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1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard
Holiday home with patio, 9-minute walk to Harvard University
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82800 sq ft
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Explore the area
- Place, Harvard University
- Place, Harvard Square
- Place, Tufts University
- Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Dining area
About this property
1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard
Charming 1891 Victorian in exclusive Avon Hill neighborhood, 10-min walk to Harvard Sq, 5-min walk to Porter Sq. subway stop.
Four bedrooms on the second floor, including a master suite w/ king size bed and ensuite bath, a second large bedroom with a Calif. king, and two smaller bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with a twin bed and second twin mattress. There is a separate full bath on the second floor and a half bath on the first floor.There is also a couch in that living room that opens into a double bed. Open kitchen, dining, living area on first floor, wonderful for entertaining.
There is a 110' driveway for parking. Rear deck with table, patio with grille and 150 yr-old beech tree in a shaded back yard. It's a great retreat for a family gathering at graduation time, or for a family visiting the Boston area in July or August. Wifi and cable included.
We do not do long term rentals (e.g. month-long), particularly in the fall when my wife is teaching at her university.
Four bedrooms on the second floor, including a master suite w/ king size bed and ensuite bath, a second large bedroom with a Calif. king, and two smaller bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with a twin bed and second twin mattress. There is a separate full bath on the second floor and a half bath on the first floor.There is also a couch in that living room that opens into a double bed. Open kitchen, dining, living area on first floor, wonderful for entertaining.
There is a 110' driveway for parking. Rear deck with table, patio with grille and 150 yr-old beech tree in a shaded back yard. It's a great retreat for a family gathering at graduation time, or for a family visiting the Boston area in July or August. Wifi and cable included.
We do not do long term rentals (e.g. month-long), particularly in the fall when my wife is teaching at her university.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 C0136630491
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Cambridge
Neighborhood Nine, a neighbourhood in Cambridge, is home to this holiday home. Tufts University and Fenway Park are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Harvard Square and Newbury Street. Check out an event or a game at TD Garden, and consider making time for New England Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.
Cambridge, MA
What's nearby
- Harvard University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Harvard Square - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
- Tufts University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Fenway Park - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Yume Ga Arukara - 6 min walk
- Page & Leaf - 6 min walk
- Anna's Taqueria - 8 min walk
- Cambridge Common - 6 min walk
- Tampopo - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Dean and Vida Johnson
I am a retired environmental/urban planner who now manages several real estate properties. My wife teaches Russian at Tufts University (about 2 miles from our place) and goes to the Moscow Film Festival every year. Our children our grown, we visit them in San Francisco and New Orleans, and we have two grandsons in New Orleans. We ski 25 to 30 days a year in Colorado (mostly Breckenridge) and enjoy travel to see kids and friends. We both graduated from Harvard (Radcliffe at the time for my wife) and have several graduate degrees between us (she has the PhD.) I am actively interested in environmental issues. I worked in water resources management for the Mass General Court in the late 70's and helped to pioneer low flow toilets in MA.
Why they chose this property
Three primary reasons: location, location, location. And you can add the comfort of a beautiful Victorian with plenty of space and a beautiful Copper Beech in the back yard.
What makes this property unique
We love the quiet street that we are on and the fact that only two blocks away is the main thoroughfare of Cambridge--Mass Ave.
Languages:
English, Russian
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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