Gorgeous 4+ br 3.5 ba Harvard mansion: Cambridge Cosmopolitan

Cambridge, Massachusetts
$1739 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2300 Sq Ft (214 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Printer
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Center
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Lora L.

    Submitted Apr 24, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    Beautiful home that was perfect for family to get together. Helpful and responsive hosts.

  • Andrew J B.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    We had a very enjoyable stay - location, cleanliness, character, communications. Hoping to return.

  • Helen B.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    We were n Boston to celebrate my 80th birthday and this was such a lovely place for the family to convene—very comfortable and well appointed. The stairs were a bit tough for 80 yo knees but nothing to be done about that. Host could not have been more accommodating and helped my daughter surprise me with flowers, wine, and cheese upon our arrival.

  • Daisy B.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    The Cosmo is beautiful and in a wonderful location. We had the best time.

  • Robert W.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2023

    Stayed Nov 20, 2023

    My brother and I brought our families (4 adults, 3 teens and a tween) to Cambridge to celebrate Thanksgiving and we stayed 5 nights at the Cosmo residence. The residence was charming, comfortable and clean, as well as being well-provisioned and in full working order. The kitchen and dining room allowed for a perfect Thanksgiving celebration and the wi-fi and cable pacified the children. The locale (walking distance from Harvard and the Charles) was ideal for accessing both public transportation, as well as the main highways. Vera, our cordial host, was very attentive and responsive to our needs. If you are looking for a high-end residence and location with abundant local appeal, then the Cosmo is for you. We would definitely stay there again if our travels take us back to Boston.

  • Jenny K.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2023

    Stayed Jun 25, 2023

    We had a wonderful experience in this home. The hosts were very communicative and helpful. Our group was attending a conference at Harvard and were able to stroll through the gorgeous historic neighborhood on our walk to campus. Located in a quiet part of Cambridge and within walking distance of Harvard, great restaurants, as well as the subway line. The home itself is beautiful and spacious. I’d give more than five stars if I could!

  • Andrew F.

    Submitted May 26, 2023

    Stayed May 23, 2023

    Perfect property for 3 generations of our family celebrating a graduation. Ideal location and very comfortable home. Thank you for making our time special.

  • Letty k.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2022

    Stayed Oct 11, 2022

    Our family traveled to Boston to see fall foliage. This property made our trip even better. The property is as described in the listing. Vera is so helpful and we had everything we needed at the beautiful mansion for a family of 8. The kitchen is more than adequately stocked than most rentals and had both Keurig and French press for coffee. The main floor half bath was great too. We appreciated the extras in the bathrooms as well. It was surprisingly quiet at night for being within walking distance of town. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back. Thank you Vera for your lovely hospitality. ❤️

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Total

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$1,739+
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