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

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books, printers
Interior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

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Cambridge, MA
  • Harvard University
    7 min walk
  • Harvard Square
    15 min walk
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    4 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    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.

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!
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Harvard University. The apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washer/dryer, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 7 minutes by foot from Harvard University and a 2-minute drive from Harvard Square
This apartment offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Cambridge apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Danny

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free off-site parking
  • Street parking available
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

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)

General

  • Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

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
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. 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 C0104450491

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

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cambridge
Great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023