Visit Boston: Airbnb in Jamaica Plain

Although we typically stay in hotels when we travel, during our recent trip to Boston, we stayed in an Airbnb in Jamaica Plain.

The 2-floor, 4-bedroom, 2-bath apartment is adjacent to the owner's property, but it is really like having your own home to yourself.  

There is a living room as well as a full kitchen.

Although the decor is somewhat dated, and there is no cable television, there is an abundance of space, and even use of a washer and dryer.

The property is within walking distance to the train station, and just a short drive from numerous restaurants and shops.  I got my daily walk in at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, which is just minutes away.

This Airbnb is great for families, and the price is great too!

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Visit Boston: Southwest Corridor Park's Train Park

Southwest Corridor Park is a 4.1 mile park that runs alongside the train station.  An aptly named Train Park is home to a playground (one of eleven playgrounds in Southwest Corridor Park), and we stopped there one morning.

The cold weather did not deter the kids (or at least two of them, anyway) from enjoying themselves.

It was a fairly small playground, but there was enough equipment for the kids to have fun on - slides, swings, and more. 

Southwest Corridor Park
38 New Heath St

Boston, MA 02130
(617) 727-0057

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Visit Boston: Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Because we were staying at an Airbnb while in Boston, that meant no access to a fitness center for my daily workout.  Fortunately, the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University was just a short walk away from our rental.

It was a popular spot for joggers, walkers, and even pet owners walking their dogs.

But as it was winter, there was not much foliage.

However, it was still nice to walk during the frigid mornings (an average of 30 degrees each morning!)

I'd walk past frozen lakes, icy trails, and many squirrels scurrying about.

There were many paved paths that made it easy (and safer) to walk (I slipped a couple of times on icy patches).

The Arboretum is huge.  Each day I'd walk a different area and take different trails.  There was still so much I didn't explore!

I would love to return to visit in the fall one day!


Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
25 Arborway

Boston, MA 02130

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Visit Boston: Tikki Masala

I love Indian food, and fortunately, while in Boston, there were several Indian restaurants nearby our airbnb.  We ended up going to Tikki Masala to get my Indian food fix.

Tikki Masala Bread Basket

 The Bread Basket included naan, garlic naan, poori, and roti.

Chicken Tikka Masala

I usually get Chicken Tikka Masala whenever I dine at Indian restaurants, and this did not disappoint!  The tomato sauce was aromatic and just so fkavorful, and the chicken was tender.

Fish Curry

Lamb Vindaloo

We ordered all the dishes "mild" because of the kids, and everything was just delicious. 

Despite having gone to Indian restaurants numerous times in Hawaii, this was the first time my kids actually enjoyed Indian food.  They couldn't get enough of the different dishes and the breads. 

Service was very friendly, and I was delighted with the meal. 


Tikki Masala
3706 Washington St

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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Visit Boston: Bella Luna & The Milky Way

Our airbnb host suggested Bella Luna & The Milky Way as a great place for pizza, so we decided to check it out! 

I originally intended to just share salad and pizza with my husband, but when I saw poutine on the menu, I just had to order it.  I LOVE poutine!

Bella Poutine

The Bella Poutine included truffled fries, smoked cheddar cheese curds, bacon gravy, and aioli.  So good!

Kale Caesar

The Kale Caesar was really good as well.  I loved the tangy lemon caesar dressing!

The Latin Quarter and The Fun Guy

The original pizza we ordered was a special of the day, and one of the ingredients was no longer available, so we ended up getting The Latin Quarter (chicken, avocado, cheddar, bacon, jalapeno) and The Fun Guy (garlic oil, wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, gorgonzola, mozzarella, truffle oil).  Between the two, I liked The Fun Guy so much more.  I love mushrooms and onions! 

A kids menu is offered.  Drinks are included.

Kids Rice Bowl

Kids Macaroni & Cheese

Bella Luna & The Milky Way was a great recommendation!

Bella Luna & The Milky Way
284 Amory St

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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