[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming 3 bed/2 bath town home with gorgeous back yard Vacation home in Springfield with kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83680000/83674600/83674568/c71e8a51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83680000/83674600/83674568/9b43fff8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83680000/83674600/83674568/3d335d41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83680000/83674600/83674568/590155c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83680000/83674600/83674568/53b353d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Relax in a quiet neighborhood close to Forest Park and Downtown, with this home's sprawling backyard offering a hammock for unwinding and a fire pit for chilly nights. Perfect spot to sit back and enjoy the surroundings. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming 3 bed/2 bath town home with gorgeous back yard Quiet and enjoyable neighborhood close proximity to Forest Park, Downtown and nearby cities! Sit back and relax on a chill nite in the sprawling backyard on a hammock or near the fire pit ! Enjoy!!!!! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Theme park nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95240500/95240437/e3dad195.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### HOMEY HOMEY Sixteen Acres - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 3.0 4 reviews CA $101 CA $234 total includes taxes & fees Oct 15 - Oct 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=95240437&PinnedHotelID=95240437&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101180000/101176500/101176449/63a90da7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish 4BR 2 Bathroom Home in Forest Park Forest Park - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 4 reviews CA $561 CA $1,092 total includes taxes & fees Oct 15 - Oct 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=101176449&PinnedHotelID=101176449&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108030000/108027600/108027600/d21acdd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3-bedroom house in perfect Springfield with WiFi, AC Pine Point - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=108027600&PinnedHotelID=108027600&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31100000/31095400/31095318/62c9be07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Upscaled Home In A Quiet Neighborhood! 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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 C0379292810 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.09008,-72.55693&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ar%7C_GxgzyL%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FS%40U%40S%40U%40U%40SBS%40U%40SBUBQBUBSBSBSDUDSBQDSDSDQFSDQDSFSFQFQFQFQFQFQHOFQHQHOHOHOHOHOHQJMHMJOHMJMJMJMJMJMLKJKJKLKJKLIJMLILGLKLGLKLGLGNILGLELGNGLENELENELCNGNCLANENALCNANCN%3FNALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NDL%40NBNFLBNDNDLDNDLFLFLDLFNHLFLFLJLFLJLFLHJLLHJJLJJJJJLJJLJLJLJLJLHLJNJLHNHNHNHNHNHNHNHPFPHNFPFPFPHPDPFPFRDRDPFRDPDRDRBPDTDRBRBRBTBRBPBT%40TBR%40R%40T%40R%40T%40R%40T%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FRATARATARATARCRATCTCPCRCTCRCRERETCPEREREPGREREPGRGPEPIPGPGPGPINGPIPINININININININKLKNILKLKLKLKLKLMJKJKJMJKJMHKLMHMFMJMFMJMFMFOHMFMDMFMFODMDODODMBOFOBM%40ODO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOEMAOCOGMCOEMEOEMEOGMGMEMGOIMGMGMKMGMKMGMIKMMIKKMKKKKKMKKMKMKMKMKMIMKOIMKMIQIOIOIOIOIOIQGQIOGQGQGQGQGQGQGSEQESGSEQESESCQESEUCSCSCSCUCQCUASAUCSASAUAUASAU%3FS%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4OKi3Y2nqOjWQZ0fhCiOc-oValk=) Springfield, MA #### What's nearby - Titanic Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Springfield Armory - 3 min drive - 2.9 km - MGM Springfield - 3 min drive - 3.3 km - Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - 4 min drive - 3.3 km - MassMutual Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km #### Getting around - Springfield Union Station - 11 min drive - Westfield, MA (BAF-Barnes Municipal) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk - ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬13 min walk - ‪Nathan Bill's Bar & Restaruant - ‬8 min walk - ‪Bamboo House - ‬11 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming 3 bed/2 bath town home with gorgeous back yard pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Charming 3 bed/2 bath town home with gorgeous back yard? > As of Oct 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming 3 bed/2 bath town home with gorgeous back yard on Oct 19, 2025 start from CA $644.25, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Springfield-Hotels-Charming-3-Bed2-Bath-Town-Home-With-Gorgeous-Back-Yard.h83674568.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Charming 3 bed/2 bath town home with gorgeous back yard? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming 3 bed/2 bath town home with gorgeous back yard? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Charming 3 bed/2 bath town home with gorgeous back yard located? > Located in Forest Park, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Forest Park, Springfield College, and Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center. Titanic Museum and Pendleton Ave. Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming 3 bed/2 bath town home with gorgeous back yard Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara W. May 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Clean, comfortable house exactly as described. Easy check-in and responsive host. All amenities worked well and everything we needed was provided. Would stay here again! Highly recommended if you are looking for a place to stay during AAU basketball tournaments - location was central to all the venues. ##### Barbara W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. May 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Graduation Stay Beautifully updated unit with all the amenities of home. Very quiet, safe neighborhood with nearby stores and restaurants. Great value for a short stay… ##### John S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen R., Vermilion, USA Oct 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Springfield Great stay! Wonderful backyard to enjoy beautiful weather outside. Very clean and unique home. Close to Springfield College. ##### Colleen R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara G. Jun 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous home! What a beautiful home with everything that you would need. Gorgeous backyard and exactly as described. The host was wonderful with communication. Can’t recommend enough! ##### Barbara G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amy f. Aug 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable stay in a beautiful house. We stayed 1 night. The location is great for events at the MassMutual (formerly Springfield Civic) Center. The house is luxuriously appointed and clean, and the beds were very comfortable. The host is professional and responded quickly to questions. Thank you, David. ##### amy f. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura W. Sep 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Airy, sunny cottage with a beautiful view We had a relaxing stay at this spacious two bedroom cottage. The high ceilings and big windows gave us city dwellers just what we needed. The hosts were welcoming, responsive and thoughtful. This is a fantastic getaway, just 2 hours from the city. Thank you again! ##### Laura W. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Victoria M. Sep 27, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Bug City House was very cozy BUT BUGS WERE FLYING AROUND IN EVERY ROOM. MAGGOTS WAS CRAWLING ON CEILING OF KITCHEN. OLD FOOD IN CABINETS HAD ADDITIONAL BUGS FLYING THROUGHT OUT THEM ##### Victoria M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaleigh M. Oct 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property! We stayed a night while in town for a concert at the Big E. It looked like it would be close enough to the fairgrounds, but unfortunately the traffic getting there was a nightmare (first timer here), so at the end of the day it was a little far for our purposes, and it is in a very residential area. But the house is very well put together and very clean! We didn’t use a lot of the property just being there for a single night, but it has a great backyard. Communication with the owner was straightforward through the VRBO app. ##### Kaleigh M. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle B. Nov 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Home Had a great time at this property; exceeded all my expectations. Would definitely recommend. ##### Kyle B. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jake H. Oct 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome golf trip This house was the perfect place for us to hangout after a long day of golf in southwick. ##### Jake H. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter P. Oct 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Saturday in Springfield Thanks to David for a great stay in Springfield. Decent location. Nicely updated house, with a spacious backyard and attention to detail throughout. We only stayed 1 night, but it was clean and comfortable for our small golf group. Thanks David! ##### Peter P. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sam s. Sep 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house. Great host. Easy and smooth process. We had a great time. ##### sam s. 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