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The Pistachio Room at TPH - Boston

Bed & breakfast in Boston, near Boston College

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Place, Boston College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Boston

Located in Brighton within 2 miles (3 km) of Boston College, this bed & breakfast is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Harvard University. The guestroom includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Boston College - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Harvard University - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Boston University - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Fenway Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Harvard Square - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Washington St. Station - 4 min drive
  • Newtonville Station - 5 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Greenhouse Kitchen Italian Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪New Hong Kong - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pedro’s Street - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Pistachio Room at TPH - Boston

An historic & unique guest house with private bedrooms & shared bathrooms + common areas. Full kitchen & Laundry Room included. Convenient to Mass Pike, public transportation for city travel & some of Boston’s Ivy & Private Universities.

Your home away from home awaits right in Oak Square, Boston, MA.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy Smart TVs. Kitchens, washing machines, and fireplaces are also available.

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The Sunset Room at TPH - Boston

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  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Note from host: A smoking fee of $250 will be applied.
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A smoking fee of $250 will be applied.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Property Registration Number STR387480, C0157490351

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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The Pistachio Room (Room 2) at The Perthshire House.
The Pistachio Room (Room 2) at The Perthshire House. Boston

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this bed & breakfast?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Brighton, close to Harvard Square, Fenway Park, and Copley Square. You'll also find Newbury Street and House of Blues Boston within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Pistachio Room at TPH - Boston?

No, there isn't parking at this bed & breakfast.

Is this bed & breakfast next to a casino?

No, this bed & breakfast is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this bed & breakfast?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is The Pistachio Room at TPH - Boston good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic bed u0026 breakfast include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at The Pistachio Room at TPH - Boston?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does this bed & breakfast include breakfast service?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this bed & breakfast allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Pistachio Room at TPH - Boston have connecting rooms?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this bed & breakfast?

The closest major airport to this bed & breakfast is Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), which is 10.9 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Logan International Airport (BOS), which is located 11.1 mi away (15-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Pistachio Room at TPH - Boston?

Yes, every guestroom at The Pistachio Room at TPH - Boston comes with a balcony.

The Pistachio Room at TPH - Boston Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The communication with the host about parking was not very clear. I have trouble walking, and the host suggested that I should park at the bottom of a very steep hill. I drove around for an out an hour to try to find a better option. After speaking to a neighbor I was told that you can park on the street next to the house for free. Not sure why the host never suggested this? Also either I misread the property description or it was not listed that I would have to climb a lot of very steep and narrow stairs to get to the property. And as I mentioned before, I have some difficulty walking. But I made it work.My reservation was also for two people and there was only one towel and one sponge left in my room for a shower. And a SPONGE? No wash cloths. Strange. After requesting more towels, the host said we would be charged 10 PER TOWEL. after explaining that we had only received one towel the day before, he waved the fee. Which was nice. The bathroom was very nice. It had a nice patio outside. Has a vintage feel. Kitchen was nice. Room didn’t have AC, wasn’t aware of that upon booking, but they provided a fan in the closet. Which was fine. Not a bad stay, not completely upset. But I think the 10 towel charge is ridiculous and lack of communication about parking is unacceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awe, I was there for a bittersweet reason, memorial for dear lifelong friend… the solitude and calm of this place was just what I needed while I attended this important event… and on a brighter note, I got together with old friends and celebrated a beautiful life. I guess the ole saying lemons into lemonade. But, in the end, I had a glorious time in this beautiful home with its very kind and generous proprietor Charles, what a gentle, genuine and sweet man who was very attentive, down to earth and helpful. Everything was perfect. I felt like I’m staying with a family or friends. I’ll go back in a heartbeat to that place. Great location with great people! I loved every room I saw, was such beautiful place inside and outside…. just as pleasant as it could be. Close to everything in center in Brighton and not far from Brookline or Boston for that matter I will definitely go back in a heartbeat… Looking forward to my next visit!!! Thank you again Charles for a delightful and memorable stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jagbir B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Historical ,classic property worth staying besides first class cleanliness with lovely ambience. Property manager/landlord is a wonderful personality.It was a great experience. Whenever I will visit this place again I would love to stay at this place again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary and David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a lovely room in a lovely home. Charles, the host, was very helpful and responsive. The patio was very private. It is like sitting in a tree house. Everything was impeccably clean. We would definitely return to this home should we return to the Boston area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and wonderful host
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chae N.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, historic, and convenient location

We stayed here while at our son's Boston College location. Everything was well maintained, especially for being such an older, historic house, and the location was conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer C.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nathaniel E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Decent Stay

Decent Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay in a historical home

This was probably my favorite place to stay in Boston. The room is comfortable and clean. The shared spaces are beautiful and perfect for relaxing. The only drawback we had was distance from public transportation. StreetIt'snotdefinitely a home in s Hill
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John L., Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay

I had a great stay in the Pistachio Room at the TPH property—it was exactly as described. The photos were accurate, and the room itself, painted a soothing pale green, was cozy and inviting. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the shared bathroom was conveniently located just outside the door.The neighborhood felt safe, and the common areas were clean and well-maintained. I appreciated having access to laundry facilities if needed, and the check-in process was super smooth and consise thanks to excellent communication with the host.Parking can be a bit tricky since it’s a residential area in the city, but there are several bus routes nearby in Oak Square at the bottom of the hill. Just be prepared for a bit of a workout—the uphill walk is steep! It's also close to the Mass Pike (I-90), which is convinient if you are driving.Overall, this was a fantastic alternative to the pricey hotels in and around the city. I'd definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie B., Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness

Oak Square

Comfortable and Clean room with shared living, bathroom, and kitchen. Stayed over Christmas, located a short walk to the bus stop to the train station to downtown. Saw the Lights Display and Bruins Game, love Boston! Advice: bring a pair of slippers since hosts asked for no shoes into the space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary Getaway

It was wonderful! Nice, quiet, cozy & clean! Close enough to the freeway & city to get around but far enough away from the city where you get a nice, homey feel. Definitely would recommend to anyone with a spouse/significant other for a nice, relaxing getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan S., BRENTWOOD TN USA

Liked: Cleanliness

An interesting stay in a nice old house

It was in a nice neighborhood with some great little restaurants within walking distance and a handy 7-11. There was a very nice little Italian restaurant called From Scratch. Great foos and service. We had a car and could be downtown Boston in 15-20 minutes. Be warned, it has quite a few steps up to the room if you’re lugging a heavy suitcase up. The shared kitchen was very well equipped ( I loved the toaster! You’ll see if you stay there). We shared a bathroom with another room which is OK until you desperately want to use it and someone is having a shower in the middle of the night! By the way, the bathroom is very nice and modern. We both loved the shower. The bed for us wasn’t the most comfortable. We kept sinking in the middle to each other. The duvet was super heavy and thick. OK on a super cold night but it was quite warm in Boston. The deck off of the kitchen was very nice to sit out and have a glass of wine in the evening after sightseeing which we did with some other guests. We walked down the street in the mornings to have breakfast outside at the Glasser coffee shop. Great food and cheap. Parking on the street is allowed. It is a non-permit parking area. We had no trouble parking our car close to the house. I’m not sure why Charles says you can park free on the square, you can park free on the street! I tried to get Charles to clarify this but did not get a clear response. I got an answer from neighbors walking their dog. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 would recommend

Our host was awesome and very quick to reply to any needs/questions we had. The house was beautiful and the neighborhood very quiet. If we ever return to Boston I would be very interested in staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The futuristic house

I am still so speechless about this house. There has been so much work and effort put into the house to make it beautiful and it has paid off. The different lights used around the house remind me of home. I’ve been away for 10 weeks and this house was the perfect way to bring me back. Everywhere is spotless and the location is perfect. The Neighborhood felt extremely safe and is only a bus ride away from the city centre. When I come back to Boston, I will be choosing this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claritza R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alise K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

It was clean and nice. The house is super cute and I had coffee in the kitchen in the morning. Only a short
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great room!

The property was very clean, comfortable, and is a historic piece of Boston! It's a great price and in a very convenient location with proximity to the bus. There were no issues with the shared bathroom or kitchen and I really enjoyed drinking my coffee on the back patio in the morning. The host is very communicative. There are a couple flights of stairs up to the house and inside the house to get to the room, bathroom, and kitchen, so I would not recommend this room to anyone who struggles going up and down stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Bargain!

The house and room were exactly as advertised. The neighborhood was nice. Very walkable and seemed very safe. Sharing the bathroom was not an issue. We didn't spend much time at the house but the kitchen, common areas, and patios all seemed nice from what I saw.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice basic room for a good price

Property was clean and convenient to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome trip to Boston

My partner and I had a great stay! The house was super cute and lots of nice little touches such as the lights, the back deck, etc. Charles was very communicative when I had a question and super friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again : )
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Annie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visited Boston for my son’s graduation from MIT

We had a great time in Boston!! So much to see do and great places to eat.. House was very centrally located. Thank you Charles!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024