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Stunning Home Mins to Boston w/Parking & Laundry

Condo near Harvard University in Somerville

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Somerville, MA
  • Place, Assembly Row
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, LEGO® Discovery Center Boston
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Tufts University
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Somerville

In Somerville .You'll find Harvard University and Encore Boston Harbor within 3 miles (5 km) of this Somerville condo. Harvard Square and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Mystic River Reservation - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Assembly Row - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • LEGO® Discovery Center Boston - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Station Landing Dog Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tufts University - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Magoun Square Station - 18 min walk
  • Ball Square Station - 19 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ford Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Winter Hill Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning Home Mins to Boston w/Parking & Laundry

Our beautifully renovated 2BR condo is just 4 miles from downtown Boston. Enjoy Somerville’s own restaurants, cafés, and shops, or easily access public transit into Boston. Major universities including Tufts, MIT, and Harvard are all only a few miles away. This stylish second-floor retreat features a spacious kitchen, gas fireplace, in-unit laundry, and limited free parking. Hosted by HelmsBnB, it’s the perfect home base for exploring Boston while enjoying the comfort of a quiet neighborhood.

Welcome to your Somerville home base - our home was designed to provide a relaxing retreat after busy days exploring the city, visiting family, or traveling for work.

Less than 4 miles from downtown Boston, this second-floor condo offers easy access to public transportation, major highways, and some of the area’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Enjoy nearby local cafés, restaurants, and shops, or explore Davis Square and Union Square. Tufts University is 1 mile away, Harvard is 2.5 miles and MIT is 3 miles from the condo - ideal for graduations and school celebrations!

The space features a bright, open layout with modern finishes and comfortable furnishings throughout:

• King bedroom with dresser and ample storage
• Queen bedroom with dresser
• Full bathroom with custom tiled stand-up shower
• Cozy living room with comfortable seating, gas fireplace, and Smart TV with YouTubeTV
• Daybed with two twin beds for additional sleeping space
• Spacious, fully stocked kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, drip coffee maker, and complimentary starter coffee setup
• Kitchen island with seating for 3
• Dining table with seating for 6
• In-unit washer and dryer with starter laundry supplies

The large kitchen and dining area make this condo ideal for longer stays, families, professionals, or university visitors.

Parking is easy with one designated driveway space (two vehicles can fit if small), a rare and valuable amenity this close to Boston.

Whether you`re visiting Boston, Tufts, MIT, Harvard, or simply looking to enjoy Somerville’s incredible food and culture, this condo offers the perfect balance of comfort, location, and convenience.

We also have a 3 bed unit in the same building that sleeps 10, if you want more space to spread out.

You`ll have access to all parts of this condo! There are two other units in this multi condo home, one where I live and one other that is also rented. Your condo has a private entrance with no shared space.

Please note this unit is on the second floor, accessible only by a set of stairs.

An Uber or Lyft to the city is cheap and super quick (10-15 minutes depending on Boston traffic, of course). It is a 15-20 minute walk to the closest T stop. The 95 bus picks up at the end of our street every 30 minutes and is a 6 minute ride to the T station.

Please remember this is our home so treat it like you would a friend`s home and we will do our best to make you feel like you`re a friend staying with us!

We have installed exterior only security cameras for the safety of both guest and property. These cameras are actively recording both audio and video outside all entrances and side doors. Any tampering with cameras, including, but not limited to covering and otherwise disabling of these cameras are grounds for early termination of reservation with no refunds whatsoever.

Somerville is a vibrant city in itself and we are less than a mile from Medford, both have their own bars, restaurants, and historic sites that guests love! Of course, then the beautiful city of Boston is minutes away by car or public transportation. Our street is residential and quiet, but near a main street with convenient access to the highway.

We`re happy to help with suggestions, but we will never be overbearing.

Please note that any refunds made in accordance with our cancellation policy will be less any credit card fees.

While we strive to minimize guest disturbances, we regularly maintain our home and may conduct lawn care during reservations, particularly on weekdays or during longer stays.

Absolutely no smoking inside or near open exterior doors - there is a $250 fee if this is violated.

STR License #STR23-000064

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Here is a link to the check in document: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M59sVxaXoNcKYHKjLe4yTQ4S4IYP6N6v/view?usp=sharing There are extra blankets

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number C0613022740

Property is also known as

83542

Stunning Home Mins to Boston w/Parking & Laundry Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice location while visiting our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Piedmont, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a sisters’ reunion! So lovely and clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable convenient to the itinerary we had
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Debra S.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family apartment

Very nice apartment, 25 min walk from Gilman Square T
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Perfect!

This was our first time in Boston and we wanted something besides a hotel for our stay. This place was perfection! Perfectly located in a great neighborhood, there is a bus stop right on the corner outside the apartment and there is a transit stop about 20 min. walking distance as well. It felt like being in your own home right outside the city. Clean, great amenities with a full kitchen and great living room with a fireplace to relax in after walking around the city all day. 10/10 would recommend for anyone looking for a cozy little place to stay while in Boston. We're already thinking about coming back and we will definitely be staying here again! Big shout out to the hosts for a great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Stay

House was comfortable and clean. Well appointed. It poured rain during our visit and having a washer and dryer in the condo was a huge bonus. Host was responsive. I want to mention that there is a flight of stairs to climb to get into the condo. I missed that in the description but want to make future guests aware. condo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

The listing was exactly as described and we were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kunal S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome property

Great choice!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Haven in Boston

Alyssa’s place is one of Boston’s gems! The home is practically what it looked like in the pictures plus more. Alyssa was so responsive and so accommodating. The home is so near to everything and we wished we could have planned to stay longer. I will check out the other places HelmsBNB offers but the Moreland home was our haven! Thanks Alyssa! I give this place 10/10 !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

- just as advertised and reviewed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect alternative to a hotel!

Such a beautiful property, very well stocked with all the essentials. Felt like staying in my own home! Highly recommend! Alyssa and Todd are fantastic hosts, so professional and so kind. Don't hesitate!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024