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1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard

Holiday home with patio, 9-minute walk to Harvard University

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Located in the exclusive Avon Hill neighborhood, this charming 1891 Victorian offers a master suite with an ensuite bath and three additional bedrooms. Enjoy the open kitchen, dining area perfect for entertaining and unwind on the rear deck under a 150-year-old beech tree.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard

Holiday home with patio, 9-minute walk to Harvard University
Laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a washing machine, 2.5 bathrooms and a patio.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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 C0136630491

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

1891 Victorian Near Harvard
1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard Cambridge
1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard Private vacation home
1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard Private vacation home Cambridge

About the area

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Cambridge, MA

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Harvard Law School - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cambridge Common - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harvard Square - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tufts University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

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

  • ‪Yume Ga Arukara - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Anna's Taqueria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Page & Leaf - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cambridge Common - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tampopo - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard?

On-site parking is available at the 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.

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1891 Victorian Home Near Harvard Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Fantastic stay

Our stay couldn’t have been better. The house was great, location was awesome, the hosts were very communicative. 6 of us stayed in the house. Perfect location in Cambridge. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

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

Location, Location, Location!

Wonderful location. T extremely accessible. Owners so very responsive. Had absolutely everything our family of 6, with 3 generations, needed - enough bedrooms, baths, good air conditioning, not too many stairs to climb. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donya R.

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

Charming neighborhood, nice home, fabulous location

There was much to love about this house, and overall we had a very nice time. One significant concern was that the renters who live in an apartment above the bedrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Great place for a group

Our group (several families) were attending a friends wedding in Boston and this house was perfect. Lots of space and bedrooms and great location walkable to T, restaurants, local vs park for the kids. Highly recommend Bagelsaurus nearby for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

10/10 Excellent

gia d.

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

Perfect home

We needed a place to stay, very last minute, to gather as a family to say farewell to our mother who passed away recently. The location and house was the perfect respite for us as we attended to one another during a very emotional week.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al T.

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

Graduation visit

So wonderful spaces to gather and socialize. Plenty of sleeping accommodations. Hosts were very gracious and flexible and welcoming. A fantastic experience overall, completely worth the price!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

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

Beautiful Home in a Wonderful Neighborhood

This house was the perfect "home away from home" for both my family and another family traveling with us. The hosts were wonderful and helped us get situated before leaving the property to us for our stay. The neighborhood was beautiful, with easy access to many great restaurants and public transportation. We all enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee H., Corning

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

Great place to stay in Cambridge!

We loved the house, wonderful historic building with lots of character. (my bedroom was in a round room). The living and bedroom accommodations were very comfortable. The location is very convenient -near restaurants, grocery shopping, other stores etc, and bus and subway stops.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Week in Cambridge

We had a group of four adults staying in Cambridge as part of a pre-graduation trip. The location of the house was amazing and had everything we needed for a great stay. The host was communicative throughout and we did not have any issues.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a Victorian home in a treed and lovely neighborhood within easy walking distance of Harvard Square. The owners are friendly, accessible, and available. We were surprised to learn that a couple lives on the top floor of the house, but they were very quiet and we never saw them. Parking is tight, and we got ticketed on the street—we would have liked to have that on-street parking permit if only for the times when we were swapping out cars in the driveway (our party had three cars). These were minor details in a stay that was otherwise flawless. Morning coffee on their deck, well-stocked kitchen for cooking together, absolute quiet in the neighborhood, beautiful walks into the Square—I could go on. Perfect house share for our college reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

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

Lovely home

We enjoyed this property. Comfortable beds, plenty of bedding and linens. Lots of common space and a nice porch and back deck. Driveway parking. Dean and Vida welcomed us. Safe, beautiful neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Catherine G.

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

Great location

We enjoyed staying at this house. I wish there had been some space to put clothes- the closets were all full with owners things. It felt more like staying at a friend’s house than at a house that is rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Russ R.

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

Robert P.

Very enjoyable experience.

Great house. Vida & Dean Johnson are super Owners. Made us felt welcomed. Even had us a glass of wine upon arrival & Dean brought our bags in from our taxi. Gave us tour of the home & info on ways to get around Boston & recommended restaurants.Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

deborah b.

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

6/10 Okay

Alissa K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Several issues but location and size are good

Big, old Victorian full of knick-knacks with little room to unpack except on couches. Location is wonderful. Front door is in disrepair and required detailed directions on how to wiggle open. I felt like the owners were doing us a personal favor letting us stay there as she started asking me to leave by 10 AM to accomodate cleaners when checkout is by 11 AM and sending multiple texts and calling. We left by 10 AM and they were on site as we packed up. Not run like a vacation rental but when options are few in Boston, may do just fine….
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Shel

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Clean, furnished, good location / Hard bed, noisy old house

Dean & Vida are very sweet and gave a welcoming tour when we arrived. The house is clean, and they are very generous with their supplies. Spices, coffee, tea, paper towels, etc. Great for saving on groceries and restaurants while traveling. Lots of space, so it was awesome for spending time with family. Cheaper than a hotel (but not by much) and nice to have the communal space for a group. Beautiful back yard and a relatively short walk to the subway. The only downside for me was the master bed — wildly uncomfortable. I honestly have no idea how they sleep like that. Hard mattress and the slightest movement makes the frame creak. If you’re a light sleeper you will wake yourself up adjusting. I have EDS and a ton of joint pain/sleep issues, so I ended up sleeping on a blanket on the floor most of the stay. I also don’t recall if the listing said this, but there is a downstairs and upstairs neighbor. We did hear the upstairs one, which woke my partner up more than once. I knew it was an old home, so the info about neighbors would have been good to know ahead of time. All that said, as long as your group is made of low maintenance sleepers, you will love this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Perfect house for reunion friends

Very good location to the local colleges for an October reunion basecamp. The kitchen and living room are large, as are the bedrooms. We used all 4 bedrooms on the upper level. The house was easy to operate, sufficiently comfortable and convenient for our purpose. The owners provided good communication and this was an overall 'low-hassle' rental -- Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

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

Great home for extended family in Cambridge

We rented this home for a gathering of my extended family in the Boston area. This beautiful home had plenty of space for everyone to stay comfortably and kept us cool during an especially hot week in Boston. The neighborhood was great and there were many good restaurants and grocery options within walking distance. Communication with the hosts was easy and we enjoyed meeting them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K., St Peters, MO

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

Cardinals vs Red Sox

What a wonderfule home. We spent the weekend going to baseball games and tourist attractions and the home was close to everything. Especially access to stores out on Mass Ave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zach M.

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

Comfortable, convenient, great location

The owners were very warm and welcoming when we arrived, gave us a quick tour and then handed us the key. We stayed for a week and by the second day it felt like our second home. Our teenage kids loved the access to the T with plenty to do. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jingfei G.

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

Great summer Boston trip

We had a great experience with this rental of 3 days for a party of 7-two families. The house is a perfect choice for two families. It has two bedrooms with king size beds. The location is super convenient, to the subway stations and restaurants. We love the great selection of herb tea that Dean and Vida provided! Overall we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022