The Nolan House, built in 1864, is a well preserved house located on a quiet street in south Boston. It is located within easy walking distance of several restaurants in the area. Be forewarned if you cannot or do not like climbing stairs, the Nolan House may not be the place for you. The rooms are all located on upper levels of the house. If you want a clean place to stay, a comfortable bed and do not mind sharing a bath, the Nolan House is definitely a place to consider. The bathroom on the second floor had an old fashioned tub with a handheld shower that was not mounted, which was a little awkward to use, but manageable. Clean towels were present in the bathroom every day. Bar soap and shampoo were provided. A hair dryer, iron and small ironing board were present in the bathroom on the second floor.
There are two rooms on the second floor. The Queen Anne suite, the room we stayed in, is the larger of the two rooms with a queen sized bed and a small sitting area. The Queen Anne suite faces the street if a street view is your preference. The other room is a smaller room with a full sized bed and faces the back of the property.
John and Kay, our hosts, live in the Nolan House so they are easily accessible if needed. John prepares breakfast for the guests each AM and we found him to be a very interesting and engaging host during our stay. If sweet iced tea is one of your favorite beverages, you likely will not find it in Boston and definitely not at the Nolan House.
We were in Boston to attend a meeting at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, which is a good 20+ minute brisk walk from the Nolan House, but in reality more easily accessible via a short Uber or Lyft ride which we used daily.
As newbies to Airbnb, our first experience with our stay at the Nolan House exceeded our expectations and would be a highly recommended option for those needing lodging in south Boston.