1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8260 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Cambridge, MA

Harvard University9 min walk
Harvard Square18 min walk
Fenway Park8 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)25 min drive

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

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.

Property manager

Dean and Vida Johnson

Languages

English, Russian

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Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This holiday home is located in Neighborhood Nine, a neighbourhood in Cambridge. Tufts University and Fenway Park are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Harvard Square and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. 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.

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Cambridge, MA

What's nearby

Harvard University - 9 min walk
Harvard Square - 18 min walk
Tufts University - 3 min drive
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 6 min drive
Fenway Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

Ball Square Station - 4 min drive
Porter Square Station - 7 min walk
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

Cambridge Common - 7 min walk
Cafe Rustica - 8 min walk
Moëca - 6 min walk
Stoked Pizza Company-Cambridge - 8 min walk
Panera Bread - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard located?

Located in Neighborhood Nine, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Harvard Law School, Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 3 miles (5 km). Porter Square Station is 7 minutes by foot and Harvard Square Station is 18 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

deborah b.

10 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful Property

I was part of a group of 7 and we had a fabulous time. The house itself was loaded with dishes and silverware and household items and we all had room to unpack as well. Even though the owners live in the house when they’re not renting we all had plenty of room for our own things. Location was the other issue and it was amazing. We were in the Porter Square area and there was a grocery store, hardware store, etc. and then so many restaurants. Totally positive experience. Thank you Dean & Veda.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda S.

14 Sept 2023

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

wonderful visit in Cambridge

Beautiful family home with very pleasant kitchen/dining/living area on ground floor and 4 comfortable bedrooms on second floor. Historic home with lots of books, atmosphere and relaxed setting with gracious hosts and spacious front and back porches for relaxing and enjoying the flowers and lawn views. Perfect location a couple of blocks from bikeshare and transit and restaurants, great residential neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

13 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Misleading Information

The house itself is beautiful, if a little worn. And our stay was fine, but the property description is very misleading. This is NOT a true VRBO. Not at all what I was expecting from the listing. The owners live in the house and move down to a basement studio when they rent the house. The closets, drawers, shelves and bathrooms are filled with their personal effects. They cleared off a shelf in the bedroom and moved clothes to either side of the closet, leaving a very small space for our clothes right in the middle of theirs. Personal products handing in the shower. Owner was frequently present. Just be prepared.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Russ R.

12 Aug 2023

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

Wedding

It’s a nice neighborhood, older home that needs some updates but it was fine for our Boston wedding stay

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

23 Jul 2023

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

Great location, cozy home with character

Loved our stay. Was convenient to Harvard Square with parking for 3 vehicles. Home had lots of character and great for hosting large families.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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.