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Appleton Street - Herbst Haus

Appleton St, Boston, MA 02118
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Appleton Street - Herbst Haus
Ranked #33 of 49 Boston B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
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Austin, Texas
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Even though I prepaid for three nights at Herbsthaus, I found other accommodations after the first night because the innkeeper, Kay, left a note on the door accusing me of smelling like smoke and asking me to "air" myself out before returning to her home again. I do not smoke, nor does anyone I was visiting smoke. The accusatory letter... More

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Miami, Florida
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2010

My wife and I went to Boston this past weekend for a leisure trip. We are so happy we found Herbst Haus. Kay was an excellent host who really made us feel like we were at home. It is located on a beautiful street in the South End-2 blocks from the Back Bay T stop. There are a ton of... More

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California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2010

Kay was the perfect hostess, even arranging for us to leave our luggage in her storage area until check in since our flight arrived at the crack of dawn! Our rooms were wonderful, down to the flowers in the vase in each room. Breakfast was perfect for the warm weather, with fresh fruit, yogurt, granola, hard-boiled eggs and wonderful coffee... More

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Canton, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2009

Kay is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable innkeeper. She greets you at the door like you are an old friend - by the time you leave, your feel like you are one. Her restaurant suggestions [the neighborhood has many to choose from] are spot-on. She loaned her pass to the Museum of Fine Arts for an afternoon of pleasure. The room... More

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Manchester
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2008

This is a wondeful small B&B situated in a convenient location for walking anywhere in Boston. The area consists of beautiful renovated Victorian houses. Kay was a good host, chatty, friendly and informative. Breakfast was good, No hot food but Kay explained that her license did not allow her to cook on the premises for guests. Nevertheless there was always... More

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Saskatchewan
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2008

My wife and I stayed at this wonderful brownstone B&B while I attended a conference at the nearby Hynes convention center. The location is in a quiet residential area just a few easy blocks walk to the Back Bay. Terrific restauants are within 1 to 4 blocks. A great location all around. Kaye, the proprietor met us even given our... More

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Singapore
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2008

My boyfriend and I went back to Boston to visit his friends back in college and grad school. What a terrific experience! Having stayed in many B&B before, I can easily say this was one of our favorite places to stay. (well, this is my first time writing a review for any B&B...so that says a lot!) The brownstone house... More

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Gainesville, FL
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2008

I spent 4 nights at Herbst Haus at the end of May, 2008, while attending a meeting at the nearby Hines Convention Center. The accommodations were lovely (I had the Revere room), and I was made to feel very much at home by Kay Herbst, the proprietor. She even loaned me her pass to the Museum of Fine Arts, when... More

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Salem, Oregon
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2008

We stayed there based on recommendations from friends. We weren't disappointed. While the breakfast was just average, everything else was excellent. The location is ideal and easy to get to by mass transit. The owner, Kay, seems to go out of her way to make you welcome. The price was better than most other places. When we return to Boston... More

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Arvada, CO
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2008

Herbst Haus is a wonderful Bed and Breakfast in an old 4-story "brownstone" in the Back Bay area of Boston. The rooms are "homey" and comfortable and Kay is a wonderful host. We loved enjoying appetizers and a glass of wine on her deck off the parlor. And the breakfasts were delicious - fresh fruit, yogurt, juices, coffee, and always... More

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