining
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5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 141500 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Boston, MA
  • Franklin Park Zoo
    2 min drive
  • Northeastern University
    4 min drive
  • Boston Museum of Fine Arts
    6 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    20 min drive

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About the area

Boston

With a stay at this vacation home in Boston (Dorchester), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Northeastern University and 7 minutes from Copley Square. .This vacation home is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Fenway Park.

What's nearby

  • Franklin Park Zoo - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Northeastern University - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Boston Museum of Fine Arts - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Copley Square - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Fenway Park - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Four Corners/Geneva Ave Station - 14 min walk
  • Boston Uphams Corner Station - 16 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Santo Domingo Restaura - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Neville's Bakery & Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jone's Hill Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪One Family Diner - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Amazing family and group-friendly accommodation #TheBackDorch

Bring your family, friends, and pet to this two-story Bohemian style treasure, a hidden gem in the Boston/Dorchester Area.

Enjoy ample parking space for 3 cars, the privacy of a great night of sleep with blackout shades and gel-memory foam mattresses, and pillows.

Dearly called #TheBackDorch

Living room:

An open space concept, furnished with a beautiful moss green sectional spiced up with burnt orange and contrasted with sandy white throw pillows, the living room seats 16 people comfortably.

65" Roku HDTV loaded up with Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Videos

An asymmetrical coffee table and two burnt orange round seat.

The living room, kitchen, bathroom 1 and bedroom 1, 2, and 3, and the deck are on the same floor.

Kitchen:

Kitchen is layered with beautiful black granite counter and updated appliances.

- Ground coffee maker & Keurig combo,
- Stainless steel ice-maker double-door refrigerator
- Gas stove
- Air fryer
- Toaster oven
- Dishwasher
- Garbage compactor

Bathroom 1:

- Washer
- Dryer

Bedroom 1: Black and yellow. 1 queen gel memory foam bed and pillows and 2 nightstands. Closet space and mirror doors.

Bedroom 2: Burnt orange & black. 1 queen gel memory foam bed and pillows and 2 night stands. Closet space

Bedroom 3: Green and white. 1 queen gel memory foam bed and pillows and 2 nightstands. Closet space

Deck: outdoor furnitures and glass coffee table

Upstairs

Dedicated Workspace

Bedroom 4: White and a tinge of green. Two twin over full bed bunk beds.

Master Bedroom: King bed, 2 night stands. 55" Roku HDTV loaded up with Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Videos. TV stand. Closet and closet door mirror

Guests have access to the entire space, including the deck and outdoor furniture.

Flexible
Adaptable

The property is in a lively neighborhood of Dorchester. Very family oriented and outdoorsy. Lots of schools nearby such as Boston Latin Academy. Part of the charm of the place is the diversity. Right next door is an apartment complex with budding students, clacking away on their laptops. Every multi family building seems to have a backyard and ample parking space.

You'll often see students walk on the street. It's right off Columbia Road one of the Main Streets of Dorchester, a prime location for food, public transportation, and diversity.

Dorchester has had a very rich history. What's different about Dorchester in the Boston Area is the plethora of African appeal and civil rights background. Less than 5 mins walk, visit Elegance African Fashions for some true traditional African couture and patterns.

A 15 minute walk to Blue Hill Ave lands you in the smack middle of the Malcom X, MLK history.

Or pivot to The Grove Hall Public Library and check out some books you've been itching to read.

Or better yet, pick one of the plethora of food places around the Dorchester area within 10-15 minute walk.

Two favorite African food spot are little out of the way in the Dorchester/Mattapan area. They're called Safari African Restaurant and Pelloma Nigerian Cuisine. Try the famous Egusi soup at Pelloma or the Jollof rice at Safari.

Bring your own mode of transportation and enjoy free on- and off-street parking for 3 cars.

Public transportation is a 3 min walk. Take bus 16 for a 9 min commute to Forest Hills.

You can get to all of Boston from Forest Hills whether you take the orange line or other buses.

No parties at any time. Violation will incur a $500 fee.
Events are allowed but needs prior authorization!
Events are allowed but must be pre-approved. There will be additional fees**

No smoking inside the property at any time. Smoking fine is $750.

Smoking is allowed on the balcony outside.

No parties at any time. Party fine is $500 fee.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ulrich Kakou

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 16146 sq ft (1500 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR521194, C0416900351

Property is also known as

161069

Amazing family and group-friendly accommodation #TheBackDorch Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion of old friends
We were a group of 9 60+ women coming together after 40 years to race at the Head of the Charles rowing regatta. Our priorities for accommodation were enough beds that we didn't have to share, parking and a decent kitchen and the property met these requirements. Ulrich was very responsive to any minor problems that arose.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy
The stairs weren't mentioned in the add -fortunately the 2 of us - 80+- did manage them without any problem but the house itself was very nice !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House is super clean, easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alysha S.

Dorchester Stay with friends
You can tell a lot of effort has been put into the presentation of the house as it relates to the decor. We did run into an issue with the ac and water heater but luckily the host is so responsive it was taken care of timely. We also encountered a smell on the first floor that lasted the entire time we were there but luckily the living areas and bedrooms are in floors 2 and 3.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

dwhartmann

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Great Parking, Great Accommodations
The rental was clean, and the bedroom and living arrangement was great. The parking in the back of the building made life so much easier. Located very close to Boston, only 15 minutes into the city. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nell S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boston
The house was clean and the check in process was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B., Halifax, NS Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Back Dorch Beauty
We had a great stay at the Back. Dorch! The property was as advertised. Very spacious, comfortable and nicely decorated with all the needed amenities. I was expecting it to be noisy being close to UMASS but was a relatively quiet street. It was close to the city to either drive or take the T. Ulrich checked in to ensure we had what we needed. The whole process and stay was extremely smooth. Would highly recommend this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

christi s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This was a great house for our family group. It was close to all the things to do. My only complaint would be the neighborhood. But no major complaints. Would recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place!
Great for large groups. Roomy, plenty of parking. Owner is quick to respond.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Meaghan D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Big Disappointment overall
We stayed a night only thankfully. Up against the back of the house was debris and junk stacked up against the apartment building. When you walk in the front door there is a stairway to take you to the 2nd flr. The apartment was HOT when we got there at night. The bedrooms and livrm. have old window a/c units. We had to wait a long time for the apartment to cool down. I'll try to do a list because there is a word limit 1. a comforter had CRUSTY brown stuff on it (I think it was poop). 2 I couldn't keep my kids in the bunkbed room the window a/c unit sounded like a garbage disposal. I had to drag a mattress into my bedroom so they could sleep. 3. The bathrooms have no a/c so if your getting ready it gets hot. 4.The kids' and king bedroom are on the 3rd floor, my husband is a disabled Vet so getting around was difficult for him and its just hotter. The neighborhood is loud and they leave cheap earplugs on every bed, so unless its for the "clickity clack" college students on their computers that they advertise, I am sure they know that the neighborhood is loud at night with people yelling on the street. I let the owners know about the loud a/c, crusty brown stuff on the comforter and a pot smell that we woke up to on the 3rd floor. This was their response "Thanks for the feedback. I’ll share that with my crew. There should have bed covers. My apologies for the inconvenience" That's the response I got after like 3 hours of sleep. Seriously don't waste your money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023