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Furnished House, Short commute to Harvard Square, Parking

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States
Rates from USD $5000 | Monthly

House | Entire Home | House Sitting Negotiable
Available Dates:
From August 1, 2026 until August 1, 2027

Description

Our furnished single-family home in Watertown is ideal for visiting faculty or researchers or other professionals spending a year or so in the Boston area. We are flexible in terms of length of stay. The house is a 10-minute bus ride to Harvard Square, with a bus stop one minute from the front door. Harvard Square provides easy Red Line subway access to MIT, Massachusetts General Hospital, Kendall Square, downtown Boston, Tufts University. The neighborhood is quiet and residential but several good restaurants, cafés, and shops are a short walk away. The home also works well remote work.. In addition to three bedrooms, there are separate office/work spaces, making it easy for up to three people to work simultaneously or have dedicated studies. The house is comfortable, and well-suited for relaxing at the end of the day or continued writing or research. We have very good wifi. The house includes a fully equipped kitchen. Small front and back yards. Recent upgrades include a new high-efficiency heat-pump HVAC system providing heating and air conditioning and a new roof. There are two driveways for off-street parking. The home can sleep up to seven people, but we limit occupancy to four residents to maintain the property and keep utilities manageable. Utilities and high-speed internet are included in the rent. We prefer academic-year leases (August–August) but are open to discussing other arrangements. Watertown is a popular neighborhood for Harvard and MIT faculty because of its easy access to Harvard Square, quiet streets, and proximity to the Charles River bike path. - 10 min bus to Harvard Square - Bus stop 1 minute walk - 20 min bike to Harvard - Near Charles River bike path that leads to Cambridge, Boston, and beyond - 3 bedrooms - 3 dedicated offices - Heat-pump HVAC (AC + heat) - High-speed internet included - Two driveways / off-street parking - Walk to restaurants, cafés, grocery stores

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
3

Offices
3

Size
2,300 ft2

Suited For
7

Property Type
House

Availability

From August 1, 2026 until August 1, 2027

Minimum Stay

6 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Dates are flexible.

Location

House in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

Closest University

Harvard University

Nearby Universities
Boston University | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | UMass Boston | Tufts University | Lesley University | Boston College
Neighborhood

East Watertwon

Nearby Cities

Boston | Belmont | Newton | Cambridge | Somerville

Comments: 10 min bus ride to Harvard Square. Take subway from Harvard Square to anywhere in Boston area. 2 min walk from restaurants, groceries. Office space.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $5000 Monthly | Negotiable

Utilities are included

A cleaning service can be discussed

Considerations

Ask about the suitability of the home for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

House Sitting

I may need help while I am away

I may need help with mail and deliveries

Recovering any mail that isn't held by delivery suspension

I may need help with plants or garden

Outdoors: Minimum watering, weeding; Indoor: possible waterting

Features

Interior

Semi Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Cable or Satellite

Exterior

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Treadmill in basement

Reviews

1
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