Comfy, cozy and clean basement apt with parking close to Harvard, Tufts and MIT.

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Exceptional

1 bedroomSleeps 341.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Laundry
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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Somerville, MA

Encore Boston Harbor
‪5 min drive‬
Harvard University
‪5 min drive‬
TD Garden
‪5 min drive‬
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Living room

1 Single Bed

Main bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

About this property

Absolutely clean basement apartment that is totally renovated. We replaced the kitchen with a breakfast area that includes a table, chairs, microwave, small refrigerator and coffee maker. Perfect for people who want to eat and snack but not fuss with cooking. The living room has a nice sofa, matching chair and wide screen TV. It is comfortable for your short term stay with more room than most hotels. Driveway parking is included. In a quiet and safe family neighborhood yet only one block to buses which take you to MBTA in 5 minutes with access to all Boston. If driving; downtown Boston, Harvard Square, MIT or Tufts can be reached within 12 minutes, Rt 93 in 2 minutes. Minimum stay 3 nights April-Sep 2022. Must down and climb stairs-this is a basement apartment.

Property manager

Claudia

Languages

English, Spanish

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Hot tub

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Air conditioning

Laundry

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Undisclosed guest fee of $30 per person per night.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Including inside apart,porches, yard and driveway.

Quite hours 10:30 pm to 7:00 am.

Shoes always off inside the apartment, a shoe rack is available for use.

Practice reasonable energy conservation by turning off lights, heat or air conditioners when not in the apartment.

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: Undisclosed guest fee of $30 per person per night.

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 C0112542740

About the area

Somerville

Located in Somerville, this apartment is in the city centre. Museum of Science and Berklee College of Music are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Encore Boston Harbor and Boston Harbor. 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. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

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Somerville, MA

What's nearby

Encore Boston Harbor - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Harvard University - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
TD Garden - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
Harvard Square - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

Union Square Station - 3 min drive
Gilman Square Station - 14 min walk
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
‪Earls Kitchen + Bar - ‬17 min walk
‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬16 min walk
‪Winter Hill Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
‪Leones Sub & Pizza - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfy, cozy and clean basement apt with parking close to Harvard, Tufts and MIT. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfy, cozy and clean basement apt with parking close to Harvard, Tufts and MIT.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfy, cozy and clean basement apt with parking close to Harvard, Tufts and MIT.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfy, cozy and clean basement apt with parking close to Harvard, Tufts and MIT. located?

Located in the heart of Somerville, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Assembly Row and within 3 miles (5 km) of Harvard University and Encore Boston Harbor. Harvard Square and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are also within 3 miles (5 km). Gilman Square Station is 14 minutes by foot and Assembly Station is 20 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

18 Oct 2024

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

Great

Hosts very easy to reach, property very clean and exactly as listed, great stay!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

17 Sept 2024

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

Well-located with everything you need close by

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, close to buses and the Green Line, supermarkets and places to eat. Communication with our hosts was fantastic. Clean, comfy and perfect for our needs.

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulina K.

27 July 2024

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

Great little place

The apartment is great for a short stay if you want to explore Boston! The host was very nice and quick to communicate, the apartment nice and clean!:)

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josiah P.

23 Sept 2023

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

Great stay

Communication was great, place was exactly what we were looking for

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

7 May 2024

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

Somerville

Perfect location and Claudia the hostest is super!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

25 Sept 2023

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

Great Find!

This place was perfect for our needs. Nice place and you can't beat the off street parking!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

3 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay. The host was very accommodating. The property was extremely clean. The location is extremely close to the bus line which gets you to the subway orange line very quickly. I had never ridden a subway before and was able to figure out the system to this location with ease.The property was also extremely quiet. Nice selection of quick dining options close by.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody C.

23 Sept 2023

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

Great location while visiting daughter at college

I stayed here while I was moving my daughter into her dorm. Great central location near stores and restaurants. Nice, quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Joseph F., Westchester County, New York

5 Jan 2023

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

Nice For a Family Visit

Very clean well appointed basement apartment . Nice hosts and parking --a real plus in Somerville.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B., Boston, MA

10 Apr 2023

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

Super cute & clean

Very cute, very clean and exactly as pictured. It was perfect for my week long stay when I needed to attend a professional work week in my company’s Cambridge office. Very convenient location and very comfy.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

29 June 2024

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

Somerville Stay

The property is small but comfortable. Very clean. Timely communication with the owner. Property was as presented. Unexpected snacks and water were provided by the hosts. 2thumbs up.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Donna L.

30 Dec 2022

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

As Advertised

We enjoyed our stay at Claudia and Tim’s place. It is just like the pictures on the website. Our main complaint was the stairs down into the basement apartment. They are very narrow and there is no railing. (To be honest, there’s really no room for one.) There is a landing that you step on and around the door to turn on a light switch to help you see to go down the stairs. If you come in at night like we usually did, you have to be careful you don’t miss a step reaching around for the switch. (We started just leaving it on.) It is also hard to get up and down these stairs with luggage.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsta G.

9 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Barb P.

9 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beds were terrible

We were looking for a place to stay when we visit our granddaughter. Location was just what we were looking for. However, the beds were terrible. We only needed a place to sleep and one bed was a lumpy mattress and the other was a coil box spring covered with a thin mattress pad. The shower was all very small. We are not large people but there was no room to even turn around. It was about 2’ by 3’. We will not be returning on out next trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

10 Oct 2022

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

Long weekend trip for a wedding!

Location was very convenient to downtown Boston via Uber! 👍🏼✅

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

6 Sept 2022

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

A great home base

This apartment was a perfect home base for me for a stay centered in Somerville. Clean, quiet, walkable. The 89 bus is minutes away and gets you to Davis Square easily and from there you can go anywhere.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH S.

9 June 2022

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

Great trip!!!

Easy access to trains, highway, shopping, etc….

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Melanie B.

2 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Average Stay

Arriving was difficult because it is a very dark street and hard to read or even see the house numbers. The light at the door of the apartment is motion sensor so the light was off when I arrived and I couldn’t see where I was going. Had to call Claudia to find the door. The television had terrible reception and I could only watch maybe three or four channels regularly and they don’t pay for cable. Normally that is fine but the reception was terrible. Couldn’t even watch the Celtics game. Lots of stomping upstairs. At time it sounded like furniture was being dragged on the floor. It was loud and annoying during my stay. Found two centipedes in the bathroom the third day I was there. Made sure I wore slippers in the apartment. Lastly, need a car to get around to places to eat. Took a lot of Ubers. Wouldn’t stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaileena M.

11 Nov 2021

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

Great place to stay!

Great location, adorable accommodations, and excellent hosts. I was in town visiting Boston and Salem with some friends and we couldn't have been happier with our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

8 Oct 2021

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

Clean and cozy

Cute little tucked away basement apartment in a quiet Boston neighborhood. We loved the history recommendations that the hosts provided of Boston.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

27 Sept 2021

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

Lovely location

This was a very nice location and beautifully appointed apartment

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Linda M.

25 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting family

Little bump in getting in unit, called owner and housekeeper came right over, unit very clean, well appointed, but not for tall or large people. Twin bed would have worked without footboard.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

17 May 2021

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

Great place!

Clean and quiet property in a good location with great hosts!

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

2 Nov 2020

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

Hyannis trip

we wanted to spend a night in the Boston area before heading to cape cod the next day. Nice cozy place. We enjoyed our short stay !! Thanks.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

28 Oct 2020

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

couldn't ask for more

very friendly and helpful owners they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome in a "new land" (we're from AZ!)

About the host

Hosted by Claudia

Why they chose this property

Conveniently located close to Boston and all its historic sites. For less than the price of area hotels you get more room and comfort.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Living room

Main bedroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property