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Urban Oasis: 2-Bedroom Cambridge Carriage House w/ Garden & 2 Home Offices

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Rates from USD $3790 | Monthly

Apartment or Condo | Entire Home
Available Dates:
From June 15, 2026 until August 7, 2026
Additional Dates:
From August 21, 2026 until June 30, 2027

Description

Bring your toothbrush and laptop, Mac, or tablet! Furnished, sunny 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath award-winning carriage house with condo feel conveniently located on safe, quiet, tree-lined street. Right off Massachusetts Avenue (less than 60 feet). Tastefully decorated. Recent renovations and systems updates. Newer appliances, systems, beds, and furnishings. Compare to condo -- small and easy for a summer or academic-year stay. Real urban oasis! Principal bedroom: 2 decks, French doors, skylights, custom large closets and built-ins, fireplace, king bed Bedroom: Daybed, closet, built-in shelves, desk Great room: Flat screen TV, hardwood floors, built-in shelves, fireplace, French doors that open to large deck and large private garden with mature plantings Dining room: Flatware, dinnerware, large table, new chairs Kitchen: Mexican tile floor, skylights, fully equipped, new(ish) major appliances Map: Note that the map is NOT precise. My house is located less than 100 ft from Mass Ave in Cambridge and is NOT in Somerville. Travel times: 1 minute to bus (on Mass Ave); note that map shown is not quite accurate -- the house is steps from Mass Ave) 1-2 minutes to grocery store, restaurants, gourmet shops, boutiques, ATM on Mass Ave 5 minutes to Danehy Park, Minuteman Trail (bike path) 5 -10 minutes to Porter and Davis Squares and subway, commuter rail 7-15 minutes to Alewife and Harvard Square and subway, on foot or by bus 10-15 minutes to on foot, by bus or bike to Whole Foods 15-20 minutes to MIT and Mass General Hospital, by subway 20-25 minutes to South Station (Amtrak train), by car or subway 30-45 minutes to Logan Airport, by car or subway Bluebikes available nearby. Several EV charging options in the area. Lots of Lyft and Uber drivers around. Zipcar locations in the neighborhood. Features: Fully-stocked kitchen Central air conditioning Furnace Dishwasher Washer/dryer Fire/security alarm system Environmentally-friendly features and appliances Includes: Wireless Internet Linens Snow removal Cable TV and streaming services, housekeeping, and off-street parking are available. Excellent summer, sabbatical, or short-term (academic year) rental. Dates may be flexible. No pets. Email for more photos and information.

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
2

Offices
2

Size
1,030 ft2

Suited For
2

Property Type
Apartment or Condo

Availability

From June 15, 2026 until August 7, 2026

Additional Dates

From August 21, 2026 until June 30, 2027

Minimum Stay

1 Month | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Minimum stay is 31 days in the summer. Minimum stay is 10 months during the academic year. Dates could be flexible.

Location

Apartment or Condo in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Closest University

Harvard University

Nearby Universities
MIT | Tufts University | Boston University
Neighborhood

Cambridge

Nearby Cities

Arlington | Cambridge | Somerville

Comments: Short walk to Harvard, Porter, and Davis Squares. Close to T, buses, parks, bike path, grocery stores, wine shops, new restaurants, bookstores, Dunkin, and High Rise. Easy access to commuter train, Amtrak, and highways.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $3790 Monthly | Negotiable

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: Some utilities are included. Or best offer. Dates flexible.

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Security

Security System

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Cable TV and streaming services and parking are available but not included in rental price.

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