Apartment
Renovated Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Sq
Apartment with kitchen, near Harvard University
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
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Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Renovated Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Sq
Summary:
Nestled on a quiet side street steps from Porter Square, this recently renovated garden-level condo is an ideal Cambridge home base. You’ll be minutes from cafés, shops, and the Red Line into Boston—perfect for visiting professionals, grad students, or anyone planning an extended stay. Enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry and one complimentary street-parking permit.
The Space:
This renovated condo features a comfortable bedroom with a queen bed and large closet, a living room with an internet-connected Smart TV, and a well-equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, induction cooktop, countertop toaster oven, coffee maker, and cookware/dinnerware. For convenience, there’s an in-unit washer and dryer. Street parking is available, and we provide a guest permit for short-term parking.
Guest Access:
The apartment has a private entrance at the rear of the house with an electronic lock. You’ll receive a unique door code—changed between every stay—for convenient self check-in anytime after 4 PM.
The Neighborhood:
The apartment is very conveniently located near Porter Square, featuring many shops and restaurants nearby. There is an amazing convenience store just one block away.
This is a beautiful neighborhood, very typical of Cambridge. It is a pleasant walk from the apartment to Harvard Square, allowing one to explore the area.
Getting Around:
The apartment is a 7 minutes walk away from the Porter Square T station on the red line.
It is one subway stop, or a pleasant 20 minutes walk, away from Harvard Square to the South, or to lively Davis Square to the North. You can also be downtown Boston within 20 minutes by car or subway from Porter Square.
Other Things to Note:
House Rules
- No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property (inside or out).
- No parties or gatherings. Please respect other tenants.
- Registered guests only. Please ask before inviting any overnight visitors.
- Quiet hours: 10:00 PM–8:00 AM. No loud music or disruptive noise.
- Construction is wrapping up Fall 2025 on an adjacent property. You may hear construction during daytime hours only
Information:
- A commuter rail runs nearby—you may hear it briefly during the day. There are no trains at night.
- This property is owner occupied, the family lives upstairs on the second floor with a separate, private entrance. The city of Cambridge requires all Airbnb’s to be owner occupied.
Parking
- A street-parking permit for one car is provided—display at all times.
-City rule: you must move your car every 24 hours.
- Lost permit fee: $100 for replacement.
Thanks for understanding and helping us keep the home comfortable for everyone!
Interaction with Guests:
I can be available if you have any questions, but otherwise you can check in and out without assistance.
Nestled on a quiet side street steps from Porter Square, this recently renovated garden-level condo is an ideal Cambridge home base. You’ll be minutes from cafés, shops, and the Red Line into Boston—perfect for visiting professionals, grad students, or anyone planning an extended stay. Enjoy the convenience of in-unit laundry and one complimentary street-parking permit.
The Space:
This renovated condo features a comfortable bedroom with a queen bed and large closet, a living room with an internet-connected Smart TV, and a well-equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, induction cooktop, countertop toaster oven, coffee maker, and cookware/dinnerware. For convenience, there’s an in-unit washer and dryer. Street parking is available, and we provide a guest permit for short-term parking.
Guest Access:
The apartment has a private entrance at the rear of the house with an electronic lock. You’ll receive a unique door code—changed between every stay—for convenient self check-in anytime after 4 PM.
The Neighborhood:
The apartment is very conveniently located near Porter Square, featuring many shops and restaurants nearby. There is an amazing convenience store just one block away.
This is a beautiful neighborhood, very typical of Cambridge. It is a pleasant walk from the apartment to Harvard Square, allowing one to explore the area.
Getting Around:
The apartment is a 7 minutes walk away from the Porter Square T station on the red line.
It is one subway stop, or a pleasant 20 minutes walk, away from Harvard Square to the South, or to lively Davis Square to the North. You can also be downtown Boston within 20 minutes by car or subway from Porter Square.
Other Things to Note:
House Rules
- No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property (inside or out).
- No parties or gatherings. Please respect other tenants.
- Registered guests only. Please ask before inviting any overnight visitors.
- Quiet hours: 10:00 PM–8:00 AM. No loud music or disruptive noise.
- Construction is wrapping up Fall 2025 on an adjacent property. You may hear construction during daytime hours only
Information:
- A commuter rail runs nearby—you may hear it briefly during the day. There are no trains at night.
- This property is owner occupied, the family lives upstairs on the second floor with a separate, private entrance. The city of Cambridge requires all Airbnb’s to be owner occupied.
Parking
- A street-parking permit for one car is provided—display at all times.
-City rule: you must move your car every 24 hours.
- Lost permit fee: $100 for replacement.
Thanks for understanding and helping us keep the home comfortable for everyone!
Interaction with Guests:
I can be available if you have any questions, but otherwise you can check in and out without assistance.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
Property Registration Number C0086890491
About the area
Cambridge
Neighborhood Nine, a neighbourhood in Cambridge, is home to this apartment. Tufts University and Fenway Park are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Harvard Square and Newbury Street. Consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out, and don't miss New England Aquarium, a top local attraction.

Cambridge, Massachusetts
What's nearby
- Somerville Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Harvard University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Harvard Law School - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Tufts University - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- Harvard Square - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Panera Bread - 9 min walk
- Page & Leaf - 9 min walk
- Cafe Zing - 10 min walk
- Sugar & Spice Restaurant - 9 min walk
- Margeaux Supper Parlor - 9 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Joseph
Languages:
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