With only three rooms, this converted 19th-century Victorian row house is much like staying in someone’s private home. It’s a friendly and welcoming environment where the owners interact directly with guests and even offer to pick them up at the airport. It attracts tourists (mostly couples) from around the world who enjoy a more intimate experience. The home is furnished with period antiques and includes original marble fireplaces and moldings. Breakfast is served in a lovely dining room with rich red walls, a red Oriental rug, crystal chandelier, and a communal table, so guests dine family-style. The room, like the rest of the property, features an eclectic art collection that includes traditional and more contemporary pieces. Bookcases are located in the dining room and parlor, and guests can browse and borrow from the selection during their stays. The parlor includes a piano, marble fireplace, and Queen Anne sofas.  

This bed-and-breakfast is located in a safe and quiet residential neighborhood in Boston’s South End. Several public transit stations are nearby, with the closest being on Washington Street (about a two-minute walk away), with many restaurants and shops as well. The Boston University Medical Campus is a five-minute walk from here, and Northeastern University is 14 minutes on foot. The downtown area is a 10- to 15-minute drive or 20 minutes by public transit. Boston Common can be reached in around 15 minutes via public transit (or a 10-minute drive). Attractions like Fenway Park, the Hynes Convention Center, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston are about a 10-minute drive or 20 to 30 minutes by public transit. Boston Logan International Airport is approximately 10 to 15 minutes by car or 35 to 45 minutes by public transit. 

All three rooms in this quaint property are individually and tastefully decorated in a traditional style. Comfortable queen beds are topped with white bedding, and bright white furniture creates a cheerful ambiance. Old plank floors are partially covered by high-quality rugs. Soft accent colors such as dusty rose, light blue, or light green are used on the walls with the exception of one wall in the Duleek Opulent Room that has whitewashed brick. Each room has a desk and at least one chair or sofa (the Murmod Sanctuary Room has a sleeper sofa). Some of the furniture is antique. Amenities include safes, free Wi-Fi, and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs with cable and pay-per-view options. Guests praise the rooms for being clean and quiet, but report that light from the street can be seen at night. 

The street-level Duleek Opulent and Murmod Sanctuary Rooms share a private entrance and don’t allow children under five. The second-floor Salt Hill room is the largest, but there's no elevator. It also has the largest bathroom, with a twin vanity, plank-wood floors, and a shower/tub combo. The other two rooms offer enough space for comfort in both the bedroom and bathroom areas. Their bathrooms have white marble vanities, white tile floors, and small walk-in showers. All are stocked with Tommy Bahama toiletries. 

Aisling has several extra perks and services that add to its value. Guests rave about the free extensive continental breakfast that includes creative egg dishes. It’s served in a lovely formal dining room with a white marble fireplace, antiques, and crystal chandelier. A small outside deck offers a table for dining in warm weather. Guests can use a small kitchen area that includes a microwave, fridge, and Keurig coffeemaker with free coffee and tea selections. Parking is free on the street if reserved in advance, and the owners can provide airport transfers upon request (included in room rates). Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property.