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Spacious 2 BR 2BA w/deck on quiet street, walk to Harvard & MIT

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Rates from USD $5000 | Monthly

Apartment or Condo | Entire Home
Available Dates:
From October 19, 2024 until April 16, 2025

Description

Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment with high ceilings and open floor plan, available for short or long term rental. Historic, charming 2 family house with all modern amenities, including: • Central AC, high-efficiency heat and tankless water heater • Washer & drier in the apartment • Large kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and disposal. Well equipped, including blender, electric tea kettle, Keurig coffee machine, waffle iron, lots of pots & pans, etc. • Large, open dining / living room area, with ample space to add a desk / office area if needed • 2 bedrooms: sunny rear bedroom opens to a large, private deck and has a queen size bed. Second bedroom has two twin beds and a large desk • 2 bathrooms: One bath features a full tub, marble vanity top and subway tile wainscoting. The second bath has an oversized walk-in shower • Ample closet space; double closets in one bedroom, walk-in closet in the other, and coat closet in entry area • Wi-fi access and internet TV • Large private deck overlooking garden for exclusive use. The garden and brick patio can be used by arrangement. • Outfitted in August 2016 with new furniture and new kitchen items • All linens included (bedding, sheets, towels and kitchen towels) Quiet, tree-lined street, yet walking distance to everything: • Only 10 min walk to Harvard Yard, Harvard Law and Lesley; 25 min to MIT (or 10 min by bike / Uber) • 10-15 min walk to Harvard Square T stop (subway / metro, 4 stops from downtown Boston). • Shops and restaurants literally around the corner. • Wholefoods Market, Public Library Main Branch and pool / recreational center are 3 blocks away (under 5 min walk) • Lots more restaurants, shops, and pubs within easy walking distance in vibrant Inman Square (5 min walk), bustling Harvard Square (10 min-15), Central Square (15-20 min), Porter Square (15-20 min), Kendall Square (20-30 min) and hip up-and-coming Union Square (10-15 min) Utilities are included (electric, gas, hot water). Cleaning can be arranged for additional fee ($120 for cleaning every other week). Available for rent for short term (2 weeks plus) or medium (a few months). Ideally, looking to rent during fall, winter and early spring and use AirBnB to fill it in the late spring and summer. Flexible dates. Please email the dates you're looking for and I'll see what I can do:) I look forward to hearing from you!

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
2

Offices
0

Size
1,000 ft2

Suited For
4

Property Type
Apartment or Condo

Availability

From October 19, 2024 until April 16, 2025

Minimum Stay

1 Week | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Available weekly or monthly, mostly in the winter. Flexible dates. Also listed on AirBnb, where it often books up in spring, summer and early fall. Perfect for a couple or a family with 2 kids. Unfortunately not for pets.

Location

Apartment or Condo in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Closest University

Harvard University

Nearby Universities
Lesley, MIT, Tufts, Boston University, Hult, Emerson, Suffolk, Northeastern University, Boston College | Harvard Business School
Neighborhood

Mid-Cambridge

Nearby Cities

Boston

Comments: Quiet, residential street. 10 min walk to Harvard, 25 minute to MIT. Wholefoods, Walgreens, cafes and restaurants 5 min walk. Easy access to Boston, buses around the corner and the Harvard Square T stop (subway) 10-15 min walk.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Urban
  • Historic Home
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $5000 Monthly | Negotiable

Utilities are included

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: Rent varies by season and length of stay. Nov-Feb $5,000/m. May-September $7,500/m. Other months $6,000. Short term $190-375/night depending on season. Flexible dates; also rented on AirBnb. Please email your dates for a quote. Thanks!

Considerations

Ask about the suitability of the home for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Features

Interior

Furnished

Baby Furniture

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Large private deck overlooking gardens.

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