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

Cet appartement en copropriété propose de nombreux services de choix comme un jardin. La réception est ouverte 24h/24.

Cet appartement condo de Cambridge est non-fumeurs.