This large house is located in Newton Corner, one half mile from the Boston City Line and one mile from the Boston Marathon route. Downtown Boston, with all its historic sites is easily reached via express bus stop 3 blocks from house. Only a 15 minute ride from the Airport. Close to Boston College and area universities. Within 5 miles of Harvard, MIT, Tufts, Boston University, Northeastern, Brandeis and Wellesley College. Within 5 miles of Fenway Park! The rooms are sunny and oversized with 9 foot ceilings. The house is comfortable and well appointed with a mix of contemporary and antique furnishings. A sprawling layout includes a living room and dining room connected by french doors. Perfect for large groups or families. Please refer to reviews which comment on the variety of spaces to gather or have a quiet spot to yourself. The kitchen is newer with stainless appliances and a cozy breakfast nook. Two are enormous, measuring 18x24'. There is also laundry and a full bath on this floor in addition to a third small bedroom. Sleeps a total of 9 Total of 10 separate beds. Living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, full bath Third floor: Additional beds, laundry room, full bath Outside: Full deck with seating for 10+ and grill Please note this is a two family house. This unit is on the 2nd and 3rd floor. It is possible to rent the entire house with room for up to 18. Please see listing number 769536. Off street parking available. Folks under 30 or those looking for a place to party, please find something else. If you are a respectful and considerate I would be happy to rent you my home. If you have a pet you must let me know first. If accepted, there is a $200 pet fee. If you would like to entertain additional, non-overnight guests there is a fee. Please notify me first of specifics. Only 3 blocks from the Downtown Express Bus which will connect you to the Subway system and all the historic sites in the Boston area. A car is not necessary if you plan to explore the city. Within half a mile of the house is a Whole Foods and general supermarket, banks, drug stores, assorted restaurants and diners, several yoga studios, a YMCA, ice cream and fro-yo, Starbucks and other independent coffee joints. Newton Corner is the perfect location for all of your Boston and New England explorations. A quiet, tree lined, upscale community with grand old houses, its just enough outside of the fray of the city, yet within easy reach of historic Lexington and Concord (5 miles), Cape Cod (60 miles), Cape Ann (50 miles), historic Salem, New Hampshire, the Berkshires and so much more. As a life long New England resident I would be happy to help you with your vacation plans! I am very familiar with Cape Cod, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Northern New England, Maine and the Rockport/Gloucester area. Whatever brings you to the Boston area, I think you will be delighted with the quality and location of this house.