Charming Harvard Square Studio Cambridge, Massachusetts Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 140088

 

Location: Cambridge, Greater Boston, Massachusetts, USA (Steps from Harvard Square and Subway)

Accommodations:  Condominium, Studio, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)

A comfortable, restful little retreat, a few steps from Harvard Square, Harvard Law School, Lesley University, and the Longy School of Music. This soothing studio apartment (300 sq ft) is on the top (4th) floor of a prestigious elevator building on a quiet, tree-lined street. The windows look out to trees and, in the distance, ivy-covered brick buildings and the rooftops of Cambridge.

The apartment is comfortably furnished in clean, simple modern style. The kitchen is equipped with a full-sized refrigerator and gas stove and everything you need to prepare meals. There is a glass shower and a large window in the tiled bathroom. For sleeping, the Ligne Roset Italian design sofa folds out to a firm queen-sized bed with a high-quality foam mattress. (The sofa was designed for nightly sleeping, not merely as a guest bed.) Sheets and towels are provided, and there is an air conditioner.

The building---the residence of Vladimir Nabokov shortly after the publication of Lolita---has a charming entrance and lobby and a lovely private garden in back, perfect for reading in the sun or shade.

Some of Cambridge’s best restaurants and shops are only a few steps away. The subway is a five-minute walk, and takes you to downtown Boston in 10 minutes. The Charles River, Harvard’s many museums, The American Rep Theater, and several movie theaters are all within easy walking distance. There are washers and dryers off the lobby.

There is a radio and an iPod docking station in the apartment, but no television. The apartment has high-speed Internet via cable. There are parking meters on nearby Mass Ave and garages in Harvard Square, but on-street parking in this neighborhood can sometimes be a challenge for non-residents.

All in all, an excellent alternative to a hotel room for short-term visitors or scholars.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Elevator
• Beds
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
• Communications
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Not Suitable for Children
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums

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$800 per week, tax included
Higher rates for Harvard Graduation and other events
$125 per night when available--3 night minimum

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 09/11/07
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  Angela , Orlando, FL
  • The studio was absolutely lovely and Stephen was kind enough to have fresh flowers awaiting us. The condo was spotless and spacious (Stephen had me worried, he'd warned me it was small, but it was far superior to any hotel room!!!). The kitchen was well-equipped and perfect for breakfasts in or full meals if you like. It was an unseasonably warm Boston summer and the in-window A/C unit provided ample cooling for the entire condo (this from a Floridian used to having A/C blasting all year-round!). And the location was perfect in relation a STARBUCKS, a small grocery and many restaurants within two-three blocks. Harvard Square in easy walking distance as well, with tube stops on the redline into Boston. Stephen was also kind enought to give me some tips on in-Boston shopping. I highly recommend the property.

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