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Fridge, coffee/tea maker
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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Overview of The Harvard Room conveniently near BC & Harvard

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Boston, MA
  • Popular LocationHarvard University20 min walk
  • Popular LocationHarvard Square4 min drive
  • Popular LocationFenway Park7 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)13 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Boston

Brighton stay.Your stay at this Brighton apartment places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Boston University and Fenway Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 20 min walk
  • Boston University - 4 min drive
  • Harvard Square - 4 min drive
  • Boston College - 5 min drive
  • Fenway Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Warren St. Station - 2 min drive
  • Boston Yawkey Station - 5 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 13 min walk
  • Burger King - 15 min walk
  • Spring Shabu-Shabu - 10 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 10 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.

The Harvard Room conveniently near BC & Harvard

Summary:
This garden level space is perfect if you're on a budget and desire privacy, comfort and cleanliness. Renovated using top-end finishes including Imported Spanish Tile flooring as well as many other high-end materials. Enjoy peaceful slumbers on our new Gel Memory Foam mattresses and white linen sheets while enjoying streaming services on SmartTV. Located minutes away from Boston Landing Train, easy access to Fenway Park & Copley Sq.

The Space:
This room was constructed to host Airbnb guests and is designed for travelers seeking the comfort, convenience and cleanliness they would find in a hotel, but at a fraction of the price. This basement level room is equipped with a Smart TV, Wifi, Queen bed with Memory Foam mattress, keurig coffee maker, mini fridge and private bath. There is NO KITCHEN or access to cooking equipment, however there are so many takeout options in our immediate area that one can get food delivered from any number of restaurants in under an hour.

Our home is a classic three-decker. We now do Airbnb on the 2nd floor and in these two basement bedrooms. The basement has a private entrance around the back of our home for added privacy. A unique access code is generated for each reservation that provides access to the foyer door and then your unit door. Walk through the comfortable foyer area and you will find a large finished basement with two separate units on opposite sides of the house, each designed like a hotel room with private access and en-suite bathroom.

Guest Access:
We offer coin operated laundry for guests to use. The laundry units are in the foyer area of the basement entrance. This foyer area is a shared space. Off-street parking is available for free, however it must be reserved at the time of booking. Unrestricted street parking is available all weekend. Mon-Friday 8am-6pm there is a loosely enforced 2-hour restriction on street parking without a resident sticker.

The Neighborhood:
The Allston/Brighton neighborhood has probably the deepest and most diverse selection of restaurants of any neighborhood in Boston. Within a short walk from our home hungry guests can find food from just about any ethnicity, a traditional steak house, seafood or the recently opened Flatbreads that offers Bowling and is only a five minute walk from our property. The property is four miles from Boston Common, which is the center of Boston, and a 20 minutes drive from Logan Airport. Supermarket, Liquor Store, Starbucks, Pharmacy, Restaurants and Retail, Bus Transportation, and Train to Downtown Boston are within 5-10 minute walk. Neighborhood is safe and well lit. Also close to Harvard Business, New Balance, WGBH, Bruins and Celtics Training Facilities, Boston University and Boston College. Target, Home Depot, Best Buy, Marshalls, Home Goods less than a mile away.

Getting Around:
We are a five minute walk from the Boston Landing Train Station which makes getting to Fenway Park, Back Bay or South Station quick and easy.
At the end of my street there is bus service to Harvard & Central Square. If you have a car getting to Downtown Boston or points north, south or west of Boston are easily accessed by either the Mass Pike or Storrow Drive. Logan Airport is an easy 20 minute ride.
Uber and Lyft are also readily available.

Other Things to Note:
The room is located in the basement of our home but was recently constructed to the highest standard and meets all required building and safety codes. There are two similar rooms in our basement (each with their own bathroom, and each with their own unique door lock codes) that share a private entrance from the rest of the house and common area foyer.

We are located in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, 4 miles from Downtown. We are close to several buses and the Boston Landing train stop is right down the road, about a 5-minute walk. The Boston Landing inbound train goes to Fenway, Back Bay (Downtown) and South Station.

You can find a link to the train schedule by going to MBTA (dot com) and selecting the Worcester commuter train.

Interaction with Guests:
Someone is on site to help if needed

Property manager

Kevin & Leigha Cleary

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. Contactless check-in is available.

Property Registration Number C0184030351

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Renovated Harvard Studio
Renovated Harvard Garden Studio Boston
Renovated Harvard Garden Studio Apartment
Renovated Harvard Garden Studio Apartment Boston
65660de4acf213001065678b

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Harvard Room conveniently near BC & Harvard to the airport?

This apartment is 8.5 mi (13-min drive) away from the Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Harvard Room conveniently near BC & Harvard have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is The Harvard Room conveniently near BC & Harvard to the beach?

This apartment is 11.8 mi (24-min drive) from Revere Beach.

Does The Harvard Room conveniently near BC & Harvard offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Harvard Room conveniently near BC & Harvard?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Encore Boston Harbor (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Harvard Room conveniently near BC & Harvard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Harvard Room conveniently near BC & Harvard?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does The Harvard Room conveniently near BC & Harvard have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does The Harvard Room conveniently near BC & Harvard have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is The Harvard Room conveniently near BC & Harvard to downtown Boston?

This apartment is 4.2 mi away from Boston.

The Harvard Room conveniently near BC & Harvard Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C., Carmel, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for what we needed
Check in process was very easy. There is a main code for the door leading to the entry of the two rental units and then a different code for the door to the room. Our code to the room didn't work but the owner responded within a few minutes with a different code. The laundry is right in the entryway to the two units and it was very nice to get to do a load of laundry. The room had everything we needed. The bed was comfortable with 4 nice pillows and plenty of towels were provided. Having parking was a huge perk! It is true what I read in some of the other reviews that you can hear people walking on the floor above the basement unit but honestly it wasn't bad. The walking started around 7 am and we were usually up and getting ready to go explore Boston anyway by that time. The neighborhood seemed safe with nice cars parked on the street, people jogging, and families walking with strollers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

j G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Compact Landing Pad
Clean, Newly renovated basement, self-contained secure bedroom unit with an adjoining bathroom. Conveniently located near Boston Landing train stop .Ideal for the Track at New Balance venues.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Jacalyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and affordable.
Location was great, neighborhood was not quite what we expected. But suite was clean , and bed comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness
HOCR Stay
Great location for participating in the HOCR as it is a 20 minute walk to the FALS area. Good coffee shop and grocery store nearby as well. Suited our needs very well!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
We came in town for a concert. It was conveniently located but on a quiet street. The host was responsive & accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here in this nicely decorated, clean room. The bed was soft and comfy with lots of pillows. There was everything we needed including toiletries in case we had forgotten something. The 10am checkout time was a little earlier than we would have liked but wouldn’t deter us from staying there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was lovely, just what we wanted, close to attractions we wanted to see in Boston. Safe. Clean, A/C. My son loved that we could log onto our own Netflix when we were chilling at night. The Keurig was a nice touch. There were a couple personal items left in the desk from the person before us, I assume, and I think she didn't remember to log out of her Netflix, but that was minor. Overall really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as expected
The room was clean and the bed was comfortable! Communication with the owner was excellent. Great coffee shop close by. A bit of a walk to the train. The bus stop was closer. The only thing I would have desired was some outdoor space to sit in the morning/evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
All that was promised and more
Everything was as promised. Great coffee selection. They even had shaving cream and other toiletries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Louise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment.
This studio is lovely and perfect for 1-2 people, no more. On the other hand, the neighborhood is pretty sketchy. It's not terrible geographically speaking, as it's not far from the airport or BU, but that's where it ends. I was worried about walking around there by myself, even during the day. Brighton looks like it's fine for a couple, but not for a single woman.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022