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Gorgeous 4+ br 3.5 ba Harvard mansion: Cambridge Cosmopolitan
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 3+ bathrooms Sleeps 10 213.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cambridge, MA
- Harvard University6 min walk
- Harvard Square16 min walk
- Tufts University3 min drive
- Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)13 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
East suite
1 Queen Bed
North bedroom
2 Single Beds
Primary suite
1 King Bed
South bedroom
1 King Bed
Study / den
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
East en suite bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Powder room
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Primary en suite bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Third floor bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Gorgeous 4+ br 3.5 ba Harvard mansion: Cambridge Cosmopolitan
The Cambridge Cosmopolitan is the original wing of a Victorian mansion, beautifully blending historic elegance & modern convenience. Ideally located on a charming side street centrally located for all of Cambridge's attractions. Luxurious living spaces, king suite, queen suite, king room, twin room, study / den with daybed & trundle, and 3.5 bathrooms. Parking available on request.
5 blocks to Harvard, 1 block to Mass Ave. Near red line T (Porter), restaurants, cafes, shops, & Harvard Yard, ~20 minute walk to river. Easy access to all of Cambridge, Boston, and beyond, with superb transportation options.
The space:
This home has been recently renovated to ensure convenience and comfort: huge kitchen with induction stove, quartz counters, high end cookware, breakfast bay, and multiple coffee / tea options.
All bedrooms have blackout shades, desks and chairs.
Bathrooms have luxurious Turkish peshtemal towels; en suite bathrooms have rain showers.
High ceilings on the first and second floor bring historic grandeur to the bedroom suites, dining room, living room, and kitchen.
1st floor: living rooms
Hogwarts-worthy entry hall; large, well-equipped kitchen with a bay window, breakfast table, induction stove, Nespresso, Keurig, French press, and grind and brew coffee maker; elegant living room with 55" smart tv; dining room with table seating 10; and a powder room.
2nd floor: two bedroom suites
PRIMARY: palatial king suite with a library bay; adjoining den/study with desk, 55" smart tv, daybed and trundle; and full en suite bathroom
EAST "butterfly": gracious queen suite with a walk in closet with stained glass window, whimsical desk, and full en suite bathroom
3rd floor: two spacious bedrooms form a third suite sharing a large (shower, no tub) bathroom
SOUTH: stately king bedroom with a desk and dressing room
NORTH: charming twin bedroom (two single beds) with a desk
Perfect location:
Short walk to Harvard Yard, Lesley, Porter, Harvard Square; convenient for the Charles River, Kendall Square, MIT, Davis Square, Tufts, Boston hospitals, downtown Boston and more. Superb transportation access: red line T subway, commuter rail (Fitchburg / North Station), bus (77, 96, 83, 87), blue bikes, ZipCar, Mass Ave, usually very short waits for rideshares (Lyft, Uber).
Guest access
Welcome to our home! As required by Cambridge laws, your hosts live in the property and may be at home in the adjacent wing. The wings are self-contained, have separate entrances and are thoughtfully oriented to provide peace and privacy, giving a single family feel.
The Cambridge Cosmopolitan is on the first, second, and third floor of the original wing of this Victorian mansion.
The basement is part of your hosts’ space: guest basement access is limited to emergency egress and use of guest laundry facilities on prior request.
We encourage guests to enjoy car-free Cambridge life. If you do need to drive, parking is available - please request parking in.advance of your stay. Please do not park in or block the main driveway.
This property has a professionally monitored alarm system. The property has a video doorbell and there are exterior security cameras and motion-activated lights around the property and in the basement. For added security when empty there is a plainly visible camera in the entry hall (views front door): this is disarmed between guest check in and check out time. No cameras view any private spaces such as bedrooms or bathrooms.
Note: This is a SMOKE-FREE property - absolutely no smoking allowed
Accessibility, age, allergies:
This historic property has steep stairs, high ceilings, an open stairwell, upper floor windows overlooking lower roofs, and is not childproof. It is not ideal for people with limited mobility nor suitable for risk takers, and is best for sensible people over 8 years old.
We aim to provide an allergy-friendly home; due to our own health concerns we allow absolutely no smoking anywhere on the property or surrounding grounds and cannot accommodate animals.
House rules:
Please ensure that you review our house rules.
For insurance reasons you will be required to sign these before your arrival, and to provide the names of all adult guests as well as the ages of any children who will staying.
Do not tamper with or attempt to disable the alarm or security system.
This is a SMOKE FREE PROPERTY - absolutely no smoking is allowed
No commercial use, filming, parties, or events are permitted at this property.
5 blocks to Harvard, 1 block to Mass Ave. Near red line T (Porter), restaurants, cafes, shops, & Harvard Yard, ~20 minute walk to river. Easy access to all of Cambridge, Boston, and beyond, with superb transportation options.
The space:
This home has been recently renovated to ensure convenience and comfort: huge kitchen with induction stove, quartz counters, high end cookware, breakfast bay, and multiple coffee / tea options.
All bedrooms have blackout shades, desks and chairs.
Bathrooms have luxurious Turkish peshtemal towels; en suite bathrooms have rain showers.
High ceilings on the first and second floor bring historic grandeur to the bedroom suites, dining room, living room, and kitchen.
1st floor: living rooms
Hogwarts-worthy entry hall; large, well-equipped kitchen with a bay window, breakfast table, induction stove, Nespresso, Keurig, French press, and grind and brew coffee maker; elegant living room with 55" smart tv; dining room with table seating 10; and a powder room.
2nd floor: two bedroom suites
PRIMARY: palatial king suite with a library bay; adjoining den/study with desk, 55" smart tv, daybed and trundle; and full en suite bathroom
EAST "butterfly": gracious queen suite with a walk in closet with stained glass window, whimsical desk, and full en suite bathroom
3rd floor: two spacious bedrooms form a third suite sharing a large (shower, no tub) bathroom
SOUTH: stately king bedroom with a desk and dressing room
NORTH: charming twin bedroom (two single beds) with a desk
Perfect location:
Short walk to Harvard Yard, Lesley, Porter, Harvard Square; convenient for the Charles River, Kendall Square, MIT, Davis Square, Tufts, Boston hospitals, downtown Boston and more. Superb transportation access: red line T subway, commuter rail (Fitchburg / North Station), bus (77, 96, 83, 87), blue bikes, ZipCar, Mass Ave, usually very short waits for rideshares (Lyft, Uber).
Guest access
Welcome to our home! As required by Cambridge laws, your hosts live in the property and may be at home in the adjacent wing. The wings are self-contained, have separate entrances and are thoughtfully oriented to provide peace and privacy, giving a single family feel.
The Cambridge Cosmopolitan is on the first, second, and third floor of the original wing of this Victorian mansion.
The basement is part of your hosts’ space: guest basement access is limited to emergency egress and use of guest laundry facilities on prior request.
We encourage guests to enjoy car-free Cambridge life. If you do need to drive, parking is available - please request parking in.advance of your stay. Please do not park in or block the main driveway.
This property has a professionally monitored alarm system. The property has a video doorbell and there are exterior security cameras and motion-activated lights around the property and in the basement. For added security when empty there is a plainly visible camera in the entry hall (views front door): this is disarmed between guest check in and check out time. No cameras view any private spaces such as bedrooms or bathrooms.
Note: This is a SMOKE-FREE property - absolutely no smoking allowed
Accessibility, age, allergies:
This historic property has steep stairs, high ceilings, an open stairwell, upper floor windows overlooking lower roofs, and is not childproof. It is not ideal for people with limited mobility nor suitable for risk takers, and is best for sensible people over 8 years old.
We aim to provide an allergy-friendly home; due to our own health concerns we allow absolutely no smoking anywhere on the property or surrounding grounds and cannot accommodate animals.
House rules:
Please ensure that you review our house rules.
For insurance reasons you will be required to sign these before your arrival, and to provide the names of all adult guests as well as the ages of any children who will staying.
Do not tamper with or attempt to disable the alarm or security system.
This is a SMOKE FREE PROPERTY - absolutely no smoking is allowed
No commercial use, filming, parties, or events are permitted at this property.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not childproof, open stairwell, access to roof
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0360750491
About the area
Cambridge
Located in Cambridge, this holiday home is in the city centre. Museum of Science and Boston Museum of Fine Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Tufts University and Fenway Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for New England Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at TD Garden.
Cambridge, MA
What's nearby
- Harvard University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Harvard Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Tufts University - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
- Fenway Park - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cambridge Common - 6 min walk
- Cafe Rustica - 3 min walk
- Starbucks - 7 min walk
- Honeycomb Creamery - 5 min walk
- Yume Ga Arukara - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by V

Originally from a place long ago and far away, I've lived and worked on three continents and have been based in Cambridge MA for 20 years. Like many in Cambridge our family is a blend of entrepreneurs and academics.
What makes this property unique
This one of a kind home offers the best of Cambridge old and new. Gorgeous historic architecture combined with luxurious furnishings and all the modern conveniences (induction stove, wifi, lots of bathrooms) makes for a unique luxury stay in the heart of Cambridge.
Ideally located: set on a beautiful side street yet incredibly convenient for dining out, shopping, transportation, Harvard University, as well as Lesley, MIT, Tufts, the hospitals, and all that Boston has to offer.
Ideally located: set on a beautiful side street yet incredibly convenient for dining out, shopping, transportation, Harvard University, as well as Lesley, MIT, Tufts, the hospitals, and all that Boston has to offer.
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