Harvard University, Tufts University
History of Art and Architecture, Islamic and Byzantine; Design
Friendly art historian/designer.
Born and raised in Asia, I love international design and traditional folk arts, which is why my spaces are eclectic, decorated in European, Pan-Asian, and Moroccan styles. One of the main reasons I like sharing my spaces is because, in this way, I am also sharing experiences and beauty I have encountered while traveling.
Elizabeth provide an amazing place to stay that really helped to make our vacation special. We would love to come back and have nothing but wonderful things to say about the Moroccan suite.
November 2011Staying at Elizabeth's suite on Salem Street completed our perfect weekend in Boston. The apartment was unique, beautiful, and in a great location to get around the city. The T was less than a 10 minute walk away to get to downtown Boston and Harvard campus was a short drive away. Elizabeth provided us with breakfast in the morning and even a bottle of wine! Thank you for the wonderful weekend and your kind hospitality!
Sorry so late in doing this - truly a whirlwind stay and then back to reality! Our stay at Elizabeth's was impeccable! The room was more lavish than I had imagined and the quality of the decor - well, its inspired us to do some decorating in our own home. Her notes each day made it feel more than hospitable but familial. A lovely touch. We hope to be back in less than a year for a special occasion we are brewing in our minds...it would be lovely to stay here again.
What a lovely place to stay in Boston! This is a clean, beautifully decorated, quaint apartment. Elizabeth and Bill provide a wealth of information about Boston in their coffee table book.
The apartment is simply stunning. The care Elithabeth and her partner took on us was exceptional. Every photo that is published is 100% true and refelcts how the environment looks like. In other Airbnb rentals we have to take care of everything, but here we got the bed made and each morning a fresh breakfast was in the fridge. The location is in Charlestown, only 500 meters (sorry, don't know it in feet or yards) from Bunker Hill Memorial. That means, if you do the Freedom Trail tour and... More »
Beautiful place and perfectly located. Elizabeth was so friendly and accomodating. I would absolutely stay here again.
Elizabeth was an excellent host and we loved staying in the Moroccan suite! It was so nice after a long day of walking around to have a "home" to go to. MUCH better than any hotel and much cheaper!
Very nice private apartment, with restaurants within walking distance. Elizabeth was very helpful. Overall a great experience for my first trip to the Boston area.
We had an amazing experience at Elegance at Salem Street Court. Very beautiful place. Really convenient to all of Boston. Elizabeth really takes care to make you feel comfortable and pampered. She definitely makes sure everything is just perfect for your stay at Elegance at Salem Street Court. Upon your arrival into this beautiful space she has a bottle of wine waiting for you. Orchids are in every room. Every morning there is a refrigerator with breakfast goodies like bagels, greek yogurt,... More »
This was a wonderful suite very near downtown Boston and only minutes from the T. We loved our stay as it included not only a beautiful bedroom with an amazingly large and comfy bed, it also had a beautiful living area and bathroom. The balcony was great and nice and sunny in September! Elizabeth is very friendly and even provided us with coffee and fresh pastries in the suite each morning! There is a washer/dryer in the bathroom too and although we did not use it, it is helpful to know... More »
We stayed at Elegance at Salem Court for five nights and we loved it. The apartment is gorgeous - as nice or nicer than a hotel room but with a more homely feel. Elizabeth was the perfect host too. We were really sad to leave and will definitely stay again if we return to Boston.
We recently stayed at Elizabeth's Moroccan Furnishings Apartment in Boston and it was fabulous. The apartment is on the third floor and encompasses a large bedroom, bathroom, full kitchen and lounge. The location in Charlestown is excellent, quiet but in easy walking distance to Downtown. Elizabeth left lots of information about what to see and where to visit, restaurants and a summary of the various beautiful furnishings in the apartment. In addition to this, Elizabeth left a number of... More »
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our suite at Salem Street. The room was neat and refreshing and had wonderful energy. The great thing is the peace and quiet. You will barely hear anything from outside traffic. The location is a quick walk to the orange line so it easy very convenient to downtown Boston.
Elizabeth is an amazing host and i highly recommend her and her home to anyone! This is my second time at her lovely suite and I'm in love with it as it was my first time. This time I came for a girls weekend instead of just visiting Boston and my best friend described it as the best place for the getaway. Everything is superb from Elizabeth details to the suite to the caring touches of wine, breakfast, and snacks she provides. A home away from home indeed! I will be back! When you have... More »
We had a great stay at Salem court. Elizabeth took care of everything you could think of, including stocked fridge, fresh linens and a bottle of wine. The location was fantastic and the space was beautiful. Will definitely be staying again!
Elegance at Salem Court was a wonderful experience for our family. We loved it from start to finish. Very convienent, quiet, tastefully decorated. It was great! Wine, stocked fridge, great tea:), all in all a wonderful experience from start to finish! Thank you Elizabeth and Sarah for your wonderful hospitality-Anne and Steve Croft
We stayed @ Salem Street a week ago and if there is one take away it is that I have NO IDEA why I have been staying in hotels up until now. I own a small production company and we were in town from LA to shoot a commercial. We arrived exhausted (red eye flight) and found a cozy coffee house 2 blocks from Salem Street. Although Elizabeth was out of town she had several people on point to insure everything was dialed. From fresh cut flowers to a fridge full of water and other... More »
We loved, loved, loved our stay! She did over and above what we expected and catered to our breakfast requests and added a bottle of wine as a surprise! First class accommodations!! Highly recommend and wonderful neighborhood.
We had a great stay at Salem Street Court! The rooms were beautifully appointed, clean, and filled with extra touches. Elizabeth made us feel at home with comfortable linens, special soaps, a bottle of wine and plenty of goodies. Breakfast of bagels, orange juice, and milk was in our refrigerator. This property is in easy and safe walking distance of many restaurants for eating out or pick up to eat in the luxury of Elegance at Salem Street Court. We enjoyed the walk to the subway stop... More »
Outstanding, spacious room with kitchen and dinning space. Beautifully decorated with plush accommodations. A perfect breakfast and other temptations were available within the refrigerator, along with a bottle of wine in the bedroom. This room and the attention to detail by the host, made my wife and my first visit to Boston a very memorable one. We will certainly be using the Moroccan suite again in the future.
Charlestown may seem a little out of the way if you're looking at a guidebook but this was a great location. There are shops and restaurants within a few minutes walk, and a subway station 10 mins walk away. After the first couple of nights we moved to the other suite in the building (http://www.airbnb.com/rooms/29765) because there had been a cancellation. It swapped a washing machine and balcony for a well-appointed kitchen, which suited us better. Both were gorgeous and confortable,... More »
The host canceled my reservation 8 days before arrival.
It is always a pleasure to stay at Elizabeth's beautiful suite! I truly enjoyed my stay there twice already. Elizabeth is easy-going and extremely helpful! I will not hesitate to come and visit Elizabeth again next time I am in town!
Elizabeth and her place was amazing. All different kinds of unique lightings are there and they're beautiful. The bathroom is luxurious as you can see in the pictures. The location is good. Train station is in 5min walk. Elizabeth provided wine & breakfast for us. I would highly recommend Moroccan Suite!
We had a wonderful stay at "Elegance at Salem Street Court." Elizabeth was easily accessible and accommodating. The apartment was well appointed and clean. There were lovely touches such as fresh flowers, snacks and a healthy continental breakfast. The apartment was easily accessed by public transportation and Charlestown was safe to walk around at night. We would stay here again. "Elegance at Salem Street Court" beats a hotel any day!
Our stay at the Moroccon Suite was more than we expected. Elizabeth is a very thoughtful, caring and comfortable host. The room and all the work she put into making us feel comfortable during our stay made this a great experience. Having a kitchen for breakfast, or whatever meal gave a very relaxed feeling to our stay. This is a real gem of a find!
Thank you Elizabeth for a wonderful and truly beautiful place for me to celebrate my birthday with my loved one. We had such a great stay, we will recommend your places to many of our friends who come to Boston for either business trips or vacations often. Special thanks to you for a very well decorated top floor suite and the red wine just hit a home run in our hearts. I can't thank you enough for everything you have done in this place. Five-star all the way!
Elizabeth was a perfect host. She was flexible and accommodating of our travel schedule. Her place is pleasantly unique as well as equally welcoming. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider staying at her place again.
The Suite is amazing! We spent 3 days in Boston and we had a very positive impression of this house. The kitchen is full equipped and the bed is the most confortable i've ever tried! The maroccan decor is very accurate till the last details. I suggest this solution to everyone!! It's a little piece of heaven!
The suite was beautifully and uniquely furnished. We counted ourselves lucky to have found it (it was well-positioned on the Web). Our hostess was responsive and thoughtful -- all of the amenities we desired were provided. There was also lots of useful information provided in a binder in the suite -- restaurants, local history, discussions about the furnishings, etc. We would certainly go back there again. Also, the location is good -- handy to the North End, but with street parking... More »
The host canceled my reservation 212 days before arrival.
Very high quality, great experience. The design of the suite is unique and exudes the Moroccan style. The place is very, very clean and comfortable, well decorated and furnished, and also spacious for the great rates. Elizabeth was also a very great host. She greeted us with a smile, tour and complimentary wine. Elizabeth also stocked the fridge and counter with snacks, water and breakfast foods. The suite is in a great location with a variety of local and international restaurants within... More »
my girlfriend and i had a wonderful time. we were only there for very long but our stay was short and sweet! the bed and pillows are as a comfortable as it gets and elizabeth leaves all the ingredients for a nice breakfast.all the moroccan stylings piqued our curiosity and added to general feeling of "awesomeness" and luxury already present. additionally, there are plenty of places to eat in the neighborhood, as well as a small shopping center nearby to get whatever you need. the walk to and... More »
looking for an apartment in Boston I gladly found this wonderful suite - it is marvellous, wonderfull, overwhelming - everything you need is there and even more .... Elizabeth is such a carying host:: always filled fridge adjusted to your needs and wishes..; she is so kind and helpfull - you cant get a better host. The apartment is ideally located - you can easily get to the center, everything in walking distance - at least for us. And if you prefer the T (underground) or the bus it's also... More »
Elizabeth's home was a great place to stay while in Boston for New Years. It is close to the T and a nice coffee shop. The house was stocked with lots of great extras for us and the bed was the most comfortable I've slept in for a long while! I would definitely stay here again.
This place is truly a gem. Elizabeth has done an amazing job in creating a warm and exotic space. My girlfriend and myself felt so welcomed and at home here. The location is great. Five min walk to the T. So close to the North end and many fantastic places to eat and drink. Elizabeth went out of her way to take care of us and our needs. I wish I could give her 6 stars. She left wine and flowers out to greet us. All the fixings for a great breakfast. Even hooked up the chocolate. I mean really... More »
Elizabeth was a wonderful host and the Moroccan suite was a welcomed space to relax in after a long week of working and bouncing from hotel to hotel. Definitely a place to come back to next time I'm in Boston and will likely skip the hotels altogether!
Elizabeth's Moroccan suite is a beautiful and unique place to stay in Charlestown neighborhood of Boston MA. It's about a $35-40 cab ride from Logan. The suite is on the second floor, Elizabeth lives on the third, and Elizabeth kindly invites you to share the downstairs sitting rooms. The orange line T train is a quick walk, and the bus to downtown Boston is also very close. Wireless access....food...nice lines..local info...are all provided. Great place to stay!
Moroccan suite is a unique experience! Elizabeth took care of all details as promised; fridge well stocked with goodies and even a bottle of wine! Nice for a romantic getaway or for someone who is looking for a cool and funky place to stay. Elizabeth obviously has an eye for design and the suite is just a really interesting space. It's within walking distance of Community College T stop and a bunch of neighborhood stores. The location is in a nice neighborhood from what I could tell. Overall... More »
Elizabeth and her home were fantastic. Great location in Boston, wonderful hospitality from Elizabeth, and a relaxing immaculate suite to come home to helped make this trip great. Next trip to Boston, we'll be making sure to check back into Elizabeth's place. Thanks for everything, Elizabeth!
We could not have been more impressed or happy with our stay at Elizabeth’s Moroccan suite. She met us outside to help with parking, showed us the suite that had absolutely everything we needed (snacks, breakfast, extra blankets & towels, etc) along with incredible Moroccan decor, and then she even followed up with directions and a map with subway instructions to where we needed to get to that night. The location was great- close enough for a walk to Bunker Hill, an easy walk to the T to get... More »
Elizabeth is warm, friendly and treated us remarkably well. Her apartment was a lovely oasis to come back to at day's end. I wish we were there right now enjoying the fireplace and cozy surroundings. This was our first experience with airbnb and would consider this suite in Charlestown to be quite a find! Thanks Elizabeth for everything!
You could never ask for a more graceful hostess than Elizabeth. She went out of her way to make us feel comfortable and as if we were still in our own home. The home was beautiful with moroccan style furnishings and the leather sofas were most luxurious. The skylight in the sitting room was fun to look up at the stars or watch the clouds go by. If you wanted, you could sit in a tub of water in the bathroom, where there was another skylight and gaze up at the stars and it would almost be... More »
We really enjoyed our staying at Elizabeth's beautiful apartment. It is nicely decorated with unique details, very clean and the location is excellent. Elizabeth took good care of us, we highly recommend her place!
Perfect Place :) C'est un endroit accueillant et près de tout.
Wow!!.Elizabeth's hospitality, eye for decor and passion for other cultures are remarkable. This place was a real find, with many unique touches, comfortable, high quality furnishings and a great location. Elizabeth was very gracious and informative about the apartment, the furnishings and about places to eat nearby. All this despite being exceptionally busy with a wedding party coming in that night. Provision were generous and the kitchen a delight to cook in. Thanks so much Elizabeth, we... More »
Beautiful place! Thanks so much for the peaceful stay.
Elizabeth was an AMAZING host and her suite is absolutely beautiful. The pics do not do the suite justice..I cant tell you how much peace, warmth, and coziness this suite provides.Upon walking into the suite there's this lovely zen music playing which welcomes you into the space you are entering. I highly recommend you stay here! I'm already thinking about future trips at Elizabeth suite. I cant say enough wonderful things about Elizabeth...since this was my first trip to Boston and it was... More »
My partner and I had a lovely night at Elizabeth's property. The historic building has a beautiful interior and Elizabeth's appreciation of design and art is very clear. The space is clean, spacious and welcoming; we could have happily spent our whole weekend lazing about the space. Would definitely stay again.
Elizabeth was great from the time we started trying to make our reservation, very helpful in every aspect. We felt welcome before we ever stepped foot inside of Elegance at Salem Street Court. The house is great beautifully decorated with top of the line linens and anything you could possibly need. I am sure they are but if Elizabeth treats everyone half as well as she did us there should never be any negative reviews of her. Thanks for a great place to stay we will recommend Elizabeth to... More »
Our stay in the Moroccan Suite was perfect! The location was convenient to everything we wanted to see and do while we were in the Boston area and Elizabeth was a perfect host. The neighborhood was clean and quiet with several wonderful restaurants within easy walking distance of the suite. The accommodations are clean, comfortable, and the atmosphere oh so pleasant and relaxing after a long day of sightseeing. This suite was SO much better than any hotel room we could have found in the... More »
We stayed with Elizabeth when we returned to Boston after 30 years. It was a delightful discovery: warm, hospitable, and comfortable. I loved the sophisticated combination of furnishings and the library. The balcony was a treasure after a long day of walking. Elegance on Salem Street Court was wonderful and so was Elizabeth. We will definitely stay here the next time we come to Boston.
sehr empfehlenswert - eine total gemütliche, sehr komfortable Zwei-Raum-Wohnung mit original marrokanischen Möbel, sehr nahe zum zentrum. Elizabeth ist eine sehr hilfsbereite und unkomplizierte Gastgeberin. In jeder Hinsicht bestens.
Sharon and I could not have been more pleased. Elizabeth's suite is exceptional. Very charming, very comfortable, very covenient. She was a wonderful host and seemingly anticipated all of our needs. Our stay here added so much to our travel experience. We highly recommend Elizabeth and this suite and we would definitely return here again. Thank you, Elizabeth!
very nice place. didn't get to meet Elizabeth but she had everything ready for us. just wish we could have stayed longer. bob
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful space, and Elizabeth is a most gracious host. The spacious apartment is even more beautiful than the photos, with furnishings and artwork from Morocco. It is located on a quiet side street in a vibrant neighborhood near coffee houses, great restaurants and bars. It is easy walking distance to the Freedom Trail and the T (subway). Elizabeth is an excellent hostess, and even provides detailed written instructions on how to get around the Boston area,... More »
Elegance at Salem Street Court is a beautiful second floor of a Charlestown home built around 1800, close to subway (community college stop). Gorgeous artwork, fresh flowers, lovely balcony and shared courtyard for outdoor enjoyment. Sky lights in bath and living room. King size bed, very large bath (with bidet)and wonderful towels, small frig which is stocked on arrival with healthy and yummy foods, including coffee, bagels, cream cheese, other cheeses and preserves, orange juice, milk... More »
My husband and I had a great stay in Boston at the Moroccan suite. It is a great location-only a 10 minute or so walk to the T station. We felt like Boston residents for a week! The place was so interesting and beautifully decorated. Elizabeth stocked breakfast, coffee and teas, and left a bottle of wine. How nice! There were also lovely soaps and things in the bathroom that smelled great! I would highly recommend staying here; it was a wonderful part of our vacation.
Elizabeth's Elegance at Salem Street Court listing. What a delight! Elizabeth was incredibly helpful in setting me up at the apartment. She reached out looking to help me plan my time in Boston, and a nice booklet in the apartment so I could get to know the neighborhood and she even left snacks! I also needed to make a last minute change to my reservation and Elizabeth was very accommodating. The apartment is spacious with a large master bedroom, a nice living room with multiple... More »
Excellent,interesting apartment with easy access to Boston sights;the hop on hop off trolley bus stop at USS Constitution was 10 mins walk away. Super breakfast, including home made marmalade. Elizabeth is a great host.
Elizabeth was an exceptional host and her suite was outstanding. Her eye for design is not lost on the space and the history of some of the original art work was fascinating. Several fine restaurants are walking distance from the suite and the neighborhood was very safe. I would definitely book with her again and early if returning to the Boston area.
Elizabeth is a very nice host and her beautiful house is a wonderful place to stay. It's near the T-station and only a 15 minute walk to cambridge side galleria. She stocked the fridge with everything we need. We had a great time at the moroccan suite with all the lovely details and decoration. I would definitely book the suite again. Elizabeth thanks for everything. Jonka and Julian
I was there with my girl friend for several days in Boston. Elizabeth house is definitily an extraordinary experience and her house was one of the good surprise of our trip. Elizabeth was wonderfull helping us and very organise to receive us as we were like in our own little apparment. Thanks again for your host. Jb and claire
it's a very nice place and very very nice host. If i will return to boston, i will come back at Elizabeth's home.I will refer this host and her place to all my friend. We haved a very wonderfull weekend.Thank's a lot again. Yves and Annie
Elizabeth has thought of everything! Her attention to detail is just amazing. The Moroccan Suite certainly has the WOW! factor and Elizabeth is very generous with her best quality towels and home furnishings, including the most amazing antique fountain from Fez in the bedroom! We have already recommended this wonderful experience to our son and his partner, but it is booked out during their visit! The king-size bed with canopy was very comfortable and the special lighting and ambience... More »
Let me just say that this rental exceeded even my high expectations. The apartment is GORGEOUS, and the location is divine. Easy walk to the USS Constitution and the North End, beautiful surroundings, delicious food left for us, and a wonderful experience all around. In addition, Elizabeth is really nice to talk to and had great ideas of things to do in the area. I went there for a getaway weekend with a friend, and it could not have been better. I'm considering purchasing a weekend... More »
Amazing accommodations! Loved the location and the apartment was amazing. Elizabeth has an eye for detail. The apartment was spacious and the moroccan theme was beautiful. It was truly an amazing place to stay and a real bargain. We would highly recommend.
Our stay in Boston was incredible! The price was cheaper than a hotel and the experience was ten times better. Elizabeth had the ffridge stocked and even left us a bottle of wine! The apartment was decorated gorgeously and I can't say enough great things about our stay. The location was great. It was right near the orange T station. Definitely will be back next time I am in Boston. Thanks so much Elizabeth!
We had a great stay with Elizabeth. She was very responsive to all questions and very accomodating. The place was clean and beautiful. We had everything we needed for the stay. Quick walk from the T and great access to the city. A unique and great experience while in Boston! Highly recommended.
A great place to stay. The apt is big and beautiful, the kitchen was fully stocked with fresh juice etc. Highly recommended.
My daughter and I truly enjoyed staying at Elizabeth's place...very clean, cozy and efficient with lots of inspiration throughout the house! We loved it so much that we didn't want to leave:) Elizabeth was exceptionally kind and helpful, too. You cannot possibly ask for anything more...We highly recommend it!
Staying at Elizabeth's is a real treasure. She has a talent for decorating and was a great host. She gave us maps of the areas, stocked our fridge with goodies, travel size shampoo, conditioner, towels, etc. In a nutshell, everything you could ask for. She will definitely be the person I contact for another stay in the future! Thanks again! Chelsea and Matthew
Elizabeth was a wonderful host. She took care of the smallest detail while I was there, including keeping the room comfortable and clean everyday. The fridge was well stocked as was her kitchen. She put fresh roses in the bedroom everyday. I would highly recommend her place to anyone who visits Boston.
What a wonderful host and a great place. Elizabeth was punctual and friendly. The place is immaculate and tastefully decorated. I would definitely recommend staying here if you are in Boston.
This was our first time that we staid in apartment with host and I can say that was one of our best holidays ever. House was very beautiful, interior is old and decorated with charming furniture from Morocco. Elizabeth is very friendly and helpful host. She answered all our questions and she stocked the fridge every day for us. Location is great in lovely neighborhood with near by supermarket and close to the city center. I recommend staying here for all travelers who would like... More »
We had such a lovely stay here. Elizabeth is a great host, had all kinds of great info for the neighborhood, stocked the fridge, left us a bottle of wine and even a CD of Moroccan music. We felt so spoiled. HIghly recommend spending a night here. If we're back in Boston any time we'll definitely want to stay here again.
So clean and beautifully decorated! Nice area and cute building! I felt right at home, the stocked kitchen and Ben bringing up some extra ice cubes really was the extra mile! Everyone should want to.stay here!! Thanks!
The apartment was almost unbelievable! We were so thrilled. It exceeded any and all expectations we had! It is such a wonderful spot! The location is close to everything and in a very nice part of Charelstown. The decor so lovely and it was stocked with bagels, eggs, snacks, milk, coffee, juice...and even a bottle of wine! The experience was amazing! I will recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to have a magical stay in the Boston area. I don't think you'll find a nicer place... More »
Amazingly charming suite, great location to visit Boston. Close to the Freedom trail in Charlestown. Highly recommended Thanks for everything again
Elizabeth and her partner Bill are my role model for living life together as a couple. I hope to be lucky enough to live my life like they are. Both of them are hostesses for Airbnb in Boston area, the fact that they have chosen my place to stay make me feel so honored. I am so grateful for their kind words and generosity. I hope to visit their place in the near future. Thank you so much Elizabeth and Bill.
November 2011Elizabeth is a very sweet lady, we hope to welcome her again in Morocco. Jacqueline


