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3 BR/ 3 BATH in Historic Home Mins from Kendall Sq , MIT, Harvard, Boston...

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Kitchen with stainless steel applicances and plenty of counter space
Exterior
Living Room
Looking from living room to dining room
Living Room with gas Gas fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cambridge, MA
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • TD Garden
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Boston Common
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Floor Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

1st Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

3 BR/ 3 BATH in Historic Home Mins from Kendall Sq , MIT, Harvard, Boston...

This beautiful historic Greek Revival gem is in the heart of East Cambridge and minutes from Kendall Square and MIT. Perfect for corporate stays, sabbaticals, or vacationing in Boston and Cambridge. Past guests have run the marathon, raced the Regatta, exhibited at the Boston Convention Center, consulted for Boston firms, visited area colleges, attended graduations and weddings, and vacationed here.

This beautiful home is a short walk to 2 subway stops, numerous bus routes, major shopping, and just across the Charles River from historic Beacon Hill, Boston Common, Boston Public Gardens, Newbury Street shopping, and Boston Garden sports and entertainment arena. Harvard Square is within minutes by car, and also convenient by bus, train, or foot.

We are an hour from the bridges onto Cape Cod and a high-speed ferry to Provincetown leaves from Boston Harbor. We are 15 minutes from Logan Airport. The White Mountains of New Hampshire are 2 hours north.

This unique property retains many historic features such as original wood shutters, floor to ceiling windows, large pocket doors separating living and dining rooms with original marble mantels, wide pine floors, and a gas fireplace. The newly renovated kitchen includes stainless appliances, beautiful large granite island that seats 6, and deck leading out to grilling/dining area with beautiful gardens and large mosaic dining table.

The first floor includes a full bath (original claw leg tub with handheld shower), and stack up washer/dryer. The second floor has two large bedrooms with lots of windows, one with a queen and the other with full bed and and twin bed, and renovated bathroom with slate floor and shower. The third floor includes a newly constructed master suite with king bed, Soshi doors separating bedroom from study/TV room with sleep sofa, luxury bathroom, bamboo floors throughout, gas fireplace and private roof deck. Off-street parking for one car included, municipal parking garage for additional vehicle nearby ($20/day during week; $5/day weekends).

The home is just blocks away from some of the best restaurants in the Boston area, including Oleana, The Blue Room, The Smoke Shop, Evoo, State Park, Catalyst, Eastside Grille, The Commonwealth, Lone Star, Loyal Nine, and Dante's to name just a few. Shopping at the Cambridgeside Galleria Mall is 2 blocks away. There are several nearby fitness facilities open to the public including Fitcorp, Boston Sports Club, Equilibrium, Cambridge Athletic Club and Gold's Gym.

Please check the calendar for availability and email before calling. Please note that we only advertise on VRBO and Sabbatical.com. If you see this listing on any other site, such as Craigslist or Airbnb, it is not legit.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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

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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 C0077840491

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cambridge

Located on a river, this holiday home is in East Cambridge, a neighbourhood in Cambridge. Boston Harbor and Encore Boston Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boston Common and Revere Beach. New England Aquarium and Museum of Science are not to be missed. Sailing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Cambridge, MA

What's nearby

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • TD Garden - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Massachusetts General Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Boston Common - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Copley Square - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Lechmere Station - 6 min walk
  • Union Square Station - 20 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Amba - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arams #2 House of Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪9Zaab Thai Street Food - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 BR/ 3 BATH in Historic Home Mins from Kendall Sq , MIT, Harvard, Boston... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 BR/ 3 BATH in Historic Home Mins from Kendall Sq , MIT, Harvard, Boston...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 BR/ 3 BATH in Historic Home Mins from Kendall Sq , MIT, Harvard, Boston...?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 BR/ 3 BATH in Historic Home Mins from Kendall Sq , MIT, Harvard, Boston... located?

Located in East Cambridge, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cambridgeside Galleria and Museum of Science. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and TD Garden are also within 1 mile (2 km). Lechmere Station is 6 minutes by foot and Kendall-MIT Station is 13 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

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

Great Stay!

We very much enjoyed staying at this home in Cambridge. The location was perfect. Very walkable to local restaurants, the science museum, the subway station, and downtown Boston. The house was clean and spacious with plenty of room for all 6 of our guests. We would absolutely stay here again if we found ourselves in the area again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

susanna r.

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

Charming, comfortable, everything you need

This property is exactly as pictured. Its roomy, comfortable and equipped with everything. It was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

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

Cambridge Stay

This property is in the perfect location and just as pictured with great living space and bedrooms. We were there for a graduation with family staying with us and more in town and it was a perfect place to hang out with everyone. The owner was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy V.

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

Great location and accommodations

Quaint revival with great beds and fully stocked. T is 4 blocks away. Construction noise was a bit annoying during the week but that’s progress I suppose.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty H.

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

Boston 2021

The home was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. Located well for Boston fun. Lynne was a wonderful hostess. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed N.

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

Nassar review

This home was very comfortable and perfectly located for our daughter's graduation and book reading. Thank you Lynne for your hospitality! R.Nassar
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

CarrieAnn G.

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

Centrally located Home away from home

Great home base to explore Boston, Cambridge and Lexington. There’s parking! (Rare in this area) close to public transport and very Uber accessible. Walking distance to many things! Home away from home because it has all the amenities we needed to be comfortable - us w/ 3 adult children and 1 grandchild. Fully equipped kitchen, nice, big living and dining areas. Quick, friendly reply from owner when we had questions. Overall, we enjoyed this house and location. Highly recommended and we will be back! Thanks Lynne
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Everything we hoped for

The property and Lynne exceeded all expectations. The house was a home away from home with everything we needed for a two week stay without a car. The location was fantastic - walking distance to a supermarket, restaurants for breakfast, dinner or just a quick coffee. The property was close to central Boston, but also quiet so we could unwind sipping gin and tonic on the terrace. We got Ubers everywhere to go to museums, aquarium, MIT, Harvard (although Museum of Science is just a few blocks away), for trips to see the whales, for walks along the coast, visit family and later to head down to Cape Cod. The house was also a short drive away from Harvard Square to visit my son at the summer school. We would definitely stay again. Thank you Lynne.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy t.

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

Amazing week in Cambridge home

Cannot say enough wonderful things about our week long stay at this home. Fabulous piece of history in this impeccably maintained 1844 Greek Revival infused with modern conveniences. I traveled here with my family, including 4 WFH adults who all had private desk areas to use. Everyone was happy!! The kitchen was modernized and well appointed, the common areas were spacious and comfortable, the bathrooms had everything we needed (even a steam shower) and the bedrooms with super comfortable bedding were a welcome comfort at the end of long walking days. The upstairs suite is an extra special delight, like we were staying in Sweden. The back porch is delightful, and the front porch was lovely to sit and watch the storms roll in. Lynne was incredibly responsive and attentive to all of our questions and needs. Thanks again for a wonderful week!!!! Xo
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Amazing property, great location and unbelievable hospitality!

This house is amazing - historic architecture with all the modern upgrades. It ended up being a little cool for us to enjoy the outdoor space, but the upstairs patio and downstairs deck area would have been great spaces as well. The bedrooms are very spacious for a house this age, bathrooms are upgraded and very nice. The large eat in kitchen is great - we enjoyed a few meals around the island. Our kids loved the house as well. Restaraunts in the area are great as well - especially recommend the East Side Bar & Grille - great food, atmosphere and hospitality. Location is great - only a short (5 min) walk to the green line - we walked to the science museum and were easily able to take the train or uber elsewhere, only a few minutes from anywhere your going in Boston. By far the best part was Lynne and her hospitality! She went out of the way to make sure we were welcomed and had everything we needed - she was only a text away if anything came up, or we needed recommendations on places to eat or go. She even brought us muffins on Marathon morning. Overall she made our trip great! We’ll definitely stay here again on return trips and would highly recommend this house and experience to anyone staying in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Salim B., Washington DC

Great Stay with all the luxuries and essentials

Paul and Lynne have an amazingly historic yet modern home in East Cambrige with all the essentials. We started off our great stay with Paul showing us around the house and letting us know where everything was. He then presented us with a bottle of Chanpagne and gave us his contact information in case we had any further questions. Prior to our stay, both Paul and Lynne were extremely responsive to all of our inquiries and responded within an hour. The house had parking for at least two cars and was literally a five minute walk to the Green T line. The kitchen was extremely modern and well stocked, and there were ample towels and blankets for the entire family to use. We were also able to spread out amongst the various large room and not disturb one another... some of us played a board game while others quietly read by the fireplace. While there are all the modern essentials in the home, it appears that there were pleasantly drastic steps to keep some of the original 1840 touches in the home including the beautiful planked hardwood floors. There are two cute cats that hang out on the porch, but dont come in the house (unless your mother-in-law accidentally leaves the door open). If the weather were warmer during our stay, we would have loved to use more of the outdoor space. A couple small things to take note of: 1) We think one of the outdoor cats may have snuck into the TV room because the couch had fur on it and I had a slight allergic reaction in that room, 2) as our stay was in the beginning of winter and it was very windy, some of the bedrooms were a little drafty at night (but there are lots of blankets in all the closets), and 3) We all had a bit of a fight for hot water during our showers (as we were all getting ready for a wedding at the same time). Overall, a five-star experience and we were very grateful that we stayed in this home. Highly recommended! Thanks again to Paul and Lynne!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

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

Great house in Cambridge

Spacious, comfortable house in East Cambridge made for a perfect home base during our recent trip to Boston. The house was just as it appeared in the photos. The beds were very comfortable, everything was neat and clean, the kitchen was extremely well stocked and check-in and out was a breeze. An excellent place to stay and I would happily return to it if I ever find myself in Boston again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly & Matt C.

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

Great place to stay with my family in Boston

We recently stayed at this property for a spring break trip to Boston. Although I would recommend going to Boston when it is a bit warmer and the duck boat tours are running, this house provided a great place for our family to hang out when we needed to warm up from the chilly air. Many restaurants were within walking distance, and it wasn’t far from the nearest MBTA stop. We loved the 3rd floor master suite (FYI the stairs to the 3rd floor are pretty steep), which has a small sitting room that was perfect to entertain the little kids before the rest of the house woke up. With the kids and grandparents with us, it was nice to have a big dining table for us all to eat takeout from one of the local restaurants, and the kitchen had everything we needed. We road-tripped to Boston, so it was great to have a dedicated parking spot. The host was very nice and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay in this piece of Boston history and hope to come back someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Thanksgiving Holiday

We had a wonderful stay in Boston for Thanksgiving. Very large, spacious home. Great ambiance with a well-appointed kitchen and dining room. Excellent location, easy access to T station and off-street parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bianca M., Bailey, Colorado

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

Great home with lovely outdoor space!

This house was perfect. I stayed here with friends & colleagues for a conference at Harvard, and it was everything we needed and more! The home had a warm eclectic vibe with a fully stocked kitchen and enough space that 7 of us were not living on top of each other. It was walking distance to everything we wanted to see, from Harvard yard to the North End, and close to the train station we used to visit Salem. Lynne, the host was a great communicator and very kind even when we had to wake her up late at night (after having had a few drinks) when one person in our party accidentally locked us out. Her cats who hang outside the house were very friendly too! Would absolutely love to stay here again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen P.

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

Wonderful Reunion Spot!

The house is a gorgeous old house that is beautifully maintained and appointed. Two great indoor sitting rooms with beautiful outdoor space as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

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

Boston October 2022

This place was PERFECT. Close to everything with lots of charm and ambiance for hanging out! The house is well supplied with lots of extras.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathleen m., PA

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

Cambridge home

This lovely home was perfect for 6 adults and 1 child and you will find it spotless and comfortable. The location felt very safe and was extremely walkable for anything you may need. Nice big kitchen with windows overlooking the deck and garden. The parking easily fit both of our cars. Lynne was very easy to contact when needed but was respectful of our family’s privacy. In all, a five star experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabine D.

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

Boston/Cambridge

Very convenient location in East Cambridge. Walking distance to Kendall/MIT T line. Green oasis in the city. Lovely decorated home. Spacious kitchen with great kitchen counter. Greeted by friendly black cat. Enjoyed our stay & visit to Boston.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily Z., Carlisle, PA

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

Fabulous Ladies Getaway

This property is absolutely beautiful! Every detail was thought of for the guests to this amazing home and side yard patio, not to forget the rooftop seating area. We enjoyed the spacious kitchen with everything we needed to cook our dinners. The location was convenient to quick place’s we could walk to get breakfast and bring it back to the house. The house is very comfortable! You can’t go wrong with staying at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

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

Exceptional home. Only complaint were the stairs. But this added to the charm.

Checked all the boxes
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

- perfect for a family gathering

Everything about our visit was terrific, My seven year old and five year old grandchildren from Portland Oregon( and thei parents) got to meet their three month old Boston cousin for the first time. The location was perfect for visits to wonderful children’s experiences in Boston. And my Boston granddaughter and her parents came every night for supper around a very well equipped kitchen and a large dining room table. So grateful to our host Lynn. Lynn. She was helpful and easy to connect with.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

Fanatastic!

Wonderful property and great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clarice M.

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

Beautiful house, great location!

The house is beautiful and clean, perfect for our family trip to Boston. The location made it easy to get around. The shady neighborhood is lovely and the garden around the house adds to it's charm. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

All We Could Possibly Have Asked For... Plus More

House was absolutely excellent and everything we needed for a stay in Cambridge to celebrate our daughter's wedding. Comfortably fit our family of 6 adults for 4 nights... 3rd floor (with roof deck) turned out to be perfect for the bride and her bridesmaids to get ready on the wedding day... kitchen island was large enough for everyone to gather... patio and gardens were very relaxing... having a driveway to park in was super convenient... location could not have been better: quiet residential street, but nearby were restaurants, coffee shop, grocery store, church, wedding venue. Lynne was very responsive, accommodating and also just a really nice person.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lynne

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I love to garden, hike, travel and spend time on the Cape with family and friends. I've lived in this home for over 30 years, having restored, improved and maintained it during this time. I've lived on this block since 1981, and grew up within a few miles -- so I know the area well and love it here.

Why they chose this property

Centrally located to take advantage of all that Cambridge and Boston has to offer. Off street parking for one vehicle and nearly lot for another, but you can walk or take the subway to all major attractions. Just blocks from the Charles River, wonderful restaurants, shopping, and Kendall Square.

What makes this property unique

Beautifully appointed 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home, minutes from all major Cambridge and Boston attractions by foot or public transportation. You’ll have a private entrance, off-street parking for one vehicle, spacious and well equipped kitchen with private deck, beautiful garden, and courtyard. Extremely comfortable, inviting, quiet and private.

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