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1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard

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Agassiz St. home
Interior
Interior
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cambridge, MA
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard Law School
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining area

About this property

1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard

Charming 1891 Victorian in exclusive Avon Hill neighborhood, 10-min walk to Harvard Sq, 5-min walk to Porter Sq. subway stop.

Four bedrooms on the second floor, including a master suite w/ king size bed and ensuite bath, a second large bedroom with a Calif. king, and two smaller bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with a twin bed and second twin mattress. There is a separate full bath on the second floor and a half bath on the first floor.There is also a couch in that living room that opens into a double bed. Open kitchen, dining, living area on first floor, wonderful for entertaining.
There is a 110' driveway for parking. Rear deck with table, patio with grille and 150 yr-old beech tree in a shaded back yard. It's a great retreat for a family gathering at graduation time, or for a family visiting the Boston area in July or August. Wifi and cable included.

We do not do long term rentals (e.g. month-long), particularly in the fall when my wife is teaching at her university.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

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 C0136630491

We should mention

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

About the area

Cambridge

Neighborhood Nine, a neighbourhood in Cambridge, is home to this holiday home. Tufts University and Fenway Park are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Harvard Square and Newbury Street. Check out an event or a game at TD Garden, and consider making time for New England Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Cambridge, MA

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Harvard Law School - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cambridge Common - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harvard Square - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tufts University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Ball Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Porter Square Station - 7 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yume Ga Arukara - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Little Crepe Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard?

As of 19 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard on 20 March 2026 start from NZ$1,229, 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.

How much is parking at 1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard located?

Located in Neighborhood Nine, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Harvard Square and Harvard University. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 3 miles (5 km). Porter Square Station is 7 minutes by foot and Harvard Square Station is 18 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visa is incredibly nice, flexible, and communicative. We absolutely loved her house and would absolutely stay there again. It was perfect for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Hosts are very responsive. Great for groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Fantastic stay

Our stay couldn’t have been better. The house was great, location was awesome, the hosts were very communicative. 6 of us stayed in the house. Perfect location in Cambridge. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

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

Location, Location, Location!

Wonderful location. T extremely accessible. Owners so very responsive. Had absolutely everything our family of 6, with 3 generations, needed - enough bedrooms, baths, good air conditioning, not too many stairs to climb. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

Great location, cozy home with character

Loved our stay. Was convenient to Harvard Square with parking for 3 vehicles. Home had lots of character and great for hosting large families.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Great place for a group

Our group (several families) were attending a friends wedding in Boston and this house was perfect. Lots of space and bedrooms and great location walkable to T, restaurants, local vs park for the kids. Highly recommend Bagelsaurus nearby for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Donya R.

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

Charming neighborhood, nice home, fabulous location

There was much to love about this house, and overall we had a very nice time. One significant concern was that the renters who live in an apartment above the bedrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gia d.

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

Perfect home

We needed a place to stay, very last minute, to gather as a family to say farewell to our mother who passed away recently. The location and house was the perfect respite for us as we attended to one another during a very emotional week.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al T.

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

Graduation visit

So wonderful spaces to gather and socialize. Plenty of sleeping accommodations. Hosts were very gracious and flexible and welcoming. A fantastic experience overall, completely worth the price!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

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

Beautiful Home in a Wonderful Neighborhood

This house was the perfect "home away from home" for both my family and another family traveling with us. The hosts were wonderful and helped us get situated before leaving the property to us for our stay. The neighborhood was beautiful, with easy access to many great restaurants and public transportation. We all enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

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

Great place to stay in Cambridge!

We loved the house, wonderful historic building with lots of character. (my bedroom was in a round room). The living and bedroom accommodations were very comfortable. The location is very convenient -near restaurants, grocery shopping, other stores etc, and bus and subway stops.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Week in Cambridge

We had a group of four adults staying in Cambridge as part of a pre-graduation trip. The location of the house was amazing and had everything we needed for a great stay. The host was communicative throughout and we did not have any issues.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

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

Lovely home

We enjoyed this property. Comfortable beds, plenty of bedding and linens. Lots of common space and a nice porch and back deck. Driveway parking. Dean and Vida welcomed us. Safe, beautiful neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda S.

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

wonderful visit in Cambridge

Beautiful family home with very pleasant kitchen/dining/living area on ground floor and 4 comfortable bedrooms on second floor. Historic home with lots of books, atmosphere and relaxed setting with gracious hosts and spacious front and back porches for relaxing and enjoying the flowers and lawn views. Perfect location a couple of blocks from bikeshare and transit and restaurants, great residential neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine G.

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

Great location

We enjoyed staying at this house. I wish there had been some space to put clothes- the closets were all full with owners things. It felt more like staying at a friend’s house than at a house that is rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Russ R.

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

Wedding

It’s a nice neighborhood, older home that needs some updates but it was fine for our Boston wedding stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Very enjoyable experience.

Great house. Vida & Dean Johnson are super Owners. Made us felt welcomed. Even had us a glass of wine upon arrival & Dean brought our bags in from our taxi. Gave us tour of the home & info on ways to get around Boston & recommended restaurants.Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a Victorian home in a treed and lovely neighborhood within easy walking distance of Harvard Square. The owners are friendly, accessible, and available. We were surprised to learn that a couple lives on the top floor of the house, but they were very quiet and we never saw them. Parking is tight, and we got ticketed on the street—we would have liked to have that on-street parking permit if only for the times when we were swapping out cars in the driveway (our party had three cars). These were minor details in a stay that was otherwise flawless. Morning coffee on their deck, well-stocked kitchen for cooking together, absolute quiet in the neighborhood, beautiful walks into the Square—I could go on. Perfect house share for our college reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deborah b.

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

Wonderful Property

I was part of a group of 7 and we had a fabulous time. The house itself was loaded with dishes and silverware and household items and we all had room to unpack as well. Even though the owners live in the house when they’re not renting we all had plenty of room for our own things. Location was the other issue and it was amazing. We were in the Porter Square area and there was a grocery store, hardware store, etc. and then so many restaurants. Totally positive experience. Thank you Dean & Veda.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alissa K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Several issues but location and size are good

Big, old Victorian full of knick-knacks with little room to unpack except on couches. Location is wonderful. Front door is in disrepair and required detailed directions on how to wiggle open. I felt like the owners were doing us a personal favor letting us stay there as she started asking me to leave by 10 AM to accomodate cleaners when checkout is by 11 AM and sending multiple texts and calling. We left by 10 AM and they were on site as we packed up. Not run like a vacation rental but when options are few in Boston, may do just fine….
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Misleading Information

The house itself is beautiful, if a little worn. And our stay was fine, but the property description is very misleading. This is NOT a true VRBO. Not at all what I was expecting from the listing. The owners live in the house and move down to a basement studio when they rent the house. The closets, drawers, shelves and bathrooms are filled with their personal effects. They cleared off a shelf in the bedroom and moved clothes to either side of the closet, leaving a very small space for our clothes right in the middle of theirs. Personal products handing in the shower. Owner was frequently present. Just be prepared.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Shel

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Clean, furnished, good location / Hard bed, noisy old house

Dean & Vida are very sweet and gave a welcoming tour when we arrived. The house is clean, and they are very generous with their supplies. Spices, coffee, tea, paper towels, etc. Great for saving on groceries and restaurants while traveling. Lots of space, so it was awesome for spending time with family. Cheaper than a hotel (but not by much) and nice to have the communal space for a group. Beautiful back yard and a relatively short walk to the subway. The only downside for me was the master bed — wildly uncomfortable. I honestly have no idea how they sleep like that. Hard mattress and the slightest movement makes the frame creak. If you’re a light sleeper you will wake yourself up adjusting. I have EDS and a ton of joint pain/sleep issues, so I ended up sleeping on a blanket on the floor most of the stay. I also don’t recall if the listing said this, but there is a downstairs and upstairs neighbor. We did hear the upstairs one, which woke my partner up more than once. I knew it was an old home, so the info about neighbors would have been good to know ahead of time. All that said, as long as your group is made of low maintenance sleepers, you will love this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Perfect house for reunion friends

Very good location to the local colleges for an October reunion basecamp. The kitchen and living room are large, as are the bedrooms. We used all 4 bedrooms on the upper level. The house was easy to operate, sufficiently comfortable and convenient for our purpose. The owners provided good communication and this was an overall 'low-hassle' rental -- Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

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

Great home for extended family in Cambridge

We rented this home for a gathering of my extended family in the Boston area. This beautiful home had plenty of space for everyone to stay comfortably and kept us cool during an especially hot week in Boston. The neighborhood was great and there were many good restaurants and grocery options within walking distance. Communication with the hosts was easy and we enjoyed meeting them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Cardinals vs Red Sox

What a wonderfule home. We spent the weekend going to baseball games and tourist attractions and the home was close to everything. Especially access to stores out on Mass Ave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dean and Vida Johnson

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I am a retired environmental/urban planner who now manages several real estate properties. My wife teaches Russian at Tufts University (about 2 miles from our place) and goes to the Moscow Film Festival every year. Our children our grown, we visit them in San Francisco and New Orleans, and we have two grandsons in New Orleans. We ski 25 to 30 days a year in Colorado (mostly Breckenridge) and enjoy travel to see kids and friends. We both graduated from Harvard (Radcliffe at the time for my wife) and have several graduate degrees between us (she has the PhD.) I am actively interested in environmental issues. I worked in water resources management for the Mass General Court in the late 70's and helped to pioneer low flow toilets in MA.

Why they chose this property

Three primary reasons: location, location, location. And you can add the comfort of a beautiful Victorian with plenty of space and a beautiful Copper Beech in the back yard.

What makes this property unique

We love the quiet street that we are on and the fact that only two blocks away is the main thoroughfare of Cambridge--Mass Ave.

Languages:

English, Russian

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