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CLEAN Apt Near Boston/Cambridge, Harvard, MIT with Parking - Great Reviews!

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Entranceway, right side on porch
Kitchen - new cabinets and stove
Kitchen dining area.
Large window lets a lot of light into the kitchen.
Living room looking toward kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Living area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

CLEAN Apt Near Boston/Cambridge, Harvard, MIT with Parking - Great Reviews!

Somerville - No. 7 on Money’s 2022 top 50 places in the US to live. According to the crime and safety experts at Safewise, it’s actually one of the safest cities in the country — No. 40, to be exact.

A short, 10 minute, walk to the new Gilman Square Station on the Green Line! This station gives added convenience to the area; Tufts to the west, downtown Boston to the east, continuing on to Fenway Park, BU/BC. Link to the Redline for easy access to MIT and Harvard!

Close to Harvard, MIT, Tufts, Sullivan Square MBTA and Assembly Square Marketplace. You will have easy access to public transportation or you can drive your own car. Off-street parking for your car in our driveway! This is a great location for quick access to the sites of Boston (i.e., Fanueil Hall, the Aquarium, Science Museum, USS Constitution. Great for couples, business travelers, or families.

Clean, bacteria wiped and fresh linens assure you a healthy and safe stay.

"We decided to stay here based on it's location to downtown, Salem, and the airport and were surprised by how great it was. Loved the location, the homey feel, and the access to everything we were looking to do. The owners left detailed maps of the area and were quick to respond to specific questions we had. Would recommend this apartment to anyone!!" Aubrey - Date of arrival: October 12, 2024
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number C0112542740
Property # 4265048
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
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Somerville

Located in Somerville, this apartment is in the city centre and by the sea. Encore Boston Harbor and Boston Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Museum of Science and New England Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden or Fenway Park. Sailing, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Somerville, MA

What's nearby

  • Assembly Row - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • LEGO® Discovery Center Boston - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mystic River Reservation - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Station Landing Dog Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Tufts University - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Union Square Station - 3 min drive
  • Gilman Square Station - 14 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fuji - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Winter Hill Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is CLEAN Apt Near Boston/Cambridge, Harvard, MIT with Parking - Great Reviews! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at CLEAN Apt Near Boston/Cambridge, Harvard, MIT with Parking - Great Reviews!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at CLEAN Apt Near Boston/Cambridge, Harvard, MIT with Parking - Great Reviews!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CLEAN Apt Near Boston/Cambridge, Harvard, MIT with Parking - Great Reviews!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CLEAN Apt Near Boston/Cambridge, Harvard, MIT with Parking - Great Reviews! located?

Located in the heart of Somerville, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Assembly Row, Harvard University and Tufts University. Encore Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are also within 3 miles (5 km). Gilman Square Station is 14 minutes by foot and Assembly Station is 20 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home, well-equipped and good location Very responsive property owner
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, super clean house in nice neighborhood. Green line is only 0.6 mile walk, and has parking space. Perfect for larger family wanting to stay near Harvard or MIT
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our day was enjoyable. The apartment was spacious and clean. It was a great place to stay and visit the Boston area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with easy access to any and all Boston has to offer. The apartment is very clean and exactly as stated and pictured. Tim is excellent with communication. Highly recommended this unit if you are planning a trip to Boston.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen F.

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

Great place, great location!

Very clean, very lovely place! Perfect place for a weekend and hosts were great. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2024
Thank you, Jen! Tim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tim and Claudia’s place was perfect for our stay. The rooms were spacious, the kitchen had what we needed, and the living room was comfortable. We appreciated the Brita water pitcher - it was clean and the water tasted good. The neighborhood is very quiet. The closest T station is about a 15 min walk but Uber was very convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Boston in September

Wonderful time to visit Boston and super close to getting downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2024
Yes, the new Green Line station at Gilman certainly makes this convenient! Thank you, Susan! Tim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L.

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

Great location

The place was great-very large and well equipped. Owners were easy to communicate with and location was an easy walk to the expanded subway line to make getting around Boston easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudine R.

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

Great location and budget friendly!

Very convenient to Boston and all it has to offer. It was nice to have 3 bedrooms for a family with teenagers. And bonus to have off street parking for our car!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2021
Thank you, Claudine. It was a pleasure having your family stay and we hope you consider us in the future! Best wishes on your whirlwind college tour!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Cousin trip

Weekend sightseeing was great with a good location to do everything on our bucket list!! Clean apt, comfortable beds and great location! Owner was great to work with! I would recommend this location to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise J.

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

Lovely, too short of a stay...

clean, spacious, modern
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2024
Thank you, Elise! Please consider us for your next trip to Boston! Tim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross C.

Wet clean well located property

Our son lives in Somerville and we met him to go to the World Series. Perfect place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

We loved this property. Clean, safe, centrally located.

The host was helpful, available and friendly. We had plenty of space for our family of five. It was the perfect place to stay centrally located in a safe neighborhood . We hope to stay here next time we're in town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Jennifer, you and your family are welcome back here any time and we look forward to when you return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Great location and quiet at night

We enjoyed our stay! It was just the right size for all 6 of us. It was close to everything but quiet at night. The beds were comfortable and the place was clean and cozy. We would stay there again if we came back to the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location

Stayed here for a week to enjoy Boston and the area. Apt was perfect for a family of 4, even up to 6 or 8. Location was amazing, 20 minute drive to downtown Boston any time of day, and within walking distance of a drug store, brewery, and a few restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

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

Wonderful stay in Somerville

We had a wonderful stay at Tim and Claudia’s. The property was clean and spacious. They were very responsive and accommodating with our middle of the night arrival. We would definitely stay again if we come back to Boston!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2024
Thank you for the nice review, Colleen!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

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

Convenient stay near Boston-Cambridge

Cozy apartment, one flight walk-up with parking in Somerville MA, convenient to shopping and restaurants, pharmacy. Comfortable beds, easily sleeps 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2022
Thank you, Jack, for the wonderful review. We hope to see you on your next trip to Boston!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Tim is an excellent, responsive host. The apartment is a second-floor walkup, exactly as described. The pictures are accurate and if anything, the apartment is larger than expected. The location was perfect for our needs. Transit, Assembly Square, and the local Stop &Shop are within 10-15 minutes on foot, and the availability of off-street parking is a great find for this neighborhood. The apartment has 1.5 baths, making it easier for larger groups. The kitchen is complete, but if you're big into cooking, you may find the small counter space and lack of a dishwasher limiting. We'll definately stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

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

Clean, cute and convenient

Great property with parking. Easy access to the city by car or T, nicely appointed place with friendly on site hosts. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2023
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the property!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

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

Friends getaway

Clean and easy access to highways
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2023
We are so glad you liked it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey F.

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

Quick family vacation

We decided to stay here based on it's location to downtown, Salem, and the airport and were surprised by how great it was. Loved the location, the homey feel, and the access to everything we were looking to do. The owners left detailed maps of the area and were quick to respond to specific questions we had. Would recommend this apartment to anyone!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2024
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have you stay with us. Tim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Comfortable, quiet, and immaculate

This was a perfect home base for our family while we toured colleges nearby. It was even nicer than in the pictures, and we felt very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2023
It was a pleasure having your family stay at our apartment rental!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Best location and great host

This was the perfect choice for my friends on our trip to the Boston area. The property was clean and easy to get to by following the provided directions. It was also great to have an off street parking spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn P.

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

Great stay for family

This house was perfect for family stay. Short Uber ride into Boston. But good restaurants and bars within walking distance of front step. Would recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great Stay

This place is great for families. Great amenities close by and a half mile walk to 2 different T stations(orange and green lines) Entry was easy and communication with the owners was great. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for an enjoyable week.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim Norton

Host profile image
Recently retired, I've worked at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics for over 30 years, managing the development and installation of telescopes and related equipment around the world. My most recent post was as Director of the Smithsonian's Submillimeter Array on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. I've been involved in other telescopes around the world, such as the Greenland Telescope, a 12m radio telescope operating on the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland. The objective? To image a black hole!
My wife and I bought this home mid-2010's, after the kids moved out and we decided to move back to the city. After working hard to renovate this 3-family, we started renting the second floor to people like us who need short term rentals and would rather not stay in a hotel.

Why they chose this property

This property is conveniently located just a minute off of I-93 and includes parking spaces. Downtown Boston is within a 10-12 minute drive or you can be headed North to the mountains very easily. Public transportation is all around; bus stops are one street over, the MBTA is less than an 18 minute walk away. Safe! This is a working class, family friendly, safe, area that is just recently getting more college students and Boston commuters. There is a lot of renovation going on in the area due to the escalating home values (check for yourself). Somerville is one of the hottest real estate markets in the US.

What makes this property unique

Parking - free and available in the driveway!
Space - plenty of space in this 1200 square foot apartment.

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English, Spanish
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