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Set along the lakeshore, this apartment accommodates 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It includes 1 hot tub and 3 bicycles. Enjoy rock climbing, kayaking, and game walks nearby. The golf course nearby caters to sports enthusiasts. Explore attractions like Hooper-Lee-Nichols House and Charles River Reservation.
Highlights
Made for relaxation
Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Playground on site
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Cambridge, MA
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Place, Mount Auburn Cemetery
6 min walk
Charles River Reservation
Place, Charles River Reservation
19 min walk
Harvard University
Place, Harvard University
5 min drive
Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
16 min drive
Where you'll sleep
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Futon
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
A beautiful 3BR Apartment near Harvard and MIT.
An ideal home base for Harvard & MIT Commencement, Boston Marathon guests, Head of the Charles athletes, and visitors coming to Boston for major events—Red Sox and Celtics games, as well as the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Perfect for Harvard & MIT move-in families, visiting scholars, and academic guests.
- September in Boston and Cambridge is one of the most vibrant times of the year — full of arts, festivals, and classic fall vibes. Guests can enjoy the Boston Arts Festival, neighborhood markets, cultural events, and beautiful autumn scenery throughout the city.
- World Cup Quarter-final pricing applies during event dates. Convenient access with an easy drive to Gillette Stadium and downtown Boston.
About the Apartment
This is a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment with one living room and one fully equipped kitchen, offering comfort, space, and privacy for families and groups.
Sleeping arrangement:
* Two bedrooms with queen-size beds
* One bedroom with one twin-size bed and one full (double) bed
All bedrooms feature:
* Large closets
* Dedicated working desks
* Reading lamps
Apartment features:
* Private entrance
* Private bathroom with bathtub
* Free high-speed Wi-Fi
* In-unit free laundry
* Private parking
Kitchen amenities:
* Coffee maker & kettle
* Bowls, plates, glasses, mugs, and full utensil set
Provided essentials:
* Soft, clean towels
* Shampoo, conditioner & body wash
* Iron & ironing board
* Hairdryer
Neighborhood & Location Highlights
Located in a safe, quiet, and highly walkable West Cambridge neighborhood, ideal for long stays, visiting families, and professionals.
Great Location:
* Quiet and safe residential area with easy access to everywhere
* Public transportation, restaurants, and shops all within walking distance
Daily conveniences nearby:
* Whole Foods, Star Market, Trader Joe’s
* CVS, Dunkin’ Donuts
* Nail salon & Mt. Auburn Hospital
* A popular Turkish café (Sofra) just around the corner
Outdoor & lifestyle perks:
* Excellent walking, jogging, and biking area
* Outstanding bike infrastructure — Bike Score: 89
* Close to parks and scenic routes
Distances
* 1.0 mile to Charles River
* 1.7 miles to Harvard University
* 2.9 miles to Boston University
* 3.2 miles to MIT
* 3.4 miles to Fenway Park
* 9.6 miles to Logan International Airport
A few minutes’ walk to bus stops — a short ride brings you to Harvard Square and the Red Line subway, providing direct access to MIT, MGH, downtown Boston, UMass Boston, and Davis Square (Somerville).
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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
Note from host: No exceptions, residential quiet neighborhood.
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Cambridge
Located in Strawberry Hill, a neighbourhood in Cambridge, this apartment is next to a golf course and on a lake. Encore Boston Harbor and Boston Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Harvard Square and Newbury Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park or TD Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby kayaking, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.
Boston Calling Music Festival - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Harvard University - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Belmont Station - 4 min drive
Porter Square Station - 4 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Deluxe Town Diner - 15 min walk
Intelligentsia Coffee - 6 min walk
Burger King - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Dunkin' - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is A beautiful 3BR Apartment near Harvard and MIT. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at A beautiful 3BR Apartment near Harvard and MIT.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A beautiful 3BR Apartment near Harvard and MIT.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A beautiful 3BR Apartment near Harvard and MIT.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is A beautiful 3BR Apartment near Harvard and MIT. located?
Located in Strawberry Hill, this golf apartment building is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Harvard University and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Harvard Square. Tufts University and Brighton Music Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The property is older but in a good location to visit Boston, the neighborhood was friendly and safe, parking was no problem, and the apartment was clean and adequate for a family of five. The property owner was responsive and quickly addressed the few matters that arose while we were there.
Stayed for two nights with 3 friends who had not visited before. Great location for walking to Harvard Sq and easy access to T. Park like neighborhood is lovely and house felt quintessentially Boston to me, which I loved!
Great place to stay, really good location. Door Dash and Instacart had tons of availability. Beds were comfy, apartment was comfy, and having three spots to park for free was AMAZING. Owners were amazing and responsive and left us yummy fruit!
The house was just as described. Clean and had basic necessities. The neighborhood was quiet. Parking was tight but we only had one morning that was extremely difficult.
This property is beautiful and well stocked with everything you need - it’s immaculate and well situated with a close bus ride to Harvard Square. We would definitely stay again - property owner was so kind and helpful!!
This Vrbo was perfect to stay at for the 2023 Boston Marathon. It was in a great location to be able to get around the city, and near Fresh Pond which has a nice walking trail. The hosts were highly responsive and very helpful. Has plenty of space for a big group. Highly recommend.
We made this Cambridge townhouse our home base for a week-long visit in summer. It was so easy to get around and there was a Star Market a few blocks away. When we had a couple of minor questions, the host was quick to respond and help. They even left us a beautiful bouquet of fresh cut roses from their back yard. Would definitely recommend.
The house was great. It was walking distance to a number restaurants in Watertown and a great bakery just up the street.
There was ample parking. The rooms were very nice.
Mark our host was great.
3 of us stayed for the week. Great amenities including coffee and tea! Close to bus stop for easy access to town. Nice grocery store a few blocks away. Host was VERY good about answering questions for us quickly. Many thanks for a great stay!
My sisters in law stayed here for 6 nights.
PROS:
AMAZING location- 30 minute walk to Harvard Square - BUSES around corner- great coffee shop- Supoermarket 5 minute walk- PLUS 5 minutes to gorgeous walk at FResh Pond.
CONS: Kitchen poorly equipped for 4 guests- ONE bathroom- not great access to outdoor space-
Very nice rental. Comfortable, clean. Easy and responsive communication with owners. Driveway parking. Very nice west Cambridge neighborhood with short walk to public transportation (10-12 min bus ride to Harvard Square T station - bus runs frequently) and a Star Market supermarket. Neighborhood abuts a major bike pathway and area streets have good to excellent bike infrastructure. If owners had bicycles available, I am sure they would be used.
The house is really cute from the front, with beautiful flowers. Mark had a vase of fresh peonies on the table for us. He's a great host. We had a nice stay, it's a quiet neighborhood. It's a long walk to Harvard Square (1.7 miles), we did it the first evening but took Ubers after that because of the time. Beds were very comfortable, bathroom has been redone and is very nice. He was installing the air conditioners just before we moved in, and they worked great. It seems like a new venture. It needs some little things -- tall glasses, creamer for coffee, update on decor, nightlights would be nice -- but overall a great place to stay in Cambridge away from the noise of the Square.
The house was so lovely and better than the pictures! The house sits in a lovely residential area, within walking distance to the bus stop and several restaurants and a grocery store. The hosts were wonderful. We arrived earlier than expected and they were gracious enough to allow us to leave our luggage while they got the place ready. We were able to walk around the area and visited the Mt. Auburn Cemetery down the block.
The home was larger than expected with three good size rooms a full, large kitchen equipped with all of the necessities. The living room provided a nice common space in the center of the home for my family to gather. We did not use the backdoor and I cannot speak to any outside areas because we were out from the house for the most part. Overall it was a great stay and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Kitty
Reading, travelling, making friends, cooking and planting
Why they chose this property
Very good location as it is very close to Harvard or MIT and beautiful Charles river
What makes this property unique
Beautiful Fresh Pond is an extra award.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests