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Near scenic Fresh Pond, Charles river, shops, Harvard Sq access , Free parking

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Sleeping area viewed from eating area
Sleeping area showing desk and closet
Full size bed with adjacent bureau
Studio window air conditioner in summer
View across studio from eating area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bathroomSleeps 430.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Cambridge, MA
  • Harvard University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Harvard Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Waltham, MA (WLM)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Near scenic Fresh Pond, Charles river, shops, Harvard Sq access , Free parking

Our studio apartment is sunny, cozy, self-contained, and privately accessible.

Well equipped kitchen with stovetop, refrigerator, toaster oven, sink, and microwave. Stocked with cookware, silverware, and dishware.

LG All-In-One clothes washer and dryer.

Sleeps up to five people. There is a standard queen-sized bed suitable for two people, a couch in the living room area that easily converts to an additional comfortable two-person queen sized bed, and a single cot.

Pet friendly. Well behaved quiet pets are welcome.

We supply clean bedding, blankets, and towels.

Studio bathroom with comfortable shower.

The large studio room has sliding pocket doors allowing quick reconfiguration into two smaller rooms. This allows uses such as having a child sleeping in one room while parents remain awake in the other.

Built-in spacious closet.

Plentiful shelving for storage of books, nick-knacks, etc.

Dimmable adjustable track lighting.

Heating controlled by separately zoned studio thermostat.

Large (~230 sq ft) private deck suitable for pleasant candlelit outdoor eating in warm weather.

Window Air conditioner in summer.

Single car off-road parking.

The House:
Easy access to Harvard Square and near MBTA bus stop.

High speed wired and wireless Internet access.

Large, shared back yard (~66' x ~44') with tall trees.

Wisteria covered trellis over back deck with summer furniture.

Comfortable hammock in yard.

No smoking inside please!

Property manager

Victor Oppenheimer
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Pets allowed
Additional charge of $10/night per approved pet
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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 C0113530491

We should mention

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

About the area

Cambridge

West Cambridge, a neighbourhood in Cambridge, is home to this apartment. 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 Fenway Park, and consider making time for New England Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Cambridge, MA

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Harvard Square - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Boston University - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Fenway Park - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Porter Square Station - 3 min drive
  • Belmont Station - 4 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Deluxe Town Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Formaggio Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ma Magoo's - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Near scenic Fresh Pond, Charles river, shops, Harvard Sq access , Free parking pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Near scenic Fresh Pond, Charles river, shops, Harvard Sq access , Free parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Near scenic Fresh Pond, Charles river, shops, Harvard Sq access , Free parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Near scenic Fresh Pond, Charles river, shops, Harvard Sq access , Free parking located?

Located in West Cambridge, this apartment building is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Harvard University and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Harvard Square. Harvard Law School and Harvard Museum of Natural History are also within 2 miles (3 km). Alewife Station is 26 minutes by foot and Harvard Square Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation
Lovely welcome; excellent accommodation.Wonderful location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 day stay
Nice apartment with everything you need. Victor was responsive, flexible, and check in and out were very simple. Nice large porch to enjoy some outdoor space as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cambridge Stay
We had a lovely stay; would highly recommend Victor’s place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Also not very far from the bust system or subway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful stay! Property was as described and convenient to Harvard area. Host was welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs
Great location, very comfortable beds and easy access to transportation so we could choose between Uber/Lyft or public transit. Thank you for letting us check out at noon instead of 11am.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic Boston residential area
A lovely opportunity to stay in a traditional residential area of Boston. A comfortable and well furnished apartment with a convenient and compact kitchen. Good access to public transport.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little apartment near Davis and Porter Squares. Very private, quiet, and fully equipped. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Enjoyed our stay, a very convenient location for us. The apartment is cozy and homey, very clean and comfortable. The deck was nice too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New England road trip
We started in Boston for our fall road trip. The studio is convenient and close to everything. Room has everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We'll located and well equipped
This was a great place for two of us-plenty of space to each lay out our suitcases and toiletries for 5 days, small and functional kitchen area, easy transit access. I'm recommending to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Beautiful neighborhood. This property suited our purpose well. Location gave good access to the events we attended for a much more reasonable price than a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy stay at a great location
Helpful and caring host. The place was very comfortable with convenient location. We had access to everything that we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaked G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay
Nice apartment, cozy and clean. We were family of 4, 2 young kids. Host was very nice, went above and beyond to provide us a Pack&Play for the baby too. We just needed a place to sleep for a few days, so this was just perfect for us. Assigned parking was a great benefit. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

audrey S., Buffalo, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cambridge Stay
Great spot
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles W P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location friendly Host
Cozy studio apartment, nice to have parking available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice studio apartment Great price Only drawback was no tv
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Understanding and helpful hosts!
Overall we had a great, peaceful stay. On our last day we ran into car trouble and the hosts were very gracious and understanding of the situation allowing us a later checkout and to store our things in the garage as we made other transportation arrangements.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juhee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting Boston
I stayed for 3 days to visit my daughter in Harvard and my son, 10th grade had a plan visiting other colleges in Boston. We really enjoyed staying there; close to Harvard square, everything that I needed, and very clean. I highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Boston.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little appt
We had a wonderful stay. Very clean and a quick bus ride to Harvard Sq. and the metro lines to all the surrounding things to do. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vikas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
can't beat the location
House is conveniently located and perfect for short stay. Having an assigned parking spot is a HUGE plus for this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great short stay
Location was exactly what we needed. It’s a little small for 3 grown women and their items for more than a couple days. But it’s as described. Steps were difficult for 75 year old granny, but it was only for 2 days so not a problem. It was clean and had a great shower so we were happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Small but perfect for our needs. We stayed for the week-end. Location near Freshpond is great. Thank you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to the bus to get to Boston. Lovely home and clean. Well stocked. Just a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Victor Oppenheimer

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I have owned the Cambridge property for around forty years. During that time I have taught at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, run a successful software company, studied and taught yoga around the world and been the proud dad of my two sons.

I spend the winter months in Cambridge and the warm summers on a Maine lake.

Why they chose this property

I chose this property for it's beauty, it historic location and its propinquity Fresh Pond with its peaceful natural beauty and the culturally rich offerings of Harvard Square.

What makes this property unique

I love the house's design. I am told that the design was originally created by its first occupant, an emissary from France to the USA. I also delight in its location and its expansive and private back yard and decks.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests