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Dorset at Upham's Corner

Dorset at Upham's Corner

Guest Rating:☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

Vacation rental condominium.  people6 sleeps,  bed3 bedrooms,  bath1 bathroom.  pawCats, Dogs

230 Boston Street Boston, MA 02125-1648 United States (Geo: 42.322119,-71.060956)

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AMENITIES
Minutes to the South End - Walk to Castle Beach - Easy & Free Parking
Fully furnished 1200sf luxury apartment centrally located in Boston near the historic South End
3 Bedrooms/1 Bathroom
All beds are queen sized
Full Kitchen
Free Wifi
Designer furnishings create an elegant coziness throughout
Free on-street parking near the residence. No meters to feed and no parking garage to pay!
Part of a meticulous building restoration, the Dorset combines characteristic turn-of-the-century Boston area architecture with modern day amenities and comfort. Original golden fir wood floors are complimented by thick, plush area rugs and designer furnishings create an elegant coziness throughout.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Transportation to and from a Swank Properties unit is very convenient and easy. All of our units are selected based on their ease of access to public transportation and interstate highways. This unit is located within walking distance of the Andrew and JFK/UMass subway stops on the Red Line.

Swank Properties has our very own Hospitality Portal, which you may download for free! The Hospitality Portal provides private and personalized access to our properties, inside information about the area you’re staying in, and much more. The Hospitality Portal also contains all the information needed to locate, check in, access, and learn more about all the unit features.

Swank Properties is ready to find the perfect location for your Boston stay. If you have questions about one of our properties, reservation and booking process or general inquiries about the Boston area, feel free to contact a member of our talented team at reservations [at] swank-properties.com. We take pride in providing our guests with the best value accommodations in Boston while delivering a superior level of service!


Rooms and Amenities
Property Type Condominium, 1 story, Built in 2001
Unit Code 230B1
Beds 3 queen beds
Bathrooms 1 bathroom
Rooms Sleeps 6
Floor Area 1200 square feet
Pets Cats, Dogs allowed.
Kitchen Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Toaster, Cookware
Living Central Air, Linens, Ironing Board, High Speed Internet, Free Wi-Fi
Business Nearby ATM, Nearby Post Office, Nearby Bank
Convenience Nearby Grocery, Free On Street Parking
Culture Symphony Orchestra
Geographic Near Beach
Entertainment Satellite TV, DVD Player, High Definition TV (Large), Premium TV

Reviews

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100 % of our reviewers would recommend this vacation rental.

Vacation Rental Reviews


Enjoyable stay with plenty of room for everyone!

Stayed 5 days ending in August, 2019

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a guest from Ashtabula, OH recommends this vacation rental.

We enjoyed visiting Boston and the Freedom Trail by staying just south of downtown in this restored 4 story home. The wood floors were gorgeous and not super creaky. The best thing was that for 4 of us, we each had a bedroom and my daughter used the living area couch. There was a large sectional in the front - not what was shown in the photo. The kitchen was adequate and we used it to make breakfast each day. We used Uber successfully to and from downtown - ~$15 each way. The 10 min walk to the subway was too much for my elderly mother. We did have a few minor maintenance issues that were quickly resolved by talking to someone at Swank. The neighborhood to the immediate south of the property wasn't the greatest, but it was OK to the north. Parking was free, but a bit hard to find. We used the side street a lot. Everyone slept well, despite the road noise - we brought small fans for each room. Caution - one of the beds has a super firm foam mattress! I thought I wouldn't like it, but ended up sleeping well on it.


Boston Wedding Family Stay

Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2019

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a guest from Mt Lebanon, PA recommends this vacation rental.

A good choice for us - worked dry well with our family�s coming and going style. Street parking worked well, too - except for a ticket on our daughter�s rental car for inadvertently parking in a bus stop one day, and getting our personal car keyed the night prior to leaving.


Great stay for a family

Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2019

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Amirah N from Cambridge, MA recommends this vacation rental.

Had a wonderful time at Dorset at Upham's Corner. Close to a Shopping Center, Carson's Beach, and the T. Great neighborhood and professional property management. Would definitely recommend.

  • Manager Responded on 6/7/2019

    Thanks Amirah! Please come again and remind us that YOU are a 5-Star guest so we can give you a wonderful discount as a small token of our appreciation! Your group was delightful!


My stay

Stayed 2 days ending in February, 2019

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a guest from Brooklyn, NY recommends this vacation rental.

My family and I enjoy about time there, very clean and intimate Space. It was my parents first time staying in a rental home. They loved it.


Our stay in Boston

Stayed 5 days ending in October, 2018

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Sharon L E from Minneapolis, MN recommends this vacation rental.

We enjoyed our stay in Boston and found that Dorset at Upham�s Corner met our needs well. It was clean and very close to transport (we only used public transit). There were ample restaurants, so there was a variety of options and a grocery store was also close. If we ever return to Boston, we would definitely stay here again.


Very nice 3 bedroom apartment

Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2018

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a guest from Diloxi, MS recommends this vacation rental.

This property was well appointed with 3 bedrooms (queen size or larger beds). It had only one bathroom but it was nice and it was not a problem for my siblings and I to share. There were four of us and we enjoyed our stay. It was not far from the North End of Boston and it was an easy Uber ride there every day. The price was amazing. There is a great bar and restaurant next door. A brewery around the corner. A 7 eleven it two blocks it was conveniently located and it was in a safe neighborhood.


Boston Home

Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2017

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a guest from Farmington, NM recommends this vacation rental.

This property was exactly as described. The rooms were clean and comfortable. There are a couple of electric outlets that did not work in 2 of the bedrooms. Boston Street is a very busy one with a lot of road noise. There was a portable fan in my room that I used at night for "white noise". Parking was an issue since the surrounding streets have permit only signs posted.

  • Manager Responded on 10/17/2017

    Just a tip: If an outlet doesn't seem to work in a bedroom, flip the switch that is not the overhead light. Those plugs are on the switch at the door so you can turn on a table lamp from the door without having to turn on the overhead. Another tip: Surrounding streets are "Resident Sticker Only" Mon-Fri from 10am to 2pm. If you are away during those four hours, you can park there the other 20 hrs during the day. If not, park right on Boston Street where parking is not restricted at all. JKust watch for street cleaning days/times. Cleaning is a couple hours twice a month.


Great!

Stayed 2 days ending in October, 2017

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a guest from Nashville, TN recommends this vacation rental.

Easy, clean, comfy - a wonderful experience across the board

  • Manager Responded on 10/17/2017

    Thanks Sarah! Thank you so much for providing us all 5's. Please come again and ask for the returning guest discount!


August visit

Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2017

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a guest from Stillwater Lake, NS recommends this vacation rental.

Location was fairly convenient. The neighbourhood a little rougher than expected. Flat was clean and well appointed. Internet worked well. The weather was exceptionally hot and the nights were quite warm.

  • Manager Responded on 10/17/2017

    Thanks Sonya! Glad you had a nice stay!


Great place to stay in Boston

Stayed 9 days ending in July, 2017

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Frank M from Tampa, FL recommends this vacation rental.

Family vacation to explore an historic city. We loved the neighborhood. Nice restaurants. Try Cafe Polonia great polish food. Short drive to downtown and North end. Easy parking on street. Walk to Dunken doughnuts. House is a city home. Noisy but nice. One bathroom is a little tight. Would stay again.

  • Manager Responded on 8/28/2017

    Thank Frank! Glad you enjoyed your time here. You are a great group to host!


Perfect 1st floor unit

Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2017

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Julie W from Saginaw, MI recommends this vacation rental.

This 3 bedroom house is beautiful! It's in a great neighborhood with an amazing little gourmet bar/restaurant next door. Only about a 5 min. drive to downtown. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Manager Responded on 8/6/2017

    Thanks Julie! It was wonderful having you stay with us! And I will mention to the restaurant owner your compliments as well!. He will LOVE that you called it an"amazing little gourmet bar/restaurant." Exactly what he is shooting for!


Our vacation

Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2017

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a guest from Coon Rapids, MN recommends this vacation rental.

Overall we enjoyed our time here. We felt safe and comfortable in our neighborhood and found people friendly, but a few blocks away was a bit more concerning. We loved that the bus stopped close to the house, the 17 takes you to Andrew transit center where you could go or get connections to almost anywhere you wanted or needed to go.

One of my biggest complaints is the chairs in the kitchen are very uncomfortable. It was tough to sit and eat a meal in the kitchen.

As far as activities, we went to a game at Fenway, Whale watching, the Freedom Trail, a visit to the USS Constitution, and a trip to Salem. We didn't have a car and depended on public transportation, all very easy and convenient to use. We bought the weekly Charlie Card so we didn't need money for each trip.

We would stay again on any return trip to Boston.

  • Manager Responded on 8/22/2017

    Thanks Wendy! Much appreciated!


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Stayed 2 days ending in April, 2017

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Gary S from Saratoga Springs, NY recommends this vacation rental.

This will be it for the fourth time I've attempted to review this property and our stay. It won't post. You have a problem with your website

  • Manager Responded on 5/11/2017

    Not sure what the issue was for your post as others have come thru during the same time period. Hope you enjoyed your stay!


Excellent spot to stay!

Stayed 14 days ending in August, 2015

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Colm F from Newry, XX recommends this vacation rental.

We spent 2 weeks in the Dorset for vacation. The photos do not do this place justice; very clean and tidy, bedrooms are a great size and living space, bathroom and kitchen has everything you need. Excellent a/c also..lovely restaurant next door and 10mins from Andrew T station and a large grocery store/restaurants etc...felt very safe in the neighbourhood.definitely would recommend and use again if we return to Boston...

  • Manager Responded on 9/2/2015

    Thank you so much for staying with Swank Properties, Colm! We appreciate the positive feedback and hope to see you and your family back in Boston again soon!


Trip to Boston

Stayed 5 days ending in April, 2015

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Patricia J from MI, MI recommends this vacation rental.

The condo location was very cute inside and had all we needed but it is on a Main Street so it was loud in the morning. However, we had no trouble finding parking on the street and it was an easy walk to the subway. We took that everywhere and it was fast and convenient.

  • Manager Responded on 5/20/2015

    Thank you for the feedback, Patricia! We really appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we did. So glad you were happy with the place!


Wonderful time

Stayed 8 days ending in January, 2015

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from est recommends this vacation rental.

Wonderful time in a wonderful cosy place, highly recommend!

  • Manager Responded on 2/5/2015

    Thank you for staying with Swank Properties! We're glad you were able to enjoy Boston!


Excellent experience

Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2014

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Luc V from St-Lambert, QC recommends this vacation rental.

Appartment was clean, well located. The only inconvenience we had was that the automatic door lock broke upon our return at the apt. the first night. Other than that everything was good. Kitchen is not fit for 6 people to eat but we ate outside every night.

  • Manager Responded on 10/29/2014

    Thank you for the review! The door is now fixed and working better than ever!


Boston

Stayed 2 days ending in August, 2014

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a guest from Welland, ON recommends this vacation rental.

The room was well equipped. Difficult to access the instructions for entry for those who have blackberry devices though. Good thing my son had his ipad.

  • Manager Responded on 10/29/2014

    Thanks for the review! We apologize for the technical difficulties but hope you were able to enjoy Boston anyway! :)


Very nice stay in Boston

Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2014

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a guest from Gatineau, Quebec recommends this vacation rental.

Beautiful appartment, clean and comfortable. Only little inconvenience: kitchen table too small to sit comfortably. Neighbourhood is not chic, but we always felt secure walking with children, even in evening.

  • Manager Responded on 10/29/2014

    So happy you were able to enjoy your stay! We'll see what we can do about the table!


Great vacation

Stayed 8 days ending in July, 2014

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Mario T from Otterburn Park, Quebec recommends this vacation rental.

We were all impressed by the quality of the apartment as soon as we got in. Even more after finding how clean, full equipped and close to everything it is. We are a 4 generation family with a 6 month old baby and everyone had enough space with a room even for the baby!

Reservation process and follow up is very efficient. We really appreciated the SPA application on IPhone with all information about the rental but also restaurants around.

  • Manager Responded on 10/29/2014

    Thanks so much for the kind words! We are glad we had the opportunity to host you and your family during your vacation in Boston.We loved having you and your family as our guests and we hope you can stay with us again.


Lovin Life in Boston

Stayed 5 days ending in June, 2014

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Jo H from Fishers, IN recommends this vacation rental.

We stayed in Boston for 5 days in June 2014. The house was great, clean, well maintained and very roomy. Close to Target if you forgot something. close to subway, 10 minute walk, and has a great restaurant located right next door. Dunkin Donuts is on the next block. The house was located in a safe area and easy to get to and from downtown. If you are a family with young children up to teenagers, I would recommend.

  • Manager Responded on 10/29/2014

    We appreciate the in depth review! We're glad you were able to enjoy the area to its fullest potential. That Dunkin Donuts really is a life saver!


Great value

Stayed 6 days ending in June, 2014

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Daniela S from Arlington heights , IL recommends this vacation rental.

We loved our unit, it was cozy but functional, location was great to take te bus or Train to visit the sights, you could Walk to Dublin donuts, a great Deli, corner grocery store etc. Parking was never an issue, we would stay there again!

  • Manager Responded on 10/29/2014

    Thank you so much for the encouraging feedback! We love to hear when guests are happy!


Fantastic value, great location

Stayed 8 days ending in June, 2014

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a guest from Littleton, CO recommends this vacation rental.

After our experience here, I can't imagine why anyone would pay hotel rates to stay in Boston.

Unit was clean and in good condition, and Swank's automated systems worked well.

We stayed with my parents, who rented a car. There was almost always parking right in front of the unit, and at other times we didn't have to go far. When my wife, kids, and I did our own thing, the walk to the T stop was pleasant and not too far.

For a quick bite, we highly recommend The Avenue Grille.

Two minor snafus were: Getting only one pack-and-play for our two babies for the first night (fixed the next day), and the heating/cooling system failing on the last couple days and perpetually blowing hot air. (With help from the manager over the phone, we were able to turn it off, but since it happened on a weekend they understandably weren't able to bring someone out to get the air conditioning working until after we left.) Both of those are the sorts of things that can be expected to make a VRBO stay somewhat different from a hotel stay, but neither had a meaningfully detrimental effect on our stay.

  • Manager Responded on 10/29/2014

    Thank you for the great feedback. We strive to create the best possible experience for each of our guests and we will take your suggestions into consideration.We loved hosting you and your family and we hope you can come again.


A very fine home.

Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2014

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Hartmut R from Bissendorf, Niedersachsen recommends this vacation rental.

Die Wohnung hat uns sehr gut gefallen und wir haben uns sehr wohl gef�hlt. Die Bilder waren sehr genau und wir wurden nicht entt�uscht.
Der Service ist sehr gut - wir wurden sehr gut betreut.
Wir sind mit 5 Personen angereist zur Graduation in Harvard und haben es sehr genossen in Boston zu sein.
Wir w�rden diese Wohnung immer wieder mieten. Verry great and fine home !!!

  • Manager Responded on 10/29/2014

    Wir sch�tzen die freundlichen Worte! Herzlichen Gl�ckwunsch an den Absolvent!


...and free parking.

Stayed 2 days ending in May, 2014

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mario d from lasalle, quebec recommends this vacation rental.

Nice condo indeed. Insonorisation not the best feature, specially if neighbors
upstairs decide to finish a party and quarrel at 03:00 at night. Nothing to do
with the management company, but bring your earplugs, in case of !

  • Manager Responded on 10/29/2014

    So sorry about the noise! We hope you were able to enjoy Boston otherwise!


Great location

Stayed 3 days ending in April, 2014

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Anne R from Ottawa, Ontario recommends this vacation rental.

This is a comfortable apartment, within a 10 minutes�walk of the red subway line or a few minutes by bus, with a bus stop right in front of the building. Parking is very easy on the street and free. The apartment can nicely accommodate 6 people, with 3 large bedrooms, except that weirdly there are only 3 stools in the kitchen. Nice towels, clean rooms and a dishwasher made for a nice stay. There is a small grocery store a block away if you need milk or very basic supplies. Except for the restaurant next door which we did not try (lack of time), this is not an area with a lot of eateries.
It is a tad noisy with traffic and the landing lanes for planes, but these stop at night. A few more glasses and mugs would be a nice addition. I would recommend this apartment for a nice visit to Boston.

  • Manager Responded on 10/29/2014

    Thanks so much for the suggestions! We take all feedback very seriously and will strive to improve for our future guests!


Fantastic!

Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2014

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from p V recommends this vacation rental.

We came to Barcelona to run the Boston Marathon and the apartment was perfect. We had a problem with the bathroom that was resolved quickly and professionally.
The place is quiet and 10 minutes from the city center.

  • Manager Responded on 10/29/2014

    Thank you for the great feedback.We were glad to host you during your visit to Boston for the Marathon.We hope to host you again during your next stay in Boston.


Very fun

Stayed 8 days ending in January, 2014

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Jessica L from Bogota, Cundinamarca recommends this vacation rental.

Comfortable, fant�stic and diferent

  • Manager Responded on 10/29/2014

    Thank you for the feedback.We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.


Dorset at Upham's Corner

Stayed 4 days ending in November, 2013

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a guest from Madison, WI recommends this vacation rental.

Nice property - we had a great stay. One thing to be aware of with this property is that there are street noises (traffic); it's worth it to bring earplugs!


convenient location, spacious modern property

Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2013

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a guest from Pitstone, Buckinghamshire recommends this vacation rental.

A lovely property, very spacious, close to the transit system to get into the city. Well decorated clean and tidy. however the bathroom ceiling has peeling paint on it. There is not enough stools in the kitchen for all of us to eat at the kitchen table. The traffic noise at night can be disturbing if you are not used to living in the city. Safe neighbourhood with a lovely Bistro next door.
Great company to deal with, quick to respond to e-mails and enquiries, highly recommended.


Perfect rental

Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2013

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Stefanie B from Frankfurt, Hesse recommends this vacation rental.

Very good!


In all a great stay!

Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2013

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David P from Bergisch Gladbach, NRW recommends this vacation rental.

The location we choose, so its hard to rate this, but the location was not to bad. The walk to the next subway was okay and the area where the appartment was, was clean, not to loud and totally good. The inside was clean and for us big enough. Great beds.
What we wish for the next time is, to have more towels maybe and more dishes in the kitchen. But for the three nights it was okay too.
The online check in and check out is a interesting idea and it was easy to use. We had no problems but I hope to get free support with a free telephone number when someone need assistance.
In all I can say that we will stay with Swank Properties again. Great company! Big thanks to you!


Boston holiday

Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2013

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Suzanne K from Syracuse, NY recommends this vacation rental.

The apartment was very clean and well appointed, however, for six people, the living room area could have been a little bigger. There was not enough space for all six of us to sit in there, which we would've liked to in the evenings. Additionally, we had wished the kitchen table were a little bigger for our group. A couple of room fans would have been a wonderful amenity also. All in all, a good stay.


Covers all the basics including A/C

Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2013

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a guest from AUSTIN, Texas recommends this vacation rental.

Spent a long weekend during the peak of the heat wave. Thank you for having air conditioning that works!

The apartment covered everything we needed -- clean sheets, clean towels, and a full kitchen -- and had plenty of space to let our family spread out. It's an older building, but everything inside that wasn't hidden by a wall had been updated.

The location was in a working class neighborhood in the middle of the city within walking distance (we didn't have to carry the 6 yr old) of 2 different subway stops. We ran into one panhandler during our stay, but it otherwise looked as if the residents really cared about their houses. People accustomed to a quiet suburban atmosphere may be put off by the urban noise that surrounds the place.

Our only issue is that we had difficulty finding parking on weekdays because of road construction. It wasn't clear if it was legal to leave our car in RESIDENT parking during the day so we had to search a bit to find general free parking.


Great Stay at Dorset Apt.

Stayed 4 days ending in June, 2013

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a guest from Encinitas, CA recommends this vacation rental.

We had a great 4 night stay. The location was nice and easy to get to. The apartment was very large and comfortable with room for plenty of people. And the price was unbeatable.


Boston Trip

Stayed 4 days ending in May, 2013

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Carol R from Feasterville, PA recommends this vacation rental.

The property was mostly as stated. The bedrooms and bathroom were clean and comfortable. The living room and kitchen should have more seating. The living room did not accomodate the 5 adults in our party. 2 chairs and a corner piece of a sectional sofa did not suffice. The 2 stools in the kitchen was also a diassapointment.
The property description included "laundry detergent" as part of the amenities giving the impression there was laundry facilities. To our dismay, there was neither a washing machine, nor a dryer.
Other reviews noted the location as being in a bad neighborhood...we did not encounter any difficulties, even using public transportation later in the night.
Overall, a pleasant experience (with the few noted disapointments).


Beautiful Boston

Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2013

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Sabine N from Schwanstetten, Bavaria recommends this vacation rental.

Perfect Location, easy handling and a perfect vacation. Thank you so much!!!


Great location! Roomy, very comfortable place.

Stayed 2 days ending in January, 2013

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Benjamin M from Westfield, NJ recommends this vacation rental.

You have a great location to most of Boston. Rooms were nicely decorated. Kitchen was fully stocked to use. Nice neighborhood. Will stay again!


Lovely stay

Stayed 2 days ending in January, 2013

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Katrina Q from Sydney, NSW recommends this vacation rental.

Beautiful apartment for a comfortable stay for 5 people. Conveniently located next to a restaurant serving delicious food. Although there was an annoying internal vacuum which would go on in the morning which was very noisy.


Best stay in Boston

Stayed 4 days ending in November, 2012

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Nancy C from Bath, Somerset recommends this vacation rental.

Love staying at the Dorset, and loved the service of Swank Properties. Cant wait to stay there again


French-American family stay

Stayed 7 days ending in November, 2012

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Jean C from Paris, France recommends this vacation rental.

Visiting our daughter at BU, we thoroughly enjoyed a one week stay with our family of four + 2 grand-parents= 6, in this well-designed, spacious apartment. The apartment is really lovely, it's true, even more beautiful than the photos! Only minus, there is a considerable amount of street noise for two of the bedrooms. Otherwise, the impeccably comfortable beds and the loveliness of the apartment made up for this. The rate was a VERY good deal compared to the costs of hotels in Boston. We would recommend having a car (parking was never a problem and free!).


A very cool home base

Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2012

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Mark D from Calgary, Alberta recommends this vacation rental.

Dorset was a great choice for us while we visited Boston and surrounding area. Four of us were comfortably accommodated in the spacious unit. A beautifully renovated old house holding the unique character of the neighborhood of days gone by. The perfect place for us to conveniently come and go, relax and have a very cool home base.


A week in Boston (Dorchester)

Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2012

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a guest from South Ockendon, Essex recommends this vacation rental.

Apartment is a good size, very clean and a fully kitted out kitchen. close to an atm and dunkin doughnuts. 10 minute walk to transport station with $2.50 trains to central boston and a taxi was around $12 from apartment to long wharf.
Some parts of funiture were worn and could have done with text number on the instructions to check in and check out.
We were warned by many people about staying in Dorchester and South Boston but it seemed fine and we encountered no problems over our week long stay. Very friendly locals.


Boston

Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2012

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Valerie M from Essex, England recommends this vacation rental.

The property was excellent, however it would have made our stay easier if we had been given more information about local shops, travel etc.


Great appartment, nice cachet, very clean.

Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2012

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Audrey P from St-Hubert, Quebec recommends this vacation rental.

We were very pleased with our 4 day stay at Dorset. Although the house is very close to the street (so a lot of noise from the cars in the street), we enjoyed the location and slept very well. It is very conveniently located near a subway station (10 min walk) and the adjacent restaurant was quite nice. I would definitely recommend.


Family Fun!

Stayed 5 days ending in July, 2012

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Melissa G from Fordland, MO recommends this vacation rental.

The Dorset is a lovely vacation rental. My 4 children and I found it spacious, well-appointed, and convenient. The apartment was everything I had hoped for when I chose to reserve it. My family would certainly stay here again if we return to the Boston area. Everything about the experience was perfect!!


South Boston Condo Rental

Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2012

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Debbie L from Dallas, Texas recommends this vacation rental.

The condo was a wonderful alternative to staying in a hotel. We had 5 people and each person could technically have their own sleeping quarters. The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of towels that lasted the entire week. We never ran out of hot water in the shower and there were days all 5 of us showered. It was very nice to have a full service kitchen, satellite cable TV and wifi access. The subway is within walking distance and there is a bus stop very near for easy access to the main city. I would definitely recommend this condo to anyone traveling for an extended stay in the Boston area.


great rental

Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2012

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Ryan P from mississauga, ON recommends this vacation rental.

Great experience! Would recomend this place whether you are staying 3 nights or 3 weeks. Very clean and not a far walk to the subway station.


Nice apartment

Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2012

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Kiat Huat S from Singapore, Singapore recommends this vacation rental.

My family has stayed in Dorset for 3 nights during our vacation. The place certainly looks better than in the photos. It is very well maintained, very clean and has a lot of character in its furnishing. Generous amount towels given which was great. About 10 to 15 mins away, you can find some big shopping outlets, including a huge supermarket. The metro station is about 15 mins walk but there is a bus
directly outside the apartment that brings you to the Andrew Station. We took the bus a few times, waiting time around 15 mins to 25 mins. Overall, we had a great stay. Thank you, Lance.


Great Place to Stay!

Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2012

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from ael M recommends this vacation rental.

Highly recommended! Wonderful place and great location.


Great stay

Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2012

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from d O recommends this vacation rental.

Would highly recommend this apartment. Spotlessly clean. Location good, ten (ish) min walk to train station and only about four stops to Boston Common. We had a car but didnt really need to use it too often. Owner replied to any queries immediately and left ample info in apartment. Great value for a Boston stay. We would definitely stay here again.


Great place!

Stayed 4 days ending in March, 2012

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from est recommends this vacation rental.

The home was very clean and comfortable. A great place to stay and get a feel for a local neighborhood. Can walk to the Subway, about 15 minute walk. We had a great time.


Very nice place, 15 min walk from Andrew subway station

Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2011

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Renaud W from Chambly, Qc recommends this vacation rental.

The apartment is located in the district of Poland. Most of the stores have a deli Polish.
Only 15 minutes walk from Andrew subway station (T red line).
It was a pleasure to stay here with our three children,there were two large bedrooms and a smaller one with a futon.
We had no problems with parking and for those who do not want to cook there is a restaurant (224) stuck to the building.


Great Place

Stayed 6 days ending in September, 2011

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a guest from Orlando, FL recommends this vacation rental.

Clean, Comfortable and Convenient (we were working at the BCEC)


Great location and great price!

Stayed 2 days ending in July, 2011

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a guest from Ottawa, ON recommends this vacation rental.

Traffic and car noises do sometimes cause difficulties to sleep at night.


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