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On River/Harvard Sq. two blocks

2.0 star property

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Enjoy a well-equipped kitchen and dining area with a dishwasher, wooden cabinets, and a table set for meals.
Guests can enjoy a serene view of the tree-lined landscape from the room's window, which is flanked by tied-back curtains.
Relax in this cozy space with a flat-screen TV, comfortable sofa, and sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
Guests can park their vehicles near the serene lake.
Shelves display a decorative star, a sign, a bold letter, and a geometric sculpture.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

On River/Harvard Sq. two blocks

Unit is 60% cheaper than Harvard square hotels down the street

Top Floor apartment with River views

Two bedrooms, (queen beds)
Living room: sofa, Large 48" HD TV, top floor balcony
Wifi, cable included
Full kitchen, dishwasher
free laundry in unit
Large Master bedroom with great view of Charles River, couch, tv
Friendly neighborhood and host
Short walk to Harvard square, restaurants, trains, buses, Mount Auburn Hospital

*Older building, but well maintained historic building.
Guest access
Entire apartment
Registration number
STR-18635

Property manager

Mike

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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The price is CA $234
CA $441 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
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Policies

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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 c0252940491

About the area

Map
Cambridge, MA

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Harvard Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Boston University - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Fenway Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Belmont Waverley Station - 6 min drive
  • Harvard Square Station - 15 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Felipe's Mexican Taqueria - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Flour Bakery + Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Sinclair Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is On River/Harvard Sq. two blocks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at On River/Harvard Sq. two blocks?

As of Aug 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On River/Harvard Sq. two blocks on Aug 12, 2025 start from CA $234.04, excluding 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.

Where is On River/Harvard Sq. two blocks located?

Located in West Cambridge, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Harvard Law School, Harvard University, and Harvard Square. Boston University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are also within 3 mi (5 km). Harvard Square Station is 15 minutes by foot and Porter Square Station is 29 minutes.

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On River/Harvard Sq. two blocks Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margot F.

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

Great location

This is a great place to stay if you want to be in the heart of Cambridge. There are stairs, but it is so convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Perfect Location for a Cambridge Visit

Perfect little spot close to everything in Cambridge. Has all we needed. Beautiful views and easy walking to everything. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Conveniently located. Nice view of the river. Good space for 4 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan K.

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

Easy transaction and clean house

Comfy bed, and clean unit. Tha ks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

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

Rowers on the Charles!

Comfortable, well stocked and quiet apartment. Great view of rowers on the Charles. Only about a 10 minute walk to the T in Harvard Square. Off street parking is a huge bonus. Driveway is tight and it could be a problem if there were several cars, but not for us as we mostly left the car. There are two flights of stairs, but they are well lit and manageable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Meh…..

Apartment is decent, well kept/ maintained, and in a good location. Unfortunately when you’re paying over 200/night, you like there to be hangers in the closets, the ceiling lights in the master bedroom not to be blown/ not working, and for the exhaust fan in the bathroom to work.All of which is acceptable if you’re paying under 125/ night. But not acceptable at over 200/ night
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

truArtAgenda V.

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

Rhythms of the Water

. . . . entered the apartment and the neighborhood was not only friendly yet also beautiful. Really nice floors and balconies! I used televisions for education on YouTube and enjoyed the view as meditation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Quiana

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This rental was not as pictured. The building is old, and the unit is up three flights of stairs. It was over 90°F when we arrived, and instead of central AC (as implied), there were portable AC units in every room. They were loud, inefficient, and couldn’t keep the unit cool. The living room AC had a homemade hose setup that ended up leaking all over the kitchen we had to clean it with the limited towels provided (only five total, including just one small hand towel for the bathroom). There were no cleaning supplies or paper towels, and overall the unit felt unclean and worn down. The “water view” was almost entirely blocked by trees. This was my first trip to Boston and, unfortunately, it started off on the wrong foot. I wouldn’t recommend this rental. Thankfully, the rest of our trip was at another property Also host provided us entry instruction just under an hour before we arrived and I had to ask them for it… Not my usual rental experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location, but…

It’s a short walk to Harvard square and near a nice small park as well as the river front park. Awesome location for sure. The building is very old and shows its age. The apartment needs updating, the bed was fine, but not great, and the furnishings are nothing special overall. There were ants in the bathroom and it could have been cleaner too. The TV worked good, didn’t use the kitchen but it didn’t really inspire use. Nice views of river but the road noise is a bit loud. We would not stay again, but it was very walkable around Harvard Square. We were able to park our car in the driveway overnight with no problems though it did seem to be shared with the other units in the building so if one of them parked behind you would have to text the person and get them to move their car, there was a whiteboard system in the hallway for that. I would encourage the owner to renovate, this place would be a lot more attractive that way.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Olaf

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominic

Disliked: Cleanliness
Property was in a great location, but definitely has seen better days. It would suffice for younger crowds coming to visit their friends in Cambridge. The stairs to walk up are not the easiest for anyone who has minor challenges with stairs. The door opens toward the stairs, making it challenging to unlock and enter if your hands are full. The electronic lock is finicky, and at one point it locked us out due to too many retries. We were simply trying to activate the keypad to enter the code. Luckily, someone from our party was in the unit and we woke them up to let us in. The most concerning thing about the lock was we had no idea how long we’d have to wait until we could retry the code once we were locked out of using the keypad. Didn’t feel comfortable parking in the drive, as it’s a tandem spot and you have to coordinate with other tenants if anyone needs to move. Street parking requires a permit, except on weekends and evenings. Kitchen wasn’t filthy, but there were spots that had a decent amount of dust buildup. One of the beds had a frame that was too big, and a piece of metal stuck out that one of our party had a rather unfortunate encounter with. I dunno how that hasn’t been an issue previously. The paper shades were fastened up with some sort of chip clips that were at their max being only halfway up. This was a nuisance. Walkability was really good, short distance to Harvard square and the metro station.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Siamak

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The Property was charming and clean. It was close to Harvard Square and the Campus at a reasonable price. The owner was reachable and helped out with questions. It was very warm when we arrived and the A/C was not working. Opening the windows and with couple of portable fans helped to cool down. Kitchen was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsay M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre E.

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

Old New England charm and character

Great location, lots of space, free parking. Beds so soft you'll sink into 'em. Easy access. Truly a gem for the visitors in Boston area.Walk to bustling Harvard Square, relax in the park next door, stroll the streets of Old Cambridge soaked in colonial history.[ Understand it's an old house, so definitely not for the people who only accept brand spankin' new stuff. If you drop a golf ball on the floor in any of the rooms, it'll keep rolling. But it's a part of the charm package. :) ]Walk to bustling
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma A.

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

Great location for family reunion

Cute apartment furnished with basic staples. Good location and free parking. Lots of stairs!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024