Private Luxury House, Fenced Yard, Short Walk to Harvard/MIT/T. Dogs OK.

Room	Count	Capacity	Details
bedrooms	3	sleeps 6	1 Queen Bed 1 Double Bed 1 Double Futon 1 King Bed
bathrooms, 1 half bathroom	2		Toilet Bathtub or shower · Toilet Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

We custom built this house ourselves, with every comfort we could imagine, and we invite you to enjoy this oasis within Cambridge. With over 60 windows, it is a free-standing single family, hidden from the street, with a completely fenced yard – perfect for letting your dogs roam free if they are traveling with you. The house has a deluxe gourmet kitchen with an indoor grill & griddle – for when you want a steak in the middle of winter or just pancakes.The first floor has an over-sized gas fireplace for those cold wintry nights. (If you’re staying over Christmas, feel free to get a Christmas Tree and hang stockings from the mantle.) The second floor has a bathroom with washer and dryer, access to an outdoor deck, two bedrooms and a private office.Our favorite part of the house – which often works as a family room because no one wants to leave it – is the third floor, which is dedicated entirely to a master suite. It has a 13 foot high ceiling with huge windows that wrap around the master. From the front right corner, you can see the downtown skyline and often a partial-view of the July 4th fireworks in the distance.The window seat underneath the front windows is the perfect spot to read. Or you may choose the comfy chair under the (remote control) fireplace. The king size bed sits beneath 4 skylights (with remote control solar shades) so depending on the weather, you can lie back and watch the pitter-patter of rain, snowflakes falling, clouds passing, or at night, watch the stars. The thirteen foot high ceiling helps create a feeling of openness. (A new $3,000+ luxury mattress was purchased at the end of 2023).The house is Gold LEED certified with 10 inches of icynene insulation and top of the line Andersen windows, so it always feels cozy and quiet. The first floor fireplace can easily heat the entire home, but just in case, there’s a second fireplace and three heating/cooling zones.In the master, all windows have black-out shades/curtains so at night, it is pitch black if that’s your preference. The master has a separate dressing room, and an amazing bathroom – double sink, laundry chute, 5 head shower with independent temperature control, steam shower, and a huge soaking tub.What makes the home magical to us is its location – within a few blocks, you have Harvard University (the College), MIT, Harvard Business School, Whole Foods, excellent chinese and indian restaurants, high end restaurants like Waypoint and Pammys, Central Square and the T. It is also a few blocks from the Charles River. No car is required.We allow pets – particularly dogs, and built in a number of dog-friendly features such as a completely fenced yard (so no dog walks required – just let them out), a ‘dog window’ so you know when they want to come in, and a ‘dog cave’ so they can sit in the kitchen but be out of the way if you wish to put pillows or a crate there.All told, we love our home and invite you to enjoy it too.NOTE: If you enjoyed this property and are looking for a nice summer getaway, we have a Main House (HA 4745951) and a Cottage (HA 4746520) available for summer rentals, also dog friendly, with fenced yard, and a short walk to the beach through a nature preserve.

Attraction	Distance
Harvard University	6 min walk
Harvard Square	14 min walk
Boston University	3 min drive
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	4 min drive
Fenway Park	5 min drive

Restaurant	Distance
730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio	8 min walk
Waypoint	6 min walk
Tasty Burger	9 min walk
Dumpling House	4 min walk
Life Alive	7 min walk

Transportation	Details
Boston Yawkey Station	4 min drive
Central Square Station	8 min walk
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)	Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)

Is Private Luxury House, Fenced Yard, Short Walk to Harvard/MIT/T. Dogs OK. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Private Luxury House, Fenced Yard, Short Walk to Harvard/MIT/T. Dogs OK.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Luxury House, Fenced Yard, Short Walk to Harvard/MIT/T. Dogs OK.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Luxury House, Fenced Yard, Short Walk to Harvard/MIT/T. Dogs OK. located?

Located in Riverside, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 2 miles (3 km). Central Square Station is 8 minutes by foot and Harvard Square Station is 14 minutes.

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedOn-site parties or group events are strictly prohibitedHost has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the propertyHost has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the propertySafety features at this property include a fire extinguisherProperty Registration Number C0024870491We should mentionA car is not required for transport to and from this property

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Riverside, a neighbourhood in Cambridge. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Revere Beach, while Berklee College of Music and Museum of Science are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park or TD Garden.