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Gorgeous Large Historic Boston Home. Very spacious STR-26-7

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A stone wall with the inscription "BOSTON COLLEGE" and a tree with pink blossoms in front.
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A spacious dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a vase of flowers, and a view into the kitchen.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue armchair.
A two-story building with a red-tiled roof, white columns, and a balcony with black railings.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathrooms4200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Newton, MA
  • Place, Boston College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alumni Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Chestnut Hill Reservoir
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newton

With a stay at this vacation home in Newton, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Boston College and 6 minutes from Boston University. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Harvard University and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Fenway Park.
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What's nearby

  • Boston College - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alumni Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Conte Forum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Chestnut Hill Reservoir - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Chestnut Hill Reservation - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Boston College Station - 3 min walk
  • Newtonville Station - 6 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪IHOP - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Luncheonette - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tatte - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Gorgeous Large Historic Boston Home. Very spacious STR-26-7

Welcome to this stunning Boston Spanish Colonial. This spacious multiple bedroom home is beautifully designed. Historic charm meets modern comfort! The elegant 4200 sq ft home offers a seamless blend of character & convenience. Experienced hosts with over 200 5 star reviews! This elegant 4200 sq ft, home that sleeps 9, perfectly blends historic charm with modern comforts. Steps from Boston College, the train & minutes to downtown, it offers seamless access to the city, Fenway & all Boston has to offer. This spacious home invites you to enjoy a blend of history & ease for a stylish stay. This beautiful home is perfect for a large group or a couple of families.
Step into this gorgeous mid-century modern kitchen, where huge windows flood the space with natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. Equipped with top-of-the-line Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, this kitchen is a chef’s dream, seamlessly blending style and functionality.
The open dining room flows effortlessly into a spacious living room, perfect for entertaining and everyday living. Adjacent to the living area, a stunning sunroom surrounded by windows offers a serene space to relax, gather around the TV, and enjoy conversations with family and friends.
Ascend the stunning curved historic staircase to the second floor, where you’ll find the bedrooms, sleeping 9, and two full baths. Indulge in the charm of a classic clawfoot tub, perfect for unwinding after a long day.
For added privacy and comfort, a separate staircase leads to the third floor, for guests wanting their own space complete with its own bath featuring a clawfoot tub—an ideal retreat within this elegant home.
This residence beautifully combines mid-century modern design with historic character, offering a perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and timeless style. STR-26-7. As per Newton town regulation the listing has to state only 3 bedrooms sleeps 9. Please inquire.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a refrigerator and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom features a shower, a bidet, and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
The cleaners will take care of all the laundry - linens and towels. Please put dishes in the dishwasher and start the dishwasher. Thank you for staying at 71 Comm Ave. I hope you enjoyed your stay.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

•Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. •No parties or events allowed. •Keep music at low level must follow federal, state and city of Newton law
Disorderly behavior—such as public intoxication, harassment, drug use, fighting, vandalism any unlawful activity—is prohibited.
Bag all trash and put it in outdoor trash barrel; do not leave trash or bags on the porch. The driveway accommodates up to 3 vehicles. Max occupancy 9

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Gorgeous Large Historic Boston Home. Very spacious STR-26-7 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient to BC
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing home and we had no complaints! Hosts were amazing and very lucky they chose to let stay at their property for Marathom weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and very clean. It is located a very close to the train station at Boston College (which made travel into Boston easy). The hosts were readily available for questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College visit to BC

The location of the house could not have been more convenient to Boston College.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025