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Charming historic 2-bedroom apartment overlooking Charles River.

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2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Private kitchen
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Dining
Living area

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cambridge, MA
  • Harvard University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Harvard Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Boston University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Waltham, MA (WLM)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming historic 2-bedroom apartment overlooking Charles River.

Located in Cambridge, enjoy what this 2-bedroom apartment has to offer. This brilliant space features 2 queen beds in cozy bedrooms, a living room with an additional queen air mattress, and a bathroom stocked with a hair dryer. AC available and two tv's with youtube tv and max. Less than 10 minute walk to Harvard Square.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Harvard University. The apartment includes amenities such as a washer.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with washing machine and hair dryer
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Harvard University and Harvard Square

Property manager

Mike

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number C0252950491

Charming historic 2-bedroom apartment overlooking Charles River. Reviews

Reviews

5.0
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7.4/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Diana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adequate
The property is located in a beautiful neighborhood. Although facing a main street it's not loud and sleeping well is possible. I informed the host we would be six guest. The two main bedrooms are nice , however the third room was not adequate. Pillows , blankets , and towels were not provided for guest 5,6. The pullout sofa on the third room (which was more like a small office) is small and uncomfortable. When we arrived the floor entrance was covered with mail. We were told we could not check in earlier as the house was being cleaned - it did not seem like someone had been to the house in days. The house was also frezzing ( which was remedied but turning on the thermostats in each bedroom). Lastly , we received a $100 ticket for parking in front of the house. The host provided a " resident parking pass" and informed me I could park anywhere it said resident parking -I did so but apparently on Fridays it's street cleaning day. Our car was almost towed. If you park be sure to read all the signs carefully. There area many signs which makes it a bit confusing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronnie D.

Depends on what you need
This property is in a great location if you are wanting to explore Harvard square. It is a safe short walk to many restaurants and nightlife. The apartment itself is clean but rundown. The entrance hall is full of old mail and dirty shoes. The recliner is broken in the TV room. There are no kitchen towels and leaves were blowing in through the air conditioner . For us it worked but for what you get it is overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

shanin f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location and Price Can't be Beat!
What a great location close to Harvard and public transit. Bus stop out fron (71/73) or a 15-20 minute walk to Harvard Station (red line). THE View of the Charles River from bedrooms was a bonus. Yes, the building and apartment are outdated a bit run-down, but it was SAFE and it was CONVENIENT and CLEAN. The livingroom is a small seperate room with a futon and a door that can be closed for privacy. It pretty much was my son's room during our stay. We hung out at the small table in the kitchen. We didn't prepare any foods but there were a few pots and pans and a stove and microwave. We did take use of the two small fridges to store beverages and leftovers and snacks. Yes, you do hear the traffic along a busy street so this is not tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. Bring earplugs or a white noise machine if that would bother you. Its a BIG CITY so it didn't bother us. Did I mention the great location!!! The cleaners use a strongly-scented fabric softener so expect to have really clean smelling linen and towels. There is no washing machine in unit. The heaters in each room work well. It was cold during our visit so can't speak to the window ACs. Beds are foam and big soft comforters are provided in the bedroom closets, if needed. Kurig and coffee pods were laid out for us, although we didn't use them. Shampoo and conditioner was also provided. We enjoyed our affordable, cozy but short stay amongst the multi-million dollar houses with the million dollar view! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Srikanth Reddy M.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Steve H.

Out of Date
"Charming historic" is putting a lot of marketing spin on this place. While it was generally clean and largely functional, the structure, finishes and built-in equipment were well-worn. There was a rip in the upholstery of a chair and others were stained. The only linens provided were the bedding, 3 bath towels and a hand towel; no kitchen linens or washcloths. The photos in the listing are likely from a few years ago. A previous review describing this as an undergrad apartment is being generous.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

christine d.

Weekend in Boston
Great location but property is VERY old, no surface was flat, lots of ‘make do’ type of work. Beds were fine but the ‘living room’ with the TV is VERY small. Kitchen is not set up to but cook any meals but ok for drinks and snacks. It was clean and the host is very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rayna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boston/Salem Trip
Five of my friends and I went to visit Salem & Boston for a long weekend and we pretty much just needed some place to sleep and shower as we were out and about the entire time and this was great for what we needed. It was close to nearby attractions in Boston and only about 40 minutes to Salem depending on traffic. It was also walking distance to Harvard Square which was nice. It was not lavish or fancy so if that's what you're looking for it won't be for you but if you need a lowkey place to stay this will work just fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristin M.

Great location
Close to rowing boathouses, the Charles River, and shopping/eating in Harvard Square
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

kenneth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A bit like student housing
The location is excellent, and the price very reasonable... but the house is dingy and a bit delapidated. Slanted floor, exposed directly to street noise, tiny bathroom, droning refrigerator.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024