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# Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Square

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Square provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Square

Summary:  
  
The perfect Cambridge base, tucked on a quiet residential street steps from shops, restaurants, and the Red Line subway at Porter Square. This bright 2-bedroom first floor apartment features everything to work or unwind between adventures. Reach Harvard Square in one T stop. Downtown Boston is about 20 minutes via Red Line or 10 minutes by car. One street-parking permit is included. Settle in, explore on foot, and enjoy the best of Cambridge just outside your door.  
  
The Space:  
  
Make this charming two-bedroom home your perfect Cambridge base. Tucked away on a quiet residential street just steps from Porter Square, you’ll be minutes from great cafés, shops, and the Red Line subway - making it easy to explore Harvard Square, Davis Square, and downtown Boston.  
  
Inside, the bright and comfortable space is designed for both relaxing and working from home. The living room features two cozy sofas and a smart TV, perfect for unwinding after a day out. The dining room offers a large table with seating for six, ideal for meals or game nights. The fully equipped kitchen includes everything you need to cook at home, plus an in-unit washer and dryer for added convenience. The recently renovated bathroom features a shower/tub combo and complimentary toiletries.  
  
Both bedrooms offer queen beds and room-darkening shades for a restful night’s sleep. One bedroom also includes a large desk and comfortable workspace - perfect for remote work or study.  
  
Step outside to enjoy the quiet shared backyard, or take advantage of the included street parking pass for one car. You’ll have a private entrance with an electronic lock and a unique door code for easy self check-in. The apartment is just a 7-minute walk to the Porter Square T station. From there, it’s one stop (or a pleasant 20-minute walk from the house) to Harvard Square, or one stop in the other direction to Davis Square. Downtown Boston is about 20 minutes away by subway or car.  
  
Settle in, explore on foot, and enjoy the very best of Cambridge right outside your door.  
  
Kitchen:  
\- All supplies to cook from home  
\- In-unit washer & dryer  
  
Full Bathroom:  
\- Recently renovated  
\- Shower/tub combo  
\- Complementary toiletries  
  
Living Room:  
\- Smart TV   
\- Two sofas for lounging  
  
Dining Room:  
\- Large table with seating for 6  
  
Bedroom 1 (Queen):  
\- Queen mattress  
\- Room darkening shades  
  
Bedroom 2 (Queen + Workspace)  
\- Queen mattress  
\- Room darkening shades  
\- Large desk to comfortably work from home  
  
Exterior:  
\- Street parking for 1 car via parking pass  
\- Quiet backyard (shared space)  
  
Guest Access:  
The apartment has a private entrance 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 a 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.  
\- 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. It is a musical family & you may hear the piano briefly during daytime hours  
  
Parking  
\- A street-parking permit for one car is provided—display at all times.  
\- Lost permit fee: $100 for replacement.  
  
Interaction with Guests:  
We are available if guests need assistance

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the condo: WiFi

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Garden

### Laundry

- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk
- Office

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Things to do

- Optional golf privileges
- Cycling 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)
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden

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## 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### 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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

688fce20ce868a00139242a9

## About the area

Neighborhood Nine, a neighborhood in Cambridge, is home to this condo. Tufts University and Fenway Park are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Encore Boston Harbor and Boston Harbor. 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 an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. [Visit our Cambridge travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cambridge.dx8093)

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Cambridge, MA

### What's nearby

- ![Harvard University](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
- Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)  
29 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

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## Cambridge Base Steps to Porter Square Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10

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### 10

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## Reviews

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### 10/10 Excellent

#### Mary C.

Mar 15, 2026

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

Everything was great!

##### Mary C.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Elizabeth F.

Mar 12, 2026

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

Adorable, clean, well appointed with an excellent location within walking distance to all that Mass Ave has to offer. Thanks for hosting us and making our stay in Cambridge comfortable, safe, and hassle free. 

##### Elizabeth F.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

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