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Union Square House

Holiday home with kitchen, near Harvard University

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Living area
Room
Outdoor dining
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Somerville, MA
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Union Square House

In the middle of Union Square with tons of restaurants, music, bars and farmers market, yet on a small cul de sac with a private and comfy garden oasis. Best of all, steps to the new Train station to take you directly to all Boston has to offer.
We love our location and our home. Quirky yet comfy. Two floors of living with a full kitchen, new rain shower bathroom, and 3 bedrooms and a cozy living room.

Union Square was recently rated as one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world. Come see what it's all about.
https://www.timeout.com/boston/news/union-square-coolest-neighborhoods-world-2024-092624

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Steep European style stairs to third level with 2 of the three bedrooms.
If you're bringing a pet, you must pay the pet fee at booking This allows us to keep cleaning fees low for all while also allowing pets. Thank you

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number C0253642740

About the area

Somerville

Prospect Hill, a neighbourhood in Somerville, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Boston Harbor, while New England Aquarium and Museum of Science are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden or Fenway Park.
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Somerville, MA

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • TD Garden - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Harvard Square - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Encore Boston Harbor - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Union Square Station - 5 min walk
  • East Somerville Station - 10 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Life Alive - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Remnant Brewing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bloc Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Independent - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Union Square House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Union Square House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Union Square House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Union Square House located?

Located in Prospect Hill, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Harvard University, Harvard Square and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. TD Garden and Encore Boston Harbor are also within 3 miles (5 km). East Somerville Station is 10 minutes by foot and Gilman Square Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location when visiting Boston. Walking score is high. You can grab a bite to eat or sit down and enjoy drink at the local bars and eatery. Close to the T. Our host Joe is great. He responded to all messages and helped us better plan for our annual trip to watch College Football
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, downstairs bedroom smelled a little mildewy, very creaky steep stairs to the other two bedrooms. Very communicative host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described and the host was very responsive. We enjoyed the walkable proximity to the local park, food options, and the T line.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Great stay

Had a wonderful stay. Location great. House as described, clean, and comfortable. Would recommend for a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

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

Sommerville classic home

A bright cozy kitchen and beautifully updated bathroom made this home very comfortable for our stay in Boston. Its steep stairs and creaky floors give it the right amount of charm. We walked to the green line, flower shop, outdoor market, bakery and restaurants. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R. H.

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

Andy

Property was great - well maintained and stocked, comfortable beds, clean. There was a Pride event in Union Square behind the house and we could barely hear it.The neighborhood is has lots of restaurants/shops and the house is less than two blocks from a T station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiling T.

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

Great stay

Great location, very close to the T station. House is super clean, comfortable, well stocked. There is plenty of room for family of 6. Shower is awesome. Host is easy to communicate with. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Fantastic location

Convenience to every kind of restaurant as well as the train station while still being in a quiet cul de sac was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer h.

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

Great location!

Property was in an excellent location - very central. Clean and hospitable. Very good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

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

Boston Trip

Very convenient location. Easy access to public transportation into Boston.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katje M.

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

Fall weekend fun!

Location was super convenient, shower was excellent. Leftover foods in cabinets and fridge were a bit unexpected.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Visit family in Boston

Great location to see the sights in and around Boston. Comfortable and clean. Host was very welcoming and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

maryann h.

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

Easy location, clean home!

Joe was an awesome host. Easy to reach and really helpful! The home was walking distance to a handful of restaurants as an added benefit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Comfortable and convenient

Clean, well-organized place. Host incredibly helpful and easy to deal with. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex and Sharan Y.

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

Superb Somerville Spot!

Very friendly and helpful host, very well stocked VRBO, great beds, great a/c, close proximity to bus & subway & excellent kids' park, and +++amazing backyard for our kids! Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nat C.

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

Somerville Union Square

Apartment was great for Union Square. Comfortable and well located with a great new bath. Steep, narrow stairs to 3rd floor bedrooms a small hurdle but our stay was without complaint otherwise. We were happy to find it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Pearl Jam Fenway 2024

Property was awesome!!! Joe is excellent with responding and giving all thr details you request!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leeann G.

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

Great trip to Boston!

Property manager was great and helpful! We love that the property came with a parking pass and the location was great. Easy walking access to the T line and all Boston has to offer. The stairs were shallow, but that’s the nature of a house that size and layout. My kids loved their bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Vanessa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

Joe was an amazing property manager and we couldn’t have asked for more. He was very responsive when the lights went out and when we had any questions. He even answered our call and walked us through how to fix the light situation!! The location with a parking spot was just what we needed traveling via car but access to the T was great walking proximity. There was so much to do near walking distance; we picked up dinner several times. The market was walking distance too! The bathroom was very nice and water pressure and hot water was great even after all 4 showers! This definitely topped staying in a hotel for our family. Plenty of plates, silverware and basics for cooking! The cons included lack of pantry space as there was a lot of food in it; I’m used to coming in for a week and filling my pantry but there wasn’t enough space for our stuff and we had to use the table to store making meals challenging for 4 people due to minimal space. The fridge and freezer also had some random food including opened items; I’m not comfortable using opened items. The fridge was clean I just didn’t like it had someone else’s food in it. This is not central air, they are window units which I was not prepared for and very loud at night. It was my first time in Boston and noticed window units is the norm so this is more for awareness so it doesn’t come as a surprise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Union Square Home

This was a perfect location for our family vacation to Boston! There is a new train station just 3 blocks from the house and we used public transportation the whole trip. Super easy to get in and out of Boston. Union Square (just right around the corner from the house) has plenty of restaurants and markets as well. GREAT PROPERTY!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harris G.

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

The wonderful house in Homer Square

On a recent visit to see our daughter my wife and I and our dog had an incredible stay in a wonderful house near Union Square. The pictures on VRBO don’t really do I justice, but we had a great weekend discovering wonderful restaurants, a great farmers’ market and interesting street life. The house itself was immaculate with the coolest touches including a wall with climbing holds and campus rungs, access to a beautiful little park and beautifully appointed rooms. This is a great find in Somerville.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great location, well equipped

The house is right around the corner from good restaurants and bars. It was well equipped with extra bedding, kitchen items and a visitor parking pass. The stairs are steep but we got comfortable using them after the first day. We turned on the ac's, lights, tv and fans, ended up blowing a fuse but the property manager was very responsive and it was an easy fix. The bed was too firm for me but the rest of the family slept fine. The neighborhood is peaceful and felt safe. It is very close to Union Square T station. Overall, great place to stay. I'd stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., Belmont, MI

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

Nice Neighborhood Location

Arrived early to the area. Owner accommodated storage of our luggage so we could jump start our visit to Boston. Home was close to several restaurants, convenience stores and other local businesses. We also used the “Blue Bike” rentals found nearby. Gave us a fun way to travel and visit Fenway Park. Lots of bike lanes throughout the area. We found Ride Share cars were easy to hire to get to further destinations. Walking was also an easy way to get around. We made walking trips to Harvard University and Bunker Hill area. Overall, we liked the location of this home for access to Boston, the host was great and the house accommodations were good for the 3 of us. Like many older homes, be ready to navigate some narrow steep stairs to access this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Brett K.

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

Perfect location, really nice property owner, but very cold!

The house is just as pictured: a bit funky, but very clean and comfortable. The bathroom is newly remodeled and my guess is they plan to remodel the rest? Anyway, it's in an amazing location in Somerville near shops and restaurants and the T. The check-in process was very smooth and Joe was a great communicator. The only problem was it was really cold. We were there in December. It seems there was some sort of issue with the heat controls but there was no way for us to adjust the heat so I just kept emailing Joe. By the end, it was warmer. But did consider going back to our overheated apartment one day early--but we had plans so stayed. That was really the only problem, otherwise, five stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Frances G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Sock smelly dirty laundry odor

Waited in the rain for nearly 1 hour. Didn’t know what our next steps would be as we hadn’t planned to pay for a hotel, had no other alternative & were in a totally unfamiliar city, state in the country. VRBO Representatives also were unable to make contact with the manager. We knocked on neighbors doors in hopes of making contact. It was very concerning. Upon gaining entry the place smelled like dirty socks and dirty laundry. The dish towels were so stained & used we were reluctant to use them. There were dents in the walls. We felt like we were in a used 2 nd hand store. The bathroom had a full trash can but otherwise was the nicest place of the property. I received a very meager refund from the mgr. for his absence. VRBO was unresponsive to our situation as was the manager. I would not recommend this place or VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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