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Great Apartment on River/ Harvard Square two blocks

Apartment in Cambridge, near Harvard University

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Room
Room
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Cambridge, MA
  • Place, Mount Auburn Hospital
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

About this property

Great Apartment on River/ Harvard Square two blocks

Welcome to this charming apartment in Cambridge. This awesome rental features 2 adorable bedrooms with queen beds, living room with a queen air mattress as well. a cozy bathroom with a bathtub, and convenient amenities like WiFi and AC. Guests can kickback, relax, and enjoy everything Cambridge and our apartment has to offer.

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Amenities

Air conditioning
Laundry

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Property Registration Number C0252930491

About the area

Cambridge

West Cambridge, a neighbourhood in Cambridge, is home to this apartment. Encore Boston Harbor and Boston Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Harvard Square and Newbury Street. Check out an event or a game at Fenway Park, and consider making time for New England Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Cambridge, MA

What's nearby

  • Mount Auburn Hospital - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boston Calling Music Festival - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Harvard University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mount Auburn Cemetery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harvard Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Belmont Waverley Station - 6 min drive
  • Harvard Square Station - 15 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Henrietta's Table - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Flour Bakery + Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Luxor Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Alden & Harlow - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Apartment on River/ Harvard Square two blocks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Apartment on River/ Harvard Square two blocks ?

As of 3 February 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Apartment on River/ Harvard Square two blocks on 16 February 2026 start from NZ$334.29, 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.

Where is Great Apartment on River/ Harvard Square two blocks located?

Located in West Cambridge, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Harvard Square and Harvard University. Boston University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are also within 3 miles (5 km). Harvard Square Station is 15 minutes by foot and Porter Square Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for Head of the Charles Regatta!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is amazing and Mike was very helpful and responsive!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

millie p.

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

Stay in Cambridge

Everything was great! We had a really fun stay and the place was perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, everything we needed for Boston Calling!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

A Great Stay

We we were in town for the Red Sox series and had a great stay at Mike’s place. We highly recommend this place for anyone staying in Boston/ Cambridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with a 10 minute walk to Harvard. Views of river. Back rooms nice and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Love D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayla S.

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

Get place!

Overall our stay was excellent. It was priced fairly and the location was amazing! Close to Harvard Square and off street parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here. It is an older building but it was clean and comfy. It was close to Harvard, across the from the Charles River. The stairs were a bit narrow to get to it in the 2nd floor. Mike was very responsive when we asked for extra towels. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Overall it is what it is. Reasonable 2 br apartment in Cambridge convenient to transportation. If you are coming to the area to experience the town it is a safe and quiet place to stay. The place itself was clean but its an older home that could use some work. We slept comfortably, made food and were able to relax when not sightseeing. Would use again if in the area.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apartment was exactly as described. It was clean and cozy. A bit outdated but only stayed 1 night so it was fine. Owner was so extremely helpful in our travels! The road right at the house had been shut down the day of our arrival which made it a little difficult to navigate to but he stayed on the phone with us and talked us through our route! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karri H.

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

Wonderful location!

All of the basic needs. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

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

Cozy and quiet

This was the perfect place to stay for a night. It’s a great place to walk around. We wished we stayed another night. Inside the place is a little dated but we loved it’s charm and character.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel J.

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

Was just what we were looking for

Older property. Has CD seen some miles, but very clean! Was exactly what we were looking for. Host was very responsive to questions, and looking forward to booking it next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Comfortable home like stay

The property is older bit had a nice feel.It was clean and comfortable. Had a few kitchen appliances available couple different coffe pots, nice stove, a few pots and frying pan to use silverware etc. We enjoyed our stay. 10 min walk from Harvard Square and train. Bus stop close by. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Harry v.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host did not give us the key or passcode. We didn’t get an email with instructions by the time we landed in Boston. I started texting from the Uber and tried calling when we got to the house. It was too cold to wait for too long. We had to book and stay in a hotel instead. Very disappointing. Corporate VRBO gave me our money back but nothing additional for the uber or the inconvenience of trying to sort out the mess. I was on the phone with them for 30 minutes while they were trying to locate the host and help me with the situation, which I would have preferred to spend at the event with my daughter that I came to Boston for.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The apartment was very clean and well-equipped. I had a little trouble getting in at first, and the proprietor gave me quick, clear instructions over the phone. The apartment is a little shabby -- torn carpet, missing showerhead, things like that. But it was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marian

Liked: Amenities, communication
They left bottles of water and snacks which was nice. The apartment and house is in need of repairs. But it had all the all gadgets to use. Cupboards old, floors old.stairs old, property needs to be maintained. It was a nice quiet area and walking distance to stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Todd S.

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

Great Location in Cambridge

Other reviews on this location were spot on. It's an old building and there is definitely some upkeep needed. The kitchen is missing quite a few things. For instance, there was one bowl. We made it work, but there should be more going on in a VRBO kitchen. The location is FANTASTIC! This was our first visit to Boston and felt like we were able to get anywhere we wanted in a short amount of time. I had heard about traffic nightmares in Boston, but that just wasn't the case while we were there. We were pleasantly surprised to see that they close down Memorial Drive on Sundays (in the summer) to traffic allowing people to run, walk, ride bikes, rollerblade, etc on this four lane road for a little over a mile. I had my bike with me and took advantage of this. On one occasion, we needed to reach out to Mike. Upon check in, we noticed that towels were provided, but no washcloths. By that evening, we had a bunch of BRAND NEW washcloths and hand towels. That was an impressive response!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The potential is amazing - i would invest in an interior designer support - the furniture was tragic - falling apart - the bed broke and was replaced - the kitchen is not leveled - so floor is totally slanted - bit its an authentic victorian home so - its cool... the lights to the bathroom are outside the bathroom and the kitchen lights are also not in the kitchen. the tv didnt work - or maybe i couldnt figure it out....it was very quiet and very close to the river and during The Head of the Charles - would i come back - YES. amazing location - but i would invest in a paint job. better furniture -....paint the hallway - kinda trashy - if you are young and dont Give AF its perfect - if you are expecting to be wowed in comfort - take a sleeping pill - its fine..i wish i could buy this building and elevate its potential.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

theresa t.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
So NOT stay here! The place is disgusting. The floors are uneven, peeling paint, broken furniture, etc. Had a tile in the ceiling of the bathroom fall and hit me on the head. Renters response was “Thanks, I’ll let the cleaner know! Didn’t stay, rented a hotel room…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bob E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit went well. We arrived before the cleaning person. But, the cleaning person resolved any issues. Nice location and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aundrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as expected. Mike was easy to communicate with. Location is just a few blocks from the T so easy to get anywhere from here. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was close to Harvard & downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good for an overnight

The place is “old Cambridge” all the way. It’s tired and old (reminded me of 50-60 year old renovations I did in area 25 years ago!)Anyway it was clean and the kids were happy the WiFi worked.Need a coat of paint
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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