COMFORTABLE AND WELL-APPOINTED, BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS ON THE BOSTON-CAMBRIDGE LINE

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available

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Cambridge, MA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
‪14 min walk‬
TD Garden
‪4 min drive‬
Boston Common
‪6 min drive‬
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Cheery eat-in kitchen with all the equipment and appliances you can imagine, dining room, and spacious sun-dappled living room. Good sized and comfortably-appointed bedrooms located at opposite ends of the unit, one queen bed, one double. Great yard and gardens to relax in. Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote for streaming on the flat screen - sign in on the Fire Stick and stream your own Netflix, Amazon Prime or HBO GO, XfinityGo, etc. Walk to MIT, Harvard, Boston, great restaurants every which way. Heat, hot water, electric, AC, Internet. Red Line and Green Line MBTA nearby. A short walk to MIT, Harvard, Boston, and many great restaurants a stone's throw away.

Check In: 4:00 P.M.
Check Out: 10:00 A.M.

Property manager

Nina Quinlan

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This is a "no shoe" house - no shoes are to be worn in the home. Bring slippers, if desired, for in-house use. We also have slippers in for guests.

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 C0127030491

We should mention

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

About the area

Cambridge

East Cambridge, a neighbourhood in Cambridge, is home to this condo. Museum of Science and Berklee College of Music are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Fenway Park. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

Cambridge, MA

What's nearby

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
TD Garden - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Massachusetts General Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Fenway Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Boston Common - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

Lechmere Station - 11 min walk
Union Square Station - 17 min walk
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
‪Tatte Bakery & Cafe - ‬10 min walk
‪State Park - ‬11 min walk
‪2nd Street Cafe - ‬7 min walk
‪Earnest Drinks - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is COMFORTABLE AND WELL-APPOINTED, BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS ON THE BOSTON-CAMBRIDGE LINE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at COMFORTABLE AND WELL-APPOINTED, BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS ON THE BOSTON-CAMBRIDGE LINE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COMFORTABLE AND WELL-APPOINTED, BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS ON THE BOSTON-CAMBRIDGE LINE?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is COMFORTABLE AND WELL-APPOINTED, BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS ON THE BOSTON-CAMBRIDGE LINE located?

Located in East Cambridge, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Cambridgeside Galleria and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. TD Garden and Harvard University are also within 2 miles (3 km). Lechmere Station is 11 minutes by foot and Kendall-MIT Station is 11 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Delissa M.

27 Oct 2024

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

Great place & great location

Lovely stay in Cambridge at this lovely, quiet location. Beautifully decorated & spotless.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

31 Dec 2024

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

Wonderful place!

This spacious first floor apartment is ideally located between Kendall Square and Lechmere T stops & near a multitude of fabulous cafes and restaurants. It is beautifully decorated but also comfortable and homey. Parking was easy on the street with a parking permit that was included with the rental. The owner lives upstairs and was very helpful without being intrusive. We had a terrific stay in Cambridge over Christmas and would definitely stay here again if we are in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

1 Dec 2024

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

Visiting daughter at college

My daughter and I stayed here 4 nights while I visited her at college over thanksgiving break. Everything was perfect, Nina was helpful and has put together a comfortable home away from home. My daughter and I had a wonderful time and we did not need a car at all. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

21 Oct 2024

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

Enjoyed our stay

Great spot. Liked the layout - bedrooms were on opposite ends. Furnished with everything we needed. Quick walk to bus line. Would recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

18 June 2024

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

Great spot

Owner was attentive and we enjoyed the neighborhood.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia T.

6 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful apartment in a great location

We had a wonderful trip! The property was spacious, really well stocked and located in a quiet neighborhood that was an easy drive to the airport and downtown Boston. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron S.

19 July 2024

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

Great place in Cambridge

Fantastic place to stay right in the heart of Cambridge. Owner was attentive, check in was easy, space was exactly as advertised. Thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

huangjenni

14 Oct 2024

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

Great location, nice clean house

Great location! Nina is easy to work with and has a document for the expectations and tips/tricks for travelers. Home is clean and well maintained. Wonderful experience . We will come back again! Thanks, Jennifer

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

10 July 2024

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

Great location

Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to lots of restaurants and the T for getting around. The space is clean and had everything we needed (Fire stick was not working, but we weren’t really there to watch TV anyhow).

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

22 May 2024

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

Nice, clean property

Very nice property. Comfortable and well maintained. Nice neighborhood with lots within walking distance.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

25 June 2024

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

Great apartment and a great neighborhood.

Excellent accommodations. Loved the apartment and loved the neighborhood. Me, my wife, and two young adult daughters were in Cambridge for a wedding. Nina was very accommodating and a great host. No complaints whatsoever and would gladly stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lisa R.

26 May 2024

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

Elegant Clean Home

This location was like home. Comfortable furniture, full set of dishes and nice silverware. Towels and bedding to perfection! It did not feel like a rental. The neighborhood was quite. Outstanding home and host!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver B.

8 June 2023

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

Great New England apartment

Immaculate and comfy. Great host.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

6 Nov 2019

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

Quaint Boston Rental

Super clean and convenient place. Near police station and walking distance to everything! Owner was very nice and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole I.

29 Aug 2022

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

Perfect!

Nina’s apartment was perfect for our family’s vacation to Boston. The Cambridge neighborhood is quiet but also convenient to everything that we wanted to do. Nina was the perfect host and we would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

6 Dec 2018

Awesome stay!

We have stayed at perhaps 15 VRBO's around the world and this ranks near the top. Very clean, well located and easy to deal with the owner. The house feels like someones home, with nice artwork and everything you would need. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

7 Jan 2022

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

Home away from home

We stayed at this house during the winter break. We loved the location, the super comfortable beds and well supplied kitchen. Nina made it really easy for us to consider ourselves in a home away from home. Would definitely recommend! Looking forward to staying here again in the future! Thanks so much!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

1 May 2017

Very nice place, convenient and quiet.

Nina was super conscientious about making sure we had what we needed - especially the pass for street parking, which turned out to be very key for us. Also if your kids are like ours, and don't want to deal with restaurants for every meal, the kitchen was set up well enough to allow us to eat in without problem.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

28 Sept 2021

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

Cozy and clean

Enjoyed our stay for 5 nights. Very close to downtown Boston. Very helpful and friendly owner who was always available to answer questions. Super clean and very cozy. Well stocked kitchen but we never cooked. A great home away from home! 100% recommendation.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

susan c., west fork, Arkansas, USA

6 Sept 2022

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

Nice place in quiet neighborhood

We enjoyed the living room, kitchen and the yard. Yards are rare in CAmbridge. Nice and clean and well furnished. As older folks we struggled with the beds. We are used to firm foam and found one beds felt saggy. If we were younger we probably would t be bothered by it.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick Z.

21 May 2023

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

Very clean, well appointed property!

This property was an excellent fit for two parents and adult aged son. Nina met us at check-in and gave us the quick tour. She was always available but never obtrusive. The unit was impeccably clean! We found it extremely charming and comfortable. When traveling with adult children hotel rooms just aren't comfortable for long stays. This fills the bill! The Star grocery store is only a few blocks up 6th Street. The walk was shorter than it looked on Google maps. Yes there are some city noises from the streets. If you are a suburb dweller like us you forget what city life is like. Haha. The area is extremely safe, Cambridge PD HQ is close by. Uber pick-up was never more than 5-6 minutes. Nina provides all kinds of toiletries, plenty of towels and linens, and some kitchen necessities like paper towels, cooking oils, etc. Recommend you check in, take stock, make your list and walk to the Star! Oh yes there is a liquor store in same center. That's about it. We had beautiful weather and can't wait to visit again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lorraine P.

1 Sept 2022

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

difficult owner

We’re two professors who’ve had good experiences with VRBO for many years. This 6-week stay was the unfortunate exception. The apartment is adequate for a short stay, not for a longer one if you need a place to work. The dining room too cramped for two to work at the table, the wifi and TV reception both unreliable, the beds very soft. The owner was difficult. She complained when we arrived without reading her emailed “rules” in advance, some of which were surprises that we had not agreed to when we rented. She complained when the gate blew open. She complained when we moved the chairs. She claimed that our bicycles were damaging her porch. She complained when we walked through the yard, though she had promised us the use of it. She then demanded a written waiver promising not to sue her if we tripped on the uneven brick walkway; when we gave her that she still tried to block us from walking through. She complained when we complained about things that were not working. Finally she urged us to leave, promising to refund the rent for the unused time. When we did decide to leave early and rented another place for the last week, she retracted her offer, alleging that since one of us had had and recovered from Covid 2 weeks before our new departure, the apartment was now unsafe for the maid and for future guests to enter. Most trying.

Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette O.

20 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

31 Oct 2022

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

Perfect like the picture

Lovely.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

24 Oct 2022

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

Excellent

Very enjoyable stay. Couldn't be happier.

Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nina Quinlan

This is my second vacation/short-term rental. My daughter and I take great joy in setting them up, making them as delightful and homey as they can be.

Why they chose this property

This property is charming and in a quiet area of Cambridge, yet a six-minute walk from both the Green and Red Lines, a 15-minute walk to Boston, hop skip to Central, Kendall and Inman squares. There is more music and more International restaurants here than you can shake a stick at and the major highways a stone's throw, making it convenient to get to the woods, mountains and beaches.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

Premier Host

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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