We absolutely LOVED our stay at Christiane's house!!! As two 20 year old girls, we wanted somewhere convenient and safe in a city we'd never been to before. It is so incredibly convenient to everything. Bunker Hill monument (where the Freedom Trail starts) is only a 5 minute walk away. The North End of Boston is about a 10-15 minute bike ride away. Highly recommend renting the Blue Bikes, as that was our favorite way to get around and really get a feel for the area! There is a bike station right down the street from her house.
The neighborhood itself is so cozy and safe. We couldn't believe how quiet it was, considering how close it is to Boston! There are people walking the neighborhood at all times...families, couples, kids, dogs. We even walked the streets at night, because there were still people out and about and we felt completely safe. The streets are well lit with the cute and classic gas lampposts. There is even a little cafe (Anna's) right down the street... 2 minute walk away! We would walk to get our coffee there every morning before renting the bikes and heading into the city.
Her home is historic, cozy, and quiet. She made sure to greet us when we got there, give us her free museum admission passes, and tell us a little about Charlestown. The room we stayed in was so quiet and clean. The TV worked great, the bed was so comfy, and the bathroom was stocked with everything you might need. There is even a sunroom that you have access to right by your room. You have that whole wing of the house to yourself, so it truly felt like a home away from home!
We always felt like we were coming home to our private oasis every night and couldn't wait to crawl into that Tempurpedic bed. We loved the convenience to everything, whether it be a short walk, bike ride, or Uber to the city. Charlestown itself has so much to offer. We often found ourself often just riding our bikes through the charming streets and neighborhoods of that cute little town. So close to Boston, yet tucked away to make you feel like you could escape the business and come home to a safe and friendly community. Christiane made sure we had everything we needed and was great at checking in with us and making us feel like family.
We loved our experience at Christiane's house and will definitely be back if we ever come to Boston again. I would recommend and refer this place to anyone! Thank you Christiane for your wonderful hospitality!