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Amsden Place (@Tufts, Harvard, MIT)

Indulge in homey comforts at this cozy retreat. Enjoy your own private entrance and unwind with YouTubeTV or your favorite tunes.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • 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.

Amsden Place (@Tufts, Harvard, MIT)

Amsden Place is located on a quiet suburban side street with all the luxuries of home such as a kitchen, dishes, wine glasses, silverware and cups, microwave, stove, toaster, coffee-maker, refrigerator and freezer, washing machine, formal dining room, desk, free WiFi, YouTubeTV in three rooms, 7-point stereo system, blue-ray.

You will have your own private entrance along with your own private parking space next to the front door.

Property manager

Bob or Rita

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Stereo

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please do not light any candles in the apartment.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing 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: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Property Registration Number C0163180100

Property is also known as

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Amsden Tufts, Harvard, Mit
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Amsden Place (@Tufts, Harvard, MIT) Apartment Arlington

About the neighborhood

Map
Arlington, MA

What's nearby

  • Tufts University - 17 min walk
  • Harvard University - 4 min drive
  • Harvard Square - 5 min drive
  • Encore Boston Harbor - 10 min drive
  • Fenway Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • West Medford Station - 3 min drive
  • Alewife Station - 16 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scoop N Scootery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yego Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Table at Season to Taste - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Barismo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Quebrada Baking Co. - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsden Place (@Tufts, Harvard, MIT) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amsden Place (@Tufts, Harvard, MIT)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amsden Place (@Tufts, Harvard, MIT)?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amsden Place (@Tufts, Harvard, MIT) located?

Situated in Arlington, this apartment building is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Tufts University and within 3 mi (5 km) of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Harvard Law School and Harvard University Art Museums are also within 3 mi (5 km). Alewife Station is 16 minutes by foot and Davis Station is 23 minutes.

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Amsden Place (@Tufts, Harvard, MIT) Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nilgun F., New Jersey, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Gem of Place
Bob and Rita's guest house is a true gem! From the oh so easy keyless entry system to the immaculate cleanliness of the rooms and floors, from the comfort of the beds/mattress to the absolute quiet of the house, from the thoughtful layout of the furniture detail to the abundant kitchen supply it was a pleasure to experience and to spend time in. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
This is a great rental. The apartment was spotless, we had plenty of space for the three of us, and it was an easy walk to everything we needed. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marsha E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Mushface
Fully equipped with everything! Place was immaculate. Getting around on transit system location was not as close to property as expected but we ubered to the station and it was ok. Inside property was precisely as described. Yes, would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place near Boston
Great place in Arlington. this place is totally ready for your stay. Highly Recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, convenient, great little place to stay
We were very pleased with our Amsden Place stay. Apartment is very clean, everything you need is provided and the owners were easy to work with. Check in and check out is very simple. We loved the location, close to so much and the neighborhood was safe and quiet. It is a plus being so close to buses and the subway as it made getting in and out of Boston very convenient. Another plus was having a place to park, which is not easy to find in the Boston area. We would definitely stay here again when we return to this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Miriam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy home, great neighborhood
This impeccably maintained first level of an Arlington double-decker is also ideally located just off Mass Ave and near the Alewife Red Line station. We found it easy to get everywhere. Since we were schlepping field hockey goalie gear all around, we were very happy the property also came with that unicorn among Boston-area rentals: a parking spot. As for overall space, the pictures in the listing do not lie--there was plenty of room for us (the parents), our daughter, and her field-hockey teammate. We loved having the dining room for work, the living room (with surround sound!) for movies, and the eat-in kitchen, not to mention several excellent neighborhood eateries nearby. It was a wonderful and comfy stay. I'd love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Wonderful place to stay
I stayed here with my wife and oldest child for the Boston Marathon and some college visits in mid-April. The house is charming and well-appointed, convenient to transit, and in a lovely neighborhood. Bob and Rita were very accommodating, and I would definitely stay there again. We chose Amsden Place because it was relatively close to the MBTA red line, looked nice and spacious, and was well-priced. The rental property is the first floor of a duplex in East Arlington, and is a pleasant less-than-a-mile walk from the Alewife T station. The street is quiet, the houses are charming, and there is a small section of shops and restaurants on the main thoroughfare just a few minutes' walk from the house. We got the door entry code from Bob the morning of the day we checked in, and they left the light on for us since we arrived at night. We found some snacks and beverages waiting for us when we arrived. The house itself is well cared for with plenty of room for the 3 of us--a living room with entertainment cabinet/cable TV/etc., two bedrooms, a dining room, an eat-in kitchen which included a clothes washer (and a drying rack, though no dryer), and a bathroom. Although we didn't use them, there were also selections of games and books. The house had all the supplies one would want in a functional kitchen, which was important to us since we cooked several meals in the house to keep trip costs down somewhat. Helpfully, the kitchen cupboards were all labeled so that it was easy to find everything we needed without hunting. During our stay, there was a brief scheduled power outage, and Rita came down (Bob and Rita live upstairs) to let us know; she was very friendly. For checkout, all they asked us to do was to lock the front door (I've been to other VRBOs that leave the tenants long laundry lists to take care of before departing). All-in-all, it was a very convenient and homey place to stay, and if we return to the area we would definitely consider staying there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

A spotless find
We could not have been more pleased with Amsden Place during a recent weekend stay. It was wonderfully quiet and very, very comfortable. The owners had thought carefully about every detail for their guests' well-being: morning breakfast items (cereal, oatmeal), first-aid kit, cabinets and drawers labeled so we did not have to rummage around, brochures for nearby attractions set up for our perusal, plenty of blankets and towels. The apartment was spotlessly, perfectly clean. It has one bathroom as advertised, which was not a problem for our party of three. We loved our stay at Amsden Place and would be very happy to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hank O., Wyndmoor

Quiet spot, convenient to all the action..
Great location, caring hosts and an "at home" feeling...truly enjoyed our visit and look forward to our next stay. These hosts are really on top of their game...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Iryna T.

Ideal location
The location could not be better if you need easy access to Cambridge. Convenient access to US 3 highway as well. Approx. 20 min drive from the airport. Public transportation stops are right around the corner, 5 min walk to Arlington shopping and restaurants area. The apartment is cozy and clean. The owners care about their guests, you can find anything you need and more in the apartment. High speed free wi-fi network, parking space next to the entrance. The owners are very nice intelligent people, the best landlords I ever had.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

C C.

Second stay as great as the first.
Amsden Place was as clean, comfortable, and convenient as it was on our first stay a year ago. The off street parking is a huge bonus. Location is perfect for going back and forth to our child’s Tufts dorm. This visit, we made use of the Queen-size inflatable mattress—my husband and I both slept so well, and we could get up early while our kids slept in in the bedrooms. A great place to relax or to use as home base for a full day of activity. We love Amsden Place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Exactly what we needed and looking for!
This place was as comfortable as being at home! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Great location. Ample room. Quiet.
We stayed here while visiting colleges in Boston. The home was well located. It was quiet and the kitchen had everything for preparing meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

David C., Homewood

A terrific, comfortable location with all the amenities in Arlington, MA
In Arlington for a family reunion. Amsden Place was the perfect location for us, convenient to both Mass Ave and Broadway, and with excellent access to shopping, restaurants, and key major highways. The owners who live upstairs were very attentive but totally unobtrusive. They graciously accommodated out need for a very comfortable airbed to handle an extra adult in our group. The kitchen is fully equipped, beds were comfortable, and the common areas were attractive and conducive to a wonderful family weekend. For us, a second bathroom would have been ideal, but the single bath was excellent with a powerful shower and an apparently endless supply of hot water. The parking spot off the driveway was a godsend. A perfect long weekend for us. Hoping to be able to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Great all around
This is a comfortable, 1970's style house, in a comfortable neighborhood that we found to be perfect to combine trips into the city (subway is .9 miles away), with running on the loads of local bikepaths, and visiting colleges in the area. Hosts were great, and clearly were trying to make our experience as positive as possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter Z., Chester

Perfect!
This quaint, cozy and very clean apartment was just right for our short stay in the area while visiting Harvard and MIT. Close proximity to all, and even though we opted to drive everywhere, the T and the buses are a short walk. The included parking spot is also a bonus. The owners were quick to respond once I booked and were readily available to assist. I would definitely recommend this location. Thank you Bob and Rita.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

Really nice place. I loved it.
Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

C C.

Comfortable and quiet, great location
My husband and I loved staying in Amsden Place while moving our daughter into her dorm at Tufts. It was so convenient to park our rental car right in front of the house during our many trips back and forth to campus. The house itself was immaculately clean, with great attention to detail including a fully-stocked kitchen for cooking breakfast and heating up leftovers, a great shower in the bathroom, and ample room for our belongings in the bedroom. To summarize, we chose Amsden Place based on its location and description, and we found that it met or exceeded our expectations. We hope to stay here again during our daughter's four years in Medford!