Renovated 2-bedroom apt in an old Victorian home accommodates a party of 1-4 people. Located in a prestigious Boston suburb 3 blocks from commuter rail. Off-street parking. 24/7 access via keyless entry at front door of house. High-speed wireless internet and Google TV. Base rate is for 1-2 guests; add $25 for each add'l guest. Kitchenette has 5 countertop appliances; no oven. No children under 15 yrs old. All guests must be able-bodied due to steep 3rd floor staircase. No pets, no smokers. The space Ours short-term rental space is registered with the City of Newton, Registration # STR-24-16. Kitchenette has microwave oven, coffee maker, hot kettle, blender, and rice/soup maker. Kitchenette does not have stove/oven. Condiments, cream and complimentary refreshments are in the refrigerator. Basic cooking supplies (e,g., coffee, tea, salt pepper sugar, olive oil) are kept on hand. Ultra high efficiency A/C and heat pump “mini-split” system. 3 minute walk to commuter rail. 15-20 minute ride on train to South Station in downtown Boston. Several bus lines stop 2 blocks away. 1 mile to entrance to Mass Pike. Access to Charles River bike path 1.3 miles away. 15 minute drive to Logan Airport (in good traffic). Convenient to shops and restaurants. Some limitations: Access is through front door of house through shared staircase to 2nd floor and short hallway to door to 3rd floor staircase. Steep staircase to 3rd Floor – suitable only for able-bodied adults and children over the age of 15. Must observe house rule regarding noise: “whisper” level after 10:30PM. At that time all unregistered guests must depart. Mansard Roof creates sloped exterior walls; some areas are cramped for person over 6’ tall. Bathroom is tiny, but nicely finished. NOTE TO GUESTS BOOKING SAME DAY: IF WE DON'T ASSIGN TO YOU AN ACCESS CODE BY 2:00PM, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH BY TEXT OR EMAIL TO ENSURE YOU GET AN ACCESS CODE. YOU MUST HAVE THIS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR ARRIVAL. Guest access Front porch, front Foyer, stairway to 2nd floor foyer, short hallway to door to 3rd floor staircase and apartment. May store some items in barn (if arranged in advance). Access to space is up stairs to 2nd floor foyer, then around corner to door to 3rd floor staircase. Door to the 3rd floor staircase has dead bolt lock and key guests may use to the lock the door if they leave the apartment. If you use the key, please remember to put the key back on he hook when the rental is over. Laundry room in basement will be available to guests staying more than 6 nights; inquire with host family to schedule laundry room time. Other things to note Most of the household members are working people and quiet after 10:30PM must be observed. Any guests who are not part of your party must depart at 10:30PM. Laundry: there is a local laundromat about 1/4 mile away. Guests who are staying 7 nights or longer can use our laundry room in the basement of the house by appointment. The space has an ultra-modern heat pump system with 3 units: one in each bedroom, and larger unit in the main area. All three units must be set in the same mode for the system to function. The only modes we use as the six-sided icon (like a snowflake, which indicate "cooling" mode), and the little sun icon (which indicates "heating" mode). No other modes should be used. We usually pre-set the modes for the 3 units to heating from October to mid-May, and cooling from mid-May through September. In the shoulder season, sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate. Please call us with any questions. It is easy and quick to do but folks who aren't familiar with the units sometimes have trouble with the controls.