“The Nest”

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Welcome to a charming top floor studio apartment, oozing with comfy quaintness. This unit is located in an 1860 Beacon Hill building at the very top of the Hill and the center of downtown Boston. The original pine flooring, original working fireplace and antique 1800s furniture add to the appeal. The apartment is extremely quiet located at the back of the building with tree tops and sunlight filtering in from the south-facing windows.

Location:
Center of historic Boston, just 2 minute walk to the Mass. State House and Freedom Trail and an urban Whole Foods grocer; 8 minutes to three subway "T" lines, the Boston Common and Charles Streets 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:
The kitchen is modest but very clean and efficient with gas oven/range, toaster oven and apartment sized refrigerator. The bed is a Beauty-Rest plush-firm queen with down pillows and sateen sheets. The bathroom is brand new with marble tiled floor, tasteful fixtures and a high-pressure shower and tub. Washer/dryer and outdoor courtyard are at the bottom of the stairs. Place to keep bike.

Electronics:
LCD HDTV (w/ basic HD cable and 50 music channels), DVD/CD player (w/ DVDs), wired/wireless internet, ipod/mp3 speakers & cable, air-conditioner, telephone & answering machine with free US & Canada LD, hair-dryer, vacuum

Eco-Green:
Aside from an efficient apartment in a location that promotes walking and public transportation; 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 generated from wind.

Essentials:
No smoking, no pets, no parking (ask), sleeps 2. Includes all utilities and furnishings, 4th floor walk-up with sole-use top landing, very detailed owner's manual for apartment and neighborhood 2).

Testimonials

04/25/09
I just wanted to send a note of thanks. I just returned from Boston today. “The Nest” was awesome, it could not have been more perfect, it really was the icing on my cake. Everything was pretty much perfect. Thanks for helping me make my dream of running in Boston possible.

– G.K. Alberta Canada

12/01/10
This was our first experience renting through HomeAway. The property was everything we need to have a great stay in Boston, it was very well appointed quite clean. The information booklet had the best information about the surrounding area good tips on where to go for meals and to shop to be self contained. Thanks for a great first experience we will be telling our friends to book their next holidays accommodation throught this site. We had a fantastic time.

Aussies Benalla
Victoria Australia

29/09/10
I recently stayed at the Sunny Studio during a short trip to Boston and found it to be a delightfully wonderful apartment! The stairs, steep and narrow, were a challenge for me and my heavy suitcase, however the reward at the top was worth it!
Cozy and comfortable, I felt like I was able to "come home" after a day of walking the North End or shopping at Faneuil Hall and experience the pleasures of living like a local Bostonian.
It was close to all amenities, and directions to anything you could possibly have needed was at your fingertips in the super detailed manual provided.

The bed was firm, the shower was hot and full of pressure, and best of all, I felt safe in the quiet top floor sanctuary. Without a doubt, I would stay here again over the expensive, impersonal hotels in the area......and hopefully one day again soon! Thanks again for helping to make my Boston experience unforgettable!

Leann E.
Saskatchewan, Canada

06/29/10
This was our first visit and we lucked out with the nest. The location is great. Grocery and liquor stores within a 2 minute walk. Train stations nearby. Easy to walk around the beacon hill area. Very quite. Bed and shower were both great. We had every thing we needed. Dining within walking distance.

My only improvement would be to have one upholstered chair.....Not a big deal. [note from owner: we added a very nice chair based on this suggestion]

We plan on going back next year.

06/29/10
My husband and I used to live in the neighbourhood a few years back, and during a recent visit to Boston, we enjoyed several nights in the Sunny Studio. Without a doubt, it was an authentic Beacon Hill experience. Charming neighbourhood and close to everything. The unit itself was cozy and clean, and felt more like a home than a hotel. Up on the top floor, we also really enjoyed how quiet it was. The kitchen is convenient if you want to stay-in and cook, and the Whole Foods is only minutes away.

PS - Beacon Hill Bistro on Charles Street makes some delicious vanilla pancakes.

P. & C. Vancouver
Canada

06/29/10
I was staying in Boston for a couple of months and needed a place that was walking distance to everything. This place exceeded my needs by being in a beautiful, historic neighborhood and being so close to Whole Foods which allowed me to cook! If you're into running, there's a great path by the water just a few blocks away. If you're into shopping there are several places just down the street. If you're into nice restaurants, there are plenty of those as well. The owners were completely accessible and friendly. If you're on foot and in shape, this is a great place. Walking up the hill and 3 flights of stairs turned out to be a great workout! I had some problems with the fridge staying cold but the owners are replacing it. That would be my only complaint. You'll love this place!!!

J. F.
New York, NY