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The Blue Back Bungalow

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Exterior - The Blue Back Bungalow (West Hartford)
A covered porch with wicker furniture, a potted plant, and a small table. - The Blue Back Bungalow (West Hartford)
A modern kitchen with a central island, a built-in oven, and a window with a decorative valance. - The Blue Back Bungalow (West Hartford)
A dining area with a table and chairs, a rug, and a ceiling light fixture. - The Blue Back Bungalow (West Hartford)
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a coffee table with a book, a sofa, and a dining table with sunflowers. - The Blue Back Bungalow (West Hartford)
The Blue Back Bungalow provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$416
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

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About this property

The Blue Back Bungalow

  • Welcome home!! This classic chic 2 bedroom 1920`s bungalow sits within walking distance to West Hartford Centre and Blue Back Square. Relax and enjoy the comfort of your classic front porch. Upstairs features 2 nicely sized bedrooms with beautiful hardwood floors. Master bedroom enjoys a walk-in closet for ease and comfort. A full bath with tub/shower adjoins the two rooms. Cook dinner in your private kitchen or on the grill in your private backyard as you make West Hartford your home.

    Please note this property has a separate bedroom and bathroom with private entry in the basement to which your party does not have access.

    My name is Alexander, and I am a young sailor in the United States Navy. I enjoy travelling, surfing, and cool architecture. I love being a host because it gives me the opportunity to make a real impact in people’s lives. Housing can too often be unaffordable and burdened by uncertainty. My mission through hosting is to make sure that is not the case. I always try to offer affordable and fun housing, making your getaway as seamless and enjoyable as possible-because that is what you deserve and what I love to do!
    ✅ This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1000 (which is not a traditional security deposit, just a pending transaction). As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company. The optional damage waiver is $50 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $2 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional.

    To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favourite local spots.

    If you have any questions, just message us anytime! Happy to help!

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About the area

West Hartford is home to this apartment. Talcott Mountain State Park and Winding Trails reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and Connecticut Science Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at PeoplesBank Arena or Dunkin' Donuts Park. Visit our West Hartford travel guide
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West Hartford, CT

What's nearby

  • A series of hand gestures spelling out "I LOVE YOU" with each letter represented by a different hand sign.
    American School for Deaf
    4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Blue Back Square
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playhouse on Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Noah Webster House
    3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Fernridge Park
    3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Hartford Union Station
    10 min drive
  • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cheesecake Factory
    11 min walk
  • A.C. Petersen Farms Restaurant
    12 min walk
  • Joey's Pizza Pie
    7 min walk
  • Harvest
    15 min walk
  • Restaurant Bricco
    14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Back Bungalow pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Back Bungalow?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Back Bungalow on 19 Nov 2026 start from AU$416, including 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Blue Back Bungalow?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Back Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Back Bungalow?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Blue Back Bungalow located?

Situated in West Hartford, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Playhouse on Park and Blue Back Square. UConn Health West Hartford and Fernridge Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

The Blue Back Bungalow Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We can't wait for our next visit north to stay here again. Great location with easy access to the highway, Hartford entertainment, etc. -- and just a short walk to West Harfford Center. And our favorite Chinese (Black Bamboo, thanks Sunny!) is just around the corner. The home is perfect for us, with the 1/2 bath downstairs being an added bonus. The upstairs renovated bathroom is great too. The kitchen had everything we needed, including a coffee maker (with coffee supplied) and delicious home made cookies courtesy of the host. The smart TV allowed us to log in to streaming services to see a couple of our shows, watching from a very comfortable living room couch. The beds are likewise comfortable, and the house is nicely decorated with interesting and varied artwork. Finally, the home is immaculately maintained. A rare gem in West Harford Center, perfect for a couple or a small family.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay and the check-in/out process was easy. The location, decor, and parking were great. We were very grateful there wasn’t a list of cleaning or chores to do before we left. I don’t know if this is the best property for elderly people. The stairs are hard to navigate and don’t have a bannister all the way up, the rugs and thresholds between rooms are tripping hazards, the floors slant, and the level of the bottom of the tub is lower than then floor. These are all things that happen with an older home, it was just a slight hiccup we encountered and wish we would have thought about/known about before hand. The only other issue we had was we could hear the person in the basement apartment’s daily activities a lot more than anticipated. Unfortunately, the person seemed under the weather and listening to the coughing and throat clearing was a bit unpleasant. Overall, it was a very nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Great location and pleasant area to walk to area restaurants and shops. Prompt and friendly communication with host who was very accommodating to our needs. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage near W Hartford

Great location and clean place to stay. Price is wonderful with a kind host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

129 Vera- great stay

Seamless check in, beautiful quaint home with excellent water pressure and hot water!Location is excellent, thank you to our hosts
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

West Hartford Visit

Very clean, nicely appointed property. Cozy, nicely appointed and comfortable home to stay in for a family of four. Very nice little touches including cookies, chocolates, coffee/tea and fruit. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home for bride and groom stay!

I rented this home for the bridal party to get ready for wedding. The kitchen was perfect! So many cute and cozy areas for pictures and comfortable bed for bride and groom to stay in after wedding. Thank you for making this special day even better!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home.

The house was fully equipped with everything I needed for my 6 night stay. It was comfortable and cozy with plenty of space for remote working and relaxing in the living area. The location was great. Everything was nearby - Whole Foods, cute shops and restaurants. Also there is an easily accessible walking path. I will stay here again if I’m back in West Hartford and I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Jem of West Hartford!

Thank you so much for the amazing stay!!!! The place is beautiful, very clean and cosy! True Jem of West Hartford! We were here for my nieces wedding and felt very comfortable! Thank you for the wonderful TV set, amazing furniture, blow dryer and decorations! Everything in the house set up well and with love.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Good Overall

After a small glitch to begin the stay, which the owner responded to quickly, it was a pleasant stay. The living area, kitchen and dining area are very nice. So is the front porch and the fire pit is also nice although we did not use it. The half bath on the first level was a nice plus. The stairs to the second floor bedrooms are a challenge for elderly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice two story home on a quiet street. Clesn and well supplied. Homey decor and decorative touches. Nice front porch to sit in and drink our coffee. We enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The bungalow is in a great location - close to I84 and West Hartford center. The kitchen had a lot of great appliances to make cooking easy. The coffee pot was a Keurig/carafe combo - which we really liked. We enjoyed drinking our morning coffee on the front porch. We would definitely stay her again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing host and stay!

The stay was amazing and the host was very responsive, understanding and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

The stay was good. The house is located in a great area and very close to my family member we were visiting. I will stay again and make sure everything is in order.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall visit

Nice property and neighborhood. Convenient to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alexander was a very good host—very responsive when we asked questions. Very nice house and each bed room was spacious with a large closet and a TV. The kitchen was updated with modern appliances.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh my gosh!! Thank you so very much! We had an amazing time start to finish. Your VRBO is so well located. It is beautiful and comfortable and we were greeted with pecan pie and chocolate chip cookies. We absolutely loved our stay and the Garet & Co show that we came to town for was AMAZING!! Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very nice property. I would have liked to have known that there would be other occupants staying in a separate, locked downstairs apartment. That part was not listed in our agreement so entire home should be removed from listing. Having the other occupants had my family parking in the street which was fine but I prefer to be parked in a driveway. There were no problems with other occupants, I just would have liked to have know sooner than the night before. The 4 rating on cleanliness was because the bathroom floors were not mopped clean and also the kitchen floors. I leave things cleaner than I find them but I did not find a mop in the house. All that being said it is a great home in a beautiful neighborhood and I would rent again. Also great communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice place

The home itself is lovely, with an eclectic decorative flair that I really enjoyed. I believe it is on its way to being a 5-star place with some growth.- nice decor, downstairs bathroom, art- large, comfortable rooms, decent kitchen and dining table, good airflow, but very dusty- very loud work was being done on house, when I was assured before renting there wouldn't be, which meant scaring my dog and causing her to bark for 3 days, no use of driveway or directly in front of house, noise, no use of torn up backyard and fire fire pit sitting area- dishwasher was full of dirty dishes, including parts to coffee machine, items left in dryer- no toilet paper, soap between bathrooms- 1 wadded up potentially clean bath towel in a closet, had to use cleaning rag as washcloth, shower door continuously slid open entire shower - but love that Japanese print, Shampoo, etc. in shower not labeled- upstairs window was left wide open with no screen upon arrival late at night; some downstairs windows left unlocked and some appeared broken- instructions would be appreciated for light/fan remotes, garbage rules- we noticed what appeared to be a motion detector on upper shelf that clearly went off with movement when entering room - creepy.Owner attempted to be a good communicator, but it didn't make up for the problems
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024