Title: Near scenic Fresh Pond, Charles river, shops, Harvard Sq access , Free parking - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Near scenic Fresh Pond, Charles river, shops, Harvard Sq access , Free parking ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33691500/33691479/970007e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33691500/33691479/4e5fde59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33691500/33691479/ce4fd468.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33691500/33691479/f4ff8625.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33691500/33691479/8608e5ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the warmth of our sunny studio apartment, complete with a new kitchen and comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to five people. Reconfigure the spacious room with sliding pocket doors, enjoy dimmable track lighting, and relax on your private deck (~230 sq ft) or in the shared backyard. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bathroomSleeps 4330 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Near scenic Fresh Pond, Charles river, shops, Harvard Sq access , Free parking Our studio apartment is sunny, cozy, self-contained, and privately accessible. Well equipped kitchen with stovetop, refrigerator, toaster oven, sink, and microwave. Stocked with cookware, silverware, and dishware. LG All-In-One clothes washer and dryer. Sleeps up to five people. There is a standard queen-sized bed suitable for two people, a couch in the living room area that easily converts to an additional comfortable two-person queen sized bed, and a single cot. Pet friendly. Well behaved quiet pets are welcome. We supply clean bedding, blankets, and towels. Studio bathroom with comfortable shower. The large studio room has sliding pocket doors allowing quick reconfiguration into two smaller rooms. This allows uses such as having a child sleeping in one room while parents remain awake in the other. Built-in spacious closet. Plentiful shelving for storage of books, nick-knacks, etc. Dimmable adjustable track lighting. Heating controlled by separately zoned studio thermostat. Large (~230 sq ft) private deck suitable for pleasant candlelit outdoor eating in warm weather. Window Air conditioner in summer. Single car off-road parking. The House: Easy access to Harvard Square and near MBTA bus stop. High speed wired and wireless Internet access. Large, shared back yard (~66' x ~44') with tall trees. Wisteria covered trellis over back deck with summer furniture. Comfortable hammock in yard. No smoking inside please! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Motor boating nearby ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 330 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### 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 allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Additional charge of $10/night per approved pet ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 C0113530491 ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.37939%2C-71.14428&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5PBr2tMcimZBANlqMZwwjtqRgmw=) Cambridge, MA #### What's nearby - Harvard University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Harvard Square - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Boston University - 5 min drive - 5.3 km - Fenway Park - 6 min drive - 6.4 km - Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 7 min drive - 5.4 km #### Getting around - Porter Square Station - 3 min drive - Belmont Station - 4 min drive - Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk - ‪Formaggio Kitchen - ‬12 min walk - ‪Greg's Restaurant - ‬12 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Near scenic Fresh Pond, Charles river, shops, Harvard Sq access , Free parking pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Near scenic Fresh Pond, Charles river, shops, Harvard Sq access , Free parking? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Near scenic Fresh Pond, Charles river, shops, Harvard Sq access , Free parking? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Near scenic Fresh Pond, Charles river, shops, Harvard Sq access , Free parking located? > Located in West Cambridge, this apartment building is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Harvard University and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Harvard Square. Harvard Law School and Tufts University are also within 3 mi (5 km). Alewife Station is 26 minutes by foot and Harvard Square Station is 29 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Near scenic Fresh Pond, Charles river, shops, Harvard Sq access , Free parking Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 9.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 84 8 - Good 21 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra L. Jun 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay My granddaughter and I came down so she could attend a program at Harvard. This location was very convenient. ##### Debra L. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcie T. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect location! Walked to Harvard Square felt very safe and neighborhood is beautiful. Loved the porch and apartment is clean and quiet. Would stay again in a heartbeat. ##### Marcie T. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve Z. Jun 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice functional place a short drive from downtown Cambridge Solid place that gets the job done for a reasonable price in Cambridge. Nothing big or fancy but will suit most travel needs. Some road noise but def manageable ##### Steve Z. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Brian Mar 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Friendly hosts ##### Brian Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rita C. Mar 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent accommodation Lovely welcome; excellent accommodation.Wonderful location. Highly recommended. ##### Rita C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren R. Feb 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2 day stay Nice apartment with everything you need. Victor was responsive, flexible, and check in and out were very simple. Nice large porch to enjoy some outdoor space as well. ##### Lauren R. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer Dec 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication Within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Also not very far from the bust system or subway. ##### Jennifer Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth C. Nov 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Classic Boston residential area A lovely opportunity to stay in a traditional residential area of Boston. A comfortable and well furnished apartment with a convenient and compact kitchen. Good access to public transport. ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret B. Nov 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our needs Great location, very comfortable beds and easy access to transportation so we could choose between Uber/Lyft or public transit. Thank you for letting us check out at noon instead of 11am. ##### Margaret B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### audrey S., Buffalo, NY Dec 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cambridge Stay Great spot ##### audrey S. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill S. Jul 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Beautiful neighborhood. This property suited our purpose well. Location gave good access to the events we attended for a much more reasonable price than a hotel. ##### Jill S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vaibhav A. May 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy stay at a great location Helpful and caring host. The place was very comfortable with convenient location. We had access to everything that we needed for our stay. ##### Vaibhav A. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea N. Oct 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New England road trip We started in Boston for our fall road trip. The studio is convenient and close to everything. Room has everything you need ##### Andrea N. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dorothy O. Sep 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We'll located and well equipped This was a great place for two of us-plenty of space to each lay out our suitcases and toiletries for 5 days, small and functional kitchen area, easy transit access. I'm recommending to friends. ##### Dorothy O. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah K. Apr 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### No title Already responded ##### Sarah K. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vikas S. May 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### can't beat the location House is conveniently located and perfect for short stay. Having an assigned parking spot is a HUGE plus for this property. ##### Vikas S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grace H. Nov 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little appt We had a wonderful stay. Very clean and a quick bus ride to Harvard Sq. and the metro lines to all the surrounding things to do. Highly recommend! ##### Grace H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Close to the bus to get to Boston. Lovely home and clean. Well stocked. Just a wonderful place to stay. ##### Christopher Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick A. Dec 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay Small but perfect for our needs. We stayed for the week-end. Location near Freshpond is great. Thank you again. ##### Patrick A. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaked G. Aug 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We enjoyed our stay Nice apartment, cozy and clean. We were family of 4, 2 young kids. Host was very nice, went above and beyond to provide us a Pack&Play for the baby too. We just needed a place to sleep for a few days, so this was just perfect for us. Assigned parking was a great benefit. Great location. ##### Shaked G. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juhee L. Mar 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visiting Boston I stayed for 3 days to visit my daughter in Harvard and my son, 10th grade had a plan visiting other colleges in Boston. We really enjoyed staying there; close to Harvard square, everything that I needed, and very clean. I highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Boston. ##### Juhee L. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina D. Dec 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and cozy The apartment was perfect. Clean and in a beautiful neighborhood. Our hosts were great. I would 100% recommend this place ##### Tina D. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### m gabriela a. Feb 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and comfortable. Nice area to stay in. Didn't use the kitchenette but nice to have the option. ##### m gabriela a. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cara E. Jun 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Understanding and helpful hosts! Overall we had a great, peaceful stay. On our last day we ran into car trouble and the hosts were very gracious and understanding of the situation allowing us a later checkout and to store our things in the garage as we made other transportation arrangements. ##### Cara E. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Melissa H. Jul 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Mini vacation Overall clean and nice place for a mini stay. On a very busy and loud road. Easy to get into Boston or around the area. ##### Melissa H. 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