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Gorgeous house walk to Harv., Tufts,; MIT. Discounts for 2 wks or more.

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A room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a sliding glass door leading to a deck, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern kitchen with light wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.
A kitchen with a white table, a clock, a TV, and various kitchen items on shelves.
A living room with a round wooden coffee table, leather sofa, and a large quilt hanging on the wall.
A spacious living room with a large red patterned rug, a comfortable orange sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home accommodates 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It features a deck, balcony, and patio for outdoor enjoyment. Explore the Harvard Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Comparative Zoology, both offering engaging experiences for visitors.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Harvard University
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gas barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Cambridge, MA
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tufts University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedrom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

downstairs bathroom

Toilet

main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Gorgeous house walk to Harv., Tufts,; MIT. Discounts for 2 wks or more.

Victorian house near Harvard

On quiet street near Porter Sq. Red Line T station, commuter rail and Rt 2. Walking distance to Harvard sq., restaurants, shopping, parks, and amenities. A charming, beautiful, furnished Victorian home and modern great room (28 ft x 23½ ft) with working fireplace; 3 bedrooms; eat-in kitchen; formal dining-room, perfect for entertaining with marble fireplace. Hardwood floors and oriental rugs. Newly installed AC by Mitsubishi mini-split heat pumps in every room. Deck and private patio-back yard is through sliding doors off of dining room. Parking in driveway. Full bath with shower & tub on second floor and ½ bath on ground floor. Full, hard-wired internet connection in every room with Wi-Fi, TVs and stereo systems. Located on Arlington Street in Avon Hill neighborhood, 02140. 4 bd rooms.

Four-minute walk to Porter Sq. subway & commuter rail and shopping center; 12- min. walk to Harvard Sq. Convenient subway access to MIT, Tufts, Harvard, Boston.

REQUIREMENTS:
• No pets, no smoking.

IF RENTER WANTS TO USE HOUSE FOR EVENT, RECEPTION, OR PARTY THEY MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION AND AGREE ON AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR CLEANING.

Ground Floor:

Landscaped front yard with parking. Back private yard with stone patio has sunlight and shade, flowers, dinning table, chairs. Bikes can be stored under deck in back yard or in basement.

Great Room/Living room (designed by Eduardo Catalano) 28 ft x 23½ ft. with working fireplace with AC. Floor-to- ceiling windows on one side, maple tables and bookshelves, high-end furniture and chess table, oriental rugs, two sofas, stereo system, 52” HD TV.

Dinning Room: Elegant marble fireplace (not usable for fires) with Charles Webb cherry table that can be extended with leafs from 68 to 82 or 96 inches. Stereo system. Dining room opens out through sliding French windows onto deck and brick and stone patio with table, garden, gas grill. AC.

Kitchen: Features granite counters and is fully stocked for cooking and baking needs in western and Asian cooking. Super-quiet Bosch dishwasher; Whirlpool fridge with French doors and freezer on bottom. Induction stove; receiver & speakers; overhead fan; 2 large windows and ample recessed lighting.

One-half bathroom downstairs, off hall, leading to kitchen. Second hall off kitchen has front load washing machine and dryer.

Second floor

4 bedrooms and full bathroom with shower and tub. Each bedroom has two large windows and overhead fans; and AC from Misubish heat pump in each room. Other bedrooms have full double size beds. Bedrooms have nice desks, book shelves, stereo systems. Any bedroom can double as office.

Electronics
Living Room: 52-inch Samsung HD TV with Marantz amp; Marantz CD player; Yamaha and Dennon network audio player, CD player, Thorens turn-table player, Blu-ray player, multi-region VCR, Paradigm speakers. Dinning room: Marantz Receiver and NAD CD player, paradigm mspeakers Kitchen: 26-inch flat panel TV, DVD player, Yamaha receiver and parading speakers
Master bedroom: Kyocera Receiver; 30 inch TV, amplified Parading speakers. Bedroom 2: 26” TV; Onkyo receiver; Dell computer; blu-ray player; Aiwa speakers Bedroom 3: Paradign amplified speakers for computer. Bedroom 4: Boston Acoustics speakers; TV optional.

Contact:
Marc A. Rodwin

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
If check out is Sunday bring trash & recycling to curb.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

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Property # 4486779
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 credit cards
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 deadlock
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

About the area

Cambridge

Neighborhood Nine, a neighbourhood in Cambridge, is home to this holiday home. Encore Boston Harbor and Boston Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Harvard Square and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden or Fenway Park.
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Cambridge, MA

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harvard Law School - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Harvard Square - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Tufts University - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Porter Square Station - 4 min walk
  • Ball Square Station - 5 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yume Ga Arukara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Rustica - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Anna's Taqueria - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous house walk to Harv., Tufts,; MIT. Discounts for 2 wks or more. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous house walk to Harv., Tufts,; MIT. Discounts for 2 wks or more. ?

As of 3 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous house walk to Harv., Tufts,; MIT. Discounts for 2 wks or more. on 31 Dec 2026 start from AU$990, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gorgeous house walk to Harv., Tufts,; MIT. Discounts for 2 wks or more. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous house walk to Harv., Tufts,; MIT. Discounts for 2 wks or more. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous house walk to Harv., Tufts,; MIT. Discounts for 2 wks or more. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous house walk to Harv., Tufts,; MIT. Discounts for 2 wks or more. located?

Located in Neighborhood Nine, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Harvard Museum of Natural History, Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away. Porter Square Station is only a 4-minute walk and Davis Station is 19 minutes.

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