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Light-filled, spacious, furnished townhome with cat, near Longwood Med area

Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
Rates from USD $3000 | Monthly

Apartment or Condo | Entire Home | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From December 15, 2026 until August 15, 2028

Description

Preferred female, medical student or graduate student, professor or researcher connected with any of the nearby campuses, or an independent academic, serious artist, etc., who enjoys an indoor-only cat to care for while studying/working and takes special care of our cat and home, will have an exceedingly comfortable living opportunity for up to two years. The townhouse is suited for a professional, or serious academic/artist, boasts spacious living and a private garden, as well as being across the street from a serene park. Less than three miles into urban Boston, multiple university campuses and Longwood Medical area. There is half a two-car garage and negotiable car and bicycles. The townhouse functions as an ample apartment on the first level alone, with a full kitchen, dining space, living area, en-suite bed and bath, a dedicated office space and a den/library, while the second floor is exclusively for owner-family only, not accessed by renter or others -- the second floor will either be empty, or include one roommate, a female owner-family member taking a gap year and working outside the property, to share the kitchen and the laundry areas. Any unusual visits and other use of upstairs family rooms - by owner family only - would be previously agreed with tenant well in advance.

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
2

Offices
1

Size
1,300 m2

Suited For
1

Property Type
Apartment or Condo

Availability

From December 15, 2026 until August 15, 2028

Minimum Stay

12 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Flexibility with start date and end date. Possible one roommate upstairs is an owner family resident -- an undergraduate female on 2nd floor, sharing kitchen and laundry, to be agreed ahead. Otherwise, tenant alone is responsible for indoor cat.

Location

Apartment or Condo in Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

Closest University

Boston University College of Arts & Sciences

Nearby Universities
Harvard Medical School Teaching and Learning Technologies | Tufts University | Emerson College | Simmons University | Boston College
Neighborhood

Brookline Village; Jamaica Plain; Chestnut Hill

Nearby Cities

Boston | Brookline

Comments: Near Larz Anderson Park, with a private garden, ample windows and space, large townhouse end unit, three miles from Boston proper. Entire first floor available, plants, garden option, private bed-bath suite, office, gentle indoor cat care.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Suburban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $3000 Monthly | Negotiable

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is included

Comments: Second floor is excluded (rooms for owner family only), possibly inhabited by family female student in her gap year, otherwise uninhabited or occasionally occupied briefly, with shared kitchen and laundry, only upon sufficient notice and agreement.

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

Ask about the availability of a car

Comments: Care for one house cat is essential, given single tenant occupant without owner roommate. Minor house plant and garden care, garage and basement sweeping, requested.

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

I would like help with my pet(s)

One friendly house cat, enjoys company and affection, and is accustomed to living quietly. Easy litter-box maintenance, fresh water and feeding required, all products provided. Occasional veterinary care as may be needed.

I would like help with mail and deliveries

Low quantity, regular mail delivery may occur and any personal mail be set aside for owners.

I would like help with plants or garden

Up to a dozen house plants basically require weekly water.

Comments: Female renters only please -- upper level of townhouse is exclusive, family rooms and bathrooms not for use except by female family/owners on pre-arranged occasion, and potentially one female family resident (roommate) living there for her gap year.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Security

Security System

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Creative

Piano

Comments: Single entryway stair, and basement stairs down to washer, dryer, storage space. Principal level with private en-suite bed and bath, entry hall, guest wc, kitchen, dining, den, living and office. Outdoor garden hobby possible although not necessary.

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2026

Trust Score (2)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic

Listing Owner

Member Since 2026

Trust Score (2)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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