I had a small accident and damaged something in the apartment. While I was very concerned, Dan was very extremely nice, fixed it himself, and I only had to pay very little in return.

The location of the apartment is ideal, in close walking distance to pretty much everything in Cambridge with plenty of restaurants, bars and shopping options. Highly recommended!!

The space

The apartment is spotlessly clean. There are many thoughtful touches throughout the apartment, including a great kitchen, comfortable furniture, and plenty of linens. As I said, we stayed there for 7 weeks so we cooked many meals in the apartment. The kitchen was fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, dishes, as well as some “extras” like coffee, olive oil, salt, and more. The washer and dryer are new and a breeze to use. I loved the color scheme and just the way the hosts put the space together. You might not think design and décor matter to you (I didn’t!) but after spending the summer in this apartment, I realized it makes the experience so much calmer and more enjoyable.

Location The location is ideal for accessing restaurants, stores, playgrounds, and major Cambridge landmarks.

Shopping and restaurants – you are a 5-7 minute walk from Central Square with an H-mart, Target, dozens of restaurants, and the T to take you to Boston. We enjoyed the ease of being able to get into Boston on several occasions. There is a Whole Foods a short walk away. There are also a number of restaurants (Asian, Greek fast causal, tacos, Bertuccis) deven closer (3 minutes?) on Main Street.

Kids – We could walk in under 8 minutes to five different playgrounds with my 4-year-old. Three playgrounds were actually visible from the apartment! Cambridge is a phenomenal place for kids overall, but I can’t imagine a better location from a playground point of view. You are a 30 minute walk or 10-minute drive away from a public city swimming pool on Memorial Drive.

Harvard – My husband was taking class at Harvard, and the location was perfect. He was able to walk every day to class (about a mile to his building, just under 30 minutes).

The Hosts Dan and Kat were extremely responsive via texts, emails, calls leading up to our visit and during our stay. They are friendly but not obtrusive--the perfect balance of helpfulness and letting you have your privacy. Their home is located just behind the rental, which gives you a nice sense of security. And they can give you advice about the neighborhood, restaurants, parks, etc. We did not have any issues arise during our stay, and I would not anticipate having any, but they are very responsive if you need them or have questions. You will not regret staying with them.

I stayed in Cambridge for two weeks to research at Harvard, and I found the apartment's location to be quick and convenient-- a one stop trip on the red line from Central to Harvard Square. The apartment is also ideally located if you need to be at MIT. The apartment is located on a side street, which provides a nice getaway from the noise of Mass Ave.

The apartment is gorgeous-- well appointed and well designed. The king-sized bed is super comfortable, and Dan and Katinka have gone above and beyond when it comes to amenities. You'll have everything you'll need to create a home away from home while in Cambridge. The upstairs guests who lived above me were never too loud, and I had a really cozy and comfortable stay. I certainly wish I could have stayed longer-- thank you, Dan and Katinka for a wonderful experience!