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On River/Harvard Sq. two blocks

2.0 star property

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Dining
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Parking
Miscellaneous

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cambridge, MA
  • Harvard University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Harvard Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Located in West Cambridge within a short walk of Harvard University, this apartment is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Harvard Square. This apartment building welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Harvard Square - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Boston University - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Fenway Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Belmont Waverley Station - 6 min drive
  • Harvard Square Station - 15 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Felipe's Mexican Taqueria - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Flour Bakery + Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Sinclair Kitchen - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

On River/Harvard Sq. two blocks

Unit is 60% cheaper than Harvard square hotels down the street

Top Floor apartment with River views

Two bedrooms, (queen beds)
Living room: sofa, Large 48" HD TV, top floor balcony
Wifi, cable included
Full kitchen, dishwasher
free laundry in unit
Large Master bedroom with great view of Charles River, couch, tv
Friendly neighborhood and host
Short walk to Harvard square, restaurants, trains, buses, Mount Auburn Hospital

*Older building, but well maintained historic building.
Guest access
Entire apartment
Registration number
STR-18635
The apartment is air-conditioned and features 2 bedrooms. The apartment also includes a washing machine.

Property manager

Mike

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number c0252940491

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this apartment?

This apartment is situated in West Cambridge within a short 15-minute walk of Harvard Square. You'll also find Fenway Park and TD Garden within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this apartment?

No, this apartment doesn't offer parking.

Is this apartment associated with a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

Are there hot tubs at On River/Harvard Sq. two blocks?

No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this apartment offer breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this apartment allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

How close is the airport from this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), which is 9.1 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Logan International Airport (BOS), which is located 9.7 mi away (31-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at On River/Harvard Sq. two blocks?

No, there aren't any apartments with balconies at On River/Harvard Sq. two blocks.

On River/Harvard Sq. two blocks Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Emanuela B.

Fantastic location. A lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert L.

You get what you pay for

I'll start with the positives. Price was great for 2 nights. The place was clean but could be cleaner. Location worked for us. Short walk into Harvard Sq and the T. Negatives. We stayed in unit 3, top floor. The windows need to be replaced big time! No locks at all facing Mt. Auburn St. Granted no one could enter from there unless they had a ladder, but come on. Monday is trash day. 5:30-6am, wow! You are locked into the noise for a good 15 to 20 minutes. Patch work repairs throughout the apartment. A paint job on the front would make for a much better presentation as well as finishing the patch work around the place. Overall it suited our needs. We did not hang out there just a place to crash.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Meh…..

Apartment is decent, well kept/ maintained, and in a good location. Unfortunately when you’re paying over 200/night, you like there to be hangers in the closets, the ceiling lights in the master bedroom not to be blown/ not working, and for the exhaust fan in the bathroom to work.All of which is acceptable if you’re paying under 125/ night. But not acceptable at over 200/ night
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan H., Leawood Kansas USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Rowers on the Charles!

Comfortable, well stocked and quiet apartment. Great view of rowers on the Charles. Only about a 10 minute walk to the T in Harvard Square. Off street parking is a huge bonus. Driveway is tight and it could be a problem if there were several cars, but not for us as we mostly left the car. There are two flights of stairs, but they are well lit and manageable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy transaction and clean house

Comfy bed, and clean unit. Tha ks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsay M.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location, but…

It’s a short walk to Harvard square and near a nice small park as well as the river front park. Awesome location for sure. The building is very old and shows its age. The apartment needs updating, the bed was fine, but not great, and the furnishings are nothing special overall. There were ants in the bathroom and it could have been cleaner too. The TV worked good, didn’t use the kitchen but it didn’t really inspire use. Nice views of river but the road noise is a bit loud. We would not stay again, but it was very walkable around Harvard Square. We were able to park our car in the driveway overnight with no problems though it did seem to be shared with the other units in the building so if one of them parked behind you would have to text the person and get them to move their car, there was a whiteboard system in the hallway for that. I would encourage the owner to renovate, this place would be a lot more attractive that way.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre E., Gaithersburg, MD

Liked: Cleanliness

Old New England charm and character

Great location, lots of space, free parking. Beds so soft you'll sink into 'em. Easy access. Truly a gem for the visitors in Boston area.Walk to bustling Harvard Square, relax in the park next door, stroll the streets of Old Cambridge soaked in colonial history.[ Understand it's an old house, so definitely not for the people who only accept brand spankin' new stuff. If you drop a golf ball on the floor in any of the rooms, it'll keep rolling. But it's a part of the charm package. :) ]Walk to bustling
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location for a Cambridge Visit

Perfect little spot close to everything in Cambridge. Has all we needed. Beautiful views and easy walking to everything. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This is a great place to stay if you want to be in the heart of Cambridge. There are stairs, but it is so convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for family reunion

Cute apartment furnished with basic staples. Good location and free parking. Lots of stairs!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

truArtAgenda V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rhythms of the Water

. . . . entered the apartment and the neighborhood was not only friendly yet also beautiful. Really nice floors and balconies! I used televisions for education on YouTube and enjoyed the view as meditation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024