Cambridge Urban Oasis Apartment betw M.I.T. & Harvard

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 239 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Mid-Cambridge, MA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology14 min walk
Harvard University17 min walk
Fenway Park5 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

Newly renovated upscale one bedroom private apartment on first floor in an owner occupied Central Square Cambridge 2 family house - vibrant urban neighborhood steps away from the T, cafes, shops, live theater and music, and Zagat-rated restaurants. Walk 10 minutes to MIT or 20 minutes to Harvard or take the T and be in Harvard Square in 2 minutes. Bring your significant other and enjoy cooking in a fully stocked kitchen or dining out.

CITY OF CAMBRIDGE | Certificate of Registration | Registration No: STR-11739

Rated by walkscore as a Walker's & Biker's Paradise with Excellent Transit, it is a perfect location for the car-free traveller!

Designed by a LEED-certified architect with an eye for natural light and an award-winning lighting designer, it gets its electricity through a 100% Green Renewable Energy program. Custom-built cabinets, wood floors throughout, a Liebherr fridge, Mitsubishi mini split air conditioning and a gorgeous granite bathroom vanity are just some of the touches that welcome you home. New in 2019 Cambria quartz kitchen countertops, a GE induction cooktop & convection oven, all new All-Clad stainless steel pots & pans, and a beautiful tiled shower with dual shower heads including handheld on slide bar.

Fully equipped kitchen, queen-sized bed, washer/dryer & free high caliber Wifi. Cot available upon request.

Another Boston area designer landscaped a magical green garden in spring 2013, completing the creation of what visitors have called 'a little piece of heaven' in the middle of the city.

Parking options include metered parking, local garages, or, with a deposit, a 3-day temporary guest parking permit for on-street resident parking. Truly, a car is really unnecessary.

The owners, Bill and Carolyn, paid a lot of attention to detail as they created a modern oasis in the middle of bustling Central Square, Cambridge. The apartment is located on the first floor of their newly renovated home.

Just a block away from top-rated restaurants, including Little Donkey, Viale and Pagu. Also, a block away is the Central Square Theater, home to The Underground Railway Theater and The Nora Theatre Company. The Middle East is renowned for their live music entertainment.

3 grocery stores within a couple of blocks. And, of course, there are the two world-class universities - MIT and Harvard - both within walking distance or one short subway stop away.

Check out our reviews. 90% of our tenants have given us a review and many of them capture what we love most about the apartment, our tenants and Cambridge.

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Property manager

Carolyn Fuller

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Please note that there is no T.V. in the apartment but there is an iPad2 and wifi.

No smoking in the apartment but smoking is allowed in the garden.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 deadlock

Property Registration Number C0016070491

About the area

Cambridge

This apartment is located in Central Square, a neighbourhood in Cambridge. Fenway Park and Faneuil Hall Marketplace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Revere Beach. Check out an event or a game at TD Garden, and consider making time for New England Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking.

Mid-Cambridge, MA

What's nearby

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 14 min walk
Harvard University - 17 min walk
Harvard Square - 3 min drive
Boston University - 4 min drive
Fenway Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

Union Square Station - 4 min drive
Central Square Station - 4 min walk
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 1 min walk
Sapporo Ramen - 3 min walk
Toscanini's Ice Cream - 2 min walk
Veggie Galaxy - 2 min walk
Miracle of Science Bar & Grill - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cambridge Urban Oasis Apartment betw M.I.T. & Harvard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cambridge Urban Oasis Apartment betw M.I.T. & Harvard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cambridge Urban Oasis Apartment betw M.I.T. & Harvard?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cambridge Urban Oasis Apartment betw M.I.T. & Harvard located?

Located in Central Square, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of MIT Museum, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. Harvard Square and Kendall Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Central Square Station is only a 4-minute walk and Kendall-MIT Station is 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Ottima accoglienza, ottimo soggiorno, collocazione perfetta per Cambridge e Boston.

Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Aug 2019

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

Stop Looking-Reserve your stay!!!

Our Son stayed here while attending a MIT Beaverworks Summer Program. Carolyn was the best! Always answered our questions thoroughly with amazing detail. I hesitated to write a question because I knew she would spend a lot of her time answering our logistical inquiry about the to-dos in Boston and Cambridge! Our Son enjoyed his time there as well as his siblings and family-friends visits. A fold out cot provided a sleeping place for him during their stay. He brought a kick scooter which allowed him to get to campus in 5 minutes. This is our first experience with a VRBO and staying in the heart of a bustling area active with professionals and students. A half of a block off of Mass Ave and at the rear of the house made you think you were down a sleepy country road. We’ve already been promoting Carolyn’s Place to those we know. Thank you Carolyn!!

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S., Ammerndorf, Deutschland

30 June 2019

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

A perfect place to be - super zentral, tolle Wohnung, tolle Vermieter

Ideale Wohnung für einen Aufenthalt in Cambridge. Sehr zentral gelegen, ausgestattet mit allem was man sich wünscht. Sogar den kleinen Garten darf man mitbenutzen. Die Vermieterin Carolyn ist sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen gerne wieder :-)

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe T.

10 June 2019

Cozy oasis

This apartment was a perfect place to rest during a weekend of reunion festivities. In addition to a comfy bed and lovely sitting area and kitchen, we loved the thoughtful touches of chocolate for late night snacking and tea options for morning waking. Carolyn was very responsive and clearly pays attention to every detail.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

graham c.

18 Aug 2018

Perfect

Our 3rd stay at Carolyn and Bills apartment. We plan our vacation dates as to when the apartment is available, Why look elsewhere, it has everything you need and its in the perfect location. Great garden for a morning coffee, kitchen has everything you need, enough space, comfortable, A/C for the recently hot weather and to top it all, Carolyn + Bill who are lovely people who are so helpful and friendly. When we are back in Boston we will stay here again because for us its simply perfect!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn Fuller

My name is Carolyn and my husband, Bill, and I can greet you and give you the keys to the apartment when you arrive. We also provide a contactless check-in / stay option. Starting in 2010, we spent 3 years working with an architect, lighting designer, contractor and landscape designer to re-envision our home and to create an apartment on our first floor. Our home, our apartment and the garden have turned out to be delightful retreats in the middle of a bustling city environment.

One of the many joys of living in Central Square is that we walked to M.I.T. where we both worked in the IT department for many, many years. We retired in early 2018.

Why they chose this property

Bill has lived in this home since he was a student at MIT. Several years later, I joined him and together we purchased it in 1984, the year our son was born. We love Central Square for its rich weave of diversity and culture, restaurants and nightlife, education and the creative and whimsical local merchants!

What makes this property unique

Walkable, bikable or public transit to everything! Vibrant city activity all around and yet, in the garden you are within a little magic garden oasis.

Don't know Central Square? Check out this Boston.com video on the Square: https://youtu.be/tKY42t03GMs