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The Treehouse: Architect-designed stylish, light-filled 1 BR+study

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Rates from USD $1000 | Weekly

Apartment or Condo | Entire Home
Available Dates:
From January 1, 2027 until May 17, 2027

Description

A stunning, furnished, contemporary apartment with 360° tree-top views. Architect-designed, skylit, elegant, 1+ bedrooms (bedroom+study) apartment, walking distance to Harvard, for a single person or couple. (Two pull-out foam mattresses sleep two guests; a convertible chair/bed sleeps one more.) Gleaming light ash hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves & cubbies, dramatic dormers, European cable lighting, 14' ceilings. Contemporary compact kitchen, large bath with shower & tub, dimmable low-voltage lighting, & roomy storage. With a mix of charming antiques & contemporary pieces, this top-floor unit in quiet, leafy, Huron Village offers a calm, light-splashed space for writing. Take your computer down to the newly-renovated backyard, host a barbecue on the patio, relax in the double hammock, or snip some herbs from the small kitchen garden. Walk to Harvard (15 min), Radcliffe (10 min), Fresh Pond (5 min), Huron Ave. cafes & shops (Formaggio, Hi-Rise Bakery, 5 min), Fresh Pond Mall (Whole Foods, Trader Joe, CVS, Staples & TJ Maxx, 10 min). The Harvard Square T stop is a 15-minute walk or on a direct bus connection 2 blocks away. Easy access to Rts. 2 & 128. Near jogging paths, bike trails, & parks. Fully furnished, including linens & kitchenware. Price includes gas, electricity (up to $200/month), cable TV, wireless internet (indoors and in the garden), housecleaning every two weeks, & laundry machines in the basement. Easy on-street parking. A garage may be available for a compact car. Blue bikes are 3 blocks away. Just bring your suitcases. A perfect writer's retreat. No-smoking, no pets. References & a security deposit will be requested for long-term stays. See more photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/janet_randall/sets/72157615874785985/ These links have information about the neighborhood: www.bostonmagazine.com/fashion-style/article/2013/03/26/observatory-hill-cambridge-shopping-eating/ and www.boston.com/travel/explorene/massachusetts/articles/2010/10/24/west_side_welcome/ Graduation season rates $300/night. Summer rates mid-June to Sept, $250/night, $1500/week Academic year rate, $3000/mo inclusive Daily rate $250/night ($350 for graduation nights) Garage parking may be available for $175/mo. Prof. Janet Randall Please use the 'contact party' button or phone me at: 617-510-9550 cell

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
1

Offices
1

Size
700 ft2

Suited For
3

Property Type
Apartment or Condo

Availability

From January 1, 2027 until May 17, 2027

Minimum Stay

2 Days | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Short stays are possible mid-May through August at high-season rates. From 09/01 or 01/01, the minimum stay is the academic semester.

Location

Apartment or Condo in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Closest University

Harvard University

Nearby Universities
Harvard University Graduate School Of Design | The Fletcher School at Tufts University | Harvard Kennedy School | Harvard Graduate School Of Education | Harvard | BU | MIT | Tufts | Brandeis
Neighborhood

West Cambridge-Huron Village

Nearby Cities

Arlington | Watertown | Boston | Belmont | Somerville

Comments: Walk to Fresh Pond, the Charles River, and Harvard Square. Blue bikes are available 3 blocks away!

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $1000 Weekly | Negotiable

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is included

Comments: $250/night, $1500/wk. Graduation & holiday rates $350/night. Monthly academic year (Sept-mid May) $3000/month. For short stays, there is an extra $25/night charge for each person over 2 people.

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: "The Treehouse" has outdoor space with two patios. Enjoy the hammock and help yourself to sage, chives, & oregano from the herb garden.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Cable or Satellite

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Washer

Dryer

Comments: The wireless network extends into the garden.

Reviews

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