Is it weird to want to rent a room in your own city?
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It’s not hard to find the perfect New England getaway on Airbnb. Quaint cabins, rustic barns, and even lighthouses are available for rent on the colocation site. Not to be overlooked, however, Airbnbs are tucked away in your own backyard.
Boston offers hundreds of impeccably designed pads. From a hip two-bedroom in the South End to a dreamy little apartment in Beacon Hill, they give you the opportunity to live out your Boston apartment fantasies.
So go ahead and pretend you own a studio in Back Bay, or at the very least browse these 10 beautiful Airbnbs and glean some design inspiration for your own home.
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1. A bright and modern garden level unit
1 bedroom in a private apartment, sleeps 2, $200 per night
The many windows of this newly renovated apartment overlook a private garden. A new bathroom has heated floors and a rain shower.
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2. An artistic apartment in Somerville
2 bedrooms in a private apartment, sleeps 4, $200 per night
This centrally located abode offers a newly remodeled kitchen with touches of Scandinavian design. Antique architectural details mingle with modern accents, making for an aesthetically pleasing cushion.
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2. A soothing studio in Back Bay
1 private studio, sleeps 2, $200 per night
New and old strike a balance in this Back Bay studio, where there’s mid-century furniture, masculine decor, and a few industrial accents. Climb a ladder to jump into the mezzanine sleeping area, then admire the architecture of the place from above.
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4. A Sunny Two Bedroom in the South
2 bedrooms in a private apartment, sleeps 4, $249 per night
An entire floor of a South End brownstone will be yours to explore in this two bedroom apartment. The sunny little unit offers arched windows and an ornamental marble fireplace.
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5. A historic townhouse near Faneuil Hall
2 bedrooms in a private apartment, sleeps 6, $425 per night
Located just off a cobbled lane near Faneuil Hall, this stately residence was once a coach house and later a furniture workshop. Today, the place retains its original beams, as well as many exposed bricks and large windows.
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6. A royal studio near Newbury
1 private studio, sleeps 2, $300 per night
Sleep under a chandelier in this classic brownstone near Newbury Street, which offers a loft sleeping area, decorative fireplace and set of floor-to-ceiling windows.
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7. A Brick Beauty in Back Bay
1 bedroom in shared apartment, sleeps 2, $250 per night
The upstairs portion of this Back Bay home is yours. The living room has a large atrium-style skylight, exposed brickwork and access to a roof terrace.
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8. A spacious bedroom in Beacon Hill
1 bedroom in a private apartment, sleeps 2, $219 per night
This one bedroom apartment sits among the bricks and cobblestones of Beacon Hill. It is bathed in natural light and offers exposed beams, two fireplaces and impressive views.
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9. A modernist paradise in Cambridge
2 bedrooms in a private apartment, sleeps 4, $250 per night
Inside a Greek Revival home built in 1830, you’ll find this two-bedroom unit that’s packed with modern furnishings. It is two blocks from the Central Square T stop and offers off-street parking.
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ten. A luxurious corner unit in the north
1 bedroom in private apartment, sleeps 2, $325 per night
This newly renovated apartment offers a king-size bedroom, a kitchen with new appliances and a comfortable living room. The clean, contemporary space contains vintage finds paired with modern accents.
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