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30 night min, Private, Historic, Near Fresh Pond, Charles rvr, shops, Hvd Sqr

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Exterior detail
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 541 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

30 night min, Private, Historic, Near Fresh Pond, Charles rvr, shops, Hvd Sqr

Our furnished basement apartment is spacious, self-contained, and privately accessible located in a beautiful, historic Cambridge neighborhood. Minimum stay is 30 days.

The apartment is comfortable and roomy with somewhat low (around 6 1/2 feet high) ceilings. Visitors taller than six feet will occasionally need to duck when passing under pipes and beams.

All kitchen appliances were newly purchased in 2017. The kitchen is equipped with a sink, stove, refrigerator, toaster oven, and microwave. It is well stocked with cookware, silverware, and dishware.

The apartment has a queen sized bed plus a comfortable convertible trundle bed couch. The trundle bed couch can quickly be reconfigured into two twin beds which can either be pushed together to function as a second queen bed or used as two separate twin beds. We also have a new Swedish cot that can be made up to sleep an additional person.

We supply clean bedding, blankets, and towels.

The large bathroom contains a commodious and comfortable shower.

The kitchen has a cozy eating and/or studying nook.

We keep a folding screen in the living space. It allows guests to create a private space for some (often children) who want privacy or who go to sleep earlier than others.

The sleeping area contains a spacious closet with ample room to store and hang guests clothes contains an iron, ironing board, and hair dryer for guest use.

Plentiful shelving for storage of books, nick-knacks, etc.

Shared use of basement laundry area with washer and dryer.

Single car off-road driveway parking.

The House:
Easy access to Harvard Square and near MBTA bus stop.

High speed wired and wireless Internet access.

Large shared back yard (~66' x ~44') with tall trees.

Wisteria covered trellis over back deck with summer furniture.

Comfortable hammock in yard.

Basement laundry area with shared washer and dryer.

No smoking inside please!

Property manager

Victor Oppenheimer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoke outside on the porch. Not indoors.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 438 sq ft (41 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: There is a charge of $10/night for allowed dogs.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Cambridge, MA

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Harvard Square - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Boston University - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Fenway Park - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Belmont Station - 4 min drive
  • Porter Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Deluxe Town Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Formaggio Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ma Magoo's - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 30 night min, Private, Historic, Near Fresh Pond, Charles rvr, shops, Hvd Sqr pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 30 night min, Private, Historic, Near Fresh Pond, Charles rvr, shops, Hvd Sqr?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 30 night min, Private, Historic, Near Fresh Pond, Charles rvr, shops, Hvd Sqr?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 30 night min, Private, Historic, Near Fresh Pond, Charles rvr, shops, Hvd Sqr located?

Located in West Cambridge, this apartment building is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Harvard University and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Harvard Square. Harvard Law School and Tufts University are also within 3 mi (5 km). Alewife Station is 27 minutes by foot and Harvard Square Station is 28 minutes.

30 night min, Private, Historic, Near Fresh Pond, Charles rvr, shops, Hvd Sqr Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Frank P., Philadelphia

Responsive host
This basement apartment is basic but functional. The apartment is located on a very busy four lane road. It rained really hard my first night and a little water was bubbling up from the floor tiles the next morning. I told my host about the water issue that morning and he resolved it by the time I returned that night. The apartment was bone dry upon my return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Great
Victor was very kind and helpful. Accommodations were good and suited our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Ai O.

Cozy, affordable, and convenient; close to the Harvard Square and a nice walking/running trail.
The room was spacious and relatively clean. I could tell the owner makes an effort to make it comfortable for travelers. The house is located a few minute walk from the Fresh Pond where you could run/walk. There are grocery stores (Trader Joe's and Whole Foods) in walking distance (about 15-20 minutes). If you take 72 bus (or other routes), you can get to the Harvard Square in 10 minutes or so (you could even walk). That being said, as it is a basement room, it smells like a dusty basement. Also, you would hear people upstairs walking, and a bit noisy (I often heard people walking in the middle of night, like 1 or 2 am, and could not sleep). If you are not too sensitive to the smell or noise, it's a good place to stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE C., Orlando FL

Snow in April.
Great stay for Easter Weekend. It was cold outside but very toasty inside. And now Wi- fi is available with good speed to stream anything you want so no need for TV. This was the 2nd time we stayed and loved it. The location and price is the best in the area. Even though it was April 2 and we had snow it was such a great sight to see the snow covered trees in this historic area. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

John R.

Quirky and spacious apartment
We had a nice warm stay here during some cold weather. Close enough to Harvard to walk to. Hub bikes 10 minute walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Christina M.

Perfect weekend getaway
My boyfriend and I have never been to Boston so we planned a last minute trip and thankfully, Victor's basement apartment in West Cambridge was available to book. We were interested in the downtown Boston area, which to our delight was only a 15-20 min quick uber ride from the apartment. If you plan on spending most of your trip out and about, then Victor's apartment is a great spot for you to rest your head. The pictures are very true to reality, and we had no issues (the ceiling is a little low so watch out if you are tall). Victor was also very accommodating and gave us recommendations for restaurants around the Cambridge area as well. All in all it was a perfect weekend getaway that we enjoyed very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE C., Orlando FL

Great location for experiencing Cambridge
Nice basement apartment as long as you're not too tall. Low ceilings were not a problem for us.Great for an efficiency apt. No sitting area but great size bedroom, kitchen and bath. The apartment was exactly as advertised and met our needs perfectly and much better than a hotel room would offer. The house is awesome and in a very nice neighborhood of Fresh Pond. The owners are very hospitable and accommodating. The only recommendation I would have is to offer internet/wifi. We definitely would rent again. Great local restaurants within walking distance. Also if you are an ex DECie have Victor share a great story with you.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Robert T.

Cmabridge
It was everything I expected, it worked out great.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Maybelle F.

Our host and his son were both gracious hosts answering all our questions and provided helpful info
They provided helpful information abut nagivating the public transit system and about places to eat. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Eleanor y.

Cute place - helpful
Close to buses to connect to train Quiet andcomfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jenna T.

Convenient location, nice neighborhood
Easy to get to Cambridge and Boston by bike or car or uber, nice area conveniently close parks and bike pathways and grocery stores, shopping etc. Quiet house, ceilings in the apartment are a bit low but not a problem as we spent most of our time out and about. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Eli P.

Reasonably good, but with problems.
The basement apartment is located close to Harvard Square and is adequately furnished with large kitchen appliances. The price is great for the area, but there were two problems. first of all, there was no cell phone reception within the apartment; one had to step outside in order to complete a call or send a text message. The other problem is that the house is located on a VERY busy street, with heavy traffic much of the day. As a result, getting out of the driveway requires one to turn around one's car in a very narrow spot, with a large tree and bushes interfering. The owner has made an arrangement with his neighbor to facilitate this, but it is still quite difficult to negotiate the u-turn needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Becky C.

Very basic apartment; decent location, very quiet
So here's the reality--- we came to Boston for the 1 st time-- we were interested in sites, history and a Red Sox game. We were able to enjoy all of those! The apartment fit our basic needs but no more than that. Minimal furnishings/ dishes/linens. Apartment is a converted basement so very low ceilings and very humid. All tile floors which was nice. There are windows into apartment and main level that you can see directly into and The bathroom has a door that opens to the shared laundry room. ( we didn't have any issues but just felt a little odd) . Also, no television . Owners very nice, allowed us to travel w/ our 2 dogs. In a nutshell--- if u just need a clean bed and don't mind a 20 minute bus/train ride to the sites this is fitting--- if u want a comfortable home to spend time and relax, probably not for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Josh S., Arvada, CO

Great location, low ceilings
Three words about this place: location, location, location. It's close to everything in Cambridge and Harvard Square. There's a great lake (Fresh Pond) just 1/2 block North which has an awesome 3-mile walking/running trail. And we caught the T (train/subway) to Boston from a park-and-ride just a few minutes North of the property, which saved a ton of time and money over driving into Boston. The place itself is a bit tight. The ceilings are very low. My wife and I are both 5' 9" and hit our heads several times. The kitchen and eating area is pretty small, so cooking and eating in the unit is tough. The sleeping room is comfy and adequate, but for four of us it was a bit tight. Fine for a couple nights, but our family of four was ready to get to a larger place after that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tina M., Moody texas

Great!!
We think it's needs a TV and board games to make it feel more homey otherwise we loved it. Great location! Because transportation was easy. It was a great place to stay :) we'd stay there again!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Laura A.

Very confortable. Great time there.
I had a great time in Cambridge. The apartment is private and very confortable. With all the amenities needed. Really close by 72 bus to Harvard Square, about 5-10 min, or 25 if you prefer to walk. Victor was not in town, but his son was really nice and he was willing to help at all time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

xavier E.

environnement extérieur peu engageant.logement en sous sol humide
juste moyen