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Quiet, private 1 bedroom garden apt near Harvard/MIT, sleeps 4 adults + 1 infant

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 560.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cambridge, MA
  • Harvard University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Harvard Square
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet, private 1 bedroom garden apt near Harvard/MIT, sleeps 4 adults + 1 infant

Immaculate, sunny, spacious one-bedroom apartment with a fully-stocked large kitchen, free washer/dryer, and free on-street parking. Easy walk to Harvard, HBS, MIT.
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This is the only short-term rental I have, and it's in the same building where I live with my family. We mostly host through the listing service that has the word “air” in its name. On that site, we have 100% 5-star ratings – that’s more than 200 5-star ratings.
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The location is near the intersection of Kinnaird St. and Jay St. in Cambridge MA, so if you have questions about distances, use your mapping app to check the distance from that intersection. We are an 8-minute walk to the Red Line metro station at Central Square.
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My cancellation policy is as fair as can be: if you cancel, I will issue a refund for all nights that get booked by somebody else. Contact me after your dates have passed to see if someone else took the dates. (Don't bother to contact me sooner than that). If nobody else books your dates, there will be no refund, and there are no exceptions.
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DETAILS:
This spacious, light-filled one-bedroom apartment accommodates four adults plus one infant. (Queen bed, queen sofabed, pack-n-play.)
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The kitchen is large, and stocked with silverware, plates, bowls, glasses, pots and pans. It has a gas range, and solid granite countertops.
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Parking is on the public street, but it's very easy to find a spot right in front of the house. You'll find the parking permit on the table when you arrive. The permit is for any car, even if you do not have local license plates. Be sure the permit is visible on the driver's side dashboard.
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The bedroom is private and very quiet. There is also a pack-n-play for babies. (This is a portable baby bed / playpen.) There is a full-length mirror on the back of the closet door, and there are two portable makeup mirrors.
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The living room has lots of light and a nice backyard view. There is a queen sleeper sofa. A standard queen mattress is 60" x 80", while this sofabed's mattress is 60" x 72".
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There is a $40 nightly charge for each guest beyond two.
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The bathroom is gorgeous, filled with light and style.
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You have your own large, high-quality front-loading washing machine and clothes dryer, which you can use at no additional cost. I provide detergent, and there's an iron and ironing board, too.
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You also have a wireless laserjet printer/scanner. But unless you let me know in advance that you need to use the printer, I cannot guarantee that the ink cartridge will work, since it is used rarely and the ink might dry out.
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In the living room, there is a 55" 4K TV (TCL Roku), connected to an Xfinity cable modem. We have absolutely no idea how it works and cannot provide technical support. Links to the user’s manual and quickstart guide are provided below.
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Check-in is after 4pm, and check-out is by 10am. Early check-in and late check-out are generally not possible, but feel free to leave your luggage in the basement bulkhead next to your entryway (careful on the stairs!).
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The backyard is not intended for guests but if you contact me in advance I can make an exception and reserve it for you. We use the backyard when you're not using it. It's full of flowers and is a lovely place to hang out.
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$100 charge if parking permit not returned.
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If you need to change your dates, please do so through the web site...there's no need to contact me, because I can't do anything -- you have to do it on the web site. (o:
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Guest access
You will have a private entrance, and you will have the whole apartment to yourself. Access is by a computerized lock. Sabbath key available on request.
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OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
Please be sure your booking accurately reflects the number of guests.
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Park on the street using the permit we provide. Put it in front of the driver's seat, all the way to that side of the dashboard. You do not need local license plates.
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Quiet time is 9:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. You will be staying in our family's home, and we will be right upstairs. The neighborhood is very quiet, except for birdsong. Please don't smoke in the house or make a ruckus.
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House Rules:
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1. Please be sure your booking accurately reflects the number of guests. There is a charge of $40 for each guest above two.
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2. No noisy parties, no smoking. We live right upstairs.
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3. To avoid wasting fossil fuels, please be sure windows are closed when heating or air conditioning is in use.
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4. No chairs or other furniture on lawn. Please don't damage any plants.
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5. Don’t forget to log out of any services you log into on the smart TV. Truly, we cannot provide any technical support on the TV, but below you have the Quick Start guide and the full User's Manual.

Here is the Quick Start Guide for the TV:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/helpjuice-static/helpjuice_production%2Fuploads%2Fupload%2Fimage%2F1%2Fdirect%2F1537338330998-QSGAB-R613-R617.pdf.

Here is the user’s manual for the TV:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/helpjuice-static/helpjuice_production%2Fuploads%2Fupload%2Fimage%2F1%2Fdirect%2F1537337895401-6series_Roku_User_Guide_US-CA-8.1.pdf
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Welcome!

Property manager

Danny

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Please be sure your booking accurately reflects the number of guests.
Quiet time is 9:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. We live right upstairs from the apartment. Please don't smoke and please don't make a ruckus.
Please close windows when heating or air conditioning is in use. Please don't damage any plants...no chairs or other furniture on the lawn.

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 C0104450491

About the area

Cambridge

Riverside, a neighbourhood in Cambridge, is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Revere Beach, while Museum of Science and New England Aquarium are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park, or consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out.
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Cambridge, MA

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Harvard Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Boston University - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Fenway Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Union Square Station - 5 min drive
  • Central Square Station - 8 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sapporo Ramen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Nero - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Waypoint - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dumpling House - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet, private 1 bedroom garden apt near Harvard/MIT, sleeps 4 adults + 1 infant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet, private 1 bedroom garden apt near Harvard/MIT, sleeps 4 adults + 1 infant?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Quiet, private 1 bedroom garden apt near Harvard/MIT, sleeps 4 adults + 1 infant?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet, private 1 bedroom garden apt near Harvard/MIT, sleeps 4 adults + 1 infant?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet, private 1 bedroom garden apt near Harvard/MIT, sleeps 4 adults + 1 infant located?

This family-friendly Cambridge apartment building is located in Riverside, within 1 mi (2 km) of Harvard Museum of Natural History, Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 2 miles (3 km). Central Square Station is 8 minutes by foot and Harvard Square Station is 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Short walk to everything. Easy access to public transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

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

Cambridge

Great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Danny

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I am an emergency doctor. I live with my family in a two-family home, and this is the second unit.

Why they chose this property

We are very close to Harvard College, Harvard Business School, and MIT. Boston is a mile away, and Fenway Park is 2 miles away.

What makes this property unique

This is an unusually spacious and well-stocked apartment. It is also exceptionally quiet and private. My cleaners do a great job. The bedroom is tranquil and the bed is super comfortable.

Languages:

English, Spanish