2BD apt near MIT/Harvard in Awesome Neighborhood

Entire condo in Somerville, Massachusetts

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.6 reviews
Hosted by Tom
  1. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dedicated workspace

A common area with wifi that’s well-suited for working.
This wonderful 2BD apartment is located in one of Somerville’s most hip and walkable districts: Union Square. This prime location will fulfill all of your entertainment and shopping needs: dozens of amazing restaurants, a Target store 3-minutes away, and a short 25-minute walk from MIT and Harvard. This fully-furnished cozy first-floor apartment is on a quiet, one-way street. Perfect for working professionals, business travelers (500Mbps internet), and visiting scholars.

The space
For your comfort, take full advantage of the amenities located within this neatly organized apartment: fully equipped kitchen with marble-top counters and an island, hardwood floors in all common areas, a living room containing a big screen TV + DVD Player + Apple TV + Nintendo GameCube, business-class 500Mbps internet (wired and wifi), Washer/Dryer, as well as an outdoor common patio area suitable for summertime BBQs. Walking distance to Green Line for easy downtown access.

• Living Room
Wall-mounted 55inch OLED LG TV with built-in AirPlay. Wifi wireless internet available inside the entire apartment. Business-class 500Mbps internet + cable TV. Two couches in the living room -- the main couch works great for an occasional overnight guest. The bookcase contains some classic literature, computer science books, and games like Taboo, Cards against the Humanity, and a Poker set.

• Main Bedroom
This large bedroom gets plenty of sunlight, has a queen-sized bed, a large closet, and a desk. Suitable for a couple. Extra clean set of linens in the closet.

• Second Bedroom
The second bedroom has a full-sized bed, a foldable desk, a chair, and its own closet. Additional storage bins available upon request. Suitable for 1+. Extra clean set of linens in the closet.

• Kitchen
Marble-top kitchen with lots of counter space and an island: microwave, dishwasher, modern oven, coffee maker, coffee grinder, electric kettle, cutting boards, utensils, and a set of kitchen knives. Includes a cozy window-side dining area which comfortably seats four.

• Bathroom
Immaculate bathroom with plenty of clean towels, washcloths, and a hairdryer. Full shower with removable shower head and a regular-sized, sparkling-clean tub. Enough toothpaste, shampoo, soap, and dishwashing detergent to get you started. Organizers and shelves for miscellaneous items. A Target store, containing many household items, is a 3-minute walk (open until 11 pm every day).

• Laundry
Washer and dryer in the basement space. Other residents in the building have their own laundry machines, so you'll never have to wait to do your laundry. Laundry bins provided inside the closets.

• Backyard
The backyard contains patio furniture (table and chairs). Great space for enjoying a book during the day, cooling off during Boston summer evenings or hosting a small BBQ.

Guest access
The guests have private entry to the apartment. Basement access is from the second bedroom via a small set of stairs. The basement space is shared with the upstairs neighbor. This apartment has its own washer/dryer.

Other things to note
Unit Amenities Include:
• Clean, fully-furnished, neat apartment: bedding, table linens, bathroom accessories and towels, and basic cleaning supplies
• Fully equipped kitchen with marble-top counters and an island: dinnerware, flatware, glassware, kitchen knives, and assorted pots and pans
• Dishwasher
• Washer/Dryer in Basement
• Individually controlled heat & air-conditioning
• Walk-in closets
• Brand New Queen Sized Mattress in the Large Bedroom
• The couch in the living room is suitable for overnight guests
• Equipped Living Room with 46inch TV, DVD Player, and Nintendo GameCube with classic Mario/Zelda Games

Building Amenities:
• Beautiful backyard space with patio furniture, perfect for reading and BBQing
• A 1-minute walk from newly opened NU Kitchen Organic Food Restaurant, open until 10 pm
• Located on a quiet one-way street, away from traffic
• Walk Score: 93 "Walker’s Paradise" daily errands do not require a car

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Living room
1 couch

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
HDTV with Apple TV, standard cable
Washer

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Walking distance to bars, awesome ethnic restaurants, Target, coffee shops, and one bus hop away from Harvard/MIT. I sold my car after living here for one year because the area is just too walkable.

Walk Score: 93 "Walker’s Paradise" daily errands do not require a car

• Farmers Market
The Union Square farmers market will run every Saturday, from May 12 through November 17, 9 am to 1 pm at the Union Square Plaza, a 5-minute walk from the apartment.

Major Walking Distance Attractions:
• NU Kitchen (Amazing newly opened cafe, comfort food, coffee, fast service): 1-minute walk, 300ft
• Target: open every day until 11 pm, 3-minute walk, 0.2 miles
• Bloc 11 Cafe (Locally sourced light fare & coffee are served at this cafe in an old bank with a vault & patio): 0.4 miles
• Backbar (Hip haunt serving eclectic bar snacks along with creative cocktails in a street art–adorned space.): 0.2 miles
• Bronwyn (Hip German-inspired tavern/beer garden specializing in housemade wursts, plus regional beer & wine.): 0.2 miles
• The Independent (Warm neighborhood spot offering draft beer, craft cocktails & elevated bar bites, including oysters.): 0.3 miles
• Ebi Sushi (Japanese restaurant serving an extensive menu of sushi & other favorites in informal environs.): 0.2 miles
• Market Basket (inexpensive supermarket): 0.6 miles
• Whole Foods (organic food supermarket): 0.7 miles
• Somerville Police Station is around the corner (Union Square is one of safest parts Somerville): 0.1 miles

Feel free to ask me about my local guide: a custom a map with 40 of my favorite, high-quality restaurants, bars, and parks, all walking distance from the apartment.

Meet your host

Host
6 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
My work: Principal Software Engineer
Lives in Boston, Massachusetts
I am a working professional in the technology sector. I love traveling, playing guitar, and my favorite show is HBO's Game of Thrones.
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Flexible check-in
Checkout before 2:00 PM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants