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CLEAN Apt Near Boston/Cambridge, Harvard, MIT with Parking - Great Reviews!

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Entranceway, right side on porch
Kitchen - new cabinets and stove
Kitchen dining area.
Large window lets a lot of light into the kitchen.
Living room looking toward kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Somerville, MA
  • Encore Boston Harbor
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Harvard University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • TD Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

CLEAN Apt Near Boston/Cambridge, Harvard, MIT with Parking - Great Reviews!

Somerville - No. 7 on Money’s 2022 top 50 places in the US to live. According to the crime and safety experts at Safewise, it’s actually one of the safest cities in the country — No. 40, to be exact.

A short, 10 minute, walk to the new Gilman Square Station on the Green Line! This station gives added convenience to the area; Tufts to the west, downtown Boston to the east, continuing on to Fenway Park, BU/BC. Link to the Redline for easy access to MIT and Harvard!

Close to Harvard, MIT, Tufts, Sullivan Square MBTA and Assembly Square Marketplace. You will have easy access to public transportation or you can drive your own car. Off-street parking for your car in our driveway! This is a great location for quick access to the sites of Boston (i.e., Fanueil Hall, the Aquarium, Science Museum, USS Constitution. Great for couples, business travelers, or families.

Clean, bacteria wiped and fresh linens assure you a healthy and safe stay.

"We decided to stay here based on it's location to downtown, Salem, and the airport and were surprised by how great it was. Loved the location, the homey feel, and the access to everything we were looking to do. The owners left detailed maps of the area and were quick to respond to specific questions we had. Would recommend this apartment to anyone!!" Aubrey - Date of arrival: October 12, 2024

Property manager

Tim Norton

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number C0112542740

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Somerville

Located in Somerville, this apartment is in the city centre and by the sea. 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 popular attractions can visit Museum of Science and New England Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden or Fenway Park. Sailing, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Somerville, MA

What's nearby

  • Encore Boston Harbor - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Harvard University - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • TD Garden - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Harvard Square - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Union Square Station - 3 min drive
  • Gilman Square Station - 14 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Earls Kitchen + Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Winter Hill Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Leones Sub & Pizza - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is CLEAN Apt Near Boston/Cambridge, Harvard, MIT with Parking - Great Reviews! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CLEAN Apt Near Boston/Cambridge, Harvard, MIT with Parking - Great Reviews!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CLEAN Apt Near Boston/Cambridge, Harvard, MIT with Parking - Great Reviews!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CLEAN Apt Near Boston/Cambridge, Harvard, MIT with Parking - Great Reviews! located?

Located in the heart of Somerville, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Assembly Row and within 3 miles (5 km) of Harvard University and Encore Boston Harbor. Harvard Square and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are also within 3 miles (5 km). Gilman Square Station is 14 minutes by foot and Assembly Station is 20 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryce V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cousin trip
Weekend sightseeing was great with a good location to do everything on our bucket list!! Clean apt, comfortable beds and great location! Owner was great to work with! I would recommend this location to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint apartment close to Boston
Quaint, warm, cozy. Could have used more than 1 towel per person with a 4 day stay. Be careful to enter the door security code correctly. We tried incorrectly 3 times and then were locked out.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another nice stay in Somerville
We enjoyed our 2nd stay at Tim's place in Somerville as much or more than last year. We were in town to compete at the Head of the Charles Regatta and found the home's location convenient to the race as well as great restaurants in Somerville and Cambridge. Especially recommend the nearby Winter Hill Brewing Company for beer/small bites at night but ALSO for morning coffee and egg sandwiches.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick family vacation
We decided to stay here based on it's location to downtown, Salem, and the airport and were surprised by how great it was. Loved the location, the homey feel, and the access to everything we were looking to do. The owners left detailed maps of the area and were quick to respond to specific questions we had. Would recommend this apartment to anyone!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great location!
Very clean, very lovely place! Perfect place for a weekend and hosts were great. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, too short of a stay...
clean, spacious, modern
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boston in September
Wonderful time to visit Boston and super close to getting downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed here for a week to enjoy Boston and the area. Apt was perfect for a family of 4, even up to 6 or 8. Location was amazing, 20 minute drive to downtown Boston any time of day, and within walking distance of a drug store, brewery, and a few restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boston family trip
The space was perfect for us. Really helpful to have parking. Good location from Downtown Boston. Loved Assembly Row being so close for dinner after a long day. Host was available for questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and Quiet
We enjoyed our stay. House was very comfortable and the neighborhood is extremely quiet. Once we got the hang of using public transportation, traveling to the city became more manageable. There are not a lot of options for dining out near the house so plan to stay in the city through the dinner hour or bring groceries in and cook. The kitchen appeared to be well stocked. We did bring in food one night which was relaxing after a long day walking and the enjoying the sites. Make sure you are up to walking stairs as this unit is on the second floor. Our host was very responsive to a broken toilet handle issue and had it repaired very quickly. His communication is very good and instructions for access to the house was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lourraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, convenient location
Our family of four had a great time. Apartment was as described, clean, comfortable, plenty of space, convenient location to everything we wanted to see in the area. Off street parking definitely a bonus. Neighborhood is quiet and cute but the street parking seemed full all the time. Only negative is that it is an old house with creaky floors so when there were people upstairs, we could hear them moving around late at night. Otherwise everything was great. Really appreciated the coffee and snacks and laundry cards provided!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in Somerville
We had a wonderful stay at Tim and Claudia’s. The property was clean and spacious. They were very responsive and accommodating with our middle of the night arrival. We would definitely stay again if we come back to Boston!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and quiet at night
We enjoyed our stay! It was just the right size for all 6 of us. It was close to everything but quiet at night. The beds were comfortable and the place was clean and cozy. We would stay there again if we came back to the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
This place is great for families. Great amenities close by and a half mile walk to 2 different T stations(orange and green lines) Entry was easy and communication with the owners was great. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for an enjoyable week.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home in Somerville
The home is just as advertised. Very clean, well appointed and good size rooms. We were able to walk to restaurants and Assembly Square for shopping. We also were able to walk to the T at Gillman Square for a trip into the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barlow S., Lavon Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint & Great location
Great location with everything you need. Comfortable sleeping quarters. Parking a plus but we found out it’s better to Uber around Boston. Be sure you can navigate stairs if your on the second floor. Thanks Tim!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely bright apartment with easy downtown access
Very clean and comfortable. We all enjoyed the spaciousness and comfy furniture after two long days of exploring Boston.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location and great host
This was the perfect choice for my friends on our trip to the Boston area. The property was clean and easy to get to by following the provided directions. It was also great to have an off street parking spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends getaway
Clean and easy access to highways
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, beautiful and spacious.
3 friends and I enjoyed our stay. Just as described. Lots of room for staying in on a rainy day. Restaurants close by. 20 mins walk to the subway. Easy check in and check out. Convenient to the highway. Host was readily available if needed. Don’t need your car while there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Break in Somerville
Excellent location for visiting the Boston area. The apartment was clean and comfortable with most facilities available. Easy transport for trips and Assembly Square a must.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The place was great-very large and well equipped. Owners were easy to communicate with and location was an easy walk to the expanded subway line to make getting around Boston easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home base
First visit to Boston and couldn’t have gone better. The apartment was perfect location to the T(10 min walk). We are a family of 5 and plenty of room. Beds were comfortable. Cooked and had all the essentials. Host was very attentive and answered whenever we reached out. Solved our problem with parking a second car. Safe neighborhood to walk from T station at night. Definitely would stay again. Great hosts❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim Norton

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I've worked at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics for almost 30 years, managing the development and installation of telescopes and related equipment around the world. My current project takes me to the Greenland Ice Sheet as we get a 12m radio telescope operating in the Arctic! The objective? To image a black hole! My picture shows off one my VIP guests who visited the telescope this past year!
My wife and I bought this home several years ago, after the kids moved out and we decided to move back to the city. After working hard to renovate this 3-family, we started renting the second floor to people like us who need short term rentals and would rather not stay in a hotel.

Why they chose this property

This property is conveniently located just a minute off of I-93 and includes parking spaces. Downtown Boston is within a 10-12 minute drive or you can be headed North to the mountains very easily. Public transportation is all around; bus stops are one street over, the MBTA is less than an 18 minute walk away. Safe! This is a working class, family friendly, safe, area that is just recently getting more college students and Boston commuters. There is a lot of renovation going on in the area due to the escalating home values (check for yourself). Somerville is one of the hottest real estate markets in the US.

What makes this property unique

Parking - free and available in the driveway!
Space - plenty of space in this 1200 square foot apartment.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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