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Charming Harvard Victorian w/pkng

Holiday home with kitchen, near Harvard University

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Property grounds
Interior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Close to Harvard Square, Charming Harvard Victorian w/pkng provides amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 101722 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

Charming Harvard Victorian w/pkng

Holiday home with kitchen, near Harvard University
Dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, desks and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,722 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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 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
This property accepts cash
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 C0213280491

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Charming Harvard Victorian W/pkng Cambridge
Charming Harvard Victorian W/pkng Private vacation home
64575

About the area

Map
Cambridge, MA

What's nearby

  • Mount Auburn Hospital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Harvard University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Harvard Law School - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Boston Calling Music Festival - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Harvard Square - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Belmont Station - 4 min drive
  • Porter Square Station - 20 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Luxor Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Genki Ya - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kismet - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Harvard Victorian w/pkng pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Harvard Victorian w/pkng?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Charming Harvard Victorian w/pkng?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Harvard Victorian w/pkng located?

Located in West Cambridge, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Harvard University, Harvard Square and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Boston University is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. Porter Square Station is 20 minutes by foot and Harvard Square Station is 21 minutes.

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Charming Harvard Victorian w/pkng Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zoe P.

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

Great stay!

Great stay at this lovely place. Beautiful house well run!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine N.

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

Great Stay!

We had a great time at the property. The host gave us everything we needed and the kids loved the spiral staircase. We loved the history of the house and you cannot beat the location. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh M.

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

Excellent stay

Charming property and a wonderful balcony area, great location, good communication with property manager. I would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian E.

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

Boston stay

All good. Appreciated the help with the door on arrival
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

diane t.

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

Fabulous for reunion!

Great place, great stay. We came for our reunion, and this was a great location to be able to come back and hang out with college friends. Owners gave great information about local places, and were highly responsive to questions, and accomodating about storing luggage for those leaving later on check-out date! Overall, great experience, we'll definitely come back for our next reunion!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

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

Cool old house on quiet corner

East Coast family rendezvous - A comfortably casual stay in a Cambridge house with old time character mixed with modern amenities. Loved the second floor lanai outside the kitchen. Spacious, with many beds. Owner provides good coffee gracious a Dios!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Great neighborhood

The hosts were very responsive and provided lots of information about the house and the area to make our stay fun and comfortable. This apartment is in a lovely neighborhood. The gourmet market, coffee shop and restaurants within a few blocks are great. We also enjoyed the park around Fresh Pond. It was also really nice that the property has a parking spot--unusual and very convenient!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Skyler C., Boston, USA

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

Wonderful Space

The spiral staircase featured on the photographs really is as quaint and delightful as it looks. More significantly, the upstairs living room and the patio were both great hang out spaces to sit and talk. Everything from the check in to check out was clear and well labeled. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very charming Victorian, walking distance to Harvard square and all Cambridge has to offer. It’s not modern but it was impeccably clean and the WiFi works extremely well
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Allison S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Old Victorian Home

When there are only two toilets with eight people please make sure both toilets are working properly. We personally would not stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

Last minute get away success!

Steve THANK YOU so much for sharing your lovely home. We drove almost 6 hours from Philly for a short getaway before school starts again and your house was perfect! Kids had their own space and we were really able to unwind after the trip and sightseeing each day!! The neighborhood is super safe. Everything you need is within walking distance which is extremely helpful. At night it’s nice and quiet which we also were very grateful for! Steve we really appreciate all your prompt responses and helpful suggestions. We loved every minute of this vacation! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

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

one of the best

Incredible location, such a unique and fun house to stay in. Quiet, picture perfect neighborhood, and Steve couldn't have been more welcoming. The house has everything anyone would need, including the rarest commodity - off-street parking. We parked our second rig at the giant Alewife T station - 9 bucks a day - 10 minute drive. Steve is not exaggerating...Cambridge parking is basically non-existent. Overall, one of the best stays my family and I have had (including 3 CRITICAL teenage girls..hahaha), and we rent houses several times a year. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ephemeral R.

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

Excellent stay in a unique home

This home is well located and was the perfect space for our team retreat. The host was extremely easy to get in touch with, and very helpful. There wasn't a long list of checkout instructions as some other listings often have. The wifi was strong enough to support a team of 5 people all working simultaneously. There are definitely some quirks to the home, as is to be expected with an old Victorian. The only thing I'd flag is that one of the bedrooms listed was clearly an addition to the house, and thus doesn't get heated as well, and also has windows facing into one of the sitting areas, which can be awkward if the room is for a professional retreat like ours was. I think this issue would be made less awkward if the blinds were moved to inside the bedroom instead of in the sitting area. Overall a rare find, and a beautiful home, with support from an exceptionally helpful team!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K., Reeds Spring

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

Great location in Cambridge

We really enjoyed our week at this property. It was plenty of space for 3 adults and 4 kids. The kids took over the upper floor and that suited all of us just fine. It took some coordination with only 1 1/2 baths but we managed. We loved eating out on the deck and loved the quiet neighborhood. Access to public transportation is good, but the kids were especially pleased when we figured out the 75 bus schedule. It stops right by the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurel C.

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

Great Location

Enjoyed our stay. Location was perfect for exploring Boston.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

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

50th Reunion gathering

Spacious, comfortable. Just one assigned off-street parking spot. About 15-min walk to Harvard Square. Comfortable kitchen and dining room. Comfortable beds. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin W.

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

Amazing Location, Older Home

The property was located in the heart of Cambridge and an easy walk from several restaurants, coffee shops, and a moderate walk from a playground (which kept our kids entertained for quite a while). People in the neighborhood are super friendly. Easy to find parking if you have more than one vehicle. Easy to use washer and dryer and the deck was great for hanging out on. It was an older house, so expect that there will be some things that need work - nothing that inhibited our stay there. A welcome surprise were the random turkeys walking around.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb A.

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

Quaint home.

Overall generally satisfied with the property. It handled our party of 9 nicely. We were caught a little off guard in that the property was only the upper two floors but we could all manage the stairs so it was no problem for our group. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katrina R.

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

Lovely home

The home was lovely and met all of our needs and expectations. Steve was very easy to communicate with and responded almost immediately
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth B., Bozeman

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

Wonderful weekend

It was a treat to house our party of seven so comfortably and elegantly, too. The quiet of the neighborhood was a happy surprise. We really enjoyed walking to local parks with the toddlers. The local eateries and grocers are friendly, affordable and handy. It was nice to hang out in front of the tv and watch Red Sox games, too. The kitchen was a great asset and the porches were a nice place to spend a morning. The owners created a full service home to relax in and that was what our family needed. All the usual time-eating side trips (laundry, parking, coffee runs) are served by the house. Thamks for the attention to detail. It was a treat to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Gorgeous quirky historical house

The house is perfectly situated for all of the tourist attractions in Cambridge. There are lovely cafes and food stores a block away. The house is huge and very comfortable with a lovely balcony deck to sun yourself and eat meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Charming house

Steve's house is charming and he seems like he really cares about his lovely old house and the neighbors. The location is fabulous. Perfect for a large family!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ray S., Boston, MA

An AMAZING Charming Harvard Victorian!

Everything about this place is perfect! For a Victorian the flat is large, clean and stylish with a beautiful deck for morning coffee! The whole flat is beautiful and still has it 'old New England' feel every place else I've seen has lost. There's a half dozen great hangouts areas (deck, Family room, kitchen, cool sofa pit upstairs, sun-room (that can also be an extra bedroom, dining-room) Harvard square, MIT/Kendall, and the city is only a short ways away, yet it's QUIET.. Steve is amazing and really goes all the way to help you anyway he can. He knows great places to eat, things to do, and will suggest friendly day trips all over based on your interests and desires. I have loved my time staying here and anytime I come back to I would always stay here again - amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hanna P.

Home away from home: Large Family Edition

This place was awesome! The old style home is filled with modern finishes (very comfy beds), and even though we had a big group staying each one of us felt we had private accommodations, as well as a great place to gather with family. Location is about a 20 min walk to the main Cambridge area too, with public-use bikes right outside and some great restaurants and grocery stores nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Claudia G.

Repairs required

Dining table leg not attached, 5 panes missing in china cabinet, dining chair seat needs replacing, left sconce damaged, right sconce may have short in wiring, toilet valve broken, cracked mirror panel upper bathroom, shower curtain not long enough, light fixture in main bathroom needs replacement, grab bars needed in shower, picture in bedroom fell off wall, patio chair broken, umbrella needs repair, front porch chair needs repair. The beds were comfortable except for sofa bed. That should also be replaced. Additional parking should be made available. All items listed above were damaged before we arrived. If I think of anything more, I will let you know.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018