Homestay Near Downtown Boston

We couldn't find parking, and when we tried to go inside, the host was there and made me feel very uncomfortable. He wasn't helpful at all. I didn't stay even one night, but he still wouldn't give me my money back. I got silenced on my last review for telling the truth. This host is downright disrespectful. Don't stay here, save your money.

I no longer felt safe staying at Homestay BnB Near Boston after what happened, and told Expedia I wouldn't stay there even if I got no money back. They took my complaint seriously and gave me a full refund. I've booked flights, hotels, and car rentals through Expedia for over 15 years without anything like this happening before. I appreciate their support and professionalism. I'd booked two consecutive reservations in January through Expedia for May 29, 2025, when I planned to attend my son's graduation, a once-in-a-lifetime family milestone. The total was $405.49, and I knew Boston would be busy during college graduation season. On May 20, after the cancellation deadline had passed, the owner called unexpectedly and demanded I cancel. I hadn't asked to cancel. I was driving and asked him to call back. When I returned the call, he said the bookings were at two different nearby properties, which I told him wasn't a problem. He grew increasingly aggressive, rude, and controlling instead of resolving anything. He told me to leave a 5-star review, then ask Expedia for a refund, and said he might cooperate after that. It was clear he was saying no review meant no refund, and demanding that I lie in my review to get my money back. His tone was threatening and derogatory. I'd never been spoken to like that in the travel industry. I stayed calm and polite, but the verbal abuse was alarming. Afterward, I saw that his rooms were sold out. That confirmed my suspicion that he was trying to make me cancel so he could rebook at a higher rate because of demand. His behavior was manipulative, unethical, and abusive. I don't think he should be allowed to list on Expedia or another platform. I'm sharing this so others don't go through the same thing. Avoid this property at all costs.

I lost the money before even staying there, and the host offered no support. I booked through my travel agency, expecting it to go smoothly. Two days before the cancellation deadline, I received an email with the full terms and conditions and learned that children under 5 aren't allowed. My daughter is 3, so the reservation wasn't valid from the beginning. I contacted the owner right away to explain and ask for a solution, but got no response. Expedia wouldn't help because the cancellation deadline had just passed, and my travel agency couldn't do anything under Expedia's rules either. It was a frustrating, disappointing experience.

This place is a sham. I only stayed one night, paid over a hundred bucks, and ended up in the attic. Nobody stays here. Someone turned off the TV, probably because people are sleeping in the rooms, watching like “barbarian”.