The Green Turtle did not tell you in advance that there is a huge yacht that resides in front of…read morethe houseboat which can look into the houseboat unless you have the shades down. There are also a few issues other than the obstructed view. The pocket door going into the bathroom which sticks constantly and you can't close the door without a lot of noise. The bathroom shower handle to turn on the water is also broken and you need a lot of strength to turn it on. If we had known the view would have been obstructed we would have not rented this houseboat.

For the average price of a Boston hotel room you get a great room with wet bar & outdoor space on…read morethe water! Jon is a Concierge Level host. Upon arrival, he assisted with my luggage, gave me an orientation and then proceeded to share with me valuable tips on attractions, restaurants and transportation. Jon was always available by phone/text. There are two equal sized units in the Green Turtle houseboat. The rooms are similar size to a quality hotel. Comfortable bed, two chairs, side table, hutch as a closet, wet bar with microwave, small refrig w/frz & coffee maker, The Bathroom & shower with seat is great. The houseboat was exceptionally clean with all components in good working order. Amenities provided was impressive: Peets Coffee, teas, creamer, yogurt, juices, water and breakfast pastries. Jon offered to refill anything I might need. Wifi worked great, wall mounted TV with Roku, thermostatically controlled AC unit and base board manually controlled heat. Green Turtle location is AMAZING, berthed on the last dock in the Charleston Marina with sweeping views in every direction. The Marina is within walking distance to ferries, shuttles and services. The Marina houses many high-end yachts. It should be noted, the houseboat is anchored on a two-sided dock. When the other side of the dock is occupied, it impedes the panoramic view. Regardless, the view at in every direction was lovely and I enjoyed seeing the neighbor yacht up close. I highly recommend the Green Turtle!

This place is definitely luxury. We stayed in The Atlantic room and I'm so glad we did. The room is…read morebeautiful and the bed is very comfy. They also provide a white noise maker on the night stand! Check in was easy and John, whom we spoke with regarding booking, was very helpful over the phone. Having such a nice view of the water and the Nantasket Beach graffiti in the distance is a nice touch. This is prime location for the beach and the harbor. Unfortunately we did not get to experience their morning breakfast that was included with the room because of COVID-19 but we will definitely be returning soon.

A relaxing getaway in the South Boston…read more After a trip to Montreal and NYC, we were seeking a little solitude from our typical trip to Boston. In most cases, we would stay in the heart of the city. This is a great side trip outside of summer, when the rates are great and you don't want to go as far out as Cape Cod. This trip took us from plane to city, from train to boat, from taxi to city and from car to village. In Hull, we were 30 minutes or less from everything we needed to access; Plymouth (the rock), Milton (the grand babes) and the towns of Cohasset and Hingham (for coffee, food, and shopping). The owner of the Beacon Luxury Waterfront Inn greeted us, as we arrived before dark, with easy upfront parking. Into the Atlantic suite, with water views (and although fall, the weather was temperate, not hot, but not too cold yet). We selected this room, as it was on the corner with water views. The suite itself was huge with a private bath, jacuzzi tub, fireplace and I must admit they were both used nightly to not only to slow down from all the traveling but also after sightseeing, outings and spending time with family. Each morning a simple continental breakfast is served. This is probably the thing we liked the least, but we knew what to expect. We prefer a bed and breakfast with a full breakfast, but we did enjoy our room and slept comfortably with the amenities available. If anything, not being food focused got us going earlier in the morning for a new adventure. I highly recommend stepping outside the city sometime and exploring the smaller places. This is what makes New England so charming. #OutsideBoston #Hull #TheBeaconLuxuryWaterfrontInn #NewEngland

Pretty much what I was hoping for. The experience was comfortable, and everyone seemed willing to…read morehelp. There were a couple of small things I'd change, but overall I felt satisfied and would consider returning.

CORRECTION: My previous review should have said "Walls (not walks) are thin." You have to speak in…read morewhisper after 10pm. Someone called the front desk on me when they heard me talking on phone to my husband just after 10pm (LOL)

The proprietor here, Annmarie, is just about the sweetest old lady you can imagine, and Josephine's…read morestrikes just the right balance between privacy and hospitality. The B&B is just large enough for about three couples: with three rooms and three parking spaces. Each room is on a different floor of the three story house, so you feel as though you have a quiet area all to yourself, but still get to meet interesting people and socialize with the proprietor at breakfast. The room we stayed in (M&M) was very homey, clean, and comfortable. It was quiet at night despite being off a busy street. I can't say enough good things about Josephine's: it was an easy location to find, right near the beach/bay and wonderful hiking at World's End. One of the only minor things was that mini shampoos were not provided (only aromatherapy body scrub), not that I expected any, so that doesn't take away any stars in my mind. Highly recommend!

We had a great experience and will most definitely come back. I agree with the other person who…read morewrote that this place offer a great balance between hospitality and privacy - Annmarie is a great host.

love love LOVED this B&B. Truly a home away from home. I travel a fair amount and stay at places…read moreranging from airbnb to 5 star hotels...and Clarendon is definitely one of my top 5 favorites. Pricier than I would normally go for, but well worth it and I would return in a heartbeat. Location - 10 minute walk to Newbury St. shopping and Copley plaza. Uberable to all common touristy and local spots in Boston Service - Impeccable from start to finish. From the moment I booked my room, the staff emailed me to determine my exact time of arrival and any needs I might have. They also assisted with a mix-up that happened during my booking through a 3rd party service. Knowing I would be coming in late when there were no staff in the B&B, they had excellent communication regarding how to enter the site and find my room. Room turn-down service was excellent. Upon arrival, there were cookies and tea waiting for me. Check-out was easy (I simply returned my key) Breakfast (yes, it gets its own category) - One of the best I've had. Fresh good quality fruit, oatmeal, toast, cereal, good quality pastries, meat & cheese, eggs, cappuccino machine, and your typical beverages. Varies slightly day to day, but very much reminded me of a mixed European/American style. Interior - Modern with a homey and eclectic feel. I could have easily spent my day relaxing in my room, one of the common space parlors, or the rooftop with a view of the city. My room in particular was on the "basement" level, which I loved because of the privacy (I don't think there was another room next to me) as well as private patio! I truly felt I was at....a much much nicer version of....home

Clarendon Square is well-appointed, but not fussy. The furnishings are modern, and the dress code…read moreis somewhere between 'shabby chic' and casual. No one batted an eye at my partner's Looney Tunes t-shirt and shorts. I was better dressed (...definitely the Odd Couple), and we were both made to feel welcome. The cocktails were made well, and the table service was at a good pace--not rushed, but not dragged-on unnecessarily. The food was also quite good. The portions were right-sized, which was appreciated since our B&B did not have a refrigerator in the room. Though I no longer remember what we had (...probably lamb for me and Bolognese for my partner), I do remember that it was a good representation of the advertised dish--not some high concept, deconstructed bullsh*t. The desert martinis were more memorable than whatever cake we chose, but--again--I can't remember the desert being bad, just forgettable. The price was comparable to restaurants in the surrounding area, and the staff were 'easy on the eyes', so we'll be back the next time we're up that way.

OMG, how can anyone leave a negative Review. Just stayed…read morethere for a week! My room was on the first level. My room was Great!! Had my own private bathroom, The hostess Joan was wonderful! Always asking if there was anything I needed. Down the street was the water. The home was so warm and welcoming. Winthrop is a lovely town, like a fishing Village.

This is the first negative review that I can remember ever giving. They advertise that the rooms…read morecome with a private bath. That is not true. The bath is down the hall open to everyone. But they say it is for our use only. They use less than 1 ply toilet paper if that is possible and the toilet barely flushes. The really cute property is decorated with really bad garage sale finds. If you are hungry, the breakfast is limited and underwhelming in my opinion. When asked if there was a common area where my daughter and I could play cards, they recommend the breezy with no table front porch. We had a three day reservation but left after the first night. Oh, and you should feel safe because they have cameras everywhere, especially when you have to walk down the hall to the bathroom, eating breakfast, and leaving. If you have spot three in parking, pray. There are better places, choose better than I did.

My second time here, and once again so delighted. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming…read more I arrived at 930 am and they encouraged me to try the breakfast being wound up for the prior night's guests even though it was just past serving time and I wasn't registered to check in until later that afternoon. They also let me use the bathroom downstairs to wash up, freeing me to totally freshen up before launching into the area for a full day of sightseeing before my room was ready at 1 pm. The breakfast (both days) was a wonderful cooked to order spread and the afternoon tea and pastries included homemade scones, chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies and biscotti. Suite 9 was huge with microwave and mini fridge and a beautiful sunny view of the quiet street (very little traffic on Prentiss). Bathroom and furnishings throughout house had been tended to with plenty of TLC evident. Totally cozy feel and well located amidst many shops and restaurants as well as a ten minute walk south to the heart of Harvard square, Harvard law school and Harvard Yard. Parking lot downstairs in the building. Will be back for sure a third time!

WORK IN PROGRESS... will finish shortly…read more Pros Great location Updated clean urban chic look Beautiful decor main level Gorgeous Chandelier Curb appeal - beautiful planted front yard Microwave in room Fridge in room Plenty closet space Cons No screens in windows = no fresh air without bugs! Air conditioner non functional Breakfast no longer served Kleenex in room!

It's freezing all the time, and despite there being two radiators in the room, neither of them…read morework. There is no thermostat. You have to go to the front office and remind them that you just paid for your room 5 minutes ago and would actually like the heating to be ON in the winter. Also the bathroom door AND window are busted, so there's no vent for the steam from the shower- good luck breathing for more than 2 minutes at a time. The TV bricked itself when we tried to adjust the angle because it counted as "touching the sensor" (which bricks their TVs for some reason, according to the sign?), and we were harassed in our car by someone who tried to claim you were only "allowed" to park in front of your room. They did not work for the hotel, but decided that since they'd been there longer and "everyone knows them", they could do that. I highly doubt anything would come of trying to report their harassment based on every other aspect of this place, since someone tried to force their way into the room without identifying themself, and it took three "who are you, what do you want, stop it"'s before they said "oh I'm from the front desk". A totally normal and healthy thing to experience when you're half naked. Totally fine. Wouldn't have even left this review if that didn't happen, by the way, because it's not their fault they can't afford to fix a lot of the stuff here or if their customers are gonna be rude. But it's absolutely on them if their staff is going to try and harass people in their rooms without identifying themselves instead of just, idk, saying what they want before trying to open a door they can hear someone on the other side of?

Extremely tiny room. Smelled like the room had been closed up for months, just that stagnant smell…read more The only outlets in the room have lights or non-working AC plugged into them. No plug in the bathroom, windows are inaccessible, so no opening the one in bathroom and the only other one had the non-working AC in it. At least I had a camp fan with me to circulate air. The ceiling fan was clanging around and LOUD! Very outdated! When I booked online it showed 2 beds, nope only one tiny full size bed, but for the price it was doable. Very outdated. On the upside, the room was super clean. If you're looking for a quick one night stay, to literally just sleep there after a concert at Gillette or Xfinity, it's okay. Anything else, I'd say no.