Riverfront Boston Retreat w/Parking & Backyard!

Entire home in Medford, Massachusetts

  1. 9 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.5 reviews
Hosted by Alyssa
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

On the Mystic River in Medford

Right outside the Mystic River Reservation with walking trails, and close to local restaurants and farmers markets

Full kitchen and backyard grill

A fully equipped kitchen with new appliances, a gas grill in the backyard, and outdoor seating

Clean and welcoming from the start

Guests describe a clean, spacious home with thoughtful touches like snacks and drinks on arrival
Welcome to this bright and well appointed riverfront home in Medford, only 15 minutes from downtown Boston and less than a mile to Tufts University! With multiple comfortable living spaces, four bedrooms, and private parking, it’s the perfect home base for spending your days exploring Boston. Ideally located on the Mystic River, you have easy access to local restaurants, farmers markets, parks, and walking trails, all with easy transit options to take you right into the city.

The space
Experience classic New England charm just minutes from Boston in this spacious Medford home hosted by HelmsBnB. Lovingly held within the same family for four generations, this home reflects its rich history while being thoughtfully updated with modern comforts.

Inside, enjoy a bright and welcoming layout with river front views, four spacious bedrooms, a comfortable living area, and an inviting dining space - perfect for families, groups, or anyone visiting the Boston area.

Main Living Areas:

- Comfortable living room with a huge sectional that turns into a sleeper and a 65" smart TV
- Dining area to enjoy meals or game nights together
- Fully equipped kitchen with new appliances and essentials for cooking and holidays
- Bright bay windows bringing in natural light throughout the home

Bedrooms:

- 4 bedrooms total all on the 2nd floor
- 2 King, 1 Queen, and 1 Twin with an office desk set up for working remotely
- Flexible sleeping arrangements for families or groups
- Ample closet space and dresser storage

Outdoor Space & Additional Amenities:

- Backyard with a gas grill and seating
- A charming front porch with rockers over looking the river
- Private off-street parking
- High-speed WiFi for remote work or streaming

Location:

Set right on the river, you’ll enjoy beautiful water views from the home and an unbeatable location just across from the local Farmer’s Market, the Medford Condon Shell (home to seasonal events and concerts), and nearby walking trails along the river, kayak rentals, and the best bagels in the world at Goldilox, in our opinion!

The property is also just two doors down from the iconic “Grandmother’s House” (the one from over the river and through the woods), adding a unique touch of local charm.

You’ll be conveniently close to Tufts University, Assembly Row, and the Mystic River area, with great restaurants, shopping, and entertainment nearby. The home also provides quick access to major highways and transit, making it easy to reach downtown Boston, Cambridge, Harvard, MIT, Boston University, and Fenway Park.

Whether you're visiting for graduations, sporting events, work travel, or exploring the city, this Medford home is the perfect base for your Boston stay.

Guest access
Guests have full, private access to the entire home with the exception of the basement and 2 locked owner's closets. Parking for up to three vehicles is available in the driveway with additional free street parking available on a first come first serve basis.

Other things to note
Linens, bath/hand/wash towels and start-up toiletries are provided.

Some road noise is possible; sound machines are provided in bedrooms

We are located near a busy intersection and backing out of the driveway can be slightly challenging during high traffic times.

No smoking (cigarettes or other) anywhere on property, including outdoor areas. There is a $250 fee for violations.

Exterior only security cameras monitor both audio and video on all exterior entrances and side doors. Any tampering with cameras, including, but not limited to covering and otherwise disabling of these cameras are grounds for early termination of reservation with no refunds whatsoever.

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What this place offers

Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Where you’ll be

Medford, Massachusetts, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Meet your host

Superhost
1,213 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: Bentley University & Vanderbilt
We are passionate airbnb hosts and travelers who love meeting new people from all over the world! We host our own homes and help cohost for others. Each of our properties is unique and offers different things for different groups, we hope you will call one of them home for your trip! Need help hosting your home? Reach out - we'd love to help! IG HelmsBnB

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