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The Sanctuary at TPH - Boston

The Sanctuary at The Perthshire House offers a peaceful retreat near Boston's historic universities with a garden where travelers can unwind after city explorations

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Travelers find a genuine home base in the heart of Boston with private bedrooms and shared spaces at The Sanctuary. The garden provides a quiet spot to relax, while in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Public transportation nearby makes it easy to navigate the city.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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About the area

Located in Boston, this hostel is in the city center. Encore Boston Harbor and Boston Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit New England Aquarium and Museum of Science. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park or TD Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Boston travel guide
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Boston, MA

What's nearby

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    Chestnut Hill Reservoir
    4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Boston_BostonCollege_6092291_05
    Boston College
    4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Charles River Reservation
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • the TRACK at new balance
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • IHOP
    17 min walk
  • Starbucks
    13 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    5 min walk
  • Pedro’s Street
    15 min walk
  • Branch Line
    4 min drive

About this property

The Sanctuary at TPH - Boston

Hostel near Boston College
You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at The Sanctuary at TPH - Boston. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Outdoor furniture and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sanctuary at TPH - Boston boast thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free 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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not 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
Property Registration Number STR453972, C0157490351

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Sanctuary at The Perthshire House
The Sanctuary (Room 3) at The Perthshire House.
The Sanctuary (Room 6) at The Perthshire House. Boston

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sanctuary at TPH - Boston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sanctuary at TPH - Boston?

As of Feb 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sanctuary at TPH - Boston on Feb 26, 2026 start from CA $136.81, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sanctuary at TPH - Boston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sanctuary at TPH - Boston?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sanctuary at TPH - Boston located?

Located in Brighton, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Boston College, Boston University, and Harvard University. The TRACK at new balance and Brighton Music Hall are also within 3 mi (5 km). Boston College Station is 26 minutes by foot and South St. Station is 29 minutes.

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Reviews

The Sanctuary at TPH - Boston Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was nice and neat. The old house is beautiful. Lovely neighborhood. Easy access to transportation. Everything was easy. Kitchen and laundry were convenient. Host Charles was kind, responsive, and efficient. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The room lives up to its stay... a true sanctuary

This was our 2nd stay at the Perthshire House. Loved the Sanctuary room! Comfortable and restful. Loved having the little seating area and waking up to the birds chirping.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Accommodations

This property was lovely! It was clean and welcoming. Check in was easy! I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for a short trip

Attended a workshop in Boston and couldn’t find a hotel within government per diem. Found this location on VRBO and it was very pleasant! Charles is so friendly and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemerry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

sanctuary is right!

what a beautiful nest of a room on the third floor. Spacious enough and the bed was VERY comfortable with really lovely sheets, too. And for sharing a bathroom, it was a beautiful bathroom to share with a great shower. I could really hear the people other rooms when I was in the halls, but in our room, I didn't hear them at all. It's in a quiet neighborhood and we loved the grounds, the kitchen and living room, the small patio, and the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

I just stayed for one night - but it was exactly what I needed - a clean room/bathroom and a comfy bed. But it was actually even more than I had expected because the house was beautiful - very spacious, lovely decor. I just wish I could’ve stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn-Marie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, classy, comfortable

Charming historic home in a quiet neighborhood. I easily found parking on the street and the bed was comfortable. Nice newly-renovated looking bathroom. Detailed instructions. Pleasant stay. 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

B A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a Fantastic Stay

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The house is so full of character. It feels like living in a famous Massachusetts home filled with history. Everything is available to you. I appreciated the fridge to store my beer. The busts inside add a lot of character. I thought I wouldn't like the idea of a shared bathroom, but the other guests were so nice. I felt so welcomed. I will try to stay here if I ever come back to Massachusetts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at the Pershire House

The Pershire house was a charming and cozy place to stay. I was there for two weeks in January 2025. I stayed in the Sanctuary Room on the third floor. It was spacious, had a firm mattress excellent for sleeping, and an sitrimg area. The shared bathroom was clean and well-appointed with a lovely modern glass walled shower and nice tiles. The shared kitchen had all the amenities needed to cook (which I did a lot). Lovely living and dining room and washer/dryer also available.The house has beautiful wood paneling and details while also having great modern amenities. The host Charles was very responsive to questions.It is also very well located to get to other places in the Boston area. Ubers were inexpensive and easily available for a trip I took to Concord and some other places. There is a great YMCA down the street which I joined for 53 for the month. It has a large clean swimming pool, yoga and other classes and a nice clean gym. This was an unexpected bonus.I highly recommend the Pershire House.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malaika E.

Spring Boston Visit

Great place to stay for a couple weeks while exploring Boston!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matilda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful and unique spot. Very flexible and responsive. Lovely kitchen and shared living spaces!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We loved this place. It’s more in the style of a bed and breakfast. It looks like a lot of thought went into the interior design. We felt like we had the whole place to ourselves so sharing the bathroom was not an issue at all, everything was super clean, well stocked kitchen in a beautifully preserved historic home. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Historic Guest House

Great guest house. Beautiful house with remodeled bathrooms that had great showers. Host was responsive to questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chuck A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay in Boston

The Perthshire house is an inexpensive and beautiful option to Boston hotels. My room was lovely and large with great light and views. The dark wood floors, trim and doors throughout the house are magnificent and well maintained. The common areas are comfortable and well decorated and the kitchen well stocked. The bathroom was great, While sharing a bathroom can be a drawback, it was not an issue for me. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GAC2023

Nice accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lafleche M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Proper facilities

Top design inside. A+++ for little details. Communication with host was flawless from booking to check out. Added in my list for my ne t visit. I recommend strongly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our honeymoon road trip! Great shared amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Loved the hisotrical feel and the bathroom was amazing. Personally not wild about the shared spaces/bathroom, and you could hear the neighbors in the next room pretty well later into the night. Otherwise, it is very nice. Just traveler FYI.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alyssa M.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Clean and quiet. Do not recommend for travelers carrying big heavy bags!!

I appreciated the stay as it was clean and the instructions were clear upon entry, however I would not recommend this VRBO to those lugging heavy bags! There are many tight staircases you will have trouble hauling up heavy bags on. If you are carrying lightweight backpacks or handbags and don’t mind the climb, it is a nice and quiet stay. I stayed for one night and I had lots of trouble entering and exiting with my luggage, but I appreciated how direct the instructions were and how neat everything was.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing spot!

This house was absolutely gorgeous and so close to many spots. We ubered into the north and end it was only $20. 10 min drive to Cambridge. Amenities were amazing and Charles even left out Halloween candy for us. No complaints at all!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryam K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location and Nice Stay

I stayed at the Perthshire house for 5 days and it was quiet and peaceful. The house is very clean and Charles, the manager was easy to communicate with when I brought things to his attention. I would recommend this property to anyone in the Boston area. It is located right by Oak Square and it’s in walking distance from the library, bus stops, and restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hamid

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julija S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Stay in a wonderful House not far away from the beautiful downtown of Boston

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024