10 of Boston’s Most Beautiful Airbnbs
Is it weird to want a rent a room in your own city?
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It isn’t hard to find the perfect New England getaway on Airbnb. Quaint cabins, rustic barns, and even lighthouses are available to rent on the homesharing site. Not to be overlooked, though, are the Airbnbs tucked away in your own backyard.
Boston has hundreds of impeccably designed pads to choose from. From a hip two-bedroom in the South End to a dreamy little apartment in Beacon Hill, they present the opportunity for you to live out your Boston apartment fantasies.
So, go ahead and pretend you own a Back Bay studio, or at the very least, browse these 10 beautiful Airbnbs and glean some design inspiration for your own home.
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1. A Bright and Modern Garden-Level Unit
1 bedroom in a private apartment, accommodates 2 guests, $200 per night
The plentiful windows in this recently renovated apartment overlook a private garden. A new bathroom boasts heated floors and a rain shower.
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2. An Artsy Apartment in Somerville
2 bedrooms in a private apartment, accommodates 4 guests, $200 per night
This centrally located abode offers a newly renovated kitchen with touches of Scandanavian design. Old architectural details mix with modern accents, making for an aesthetically pleasing pad.
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2. A Soothing Back Bay Studio
1 private studio apartment, accommodates 2 guests, $200 per night
New and old strike a balance in this Back Bay studio, where there’s midcentury furniture, masculine decor, and a few industrial accents. Climb a ladder to hop into the lofted sleeping area, then admire the place’s architecture from above.
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4. A Sunny Two-Bedroom in the South End
2 bedrooms in a private apartment, accommodates 4 guests, $249 per night
An entire floor of a South End brownstone will be yours to explore in this two-bedroom apartment. The sunny little unit offers bow-front windows and an ornamental marble fireplace.
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5. A Historic Townhouse Near Faneuil Hall
2 bedrooms in a private apartment, accommodates 6 guests, $425 per night
Situated just off of a cobblestone alleyway near Faneuil Hall, this stately residence once was a carriage house, then a furniture-making shop. Today, the place maintains its original beams, plus plenty of exposed brick and large windows.
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6. A Regal Studio Near Newbury
1 private studio apartment, accommodates 2 guests, $300 per night
Sleep under a chandelier in this classic brownstone near Newbury Street, which offers a lofted sleeping area, a decorative fireplace, and a set of floor-to-ceiling windows.
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7. A Brick Beauty in Back Bay
1 bedroom in a shared apartment, accommodates 2 guests, $250 per night
The upstairs portion of this Back Bay home is yours to enjoy. The living room boasts a large atrium-style skylight, exposed brick, and access to a roof deck.
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8. An Airy One-Bedroom in Beacon Hill
1 bedroom in a private apartment, accommodates 2 guests, $219 per night
This one-bedroom apartment can be found among the bricks and cobblestones of Beacon Hill. It’s bathed in natural light and offers exposed beams, two fireplaces, and impressive views.
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9. A Modernist Haven in Cambridge
2 bedrooms in a private apartment, accommodates 4 guests, $250 per night
Inside a Greek Revival home built in 1830, you’ll find this two-bedroom unit that’s chock full of modern furniture. It’s two blocks from the Central Square T stop and offers one off-street parking space.
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10. A Luxurious Corner Unit in the North End
1 bedroom in a private apartment, accommodates 2 guests, $325 per night
This recently renovated apartment offers a king-sized bedroom, a kitchen with new appliances, and a cozy living room. The clean, contemporary space contains vintage finds paired with modern accents.
