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A Cozy 5BR Apartment near Harvard Square and MIT

Apartment near Harvard University in Cambridge

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table. There is a kitchen visible through an open doorway.
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A wooden table with four green cushioned seats on a patterned rug.
A staircase with wooden steps, a bookshelf filled with books, a fish tank, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

5 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cambridge, MA
  • Place, Mount Auburn Cemetery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles River Reservation
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Strawberry Hill stay.Your stay at this Strawberry Hill apartment places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Tufts University and Brighton Music Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mount Auburn Cemetery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Charles River Reservation - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Charles River - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Boston Calling Music Festival - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Harvard University - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Belmont Station - 4 min drive
  • Porter Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deluxe Town Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Intelligentsia Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk

About this property

A Cozy 5BR Apartment near Harvard Square and MIT

This 2,000 sq. ft. apartment spans the 2nd and 3rd floors of a two-family house. It features 2 bedrooms on the 3rd floor and 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor, totaling 3 queen-size beds and 2 full-size beds. The apartment boasts a living and dining area with hardwood floors throughout. Two private parking spaces are reserved for your convenience.

Amenities include:
1. Free high-speed Wi-Fi
2. Fully equipped kitchen with pots, pans, utensils, plates, bowls, and mugs
3. Sony 55" - 2160p - Smart - 4K Ultra HD TV with High Dynamic Range in the living room
4. Soft towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, iron, ironing board, and hairdryer provided
5. Split ductless air conditioning and ceiling fans
6. Free laundry facilities in the apartment

Great Location:
1. Situated in a quiet and safe neighborhood with convenient access to transportation, restaurants, and shops within walking distance
2. Nearby amenities include Whole Foods, Star Market, Trader Joe's, CVS, Dunkin' Donuts, Hand & Nails Manicure shop, and Mt. Auburn Hospital
3. Enjoy a local Turkish café (Sofra) just around the corner
4. Ideal for outdoor activities with nearby running and jogging areas, excellent bike lanes (biking score of 89 out of 100)
* 0.4 miles from Fresh Pond 9-hole Golf Course
* 2. 1 mile from the Charles River
* 1.7 miles from Harvard University
* 2.9 miles from Boston University
* 3.2 miles from MIT
* 3.4 miles from Fenway Park
* 7. 9.6 miles from Logan International Airport

A few minutes' walk to the bus stop; a short ride to Harvard Square and the Red Line subway, providing access to MIT, MGH, downtown Boston, UMass Boston, and Davis Square in Somerville

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Evidence of smoking results in loss of deposit.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
No exceptions, residential quiet neighborhood.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Evidence of smoking results in loss of deposit.

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
Note from host: No exceptions, residential quiet neighborhood.
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 first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No exceptions, residential quiet neighborhood. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number C0088110491

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Frequently asked questions

How close is A Cozy 5BR Apartment near Harvard Square and MIT to the airport?

This apartment is 10.1 mi (30-min drive) away from the Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A Cozy 5BR Apartment near Harvard Square and MIT have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is A Cozy 5BR Apartment near Harvard Square and MIT to the beach?

This apartment is 13.7 mi (30-min drive) from Revere Beach.

Does A Cozy 5BR Apartment near Harvard Square and MIT offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A Cozy 5BR Apartment near Harvard Square and MIT?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Encore Boston Harbor (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at A Cozy 5BR Apartment near Harvard Square and MIT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at A Cozy 5BR Apartment near Harvard Square and MIT?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does A Cozy 5BR Apartment near Harvard Square and MIT have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does A Cozy 5BR Apartment near Harvard Square and MIT have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is A Cozy 5BR Apartment near Harvard Square and MIT to downtown Cambridge?

This apartment is 2.1 mi away from Cambridge.

A Cozy 5BR Apartment near Harvard Square and MIT Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was just what we needed for a family to stay during memorial service for our matriarch. Sweet quiet neighborhood, 5 private bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, functional kitchen, off street parking - all good!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spacious and quaint

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect weekend

Everything as expected, great communication, lovely stay!! We really appreciated the beautiful fresh flowers and would recommend this spot to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy but we had everything we needed. beds were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reunion VRBO

Neat, well furnished. In addition to bedrooms, nice nooks and small side rooms. Lots of stairs - we are all in slightly better shape than on arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The VRBO rental was perfect for our family of seven. Everything was as described and the neighborhood is wonderful. The grocery store coffee shop lunch spot right around the corner. The only thing we had difficulty with was figuring out the TV but Marc did come and help us
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clean, spacious, and convenient!

Our group was three couples that stayed for a long weekend at Kitty's apt, and we're happy to report that the apt worked out PERFECTLY for us! Kitty was an excellent communicator throughout the process and all of us instantly felt at home upon arrival. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay for graduation

4 of us. All adults. All good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends

I didn’t stay at this home, but my friends did and told me it was great. They had no complaints at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean; comfortable; and well-equipped

Mark's place was clean; more spacious than photos showed; allows for multiple cars to park in a line; in a neighborhood very close walk to lovely Fresh Pond loop. Hard to find 5 bedroom places with full and queen beds in this area and this was perfect. Mark also went out of his way to assist at one point. Really helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for family

This property was in a lovely safe neighbourhood with groceries, restaurants and parks close by. The five bedrooms were perfect for our extended family staying in Boston to attend the Marathon. Mark was very prompt to attend to any issues we had. It was an unusually hot April weekend and Mark came with an AC unit immediately to cool upper floor. We enjoyed the living space as it was very roomy. Mark was attentive and helpful. The one recommendation I would have is to leave a guest information book with maps, subway map and how to get to it and perhaps some restaurant and tourist suggestions. We will happily return if we get another qualifier in the Marathon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
To be honest or stay at this home was just OK. The price that we paid seemed very high for what we got. First of all, we arrived to find another vehicle, parked in the driveway, which we couldn’t use. It was a very warm day and the air-conditioning inside the place was shut off so it took several hours for it to get cool. The listing did not mention that the place was the second floor of a building which we had to access by climbing a narrow stairway with low ceilings. Since we were traveling with small children this would have caused us to choose another location. For the most part, the property was clean and is located in a clean and walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great space

The property was a perfect spot for us. It had everything we needed, beds were super comfortable & the location was great! Walking distance to a grocery store (which by the way has wine, beer & liquor!), a great bakery/cafe & a delicious local restaurant. We would definitely stay here again when we are back in town for The Head of The Charles Regatta. You do have to be able to walk up steps as this is the upstairs unit of a duplex, but it is a great space
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location! The house was perfect!

The manager was great and the house was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great service

Had a couple of minor issues i.e.. Coffee machine and it was handled immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Handled all 7 of us!

Visited for 6 days for BC graduation. We used 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Nice section of Cambridge. Beds were comfortable but lacked top sheets. TV was big. Keurig coffee maker was a savior. Clean older house. Some creaky floors added to charm but may not be for everyone. Kitty and Mark are very responsive owners and we would definitely rent from them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Five star rating.

We were pleased with the accommodations and the location of the apartment for our large party. Hosts are very gracious. Large sofa and nice dining room and kitchen. Good supply of kuerig coffee pods. Ideal location for family gathering. 👍🏼😎☮️
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice, plenty of room for 7

Nice property, Kitty was helpful. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great space for friends and family

Kitty was the best host! The place has plenty of room. Great kitchen and family table. We thoroughly enjoyed the place. Close to Sofra (best Med food ever) and easy 30min walk or bus (#73) to the river and Cambridge. Wonderful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Best experience ever!

Do stay with Kitty - best host ever. Great house, great service, great location
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great owners, great property, and close to transportation.

The house was very comfortable and roomy for our family of seven. Kitty and her husband are terrific and were very helpful to us newcomers to the Boston area. They helped make our first trip to Boston a success. I give them and their beautiful home five stars.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

This home is perfect for any family to enjoy. The owners were very helpful and live just next door so if you need anything at all it was very easy to obtain. The home was extremely well maintained, and a couple block walk from star market and a few restaurants, and very close my family's home walking along fresh pond. I would highly recommend staying here for a few days or a week, whatever the time needs are.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful!!

Everything was fabulous and the owners were very accommodating! They even made us cookies! They were able to be reached by text easily. The house was beautiful as perfect for our 8 person family. The ONLY con was that if you are looking to cook, you may need to bring some supplies. We needed a cheese shredder, a cutting board, and a mixing bowl atleast. They do have pans and spatulas, and place settings for 8 however. Just plan accordingly! Overall, everything was Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great host, great home for a family

We loved staying at Kitty’s Home. The location was convenient to Cambridge yet quiet, with parks and restaurants nearby. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful,clean,cozy and state of the art service from the landlord.

The house is cozy,exquisitely decorated giving you the warmth of home. I must add bedrooms are big and have heater as well as A/C . Bathrooms with shampoo ,conditioner,,body wash and hair dryer. Kitty ,the owner personally came to greet us and asked if there was anything else she could do for us. She is an amazing person that will go beyond your expectations.and definetely knows how to make a guest happy. Tte house itself is very well located. When going to Cambridge make sure this house is available! Thank you Kitty. Pamela
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2017