About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Elegant Cambridge Room in Cambridge offers a homestay experience with a sun terrace and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge or outdoor seating area, enjoy the picnic area, and utilize the shared kitchen. Modern Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, a balcony, washing machine, patio, and a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, dishwasher, and microwave. Additional amenities include a work desk, dining area, and free toiletries. Prime Location: Located less than 0.6 mi from Inman Square and Harvard Square, the homestay is a short walk to the Peabody Museum and Harvard University. Logan Airport is 5.6 mi away, and nearby attractions include an ice-skating rink and boating. Highly rated by guests.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)


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Barbara
United States United States
We had a wonderful time. The space is bright and comfortable. We had full access to the kitchen and lots of places to set up a computer and work. It is an easy walk to Harvard Square and public transport. We couldn't have been happier!
Gene
United States United States
Ben's place was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The shareable food and snacks that he encouraged guests to partake are above and beyond the call. If you don't mind sharing a bathroom with another guest, this is definitely your place.
Jorge
Mexico Mexico
Ben was really kind and quick to answer any question. A great host! and the place was fantastic! Thank you!
Kelly
United States United States
Everything! It was very clean and tidy with so much food to share and plenty of space to cook and multiple options for areas to work from home! The bed was also comfy! The location also couldn’t be better - a short walk to multiple restaurants,...
Farhana
United States United States
Clean, well-managed, wonderful host, great location
Kevin
United States United States
Ben, the owner, was incredibly gracious. Minute I walked in, felt entirely welcome.
Mara
United States United States
Ben’s place was great! We rented a room on a floor with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a kitchen and living room. The bathroom, kitchen and living area were shared with the renter of the other bedroom. The place was tidy and had lots of amenities...
Tyler
United States United States
The place is in good location in Cambridge being not far from restaurants and the red line while still being on a quiet street. The owner is very nice.
Lily
United States United States
It was a pleasant environment, the living room and kitchen were available, which was nice. The location was excellent and the use of the parking permit was essential as we had a car and parking in that area without a permit is close to impossible.
Yesenia
United States United States
I felt safe, the room was more than I expected, very clean and comfortable.

Hosted by Ben

9.7
Host Review Score
Ben
This bright private room is in a clean, quiet Cambridge apartment, ideal for Harvard seminar guests, executive education attendees, visiting scholars, researchers, entrepreneurs, parents, and international visitors. The bedroom includes a queen-size Sealy Beautyrest Black mattress, natural light, privacy curtains, closet space, and a lock on the bedroom door. Guests also have access to shared common areas, including a full kitchen, dining area, living room, laundry, and work-friendly spaces. The apartment is on the second floor of a traditional Cambridge two-family home. The host lives in a separate upstairs area and uses a separate bathroom, giving guests privacy while still being nearby if needed. Guests have access to a full bathroom and an additional half bathroom. The full bathroom is shared only if the second guest room is occupied. The kitchen includes an oven, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, and guest refrigerator space. Breakfast basics such as coffee, tea, granola, yogurt, milk, and juice are available for self-serve use. This is a comfortable home base for work, study, and longer stays near Harvard Square, Central Square, HBS, MIT, Kendall Square, and Longwood/Harvard Medical.
I’m Ben, a Cambridge-area host and real estate manager. I enjoy welcoming guests who are visiting Harvard, MIT, Cambridge, and Boston for academic programs, research, business, family visits, and longer professional stays. I aim to provide a clean, quiet, and comfortable home base with clear communication, privacy, and thoughtful basics like coffee, tea, snacks, breakfast items, laundry access, and work-friendly common areas. I live in a separate upstairs area, so I’m nearby if needed but respectful of guest independence and quiet time.
The property is in a walkable Cambridge location between Harvard Square and Central Square, making it especially convenient for guests attending Harvard seminars, executive education programs, research visits, campus events, or longer academic stays. Guests enjoy easy access to Harvard Square, Harvard campus, Central Square, the Red Line, cafés, restaurants, bookstores, grocery options, and the Charles River walking and bike paths. HBS, MIT, the MIT Museum, Kendall Square, the Museum of Science, Longwood/Harvard Medical, and downtown Boston are also accessible by transit, bike, or rideshare. The neighborhood is residential, convenient, and well suited for guests who want a quiet place to sleep, work, and recharge between campus sessions.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Elegant Cambridge Room, Short Walk to Harvard

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Elegant Cambridge Room, Short Walk to Harvard of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: C-16052527-004

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