Gorgeous 4+ br 3.5 ba Harvard mansion: Cambridge Cosmopolitan | House in Cambridge
5 Bedroom House in Porter Square, Cambridge
The Cambridge Cosmopolitan is the original wing of a Victorian mansion, beautifully blending historic elegance & modern convenience. Ideally located on a charming side street centrally located for all of Cambridge's attractions. Luxurious living spaces, king suite, queen suite, king room, twin room, study / den with daybed & trundle, and 3.5 bathrooms. Parking available on request.
5 blocks to Harvard, 1 block to Mass Ave. Near red line T (Porter), restaurants, cafes, shops, & Harvard Yard, ~20 minute walk to river. Easy access to all of Cambridge, Boston, and beyond, with superb transportation options.
The space:
This home has been recently renovated to ensure convenience and comfort: huge kitchen with induction stove, quartz counters, high end cookware, breakfast bay, and multiple coffee / tea options.
All bedrooms have blackout shades, desks and chairs.
Bathrooms have luxurious Turkish peshtemal towels; en suite bathrooms have rain showers.
High ceilings on the first and second floor bring historic grandeur to the bedroom suites, dining room, living room, and kitchen.
1st floor: living rooms
Hogwarts-worthy entry hall; large, well-equipped kitchen with a bay window, breakfast table, induction stove, Nespresso, Keurig, French press, and grind and brew coffee maker; elegant living room with 55" smart tv; dining room with table seating 10; and a powder room.
2nd floor: two bedroom suites
PRIMARY: palatial king suite with a library bay; adjoining den/study with desk, 55" smart tv, daybed and trundle; and full en suite bathroom
EAST "butterfly": gracious queen suite with a walk in closet with stained glass window, whimsical desk, and full en suite bathroom
3rd floor: two spacious bedrooms form a third suite sharing a large (shower, no tub) bathroom
SOUTH: stately king bedroom with a desk and dressing room
NORTH: charming twin bedroom (two single beds) with a desk
Perfect location:
Short walk to Harvard Yard, Lesley, Porter, Harvard Square; convenient for the Charles River, Kendall Square, MIT, Davis Square, Tufts, Boston hospitals, downtown Boston and more. Superb transportation access: red line T subway, commuter rail (Fitchburg / North Station), bus (77, 96, 83, 87), blue bikes, ZipCar, Mass Ave, usually very short waits for rideshares (Lyft, Uber).
Guest access
Welcome to our home! As required by Cambridge laws, your hosts live in the property and may be at home in the adjacent wing. The wings are self-contained, have separate entrances and are thoughtfully oriented to provide peace and privacy, giving a single family feel.
The Cambridge Cosmopolitan is on the first, second, and third floor of the original wing of this Victorian mansion.
The basement is part of your hosts’ space: guest basement access is limited to emergency egress and use of guest laundry facilities on prior request.
We encourage guests to enjoy car-free Cambridge life. If you do need to drive, parking is available - please request parking in.advance of your stay. Please do not park in or block the main driveway.
This property has a professionally monitored alarm system. The property has a video doorbell and there are exterior security cameras and motion-activated lights around the property and in the basement. For added security when empty there is a plainly visible camera in the entry hall (views front door): this is disarmed between guest check in and check out time. No cameras view any private spaces such as bedrooms or bathrooms.
Note: This is a SMOKE-FREE property - absolutely no smoking allowed
Accessibility, age, allergies:
This historic property has steep stairs, high ceilings, an open stairwell, upper floor windows overlooking lower roofs, and is not childproof. It is not ideal for people with limited mobility nor suitable for risk takers, and is best for sensible people over 8 years old.
We aim to provide an allergy-friendly home; due to our own health concerns we allow absolutely no smoking anywhere on the property or surrounding grounds and cannot accommodate animals.
House rules:
Please ensure that you review our house rules.
For insurance reasons you will be required to sign these before your arrival, and to provide the names of all adult guests as well as the ages of any children who will staying.
Do not tamper with or attempt to disable the alarm or security system.
This is a SMOKE FREE PROPERTY - absolutely no smoking is allowed
No commercial use, filming, parties, or events are permitted at this property.
Gorgeous 4+ br 35 ba Harvard mansion: Cambridge Cosmopolitan is located in Porter Square. Gorgeous 4+ br 35 ba Harvard mansion: Cambridge Cosmopolitan provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This House features Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Gorgeous 4+ br 35 ba Harvard mansion: Cambridge Cosmopolitan has 5 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Porter Square has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Porter Square, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Toilet paper
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3+ bathrooms
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Towels provided
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Shampoo
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Hair dryer
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Soap
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Bathtub or shower
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Bed sheets provided
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5 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Dining room
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Living room
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Paper towels
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Coffee/tea maker
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Dishwasher
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Spices
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Microwave
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Stovetop
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry facilities
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Near laundromat
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Fitness center
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Smart TV
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Games
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Books
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Unit size: 2300 sq ft (214 sq m)
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In the city center
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Desk chair
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Desk
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Printer
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Children's books
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Children's toys
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Children's dinnerware
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Highchair
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Children's games
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Porch or lanai
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Deadbolt lock
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Fire extinguisher
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number c0360750491 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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