Title: Renovated Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Sq - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=8093&destination=Cambridge%2C+Massachusetts%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=119903701&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Renovated Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Sq ## Photo gallery for Renovated Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Sq ![Interior - Renovated Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Sq (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119910000/119903800/119903701/e4a1ec0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Renovated Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Sq (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119910000/119903800/119903701/3f39d81c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Renovated Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Sq (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119910000/119903800/119903701/7904d6b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Renovated Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Sq (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119910000/119903800/119903701/527ca0b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Renovated Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Sq (Cambridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119910000/119903800/119903701/5b8fe866.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Harvard University, Renovated Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Sq provides everything you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. 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. \- 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16100/16079/944dfde2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge MIT - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 2,293 reviews CA $197 CA $260 total includes taxes & fees Apr 5 - Apr 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=16079&PinnedHotelID=16079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21910000/21904300/21904239/6d0a6441.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham Waltham - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 1,689 reviews CA $144 CA $161 total includes taxes & fees Mar 29 - Mar 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=21904239&PinnedHotelID=21904239&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/544200/544112/cc7b5d0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston Somerville Assembly Square - Breakfast included - Free airport shuttle - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 7.6 Good 3,243 reviews CA $159 CA $178 total includes taxes & fees Mar 30 - Mar 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=544112&PinnedHotelID=544112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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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 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 C0086890491 ### Property is also known as 688fce27a230c60012bdc9ba ## About the area Neighborhood Nine, a neighborhood in Cambridge, is home to this apartment. Encore Boston Harbor and Boston Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boston Common and Revere Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden or Fenway Park. [Visit our Cambridge travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cambridge.dx8093) [View more Apartments in Boston](https://www.expedia.ca/Boston-Apartments.d178239-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C42.38930%2C-71.12671&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=khWXFNBUrHhpjhUK5atLwApNNBE=) Cambridge, MA ### What's nearby - ![Harvard University showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034936/852c4a9a-7292-422f-9321-535ddeb63390.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Harvard University 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - ![Harvard Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070079/4b8a8671-35cc-438c-b1ac-bc4909fcccbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Harvard Square 4 min drive \- 2.1 km - Somerville Theatre 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Harvard Law School 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Tufts University 2 min drive \- 1.5 km ### Getting around - West Medford Station 6 min drive - Porter Square Station 8 min walk - Logan International Airport (BOS) 27 min drive ### Restaurants - Yume Ga Arukara 10 min walk - Panera Bread 9 min walk - Caffè Nero 8 min walk - Anna's Taqueria 9 min walk - Anna's Taqueria 12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Renovated Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Sq pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Renovated Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Sq? ### What time is check-out at Renovated Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Sq? ### Where is Renovated Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Sq located? ## Have a question? 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