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A beautiful 3BR Apartment near Harvard and MIT.

Lakefront apartment in Cambridge with a hot tub

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6119.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Cambridge, MA
  • Place, Mount Auburn Cemetery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

A beautiful 3BR Apartment near Harvard and MIT.

An ideal home base for Harvard & MIT Commencement, Boston Marathon guests, Head of the Charles athletes, and visitors coming to Boston for major events—Red Sox and Celtics games, as well as the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

- Perfect for Harvard & MIT move-in families, visiting scholars, and academic guests.

- September in Boston and Cambridge is one of the most vibrant times of the year — full of arts, festivals, and classic fall vibes. Guests can enjoy the Boston Arts Festival, neighborhood markets, cultural events, and beautiful autumn scenery throughout the city.

- World Cup Quarter-final pricing applies during event dates.
Convenient access with an easy drive to Gillette Stadium and downtown Boston.

About the Apartment

This is a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment with one living room and one fully equipped kitchen, offering comfort, space, and privacy for families and groups.

Sleeping arrangement:

* Two bedrooms with queen-size beds

* One bedroom with one twin-size bed and one full (double) bed

All bedrooms feature:

* Large closets

* Dedicated working desks

* Reading lamps

Apartment features:

* Private entrance

* Private bathroom with bathtub

* Free high-speed Wi-Fi

* In-unit free laundry

* Private parking

Kitchen amenities:

* Coffee maker & kettle

* Bowls, plates, glasses, mugs, and full utensil set

Provided essentials:

* Soft, clean towels

* Shampoo, conditioner & body wash

* Iron & ironing board

* Hairdryer

Neighborhood & Location Highlights

Located in a safe, quiet, and highly walkable West Cambridge neighborhood, ideal for long stays, visiting families, and professionals.

Great Location:

* Quiet and safe residential area with easy access to everywhere

* Public transportation, restaurants, and shops all within walking distance

Daily conveniences nearby:

* Whole Foods, Star Market, Trader Joe’s

* CVS, Dunkin’ Donuts

* Nail salon & Mt. Auburn Hospital

* A popular Turkish café (Sofra) just around the corner

Outdoor & lifestyle perks:

* Excellent walking, jogging, and biking area

* Outstanding bike infrastructure — Bike Score: 89

* Close to parks and scenic routes

Distances

* 1.0 mile to Charles River

* 1.7 miles to Harvard University

* 2.9 miles to Boston University

* 3.2 miles to MIT

* 3.4 miles to Fenway Park

* 9.6 miles to Logan International Airport

A few minutes’ walk to bus stops — a short ride brings you to Harvard Square and the Red Line subway, providing direct access to MIT, MGH, downtown Boston, UMass Boston, and Davis Square (Somerville).

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
No exceptions, residential quiet neighborhood.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Evidence of smoking results in loss of deposit.
No party
No smoking
Keep quiet after 9:30 pm

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
Note from host: No exceptions, residential quiet neighborhood.
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number C0088100491

About the area

Cambridge

Located on a lake, this apartment is in Strawberry Hill, a neighbourhood in Cambridge. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park or TD Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby kayaking, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Cambridge, MA

What's nearby

  • Mount Auburn Cemetery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mount Auburn Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Boston Calling Music Festival - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Harvard University - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Harvard Square - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Belmont Station - 4 min drive
  • Porter Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deluxe Town Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sofra Bakery & Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kismet - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Intelligentsia Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Donohue's Bar and Grill - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful 3BR Apartment near Harvard and MIT. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A beautiful 3BR Apartment near Harvard and MIT.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful 3BR Apartment near Harvard and MIT.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful 3BR Apartment near Harvard and MIT.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful 3BR Apartment near Harvard and MIT. located?

Located in Strawberry Hill, this apartment building is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Harvard University and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Harvard Square. Harvard Law School and St. Elizabeth's Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, large apartment and fun location
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Le Dung H.

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

Great stay

Nice host and wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and spacious and located in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean Room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was just as described. Clean and had basic necessities. The neighborhood was quiet. Parking was tight but we only had one morning that was extremely difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe C.

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

Perfect spot for Cambridge and Boston Visit

Stayed for two nights with 3 friends who had not visited before. Great location for walking to Harvard Sq and easy access to T. Park like neighborhood is lovely and house felt quintessentially Boston to me, which I loved!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennefer W.

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

Convenient and comfortable

We made this Cambridge townhouse our home base for a week-long visit in summer. It was so easy to get around and there was a Star Market a few blocks away. When we had a couple of minor questions, the host was quick to respond and help. They even left us a beautiful bouquet of fresh cut roses from their back yard. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Quick Trip to Boston

Great place to stay, really good location. Door Dash and Instacart had tons of availability. Beds were comfy, apartment was comfy, and having three spots to park for free was AMAZING. Owners were amazing and responsive and left us yummy fruit!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark M.

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

Quiet, close to everything.

We had a perfect stay, easy access to the property. The home is very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

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

Great location

Quiet neighborhood and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Quiet, spacious and great location

Our family stayed here to move our daughter into BU. Easy access to BU. Clean and comfortable for our family, and nice to have off-street parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

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

Comfortable rental

Our family of 7 really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good place

Very Good.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter H.

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

Very nice

Very nice rental. Comfortable, clean. Easy and responsive communication with owners. Driveway parking. Very nice west Cambridge neighborhood with short walk to public transportation (10-12 min bus ride to Harvard Square T station - bus runs frequently) and a Star Market supermarket. Neighborhood abuts a major bike pathway and area streets have good to excellent bike infrastructure. If owners had bicycles available, I am sure they would be used.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

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

Nice

Nice place to stay. Quiet, clean in an nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa H.

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

Wonderful location, quiet stay

The house is really cute from the front, with beautiful flowers. Mark had a vase of fresh peonies on the table for us. He's a great host. We had a nice stay, it's a quiet neighborhood. It's a long walk to Harvard Square (1.7 miles), we did it the first evening but took Ubers after that because of the time. Beds were very comfortable, bathroom has been redone and is very nice. He was installing the air conditioners just before we moved in, and they worked great. It seems like a new venture. It needs some little things -- tall glasses, creamer for coffee, update on decor, nightlights would be nice -- but overall a great place to stay in Cambridge away from the noise of the Square.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

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

Perfect location

Stayed here for Boston Calling and were able to walk to the festival. Great for our purposes. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

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

Lovely space!

This property is beautiful and well stocked with everything you need - it’s immaculate and well situated with a close bus ride to Harvard Square. We would definitely stay again - property owner was so kind and helpful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn M.

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

Every things was good

Beatifull
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

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

Great Place to Stay

This Vrbo was perfect to stay at for the 2023 Boston Marathon. It was in a great location to be able to get around the city, and near Fresh Pond which has a nice walking trail. The hosts were highly responsive and very helpful. Has plenty of space for a big group. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

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

Flat in Cambridge

The house was great. It was walking distance to a number restaurants in Watertown and a great bakery just up the street. There was ample parking. The rooms were very nice. Mark our host was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Graduation Week

3 of us stayed for the week. Great amenities including coffee and tea! Close to bus stop for easy access to town. Nice grocery store a few blocks away. Host was VERY good about answering questions for us quickly. Many thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

lindsay o.

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

great location

My sisters in law stayed here for 6 nights. PROS: AMAZING location- 30 minute walk to Harvard Square - BUSES around corner- great coffee shop- Supoermarket 5 minute walk- PLUS 5 minutes to gorgeous walk at FResh Pond. CONS: Kitchen poorly equipped for 4 guests- ONE bathroom- not great access to outdoor space-
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Wonderful

The house was so lovely and better than the pictures! The house sits in a lovely residential area, within walking distance to the bus stop and several restaurants and a grocery store. The hosts were wonderful. We arrived earlier than expected and they were gracious enough to allow us to leave our luggage while they got the place ready. We were able to walk around the area and visited the Mt. Auburn Cemetery down the block. The home was larger than expected with three good size rooms a full, large kitchen equipped with all of the necessities. The living room provided a nice common space in the center of the home for my family to gather. We did not use the backdoor and I cannot speak to any outside areas because we were out from the house for the most part. Overall it was a great stay and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

Everything we were hoping for

My family came up to Boston for a long weekend to see family that had come over from the UK. They were staying in central Boston, but with the expense and craziness of the city, we were looking for something conveniently located but a little removed from the busy city center. There's 5 of us, 2 adults and 3 teenage kids, and it was important for us that all the kids got their own space and didn't have to share beds and feel packed in like sardines. To this end, this accommodation served perfectly! The property was beautiful and well maintained. Everything was well laid out, with every comfort. All the facilities we expected from the listing, and more! The kids were thrilled they each got their own space. The neighborhood was peaceful and this was a great place to return to after a busy day touring the sights of Boston. It felt like a home away from home. This accommodation was a big part of making this such a wonderful and memorable trip. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kitty

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Reading, travelling, making friends, cooking and planting

Why they chose this property

Very good location as it is very close to Harvard or MIT and beautiful Charles river

What makes this property unique

Beautiful Fresh Pond is an extra award.

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