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:

This home features:



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:

- Off 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.

- Registered guests only. Please ask before inviting any overnight visitors.

- Quiet hours: 10:00 PM–8:00 AM. No loud music or disruptive noise.

- Construction is wrapping up Fall 2025 on an adjacent property. You may hear construction during daytime hours only



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.

-City rule: you must move your car every 24 hours.

- Lost permit fee: $100 for replacement.



Thanks for understanding and helping us keep the home comfortable for everyone!



Interaction with Guests:

We are available if guests need assistance